Effects of Pulsed Magnetic Field on Biochemical Parameters of Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Seeds

Abstract

Agriculture is the means of livelihood of about two-thirds of the work force in India. Of late the production and area under pulses cultivation in the country has stagnated. On the other hand, the exponential growth of population needs higher production to meet the required demands. The techniques and methods to increase and improvise the yield of a variety of seeds are being conducted. The present work is an attempt to study the effect of pulsed magnetic fields on the biochemical parameters of Hordeum vulgare (Barley) seeds. 50 g of dry barley seeds were exposed to Pulsed magnetic field of intensity of 1500 nT and varying frequencies of 100, 500, 1000 Hz; sine waveform for 5 h per day for a period of 15 days. The seeds were exposed to PMF in dry condition. It was seen that the pulsed magnetic field enhanced the biochemical parameters of the test (exposed seeds) Hordeum vulgare seeds as compared to the control (unexposed seeds).The maximum increase of mostly all biochemical parameters was observed in the sample Test 3 i.e., at frequency of 1000 Hz. Hence, this method can be used to increase the quality and yield of a seeds. This method might also provide a feasible eco-friendly solution for seed.