Electric and Magnetic Field Technologies in Agriculture: Plant Responses, Experimental Limitations, and Future Directions
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Jan 1, 2024
This narrative review discusses how electric and magnetic field technologies are applied in agriculture and how plants may respond. It proposes a model to explain potential mechanistic convergence between electric and magnetic field effects. The review highlights several suggested mechanisms, including membrane…
Effect of extremely low frequency electromagnetic field on the pathogenicity of Magnaporthe oryzae.
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Jan 1, 2023
This laboratory study examined Magnaporthe oryzae pathogenicity under extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure (50 Hz, 3 mT). The authors report increased infection ability, growth rate, and conidia generation with ELF-EMF exposure. They also report increased tolerance to a cell wall-perturbing agent…
What evidence exists of crop plants response to exposure to static magnetic and electromagnetic fields? A systematic map protocol.
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Jan 1, 2022
This paper describes a protocol for a systematic map of evidence on how food crops and model plants respond to exposure to static magnetic fields and non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. The authors cite reports of potential agronomic benefits but also inconsistent protocols and contradictory outcomes, and they…
Treatment of Common Sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) Seeds with Radio-frequency Electromagnetic Field and Cold Plasma Induces Changes in Seed Phytohormone Balance, Seedling Development and Leaf Protein Expression.
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Jan 1, 2019
This study assessed pre-sowing sunflower seed treatments using vacuum, 5.28 MHz radio-frequency cold plasma, and an electromagnetic field for varying durations. The authors report faster germination with cold plasma (7 min) and EMF (15 min), while germination percentage was mostly unchanged except for a decrease…