MOLECULAR HYDROGEN & oxygen IN AGRICULTURE
H2 and Oxygen delivery to plants
H2 gas, usually in the form of H2-saturated water, could play a useful role in improving many aspects of plant growth and productivity, including resistance to stress tolerance and improved post-harvest durability. There- fore, molecular hydrogen delivery systems should be considered as a valuable addition within agricultural practice.
Biological diversity in foods
Abiotic stresses—highlights the potential causes of abiotic stress, with a focus on the particular vulnerability of commercial crops. Cellular effect of abiotic stress include elevation of ionic, osmotic and oxidative stress indicators that, if exposed for prolonged periods of time, can lead to reduced growth potential. H2 application and stress relief suggests possible application methods of molecular hydrogen and illustrates the positive cellular effects attributed to enhanced levels of cellular H2, and how these can relate to increased growth potential
Soil life diversity
Depicts the possible mechanisms of H2 during photosynthesis, describing the reduction of electrophilic ROS/ RNS and the reversible activity of Fe–Fe hydrogen ases. The cellular excess hydrogen produced in this manner is also hypothesised to enhance salubrious H2 oxidising bacteria.