ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Pre-Sowing Magnetic Stimulation Enhanced
Germination and Growth Attributes
of Maize (Zea mays) Seed
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Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Botany and Microbiology department, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Food Sciences & Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University,
P.O. Box 270677, Riyadh 11352, Saudi Arabia
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Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01609, USA
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New Mexico Environment department, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87507, USA
Submission date: 2024-10-14
Final revision date: 2025-01-06
Acceptance date: 2025-03-31
Online publication date: 2025-06-03
Corresponding author
Zia Ul Haq
Physics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, 041, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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ABSTRACT
The necessity for sustainable agricultural methods to increase crop productivity while reducing
environmental impact is a major issue. Numerous environmental conditions affect the germination
process of seeds. Many techniques are used to increase the growth of plants and seed germination.
A magnetic field is one of them that has shown positive effects on the germination and growth of plants.
This study investigates magnetic field effects on maize seed germination, focusing on biophysical
parameters. Traditional methods used for seed germination enhancement often involve chemical
treatment, which may have a negative impact on the environment and public health. Thus, alternative
techniques such as magnetic fields are being used. In this research, maize seeds were subjected to
magnetic field intensities 100 mT, 150 mT, and 200 mT for a duration of 30 sec and 1 min. Various
parameters like germination % age, seedling Vigor, root and shoot development, and chlorophyll
contents, were measured. Results indicate that magnetic field application has significant positive effects
on different biophysical parameters and chlorophyll contents as compared to the control. Treatment T5
(200 mT for 30 sec) showed better results in all respects. This study contributes to the ongoing efforts
to create environmentally friendly and productive sustainable agricultural practices.