Key Outcomes

• ✅ 7% increase in total yield

• ✅ Stronger root systems with increased hairy root development

• ✅ Stronger, more resilient flower stalks

• ✅ Noticeably healthier and more vital plants

• ✅ 100% pathogen removal from irrigation water

• ✅ Elimination of biofilm in pipelines

• ✅ >15 mg/L dissolved oxygen at drinking stations (from <5 mg/L pre-installation)

• ✅ 99% reduction in iron and ammonia concentrations

Introduction

In the high-value sector of specialty crop production, innovation is critical to achieving both quality and yield. Recognizing this, Panvita Strawberries integrated nanobubble technology into their irrigation system—aiming to improve water quality, enhance plant performance, and increase financial returns.

The result? A 7% yield increase and remarkable improvements in plant physiology, including stronger roots, tougher flower stalks, and visibly healthier crops.

The Challenge

Panvita faced several issues common in intensive horticulture:

• Low oxygen levels in irrigation water (typically <5 mg/L)

• Underperforming root systems

• Fragile plant structures prone to breakage

• Yield limitations and inefficiencies in water use

The goal was to transform irrigation water quality to improve plant performance, reduce input waste, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Solution: Nanobubble Technology Integration

Technology Overview

Nanobubbles are microscopic gas bubbles that stay suspended in water longer than traditional bubbles. They increase oxygen solubility, improve nutrient uptake, and help cleanse irrigation systems.

Key Technical Benefits

• 💧 Enhanced Oxygen Saturation

  • Before: Groundwater contained <5 mg/L dissolved oxygen

  • After: Irrigation water contained >15 mg/L, tripling oxygen levels

• 🌱 Improved Nutrient Absorption
  Higher oxygen levels promoted robust root development and nutrient uptake

• 🧼 Pipeline Cleaning
  Nanobubbles eliminated biofilm throughout the irrigation system

• ⚗️ Contaminant Reduction

  • Iron: Reduced by 99%

  • Ammonia: Reduced by 99%

Implementation at Panvita Strawberries

System Integration

• Installed nanobubble generators in the irrigation system

• Treated groundwater with low oxygen was converted into highly oxygenated water

Irrigation Overhaul

• Enhanced water quality was consistently delivered to all plants

• System designed to maximize nutrient solubility and reduce contamination risks

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Compared plant health metrics between nanobubble-treated and conventional irrigation

• Tracked growth parameters: root morphology, stem integrity, plant vitality, and yield

Agronomic and Financial Results

Yield and Crop Quality

• 📈 7% Yield Increase
  Direct financial gain from increased fruit production

Root Development

• 🌿 More Hairy Roots & Greater Root Weight
  Indicates improved nutrient absorption and plant stability

Stronger Plant Structures

• 🌸 Tougher Flower Stalks
  Less prone to breakage during fruiting and transport—reducing post-harvest loss

Overall Plant Vitality

• 🌱 Visibly Healthier Plants
  Better hydration and metabolism contributed to sustained vigor and growth

Water Quality Transformation

ParameterPre-InstallationPost-InstallationImprovementDissolved Oxygen< 5 mg/L> 15 mg/L+200%Iron ConcentrationHighReduced by 99%✔Ammonia LevelHighReduced by 99%✔

Broader Impacts

Agronomic Benefits

• 🌾 Healthier plants with stronger infrastructure

• 💧 Water delivery system remains clean and efficient

• 🌱 Enhanced resilience to environmental stress

Financial Efficiency

• 💸 Higher yield = greater revenue

• 📉 Fewer losses due to breakage and post-harvest issues

• 🧪 Reduced input costs (e.g., fertilizers and water treatments)

Sustainability

• ♻️ Environmentally friendly water treatment

• 🌍 Scalable model for other horticultural operations

• 🐞 Reduced reliance on chemical treatments

Conclusion

Panvita Strawberries’ adoption of nanobubble technology has proven to be a smart, sustainable upgrade—yielding:

• ✅ 7% more strawberries

• ✅ Healthier, stronger plants

• ✅ Cleaner, oxygen-rich water

• ✅ Reduced need for chemical intervention

This case serves as a compelling example of how modern water technologies can deliver real agronomic and economic value—paving the way for a more resilient, profitable, and sustainable future in specialty crop production.