Disinfection of drain water and tote up lifelike nitrogen with one machine at the same time . This is what VitalFluid has been developing during the Clean2fix task . Recirculation of water system in glasshouse systems is obligatory to achieve a zero emission of water and reach the goals of the European water system framework directive . One of the challenges is that several pathogens , like virus , fungi , and bacteria , can take place in recirculation water , and therefore , recirculation introduces the risk of infection of unfold pathogens via the irrigation organisation . Therefore , agriculturist in the horticulture sector often disinfect recirculation water .
Polo van Ooij & Paul Leenders , VitalFluid
Research projectWithin this project , plasma technology is used to disinfect the drainage water of a horticulture greenhouse and lend natural nitrogen simultaneously . VitalFluid has developed machine that mimic the innate process of lightning . These machines produce Plasma Activated Water ( PAW ) with impermanent disinfect property and fixated nitrogen .
At Wageningen University & Research , unlike trial have been carry through to investigate the possibleness of using PAW to disinfect waste pipe water and to summate rude N at the same time . To test the disinfecting capacity , tests were perform on several model plant pathogens ( virus ToMV , fungus Fusarium , and bacterium Xanthomonas ) . at the same time , trial were action to test the influence of the process is on the roots and growth of the plant , fruit , and takings .
ResultsDisinfection Properties :
PAW expose firm disinfection properties against the fungus Fusarium and the bacteria Xanthomonas . The log 6 simplification indicates a 99.9999 % simplification in the number of executable microorganisms , advise that PAW is highly good in killing these pathogen .
Antiviral Effect :
The highest dose of PAW resulted in a 7 - fold decrement in the telephone number of infectious virus particles and could be even mellow after optimise the engineering . This hint that PAW has antiviral properties , contributing to the reduction of viral contamination .
No Negative Effects on PlantsThroughout the run , there were no electronegative effects on the development and precondition of roots , plants , or fruits observed . This is a all important aspect , as it indicates that PAW , at the screen concentrations , is dependable for the overall wellness and development of the yield .
ConclusionThe answer propose that PAW is a stiff disinfectant against fungi and bacteria , and it also has antiviral attribute . Moreover , its app did not adversely affect the increase and wellness of the plants . These findings may have implications for using PAW as a potential tool for drainpipe piddle disinfection in Department of Agriculture . It ’s important to consider further research to validate these results and explore the broader applicability of PAW in different contexts .
involve researcher : D. van der Krieken , C.M. Voorburg , C.C.M.M. Stijger , S. Breeuwsma , C. Munts , Tommaso Barbagli , Aat van Winkel , Jim van Ruijven , Barbara Eveleens
This project was made possible in part by the European Fund for Regional Development under REACT - EU . Project : 04062 of Opzuid , Europees programma voor transitie gedreven innovatie
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