The mechanism of using magnetized-ionized water in combination with organic fertilizer to enhance soil health and cotton yield

Addressing critical challenges in sustainable agriculture, notably water scarcity and soil degradation, necessitates innovative irrigation and fertilization methods. This investigation thoroughly assessed the effects of combining inorganic and organic fertilizers under brackish water irrigation, particularly focusing on magnetized-ionized brackish water-a promising solution for these challenges. The study shows that the integration of inorganic and organic fertilizers notably enhances soil water retention and salt leaching when applied with magnetized-ionized brackish water irrigation (MIBIO treatment), with water storage rate and salt accumulation rate observed at -0.454 and -0.075, respectively. Additionally, soil microbial diversity and uniformity witnessed significant improvement, positively influencing cotton growth rates, particularly noting a dry matter accumulation rate of 9.3262 kg·(ha·°C)