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

dc.contributor.author	Bilalis, DJ	en
dc.contributor.author	Katsenios, N	en
dc.contributor.author	Efthimiadou, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Karkanis, A	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-06-06T06:52:00Z
dc.date.available	2014-06-06T06:52:00Z
dc.date.issued	2012	en
dc.identifier.issn	15368378	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/15368378.2012.661699	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://62.217.125.90/xmlui/handle/123456789/5809
dc.subject	Common corn	en
dc.subject	Germination	en
dc.subject	Magnetic field	en
dc.subject	Organic	en
dc.subject	Plant growth	en
dc.subject	Pre-sowing	en
dc.subject	Sweet corn	en
dc.subject	Yield	en
dc.subject.other	Common corn	en
dc.subject.other	Germination	en
dc.subject.other	Organic	en
dc.subject.other	Plant growth	en
dc.subject.other	Pre-sowing	en
dc.subject.other	Sweet corns	en
dc.subject.other	Yield	en
dc.subject.other	Chlorophyll	en
dc.subject.other	Cultivation	en
dc.subject.other	Electromagnetic fields	en
dc.subject.other	Forestry	en
dc.subject.other	Magnetic fields	en
dc.subject.other	Seed	en
dc.subject.other	Zea mays	en
dc.subject.other	chlorophyll	en
dc.subject.other	article	en
dc.subject.other	electromagnetic field	en
dc.subject.other	environmental protection	en
dc.subject.other	germination	en
dc.subject.other	growth, development and aging	en
dc.subject.other	maize	en
dc.subject.other	metabolism	en
dc.subject.other	methodology	en
dc.subject.other	organic farming	en
dc.subject.other	plant seed	en
dc.subject.other	radiation exposure	en
dc.subject.other	Chlorophyll	en
dc.subject.other	Conservation of Natural Resources	en
dc.subject.other	Electromagnetic Fields	en
dc.subject.other	Germination	en
dc.subject.other	Organic Agriculture	en
dc.subject.other	Seeds	en
dc.subject.other	Zea mays	en
dc.title	Pulsed electromagnetic field: An organic compatible method to promote plant growth and yield in two corn types	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.3109/15368378.2012.661699	en
heal.publicationDate	2012	en
heal.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. © 2012 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.	en
heal.journalName	Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine	en
dc.identifier.issue	4	en
dc.identifier.volume	31	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.3109/15368378.2012.661699	en
dc.identifier.spage	333	en
dc.identifier.epage	343	en