Stimulatory Effect of the Magnetic Treatment Prior to Sowing on the Germination and Initial Growth of Triticale Seeds

DOI: 10.22161/ijeab/1.2.5

Abstract:
The The objective of this paper is to evaluate the effects on germination of triticale (X Triticosecale Wittmack) seeds exposed to one of two magnetic field strengths (125 or 250 mT) for different periods of time. When the seeds were exposed to magnetic fields, the maximum percentage of germinated seeds was significantly increased, occasionally until 19% compared to control. The time required to the onset of the germination in magnetically treated seeds was reduced regarding control. As well as the mean germination time (MGT) of triticale seeds was significantly reduced .The times required to germinate 1, 10, 25, 50, 75 and 90 percent of seeds were also reduced.

Keywords:
Germination, magnetic treatment, , pre-sowing treatment, X Triticosecale Wittmack.

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