Preliminary Research on the Influence of a Pulsed Magnetic Field on the Cationic Profile of Sunflower, Cress, and Radish Sprouts and on Their Germination Rate

Magnetic stimulation of seeds before sowing can have a significant impact on the speed their germination. Sprouts are sought after by consumers for high nutrient content. The purpose study was to investigate influence pulsed magnetic field dynamics seed germination and content ions in sunflower, cress, radish sprouts. research material experiment provided sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), garden cress (Lepidium sativum (Raphanus sativus L.) intended sprouting, which were supplied PNOS Ożarów Mazowiecki. methods involved germinating under strictly defined conditions 14 days. Then, mineral composition previously mineralised sprout determined using emission spectrometry ICP-OES iCAP Duo 6500 Termo spectrometer. Greater noted first half growth period stimulated with parameters 100 µT Hz. However, application produced no increase capacity germinate. showed an macronutrients sprouts, such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulphur. In case 200 Hz, effect similar both percentage accumulation macronutrients. frequencies applied, individual plant species different. Pre-sowing may affect rate sprouts; however, these effects vary matrices.