PROBABILISTIC MODEL OF ION FLOW ACROSS THE MEMBRANE

Abstract

It is proposed to study the qualitative impact of electromagnetic fields on the membrane of plant tissue for preservation and delivery of them fresh to the final consumer. Spherical apple fruits were exposed to the influence of electromagnetic fields on the cell membrane. Ukraine is an industrial-agrarian country with a predominance of raw material production. It is one of the leading exporters of some types of agricultural products. The large number of fertile lands of our country indicates that Ukraine should be a full-fledged exporter of agricultural goods to the countries of Europe and the world. At the same time, two main problems arise: the production of quality agricultural products by farmers and their preservation for a long time in a fresh form. It is very important that the final consumer receives the product fresh and tasty.
 The freshness of a product is preserved by freezing and keeping it at a temperature below minus 20 degrees Celsius. However, this method is not suitable when it comes to fresh fruit. Therefore, the object of research for a number of scientists was the influence of external electromagnetic fields on the process of preserving fruit and berry products. It was established that the membrane potential of the cell at the moment of physiological rest is important for the preservation of product freshness. It is at this moment that the metabolism is in balance. At the same time, the Krebs respiration cycle is used, which was discovered for animals, but was later proven in plants as well. The issue of researching the qualitative impact of electromagnetic fields on the membrane of plant tissue in order to preserve and deliver them fresh to the final consumer is very important and relevant. For example, it is possible to expose apple fruits, which have the shape of a sphere, to the influence of electromagnetic fields on the cell membrane.
 The most important factor that affects the processes of growth and development of plants is known to be light, its direction, as well as its qualitative and quantitative characteristics. However, not everyone knows that there are two more environmental factors that have received little attention so far, and that are not always taken into account when analyzing the physiology of the plant organism. These factors are the electric field of the atmosphere, as well as the electromagnetic field of the Earth. At the same time, artificial external electromagnetic fields can affect fruits, both positively and negatively. The electrophysical characteristics of these fields determine the result of this influence. These are voltages, frequency, method of modulation, exposure, etc. The methods of storing of agricultural products are presented based on the presence in the fruit storage of electromagnetic field of ultra high frequency in the range 33,5–36 GHz, which blocks the ion channels and increases the fruit shelf life by up to seven times.