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Effects of Electromagnetic Field on Seed Germination, β-Amylase Activity, Total Protein Content, Water Uptake, and Growth of Wheat Seedlings (Triticum aestivum).

Bioelectromagnetics · 2025 · Benefit · Low evidence

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Wheat seeds exposed to a 10 Hz EMF (7.5 mT) for 5 h over 3 days showed accelerated germination (by 36 h vs controls) and increased biomass after 48 h of imbibition (overall biomass 8.68-fold; AGB +49.47%; BGB +39.18%). EMF treatment increased total protein co…

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PublicationBioelectromagnetics · 2025
Study typeanimal
Reported directionBenefit
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of electromagnetic field (EMF) treatment on wheat seeds' germination, β-amylase activity, total protein content, water uptake and seedling growth under laboratory conditions. Wheat seeds were exposed to a 10 Hz EMF of 7.5 mT for 5 h over 3 days, with untreated seeds as controls. Results showed significant increases in overall biomass (8.68-fold), above-ground biomass (AGB) (49.47%), and below-ground biomass (BGB) (39.18%) after 48 h of imbibition. EMF treatment enhanced total protein content by fourfold and amylase activity by 4.5-fold compared to controls after 24 h of imbibition. The experimental group also exhibited accelerated germination by 36 h compared to controls. Notably, β-amylase activity in leaf tissue increased fivefold, which is crucial for seed germination. The study concludes that EMF application in early development activates biochemical reactions, accelerating germination and potentially improving crop tolerance to abiotic stresses and promoting seedling emergence in/. Bioelectromagnetics. 00:00-00, 2025. © 2025 © 2025 Bioelectromagnetics Society.

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Study typeanimal
Effect directionbenefit
PopulationWheat seeds/seedlings (Triticum aestivum) under laboratory conditions
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureELF · 5 h over 3 days
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Wheat seeds exposed to a 10 Hz EMF (7.5 mT) for 5 h over 3 days showed accelerated germination (by 36 h vs controls) and increased biomass after 48 h of imbibition (overall biomass 8.68-fold; AGB +49.47%; BGB +39.18%). EMF treatment increased total protein content (fourfold) and amylase activity (4.5-fold) after 24 h of imbibition, and β-amylase activity in leaf tissue increased fivefold.

Outcomes measured

  • Seed germination timing
  • β-amylase activity
  • Total protein content
  • Water uptake
  • Seedling growth/biomass (overall, above-ground, below-ground)

Limitations

  • Laboratory conditions; generalizability to field conditions not stated
  • Sample size not reported in abstract
  • Water uptake results not reported in abstract despite being listed as an outcome
  • Potential implications for abiotic stress tolerance are stated as potential; direct testing not described in abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1002/bem.70011
PubMed: 40548434

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