Effects of water magnetic treatment on seed germination and seedling growth of wheat

Abstract

In this research, effects of magnetic field strength (400, 500 and 600 mT) and type of water (distilled and saline water) was studied on germination and growth characteristic of wheat seeds. Results showed that the magnetic field intensity and type of treated water had significant effects on germination and growth characteristic of wheat seeds. The morphological properties of treated plants were improved compared with controlled ones. Experimental results showed that germination rate of the seeds treated by 400 mT using distilled water had the highest amount (53.3%) and it was the lowest (20%) for control seeds using groundwater. Distilled water affected in 400 mT field and control groundwater resulted in the highest and lowest amounts of root length (155.3 and 20.0 mm, respectively). Seedling fresh weight had the highest amount for treated distilled water with 600 mT magnetic field.

Keywords:

• magnetic field treatment
• growth properties
• germination
• wheat