ADVANCEMENTS IN MAGNETIZED WATER TECHNOLOGY: ENHANCING CROP YIELDS, DROUGHT TOLERANCE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A REVIEW | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Agronomy | ||||
| Volume 47, Issue 3, September 2025, Page 655-662 PDF (625.65 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Review Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/agro.2025.383788.1691 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Ebtessam Abd-Elmouez Youssef  
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| Water Relations and Field Irrigation Department, Agricultural and Biological Institute, National Research Centre | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Magnetized water technology, which involves treating water by passing it through a magnetic field, has gained significant attention for its wide-ranging applications in agriculture, industry, and environmental management. This innovative approach modifies the physical and chemical properties of water, enhancing its utility in various sectors. In agriculture, magnetized water has been shown to improve crop yields, soil quality, and water use efficiency, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Studies from countries like India, Brazil, and China demonstrate that magnetized water irrigation increases soil moisture retention, reduces salinity, and enhances drought tolerance in crops such as sugarcane, wheat, and rice. Additionally, it promotes nutrient uptake, seed germination, and overall plant growth by activating enzymes and improving photosynthetic efficiency. In the industrial sector, magnetized water has proven effective in reducing energy consumption, inhibiting scale formation, and improving wastewater treatment processes. For instance, advanced magnetic filtration systems have achieved up to 95% removal of iron oxide contaminants from industrial wastewater. The technology also supports sustainable farming practices by reducing irrigation water requirements and improving the economic efficiency of water and fertilizer use. The scientific mechanisms behind magnetized water involve the alteration of hydrogen bonds, reduction in water cluster size, and changes in viscosity and surface tension, which enhance water absorption and nutrient transport in plants. Cryptochromes, plant photoreceptors, are believed to play a role in mediating the effects of magnetic fields on plant growth and stress responses. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Magnetized water technology; Sustainable agriculture; Water use efficiency; Drought tolerance; Soil salinity reduction | ||||
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