The PhytO3 Tech Crop Protection Technology – Trial Results in a 2,700 ha (6,500 acre) Soy Farm in Brazil |
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Authors: | Hanspeter Steffen Rip G Rice |
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Affiliation: | 1. Dipl. Ing. Agr. ETHZ , CH-3427 Utzenstorf, Switzerland;2. RICE International Consulting Enterprises , Sandy Spring, MD, USA |
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Abstract: | Extended field trial testing of the PhytO3 technology (applying sequentially and rapidly electrolyzed water, ozone in water, and UV-C radiation to control insects and replace chemical sprays) was conducted in Brazil on growing soy bean crops during December 2006 to March 2007. Despite the very poor growing conditions because of excessive rainfalls, the test crops all reached harvest and provided significant economic benefits to the farmer. Details of the testing program are described. In addition to eliminating the need for pesticides and insecticides, crops treated by the PhytO3 technology qualify as organic-grown crops, and therefore command about double prices on world markets. |
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Keywords: | Ozone Soy Beans Organic Production Asian Rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) Anticarsia gemmatalis Plusia spp PhytO3 Crop Protection Technology UV-Radiation Agricultural Crops Systemic Acquired Resistance Electrolyzed Water Soy Beans |
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