India: New plasma technology promises hope to millions of dryland farmers
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Figure: Plasma Waters technology uses simply air, water & electricity to convert water into Plasma-ized WaterTM ‘in-situ’, in a continuous flow from any source by passing the water into the patented Plasma Chamber. ICRISAT photo.
ICRISAT News
The much-debated issues of low productivity levels in India and the resultant perennial struggle of Indian farmers of low income are being examined by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) based at Hyderabad & the US Water Tech Company, Plasma Water Solutions India Pvt Ltd based at Mumbai.
This mission will be enabled by germplasm and genetic studies with ICRISAT gene bank accessions, and technology trials with different plasma applications to different stages of crop life cycles using the testing capabilities of ICRISAT and real-world field POCs in partnership with farmers and growers.
This understanding was formalized through a Memorandum Of Understanding signed by the two organizations at Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Mr Robert Hardt, President & CEO of Plasma Waters along with the Global Management Team, Mr Jerry Zuchowicki, CRO, Dr Roger Pennell, CDO and India MD, Ms Pragya Kalia visited facilities at ICRISAT to discuss various study areas relevant to the region.
Plasma Waters technology uses simply air, water & electricity to convert water into Plasma-ized WaterTM ‘in-situ’, in a continuous flow from any source by passing the water into the patented Plasma Chamber.
Plasma-ized Water is pathogen free & consists of certain reactive oxygen & nitrogen species which boosts the immunity system in seeds & plants. Through extensive field tests at large scale in the USA, it has been validated that Plasma-ized Water enables better & faster growth, deeper root mass, disease resistance & stress tolerance levels in plants.
This results into higher quantity & better quality of yields for farmers with reduction in chemicals usage during the farming process which makes it a very healthy proposition for consumers & much needed sustainable practice for our environment. Results have shown up to 20% increase in agricultural output promising hope for millions of farmers suffering from declining yields across India and sub-Saharan Africa.
Plasma-ized waters application ranges from Seeds Treatment, Crop Protection & Irrigation. Results have been transformative in Sorghum, Millets, High Value crops, Cotton, Melons & Horticulture crops.
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