In the glass greenhouse of a blueberry plantation, rows of blueberry seedlings stretch their branches in soilless cultivation troughs. Nutrient solution is precisely delivered to the roots through a drip irrigation system, and as the return water flows through a transparent pipe, it shimmers with a faint purple glow—this is the UV amalgam lamp from Changzhou LightBest performing a critical task in water and nutrient purification. As an "invisible guardian" of high-end agricultural water and fertilizer integration, it is redefining the cleanliness standards of modern agriculture.

Ⅰ.The "Invisible Battlefield" of Soilless Cultivation: Nutrient Solution Purification Determines Success or Failure

Soilless cultivation technology replaces soil with nutrient solutions to provide crops with precise nutrient delivery. However, this system imposes extremely stringent requirements on water quality. Traditional filtration systems often fail to completely eliminate bacteria, algae, and organic contaminants from the nutrient solution. When the solution is recirculated, the risk of pathogenic microorganism proliferation increases significantly.

Take blueberry cultivation as an example: soil-borne diseases such as root rot and basal stem rot spread 3 to 5 times faster in closed-loop fertigation systems compared to traditional soil-based farming, resulting in yield fluctuations of over 40%.

The LightBest UV amalgam lamp system uses 254nm wavelength ultraviolet light to penetrate microbial cell nuclei and destroy DNA structures, achieving highly efficient sterilization. Field data shows that under the effect of an 800W lamp array, E. coli and Fusarium pathogens in the nutrient solution are 99.99% eliminated within just 3 seconds of exposure, while algal spores are completely inactivated (100%). This effectively blocks disease transmission at the source.

II. Technological Breakthrough: “Hardcore Strength” of 16,000-Hour Ultra-Long Lifespan

To meet the demands of high temperature, high humidity, and continuous operation in agricultural environments, the LightBest R&D team has overcome three major technical challenges:

1. Full Power Design: Utilizing a special amalgam manufacturing process, the lamp maintains stable UV output in environments ranging from 4°C to 60°C, with a power deviation of less than 3%. Compared to traditional low-pressure mercury lamps, efficiency is improved by 40%.

2. Weather Resistance Breakthrough: The quartz glass sleeve boasts a light transmittance ≥92% and passes a 2000-hour accelerated UV aging test. Combined with waterproof lamp heads, the lamp can be made into a fully submersible UV sterilizer with IP68 waterproof rating, suitable for high-salinity, greenhouse environments.

3. Lifespan Revolution: By optimizing electrode structure and gas composition, an average lifespan of 16,000 hours (equivalent to 2 years of continuous operation) is achieved—three times longer than similar products—reducing maintenance costs by over 60%.

In a comparative test conducted at a 10,000-mu blueberry plantation in Jiangsu, the LightBest system reduced nutrient solution replacement frequency from once a week to once a month, saving 120 tons of water per mu annually. Fruit sugar content increased by 1.2 Brix, and the rate of premium fruit rose by 18%.

III. Comprehensive Solutions for All Scenarios: From Laboratories to Farmlands 

LightBest has built a complete product matrix covering the entire water and nutrient treatment chain:

l Modular Design: 320W lamp modules are compatible with small-scale hydroponic systems, while 800W systems meet the demands of large multi-span greenhouses.

l Smart Control: Integrated with flow sensors and UV intensity monitoring, the system automatically adjusts power output for energy-efficient operation.

l Certified Quality: Certified by CE, FCC, UL, and UKCA, and compliant with EU REACH environmental standards, our products are exported to 32 countries worldwide.

l Academic-Industrial Collaboration: As a cooperative base of Changzhou Institute of Technology, we continuously transform UV lamp technology into innovative agricultural equipment.

IV. The "Photosynthesis" of Green Agriculture: Using Technology to Safeguard Food Safety

As agriculture enters the era of modernization 4.0, LightBest is redefining the boundaries of production with "light technology." From contributing to the formulation of group standards such as the UV Sterilization Lamp Standards for Schools to participating in the development of the National Standard for Ultraviolet Lamps, and earning 35 national patents, LightBest has evolved from a National High-Tech Enterprise to a National Technology-Based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise. Throughout this journey, the company has remained committed to its promise: “To make every drop of nutrient solution as pure as light.” 

Act Now to Usher in a New Era of Clean Agriculture!

LightBest is now seeking global partners, offering customized water and nutrient purification solutions with lifelong technical support. Visit our website atwww.lightbest.com or call us at (+86) 0519 8552 8180 to discover your exclusive agricultural lighting solution—where the power of technology nourishes the roots of life.

LightBest Co.,Ltd

A Leader in UV Sterilization Technology

National High-Tech Enterprise | Contributor to National Standards | Holder of 35 National Patents

Serving Global Agriculture | Safeguarding a Cleaner Future