The influence of combined magnetic field on the fusion of plant protoplasts.

{
  "study_type": "in_vitro",
  "exposure": {
    "band": "ELF",
    "source": "other",
    "frequency_mhz": null,
    "sar_wkg": null,
    "duration": null
  },
  "population": null,
  "sample_size": null,
  "outcomes": [
    "Protoplast fusion frequency (tobacco and soya)",
    "Role/participation of Ca2+ ions in induction of protoplast fusion"
  ],
  "main_findings": "Weak alternating magnetic field adjusted to the cyclotron frequency of Ca2+ and K+ ions increased tobacco and soya protoplast fusion frequency by about 2–3 times. The study reports participation of calcium ions in induction of protoplast fusion under the weak alternating magnetic field.",
  "effect_direction": "benefit",
  "limitations": [
    "No magnetic field strength reported in abstract",
    "No exposure duration reported in abstract",
    "No sample size or statistical details reported in abstract",
    "Frequency value not reported (only described as cyclotron frequency of Ca2+ and K+ ions)"
  ],
  "evidence_strength": "very_low",
  "confidence": 0.66,
  "peer_reviewed_likely": "yes",
  "keywords": [
    "alternating magnetic field",
    "weak magnetic field",
    "cyclotron frequency",
    "calcium ions",
    "potassium ions",
    "plant protoplasts",
    "tobacco",
    "soya",
    "protoplast fusion",
    "ferromagnetic shield"
  ],
  "suggested_hubs": []
}