Influence of electrochemically activated water on the germination

¹ Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Namangan, Uzbekistan
² Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

^* Corresponding author: ymaxpuza@gmail.com

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the effect of electrochemically activated water (EAW) on the germination energy, germination, growth, and development of local varieties of crops, such as melon (Kichkintoi), watermelon (Kuziboi-30), and pumpkin (Ispanskaya-73), in the conditions of Uzbekistan. The studies included both laboratory and field experiments, which allowed us to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the effect of EAW on the sowing and agronomic qualities of these crops. In laboratory conditions, it was found that seed treatment with anolyte, catholyte, and their mixtures contributes to a significant increase in germination energy and germination. Anolyte (A1) showed the best results, providing maximum indicators for all crops, which indicates its high disinfectant and stimulating effect. Field experiments confirmed the laboratory results, demonstrating an improvement in plant growth indicators: an increase in the number of leaves, the formation of lateral shoots, and an increase in plant height. The results emphasize the importance of using EAW to increase yields, improve crop resistance to adverse factors, and environmental safety of agricultural production. These data can form the basis for the introduction of new technologies for pre-sowing seed treatment in Central Asia.