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Ultraviolet technology is a popular choice for treating water used in horticultural applications

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OEM manufacturers offer specific systems for the industry to help continually disinfect the water being used in various soil-based and soil-less plant cultivation techniques, such as hydroponic systems. Ultraviolet light does not affect the pH or chemistry of the water and neutralises many organisms problematic to commercial horticulturalists such as fungi, viruses (including the tomato mosaic and tomato bronze viruses), moulds and mildew.

NO RESIDUE OR BY-PRODUCTS WITH UV TECHNOLOGY

Disinfection using ultraviolet light is increasingly popular for treating water used in horticultural applications, as it introduces no chemicals or unwanted disinfection by-products, which can stress plants and reduce crop quality.

UV leaves no residue on the crops and helps employers provide a healthy environment for greenhouse workers. It also helps reduce the risk of pathogens developing resistance to commonly-used chemical disinfection methods – to date no organism has developed a resistance to disinfection by UV light.

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EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Vertical farming techniques have seen a rise in popularity in recent times and the use of UV based technology for purification systems works well as an energy efficient and 'clean' way to treat water used in this environment.

Ultraviolet light does not affect the pH or chemistry of the water and neutralises many organisms problematic to commercial horticulturalists such as fungi, viruses (including the tomato mosaic and tomato bronze viruses), moulds and mildew.

There are also additional benefits in exposing UV light on fresh produce. We took a look at the specifics in a recent blog post.

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UV TECHNOLOGY BRINGS BENEFITS

In a world increasingly under pressure to preserve resources and use environmentally friendly processes, UV technology presents unique benefits to the Horticultural industry.

Does not create any chemical by-products in the water.
Leaves no residue on crops.
Does not affect the PH or chemistry of the water.
Does not effect the taste of the produce.
Possibility to render inactive microbes that have developed a resistance to chemical treatments.
No danger presented through chemical handling and usage.
It's more environmentally friendly than other options.

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Alpha-Purify provides UV lamps for disinfection systems used by horticulturalists at the forefront of commercial plant production in the UK and across the world.

To enquire about our high-quality amalgam, low-pressure and medium-pressure UV lamps as well as lamp and system accessories, please Contact Us for more information or a quote.

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