Impact of Magnetic Water Treatments on Citrus Cultivation

Abstract

Climate change conditions such as drought, rising temperature, and high solar radiation cause increasing salinity levels, which are considered the main factor that limits agricultural production. Therefore, to prevent food security in arid and semi-arid areas from being subject to climatic hazards, optimal water management is essential. To surmount this problem, research is focused on innovation likely to improve efficiency water use and protect the water resources. In order to overcome the problems of contaminated water and salinization problems, the researchers used a new technique based on a magnetic field. Thus, magnetized water used for irrigation can improve water productivity and increase the production of agricultural crops, thus sustaining the water resources for the future in view of the expected global water scarcity. In this context, this chapter discusses the characteristics linked to magnetic treatments on irrigation water by studying the parameters of water quality and their effects on productivity and fruit quality of the citrus orchards.