The effects of extremely low frequency magnetic fields on tomato seeds germination

Abstract

In this paper were investigated the effects of magnetic fields on the germination of tomato seeds, Korall cultivar. The experiments were performed under laboratory-controlled conditions to eliminate the influence of variations in environmental factors. The tomato seeds, during the whole germination period, were exposed to a magnetic field generated by electrical conductors crossed by different electric currents. Three types of extremely low frequency magnetic fields were used for treatments (0 Hz - 13 μT; 0 Hz - 20 μT and 50 Hz - 20μT). The results obtained are useful for the development of a smart system for stimulating the germination of tomato seeds.