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Pulsed electromagnetic field: an organic compatible method to promote plant growth and yield in two corn types

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Bilalis, D. J.; Katsenios, N.; Efthimiadou, A.; Karkanis, A.
Date
2012
DOI
10.3109/15368378.2012.661699
Keyword
Magnetic field
Organic
Sweet corn
Common corn
Pre-sowing
Germination
Plant growth
Yield
MAGNETIC-FIELD
TRITICUM-AESTIVUM
GERMINATION
WHEAT
SEEDS
MAIZE
SEEDLINGS
EXPOSURE
Biology
Biophysics
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Abstract
Pre-sowing treatment of pulsed electromagnetic fields was used in corn seeds, in both indoor and outdoor conditions, in order to investigate the effect on plant growth and yield. The results of this research showed that pulsed electromagnetic fields can enhance plant characteristics, both under controlled environmental conditions and uncontrolled field conditions. The two varieties responded differently in the duration of magnetic field. Seeds were treated for 0, 15, 30, and 45 min with pulsed electromagnetic field (MF-0, MF-15, MF-30, and MF-45). Common corn variety performed better results in MF-30 treatment, while sweet corn variety performed better in MF-45 treatment. Magnetic field improved germination percentage, vigor, chlorophyll content, leaf area, plant fresh and dry weight, and finally yields. In the very interesting measurement of yield, seeds that have been exposed to magnetic field for 30 and 45 min have been found to perform the best results with no statistical differences among them. Another interesting finding was in root dry weight measurements, where magnetic field has a negative impact in MF-30 treatment in both hybrids, however without affecting other measurements. Enhancements on plant characteristics with economic impact on producer's income could be the future of a modern, organic, and sustainable agriculture.
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http://hdl.handle.net/11615/26293
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