Four-year trial of nanobubble technology boosts strawberry farming in Iran

After four years of applying nanobubble technology to hydroponic strawberry cultivation, a greenhouse farmer in Mahestan Agricultural Complex has reported significant improvements in yield, fruit quality, and root health.

According to the Iranian
Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Valid Ettehadi, a greenhouse grower in Hashtgerd New City, began using the NANOX-GH-05 nanobubble generator developed by Seraj Nanotechnology Company in 2021.

The system injects nanobubbles into irrigation water, increasing dissolved oxygen levels and enhancing plant performance.

Ettehadi reports that dissolved oxygen levels rose from 5 ppm to between 14 and 16 ppm, a more than 200% increase. This improved root-zone conditions, boosted biological activity, and reduced dependency on chemical additives.

One of the most notable outcomes was the complete elimination of fungicide use, a breakthrough in a field where chemical application is typically unavoidable.

Additionally, overall yield increased by 13%, and the proportion of premium-quality fruit rose by 25%, all without altering other cultivation variables.

The technology also helped suppress pathogens, enhanced beneficial bacterial activity (like Bacillus), reduced biofilm and algae buildup in irrigation systems, and lowered maintenance needs.

The trial demonstrates nanobubbles’ strong potential to improve agricultural sustainability and efficiency in controlled-environment farming.