Plasma Water Solutions, known for its plasma-activated water produced via a patented machine, has commenced commercial services at two farmer producer organizations (FPOs) in Rae Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
“We are expanding our services to several other regions in India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Telangana,” stated Pragya Kalia, Managing Director of Plasma Water Solutions (I) Pvt Ltd, India. Plasma Water, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plasma Water Solutions Inc. based in Miami, USA, produces plasma-activated water, which contains specific oxygen radicals beneficial for plant growth.
“Plasma water is essentially like lightning, containing reactive oxygen and nitrogen species,” explained Kalia. Using its patented machine, Plasma Water replicates the effects of lightning to create plasmized water. Seeds treated with this water demonstrate increased disease resistance, faster and more robust germination, and improved stress tolerance.
Plasmized water can be utilized as a foliar spray, replacing pesticides and insecticides to manage various infestations. Kalia informed that Plasma Water India, launched in August 2022, installs its patented machine, which converts regular water into plasmized water, at the premises of farmer producer companies.
Farmers bring their seeds to these locations for treatment and pay for the service. The scientific collaborations include the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi and ICRISAT in Hyderabad.
As reported by thehindubusinessline.com, Plasma Water India is also engaged with the horticulture department and the Diversified Agricultural Support Project (DASP) of the Uttar Pradesh government. The company is in discussions with the Uttar Pradesh government to commercialize its service across all horticulture nurseries.
