Conveners
Agriculture
- Masaharu Shiratani (Kyushu University)
Agriculture
- Masaharu Shiratani (Kyushu University)
Agriculture: Summary and Discussion
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Plasma agriculture is an emerging research field that involves the use of low-temperature plasma to enhance agricultural productivities [1-4]. Based on some examples, we discuss some potential pros and cons associated with plasma agriculture.
Seven Pros of Plasma Agriculture:
1. Increased crop yields: Plasma agriculture has the potential to enhance plant growth and increase crop yields....
Microbial contamination is one of the greatest challenges faced by the food industry. Biological contaminants, such as bacteria and fungi, cause significant food waste, economic losses to food producers, and serious illnesses to over 2 billion people each year. Low temperature plasmas have shown great promise for the decontamination of microorganism and other contaminants, yet uptake of the...
Atmospheric pressure plasma (APP) technology, enabling to convert air molecules into multi-functional reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), has been of great interest and extensively investigated. In particular, air APP devices, working only with air and electricity, can potentially allow for ubiquitous supply of RONS, which can be applied in a wide range of fields such as medical,...
In the context of rapid population growth, climate change, and resource constraints, sustainable and smart agriculture has become essential. Obtaining high yields in agricultural production starts with planting seeds that germinate in high percentages and produce robust plants with minimal delay. The potential of seed irradiation with low temperature plasmas (cold plasmas, CP) for application...
The population growth represents a serious challenge for humankind due to the continuous increase in demand for food. The climate change is also presenting a significant factor on food production due to the change in weather patterns, pest appearance, water availability etc. Therefore it is necessary to develop new and efficient technologies that can enhance productivity while maintaining food...
Abstract
This abstract provides an overview of the applications of irradiation in agriculture conducted at Maejo University, with a focus on Plants and animals breeding, Plant growth promotion, and Sterilization in field processes and postharvest stages. The university utilizes gamma radiation from the conventional source Gamma-cell 220, which features a Co-60 source with a radiation rate...
