EFFECTS OF MAGNETIC TREATMENT OF IRRIGATION WATER ON THE QUALITY OF SOIL: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Background and Objective: In recent years, positive effects of magnetized water treatment have been shown on growth processes and the development of plant tissues through a change in the soil content. The objective of the current study is to review the effects of magnetized water on the quality of soil. Method: The databases of Scopus (1980-2016), EMBASE (1980-2016), Web of Sciences (1980-2016), and Google Scholar (1980-2016) were searched to find the published studies with the keywords of "magnetic treatment" OR "magnetized water", AND "irrigation water" AND "soil" AND "effect". The obtained titles were reviewed and the relevant studies were selected for comprehensive review of the current literature. Results: Magnetic water technologies used in agriculture can improve the quality and quantity of products. The current evidence shows that magnetic treated irrigation water changes soil and harvest content through increasing the level of specific minerals including N, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Na, and Zn and reducing S content. Conclusion: Although using magnetic water is agriculture is in early stage, studies have shown relatively promising outcomes and to reach established technology further controlled studies are needed. Studies to shed more light on the mechanisms of action of the observed effects are important in this regard. Keywords: Magnetized Water, Soil, Irrigation Water, Effec