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Scientists use hydrogen nanobubbles to boost tomato antioxidants<\/h1>antioxidants<\/a><\/span>, health<\/a><\/span>, hydrogen<\/a><\/span>, irrigation<\/a><\/span>, Nutrition<\/a><\/span>, tomato<\/a><\/span>, E-News<\/a>, Food Science<\/a>, Sustainability<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<\/div><\/section>
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A groundbreaking study reveals that hydrogen nanobubble irrigation can significantly enhance the antioxidant content of tomatoes, potentially revolutionising crop nutrition and agricultural practices. This technique not only fortifies the fruit with higher concentrations of health-boosting compounds but also provides a blueprint for leveraging hydrogen\u2019s unique properties in agriculture.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nanobubble technology unlocks hydrogen\u2019s potential<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The research, conducted by an international team of scientists, addresses long-standing challenges in utilising hydrogen\u2019s antioxidant properties in agriculture. Traditionally, hydrogen\u2019s low solubility and rapid diffusion have limited its agricultural applications. However, the integration of hydrogen with nanobubble technology offers a promising solution to these obstacles.<\/p>\n

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Conceptual figure explaining the impact of HNBs on the antioxidant quality of tomatoes. (i) ONBs may use the free radicals produced by bubble rupture to induce the antioxidant mechanism, and (ii) HNBs may promote the expression of genes, such as those encoding for hydrogenase, to increase the accumulation of natural antioxidants.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Subsurface drip irrigation yields impressive results<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The study employed subsurface drip irrigation with hydrogen nanobubble water on tomato plants. This method resulted in a remarkable increase in key antioxidants, including:<\/p>\n