How does Silver Hydrogen Peroxide work in crop protection?

Crop productivity is one of the paramount concerns, owing to its direct linkage with food security. However, traditional agricultural methods have encountered challenges posed by climate change, pests, and diseases, often leading to crop damage and the loss of farmers' effort. The use of harsh chemicals or high-temperature treatments, negatively impact soil as well as crop health. Farmers generally rely on chemicals that contains chlorine, glutaraldehyde, QAC, formaldehyde, etc., for protecting crops and plantations from disease causing nematodes. Pests like root knot nematodes are hard to treat, since they reproduce fast and intensely in monocultures and rotating techniques leave the roots vulnerable to infection with eroded soil layers. Silver hydrogen peroxide is a fast acting and effective nematicide, stable over a wide pH and temperature range, does not change the pH values of the soil, also without any harmful residues to contaminate both soil and groundwater.

Commonly used nematicides include Oxamyl, Aldicarb, Carbofuran, etc. All nematicides stay in the topsoil where there is most prominent microbial action. And once degraded, it is flushed through the soil layers where their period of stay is extended. Groundwater turning toxic has prompted the forbiddance of both volatile and non-volatile nematicides. Lower LD50 values make them highly toxic, restricting their usage.

Silver Hydrogen Peroxide: A Potent Soil Disinfectant Solution

Harnessing the potent synergy of silver ions, infused with silver nanoparticles, Silver Hydrogen Peroxide elevates the antimicrobial effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide to unprecedented levels. Can be used as a nematicide in agricultural fields. It does not give residual toxicity, or adverse effects on the environment. H2O2, or Hydrogen Peroxide is a well-known oxidizing agent, hydrogen peroxide causes reactive oxygen species (ROS) that damage microorganisms' biological structures. These reactive oxygen species (ROS), which include singlet oxygen and hydroxyl radicals, cause oxidative damage to vital macromolecules including DNA, lipids, and proteins, which eventually results in microbial death. Silver (Ag) ions have potent antimicrobial capabilities. They inhibit respiratory enzymes, rupture cell membranes and interfere with DNA replication and repair processes.

In agriculture, combining hydrogen peroxide and silver creates a powerful defence against bacteria. Hydrogen peroxide's ability to produce oxygen radicals’ pairs perfectly with silver's ability to stop bacterial processes. Together, they create a tough environment for bacteria, making it hard for them to survive and multiply.

Major Application Areas of Silver Hydrogen Peroxide

• Crop Protection: Protecting crops from harmful pathogens is crucial for ensuring optimal yields and quality, it is an effective solution applied to seeds, soil, and irrigation water to control bacterial and fungal diseases.
• Irrigation Water Treatment: It efficiently disinfects irrigation water, eliminating harmful microbes and guaranteeing the delivery of clean water to plants.
• Green Cleaning - This solution offers a green cleaning alternative that breaks down into water & oxygen that does not contribute to pollution.
• Post-Harvest Sanitation: It is instrumental in sanitizing storage facilities, equipment, and packaging materials. By reducing microbial contamination, it extends the shelf life of agricultural products.

In addition to cutting-edge nano-silver technology, Chemtex offers its brand "Alstasan Silvox" which brings synergy disinfection. The unique formulation combines antimicrobial properties of nano silver with the strength of hydrogen peroxide, ensuring superior effectiveness against a wide range of pathogens.

After implementing "ALSTASAN SILVOX", majority of plants exhibited strong health and productivity, highlighting a notable contrast with the performance of other brands.

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