International Journal of Plant Science and Ecology
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International Journal of Plant Science and Ecology, Vol.1, No.3, Jun. 2015, Pub. Date: Apr. 20, 2015
The Effects of Weak Magnetic Field on the Germination of Myrtus communis L.
Pages: 81-83 Views: 4090 Downloads: 1354
Authors
[01] A. Khonsari, Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
[02] K. Gorji, Department of Biophysics, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
[03] M. Alirezaei, Division of Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
[04] A. Akbari, Islamic Azad University, Khorram Abad Branch, Khorram Abad, Iran.
Abstract
The biological effects of magnetic field (MF) on living organisms have been explored previously. MF is able to induce various effects on seeds germination that is dependent on its application style, intensity and environmental conditions. The aim of this study was to examine the different level of intensities from weak MF (20, 40, 60, 80 gauss) on percentage of seed germination and seedling growth of Myrtus communis L. In the same conditions (23ºC, 70% humidity and 16 h photoperiod) within germinator the percentage germination of treated seeds was compared to the non-treated seeds. Growth data were measured on the 15th day in which showed that the treated plants grew slower than the controls. In this setting, weak magnetic field application reduced seedling and speed of germination when compared to controls. The observation on the 15th day of the treated group (80 gauss) showed that the speed of germination was statistically lower than to control plants. Some general trends in the effects of weak MF and differences in the tolerance of plant seeds to its action were revealed previously. However, herein application of magnetic field reduced amount and speed of germination in treated samples of Myrtus communis L.
Keywords
Magnetic Field, Germination, Myrtus communis L.
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