Hellebore Grower Enhances Root Health with Innovative Water Treatment System
Tom Van Paemel, a Belgian hellebore grower, improved root health by replacing hydrogen peroxide with the Vital Oxidizer water treatment. Kytos provides microbiome data to validate the effectiveness of this system, highlighting the importance of microbial diversity over sterilization in agricultural water management.
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Belgian hellebore grower Tom Van Paemel replaced hydrogen peroxide dosing with the Vital Oxidizer water treatment system, leading to improved root health. This change was substantiated by data from Kytos, which assessed microbiome dynamics through advanced flow cytometry techniques.
Kytos' analysis revealed that the microbial balance is critical; excessive disinfection can harm root zones and promote pathogen growth. Kytos has created software-based indicators to monitor various microbial characteristics, aiding growers in making informed management decisions.
The data from Kytos also supports precision treatment approaches, optimizing biostimulant applications for improved crop performance. Risk remains in reliance on sterile water, which can create vulnerabilities in crop health.
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