Researchers in Iran Begin Wheat Cultivation Using Plasma-Activated Water (PAW)
According to a report by the website of Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council (INIC), Secretary of the INIC Emad Ahmadvand said wheat cultivation using PAW, as financed and supported by the INIC, will start in Bu-Ali Sina University’s farms in the start of autumn.
According to the INIC report, water in agriculture is one of the most important factors for production and increasing productivity, and using plasma water is one of the new solutions to increase this productivity. PAW can stimulate plant growth by causing oxidation and other chemical changes in water in addition to its disinfection properties. This clean technology can result in an increase in the productivity of agricultural products, reducing water consumption, improving the quality of products and reducing waste.
The report added that, PAW has proven to be effective in disinfecting and preserving food products, which, in turn, can lead to longer life of products and reduction of food waste.
Ahmadvand said in a post on his X account that PAW positively impacts crop efficiency, although it has not been extensively assessed on a large scale in the country.
PAW is a particularly promising sustainable technology for enhancing seed germination, plant growth, and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. It can enhance plant growth and performance, and can help manage soil acidity by reducing its adverse effects.
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