Effect of magnetic field on seed germination and seedling growth of sunflower

Abstract

A b s t r a c t. The impact of a variable magnetic field, magnetically treated water and a combination of both these factors on the germination of seeds and the final mass at the initial stage of growth sunflower plants was presented. Investigations were carried out in pots filled with sand, tin an air-conditioned plant house with no access to daylight using fluorescent light as illumination. A statistical significance positive impact was achieved for the samples subjected to the interaction of both stimulating factors simultaneously, the magnetic field and the impact of treated water several times on the speed of seed germination and final plant mass. Negative impacts were obtained for the majority of the test cases, for the magnetically treated water, the short duration of activity of the magnetic field and for the connection of the magnetic field and low-flow times.K e y w o r d s: seed stimulation, magnetic field, magnetically treated water

Influence of Biophysical Priming on Seed Germination and Yield on Two Landraces of Lemon-Balm (Melissa officinalis L.)

“…The stored part of seeds showed decreasing in germination perseparator. Afzal et al (2012), Feghenabi (2007, Hoseini et al (2013); Iqbal et al (2012), Jamil et al (2012), Matwijczuk et al (2012), Socorro and Garcia (2012) applied magnetic field on several plants and seeds with different techniques, and achieved positive results.…”

“…The germination enhancement with field treatment could be related to enhanced starch metabolism (Afzal et al, 2012). Magnetically treatment may cause an increase in permeability of cell membranes in the seed, acting on calcium ions and inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms for the seed germination and plant growth processes (Matwijczuk et al, 2012). Feghenabi (2007) had reported magnetic field priming influence some growth traits and cellular function like mRNA content, protein biosynthesis, enzymes activity and meristem cell metabolism and causes some changes in the tissues.…”

Magnetic-time model at off-season germination

“…can be avoided, and the crop production and its quality can also be increased. The effect of magnetic field (MF) on plants has been studied by various researchers (Mahajan and Pandey, 2011;Marks et al, 2010;Matwijczuk et al, 2012;Ratushnyak et al, 2008;Rochalska et al, 2007) for increasing germination rate, enhancing seedling vigour, improving germination time, and growth at later development stages of plant. Many researchers worked on different type of seeds like maize, wheat, sunflower, barley, corn, beans, tomato, fruit seeds, etc., and found an increase in plant growth (height, yield, seed mass per spike, shoot and root length and total fresh and dry masses) for seeds treated with magnetic field Martinez et al, 2009;Pietruszewski and Kania, 2010;Zepeda-Bautista et al, 2010).…”

Evaluation of Germination of Wheat Seeds Using Fuzzy Modelling: Application of Microfertilizer with Magnetic Treatment of Water and Seeds.

“…Currently, evaluation of the influence of magnetic treatments are being strongly debated by the scientific community in literature (Florez et al, 2012;Almaghrabi et al, 2012;Afzal et al, 2012;Ijaz 2012;Iqbal et al, 2012;Jamil et al, 2012;Matwiejczuk et al, 2012;Socorro et al, 2012;Pietruszewski et al, 2010;Nimmi et al, 2009). Investigation of the effect of magnetic treatment of water and wheat seed in combination with HUMIN PLUS was carried out by Arkhipov et al (2012).…”