The comparative study of the electromagnetic field's effects on seed germination, growth and development indicators of Nigella sativa L. seeds

Aim: The treatment of the electromagnetic field is a the physical pretreatments of seed to increase yield of plants. In this paper, the effects of electromagnetic fields on seed germination and growth parameters of Nigella sativa L. were investigated.
In the study dry and wet seeds are exposed to two electromagnetic fields strength of 1.6 and 0.8 mT for 30 minutes and seed germination were evaluated. 3 months after sowing the Growth and development of seedlings was investigated.
Dry seeds germination comparing to wet and control seeds had a significant increase. Plant samples of dry pre-treated seeds, showed significant reduction in time to start flowering in both the intensity of the electromagnetic fields, (p These studies show that electromagnetic fields can affect seed germination and plant growth and development.