Ozone for hydroponics water system
A good water treatment system in hydroponics is essential for the success of the project. Ozone efficiency in water treatment provides the perfect feature for a successful hydroponics set up.
Want to learn how it can be done? Read it below!
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a water based, nutrient rich solution, without using soil. This hydroponics set up allows the plant’s roots to come in direct contact with the mineral nutrient solutions, while having access to oxygen, which is important for its growth.
The success of a hydroponics system depends on the quality of the water being used to grow the plants. These absorb essential mineral nutrients as inorganic ions that are present in water.
Hydroponic’s gardeners have experienced problems with plant odor, mold, mildew, and even bacteria, virus and fungi that prevent the natural growth of plants.
How does Ozone work in Hydroponics?
Ozone, when properly used, is the most effective and safe method of odor elimination as well as to control bacteria, virus, fungus, algae, and organic matter in water, that can be harmful to the crops.
Ozone’s natural properties make it an effective agent in the hydroponics environment without leaving harmful residues behind. Also, controlled ozone in the grow space, can kill insects and mites.
In the end of the process, ozone eliminates all bacteria that comes in contact with.
Furthermore, because ozone is formed by three oxygen molecules, it helps to oxygenate root zones, an essential element for healthy plant growth.
Ozone is a valued tool for disinfecting and enhancing hydroponic water quality.
Help to create a healthy nutrient rich solution, free of fungal and bacteria, for crop hydroponics natural growth.
Ozonated water can be recycled continuously without the chemical build-up associated with other sanitizers, while it does not cause environmental hazard.
Benefits
Disinfects water before it is used in a hydroponic system (water treatment);
Sanitizes a hydroponic nutrient solution;
Controls pathogens and algae;
Eliminates microbes, algae and pathogens including powdery mildew, Fusarium and Pythium;
Destroys bacteria, virus and fungi;
Eliminates soil-borne diseases and pests;
Increases oxygen levels in the plants;
Increases crop yields;
Saves on chemical fertilizers;
Deodorizes the air in a greenhouse.
Scientific Articles
EMMANUEL I. EPELLE, ANDREW MACFARLANE, MICHAEL CUSACK, ANTHONY BURNS, JUDE A. OKOLIE, WILLIAM MACKAY, MOSTAFA RATEB, MOHAMMED YASEEN | February 15th | Ozone application in different industries: A review of recent developments
WENYA XUE, JOSHUA MACLEOD, JAMES BLAXLAND | 2023 | The Use of Ozone Technology to Control Microorganism Growth, Enhance Food Safety and Extend Shelf Life: A Promising Food Decontamination Technology
VINCENZO SENATORE, TIZIANO ZARRA, GIUSEPPINA OLIVA, VINCENZO BELGIORNO, VINCENZO NADDEO | April | Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) removal by combining bioscrubber and ozone pretreatment
GOVINDARAJ DEV KUMAR, SDHANA RAVISHANKAR | April | Ozonized water with plant antimicrobials: An effective method to inactivate Salmonella enterica on iceberg lettuce in the produce wash water
DIVYAM BENIWAL, LIZ TAYLOR-EDMONDS, JOHN ARMOUR, ROBERT C. ANDREWS | December | Ozone/peroxide advanced oxidation in combination with biofiltration for taste and odour control and organics removal
ADRIANO C. DE CAMARGO, ANDRÉS R. SCHWEMBER, ROBERTO PARADA, SANDRA GARCIA, MÁRIO R. M. JÚNIOR, MARCELO FRANCHIN, MARISA A. B. REGITANO-D’ARCE, FEREIDOON SHAHIDI | November 6th | Opinion on the Hurdles and Potential Health Benefits in Value-Added Use of Plant Food Processing By-Products as Sources of Phenolic Compounds
JIANFEI LIU | September 25th | Soil remediation using soil washing followed by ozone oxidation
PENG YANG, YAN-ZHI GUO, LING QIU | March | Effects of ozone-treated domestic sludge on hydroponic lettuce growth and nutrition
US FDA (Food & Drug Administration) – Food & Beverages | December 27th | Good Manufacturing Practices for the 21st Century for Food Processing (2004 Study) Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography on Food Safety Problems and Recommended Controls
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AGNIESZKA JOANNA BRODOWSKA, AGNIESZKA NOWAK, KRYSZTOF SMIGIELSKI | July 6th | Ozone in the food industry: Principles of ozone treatment, mechanisms of action, and applications: An overview
JOANNA PAWLAT, HENRYKA DANUTA STRYCZEWSKA, KENJI EBIHARA | November 30th | Sterilization Techniques for Soil Remediation and Agriculture Based on Ozone and AOP
SHEYA WANI, JAGPREET K. MAER, JOSEPH R. THOMPSON, JEREMY BARNES, IAN SINGLETON | March 26th | Effect of Ozone Treatment on Inactivation of Escherichia coli and Listeria sp. on Spinach
JAVIER RIVAS, OLGA GIMENO, RUTH G. DE LA CALLE, FERNANDO J. BELTRÁN | September 30th | Ozone treatment of PAH contaminated soils: Operating variables effect
KARIN FOARDE, CARY EATON | December | Ozone Antimicrobial Efficacy
MARCO DERUDI, GIANLUCA VENTURINI, GIORGIO LOMBARDI, GIUSEPPE NANO, RENATO ROTA | November – December | Biodegradation combined with ozone for the remediation of contaminated soils
GARRY VERNON McDONALD | May | Ozone (O3) efficacy on reduction of Phytophthora Capsici in recirculated horticultural irrigation water
MARK M. O’MAHONY, ALAN D. W. DOBSON, JEREMY D. BARNES, IAN SINGLETON | April | The use of ozone in the remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contaminated soil
BRIAN C. HAMPSON, STEVEN R. FIORI | 2003 | Application of Ozone in Food Processing Operations
FOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE | October 21st | The USDA National Organic Program Requirements for Food Retailers and Distribution Centers
US FDA (Food and Drug Administration – Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition) | April 13th | Guidance for Industry – Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
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US FDA (Food and Drug Administration – Department of Health and Human Services) | November 13th | Direct Food Substances Affirmed As Generally Recognized As Safe
FOOD SAFETY MAGAZINE | Recent Ozone Applications in Food Processing and Sanitation
PIPP Horticulture | Sanitation of your vertical farming cultivation facility
