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The use of plasma‐activated water in viticulture: Induction of resistance and agronomic performance in greenhouse and open field
Author(s) -
Laurita Romolo,
Contaldo Nicoletta,
Zambon Yuri,
Bisag Alina,
Canel Alessandro,
Gherardi Matteo,
Laghi Giulia,
Bertaccini Assunta,
Colombo Vittorio
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
plasma processes and polymers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.644
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1612-8869
pISSN - 1612-8850
DOI - 10.1002/ppap.202000206
Subject(s) - greenhouse , atmospheric pressure plasma , yield (engineering) , viticulture , horticulture , plasma , environmental science , chemistry , materials science , biology , food science , physics , composite material , wine , quantum mechanics
In this study, two different cold atmospheric‐pressure plasmas are used for the production of plasma‐activated water (PAW). To evaluate the effectiveness of PAW as a possible means to control plant diseases, grapevines in an open field and a greenhouse are treated, evaluating qualitative and quantitative yield parameters, phytoplasma presence, and gene expression. The results show the capability of PAW to enhance plant defense mechanisms and, as demonstrated in the field trials, confirm its ability to improve the health status of the treated plants.