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Master's Thesis
Author of thesis: Bc. Marek Opluštil
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Zdenka Kozáková, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Ing. Jana Šimečková, PhD.
This master’s thesis investigates the influence of plasma-activated water (PAW) on the growth and physiological state of hemp (Cannabis sativa) cultivated in soil contaminated with graded concentrations of cadmium (0, 1, 10, and 50 mg/kg). Following interaction with plasma, water acquires new properties that can be used for agricultural applications. The theoretical part summarizes knowledge regarding plasma generation, the properties of plasma activated water, and methods of its preparation and applications. Another section focuses on plant photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence, techniques utilized to determine various parameters reflecting plant health and vitality. Furthermore, the issue of cadmium in environment contamination is addressed, specifically its impact on plant growth and vitality in combination with PAW treatment. The theoretical section concludes with an overview of analytical techniques for plant material characterization employed in the experimental phase. In the experimental part, PAW was prepared and characterized using a plasma jet submerged in liquid, with the introduction of a nitrogen–oxygen gas mixture. The resulting solution exhibited elevated concentrations of nitrates, nitrites, and hydrogen peroxide. Subsequently, the impact of PAW on plant growth and vitality was monitored. Morphological measurements (root and stem length, leaf area) were conducted, followed by an analysis of the root system architecture (number of branches, junctions, and endpoints) using Fiji ImageJ software. Fresh weight was determined, and fluorescence parameters and the NDVI index were analysed. Finally, nutrient content was determined via atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The accumulation of cadmium in hemp tissues was also measured to assess its phytoremediation potential. The results of the vegetation experiment demonstrated a positive effect of PAW on plant growth and its physiological parameters. Fluorescence diagnostics and NDVI analysis confirmed that PAW increases photosynthetic efficiency and plant vitality, effectively mitigating the inhibitory effects of cadmium on the photosynthetic apparatus. A beneficial impact of PAW on the content of some plant nutrients was also observed, and PAW application significantly enhanced the phytoremediation potential of hemp. These findings provide a valuable foundation for transitioning from laboratory scale experiments to real world environmental applications.
Cannabis sativa, cadmium, plasma activated water, fluorescence, chlorophyll, atomic absorption spectroscopy
Date of defence
25.05.2026
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
B
Process of defence
Obhajoba diplomové práce proběhla podle následujícího schématu: prezentace studenta-vyjádření vedoucí/ho-oponentský posudek-reakce na posudek-diskuse s komisí. Student přednesl velmi dobrý výtah výsledků své diplomové práce, zodpověděl dotazy oponentské i členů komise, reagoval na připomínky k práci. V diskusi tak student prokázal velmi dobrou schopnost orientace v teoretických i praktických základech problematiky diplomové práce. Komise, s uvážením hodnocení v posudku a vyjádření vedoucí/ho, zhodnotila jeho diplomovou práci celkově jako velmi dobrou. Pekař: V jaké formě Bylo kadmium dodáváno do půdy? Co znázorňuje graf u závěru? Proč rostliny absorbují těžké kovy? Veselý: Hledal jste normy týkající se stanovení velikosti kořenového systému? Lehocký: Proč myslíte, že je kadmium tak nebezpečné?
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta chemická
Department
Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry
Study programme
Chemistry and Chemical Technologies (NPCP_CHCHTE)
Composition of Committee
doc. Ing. Zdenka Kozáková, Ph.D. (člen) prof. Ing. Miloslav Pekař, CSc. (předseda) doc. Ing. Viera Jančovičová, Ph.D. (člen) prof. Ing. Michal Veselý, CSc. (místopředseda) prof. Ing. Marián Lehocký, Ph.D. (člen) prof. Mgr. Martin Vala, Ph.D. (člen)
Supervisor’s reportdoc. Ing. Zdenka Kozáková, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by supervisor: A
Reviewer’s reportIng. Jana Šimečková, PhD.
Grade proposed by reviewer: B
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová