The Comparative Study On The Effect of Electric And Magnetic Fields On Seed Germination: A Review

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to observe the rate of seed germination under the influence of electric and magnetic field of various strengths theoretically. Here the germination rates of seeds treated with electric field and non- treated are comparatively studied. It is also seen that electric field affects the movement of ions, electrons and other charged species and causes changes in cell division and growth of the plant. It is concluded that the seeds stimulated by magnetic field germinate earlier than the seeds stimulated by electric field. In this way, it is concluded that overall growth factor is found more significant in magnetically treated seeds than electrically treated seeds. An attempt to compare effects of electric and magnetic fields on the germination of seeds has been made in the study. Future aspects of these kinds of studies has been discussed in details.