Studying SHF electromagnetic field modes on germinating ability of seeds of coniferous species

Abstract

Experiments were performed to study the effect of the electromagnetic field of ultra-high frequency on the heating and germinating ability of seeds of coniferous trees. The seeds of Scots pine were investigated. Active planning was applied for the purpose of experiment; Kono-2 two-factor plan, which included 9 experiments, was selected. Parameters like unit specific power and treatment time were changed, when the seeds were irradiated. According to the results of the laboratory experiment, the article presents the data obtained and control tests on the effects of UHF EMF on germinating ability of the pine seeds, technological modes and installation parameters (time and heating power) have been considered. It was established that the mode with power level of 200 W/cm3 and maximum time of 60 seconds had the maximum stimulating effect on the seeds.