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Impact of Structured Water on Yield and Crop
Quality of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
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Hydreset AG, Alti Luzeinerstrass 2, 7240 Küblis 6, Switzerland
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Department of Horticulture, The Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology, Wroclaw University of Environmental
and Life Sciences; Grunwaldzki Sq. 24A, 50-363 Wrocław, Poland
Submission date: 2020-10-03
Final revision date: 2020-12-10
Acceptance date: 2020-12-18
Online publication date: 2021-08-09
Publication date: 2021-09-22
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2021;30(5):4895-4899
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In the field experiment, radish was grown in the spring cycle and was watered with two types of
water. Tap water (control) and structured water were used for irrigation. The use of structured water
for radish irrigation contributed significantly to increase the yield in radish roots compared to the tap
water. Radish watered with structured water contained more photosynthetic pigments and carotenoids
compared to the control. The vitamin C content in radish leaves and roots was higher when tap water
was used for irrigation, while nitrates level was lower after structured water using. The use of different
types of water for radish watering had no significant effect on the concentration of minerals in the
roots. The research confirmed the beneficial effect of structured water on the yield and the quality
of the radish and revealed the possibility of using it for plants irrigation.