Discover the power of hydrogen for your plants.
Hydrogen is an important energy source in your plant. Here are the most important benefits of the HydrOxygen.
- Up to 30% increased profit through improved plant yield
- Advanced plant health and disease resistance
- Improved plant tolerance to environmental stressors
- More antioxidants available for the plants and improved shelf/vase life
- Healthier plant roots and a boost of nutrient uptake
- Very easy to implement for all cultivations
- So much more…
It almost sounds too good to be true, but with the supplementation of hydrogen, we can boost the energy levels inside a plant.
The reason why a plant can grow is because of the multiplication of cells. This is just one of the vital processes of a cell where energy is required. Energy, which is provided in the form of ATP. Naturally, hydrogen is already used in the ATP process, but by providing more hydrogen, more potential energy is available, and the more ATP can be produced. This will benefit the growth of the plant.
This is a technical story, but essential to understanding how the HydrOxygen can benefit the growth of your plants.
Hydrogen & Oxygen
Nanobubbles.
The ATP production. Boosting the plant's energy.
By providing extra hydrogen protons, a difference in concentration occurs inside the mitochondria which enhances the ATP production. The mitochondria generate ATP which is used for all processes in a plant. If a hydrogen deficit occurs, the mitochondria will stop working and the cell will eventually die.
The illustration shows the ATP production inside a cell, as well as the importance of hydrogen.
If this process is disrupted, a plant will start to experience stress and will stop using its energy for its growth, but for its survival. A grower normally corrects this by providing other energy sources like fertilizers, light, water, heat, other supplements, etc. By supplementing hydrogen, we support and even boost the ATP process.
Environmental stressors.
Tolerance is key.
Stress in a plant occurs when the plant does not feel comfortable in its environment, due to temperature, UV light or salinity, for example. Nowadays, plants are being pushed to their limits, making them more vulnerable. For the health and growth of a plant, stress needs to be avoided.
When a plant does start experiencing stress, the cells will start to produce more ATP (energy) to combat the stress in order to survive. Because of the extra hydrogen, more ATP is produced which consequently improves the plant tolerance to environmental stressors.
Oxidative stress.
Rather not.
There can be many causes of stress, but the actual result is oxidative stress. To manage the stress, more ATP is produced along with many superoxides. So much that the plant’s own antioxidant system cannot neutralise them in time.
Superoxides are just one example of the free radicals present inside a cell and which are called Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). These are unwanted since they are highly reactive and can damage a cell from the inside. Lipids, proteins and the cell’s DNA can be destroyed for example, which could mean the collapse of the cell and eventually the plant.
With the supplementation of hydrogen, we can actually suppress the superoxide production inside the cell. This results in reduced or a suppression of oxidative stress and the ROS. Furthermore, with hydrogen, we present an antioxidant which is so small, it can reach any part of the plant. Antioxidants are important and benefit the plant’s health.
Oxygen.
Breathe in,
breathe out.
Hydrogen is what makes our product special, but the supplementation of oxygen is equally important. For this reason, we add both hydrogen and oxygen to the water.
With the patented gas infusion technology, we efficiently infuse substantial amounts of gas into the water. Because the nanobubble size is below 20 nanometres on average, more gas can be infused, and the bubbles will stay in the water much longer. A dissolved oxygen concentration of 200% is normally what we are aiming at.
With the HydrOxygen, you achieve the same benefits as with oxygen nanobubbles, but with the additional boost of hydrogen.
Benefits.
Too many
to name.
By supplementing hydrogen and oxygen, we can improve plant resistance and boost production to a higher level.
Here are the most important benefits:
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- Mitochondrial ATP (energy) by 50% or more
- Photosynthesis capacity
- Plant tolerance to temperature stress, UV light stress, higher water salinity & heavy metal contamination
- The absorption of different salts such as potassium, nitrogen and phosphorous
- Root mass and health
- The plant’s own antioxidant system and its resiliency against infections
- Flavonoids, colour, nutrient and antioxidant content
- Up to 30% yield increase
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- Anaerobic pathogens
- The need for pesticides
- Biofilm formation and algae bloom potential
- Oxidative stress inside the plant
- The need for excessive fertilizers
Frequently asked questions.
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The supplementation of hydrogen results in a stronger, healthier plant with a higher resistance to possible infections. Furthermore, hydrogen boosts the energy production inside a plant, resulting in a yield increase up to 30%.
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The main difference is the supplementation of hydrogen. With the HydrOxygen, you achieve the same benefits as with oxygen nanobubbles, but with the additional boost of hydrogen. This is done with a higher oxygen concentration than other units on the market whereby we bring the two gases more efficiently into the water, within much more and much smaller nanobubbles.
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The HydrOxygen benefits all plants, flowers as well as vegetable plants. It has a small footprint and can be placed next to the day storage, for example, to circulate over the silo(s). Each situation is different, and we are more than happy to help you find the best solution for your greenhouse.
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The overall operational expenses are low. Besides the use of energy, the only constant consumable is distilled water. We take this very pure water and split the H2O into hydrogen and oxygen gas. This is a cheap consumable and because it is done with the highest efficiency, the usage is low. Lastly, there are some small manual filters and a small UV lamp which will need to be replaced periodically. The PLC will send a notification when this is required to prevent unnecessary usage.
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The HydrOxygen can treat almost every source of water. However, it is important to note that the best results are achieved in clean water, where no contaminants are present.
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Our goal is to build up a reseller network. We believe that this brings the client the most comfort, which is very important to us.
Mienis Water. About us.
Mienis Water, the Dutch based company, is a renowned builder of Ultrafiltration and Reverse Osmosis systems for horticulture worldwide. The Ultrafiltration is an excellent system to remove all organic fouling and infections from rain, surface or drain water and now with the addition of the HydrOxygen, the water quality can even be given a boost. The HydrOxygen is a sustainable, robust and innovative product which will help a wide range of clients worldwide.