Gamma radiation and magnetic field mediated delay in effect of accelerated ageing of soybean.
This study evaluated gamma radiation and static magnetic field treatments on soybean seeds stored for six months and then subjected to accelerated ageing. The authors report that certain gamma doses (3–5 kGy) and magnetic field strengths (100–200 mT) helped maintain seed protein/oil characteristics and antioxidant enzyme activity during ageing, while ageing itself worsened oil/protein quality and increased lipid peroxidation markers. Combined gamma+magnetic treatments were reported to offer no additional protective advantage.
Key points
- Soybean seeds were exposed to gamma radiation, static magnetic fields, or both, then stored for six months before accelerated ageing tests.
- Accelerated ageing was associated with reduced oil/protein quality and decreased antioxidant enzyme activity, with LOX activity generally increasing.
- Gamma irradiation at 3–5 kGy and magnetic field exposure at 100–200 mT were reported to maintain higher catalase and ascorbate peroxidase activity during ageing.
- Energy-treated seeds were reported to better preserve protein and oil content compared with untreated seeds under the study conditions.
- The authors suggest these treatments slowed biochemical degradation and loss of cellular integrity during accelerated ageing.
- Combination gamma+magnetic treatments did not show added benefit over single treatments.
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