Effects Of electromagnetic waves with High Frequency(940MHz)Cause increase Catalase and H2O2 in Zea mays L

Here we investigate the effect of electromagnetic waves with high radio frequency radiation on the antioxidant enzyme activities and seed germination of Zea mays. Three groups of Zea mays seeds were used in this study. The first group was only exposed to RF radiation emitted from the mobile phone simulator. The second group was only exposed to RF radiation emitted from the mobile phone simulator while it was switched off. The third group served as the control. Data showed that the level of germination was significantly higher when seeds were exposed to an electromagnetic field of 900 MHz (EMF), The effects of electromagnetic waves with high frequency (940 MHZ) were studied on Catalase enzyme activity and H2O2 content in leaves of Zea mays. 7-days-old seedlings were subjected to two types of electromagnetic wave treatments for 3,5 or7 days. The two treatments were indicated according to their duration of exposure to the waves, i.e. (i) exposure for 3 hours a day and (ii) 5 hours a day. After 14 days, the Catalase activity in the leaves of the treated plants were measured as an indication of antioxidant enzyme. We also measured the H2O2 as a biomarker in abiotic stress. Here the abiotic stress is to be the electromagnetic field with high frequency (940 MHz). Our results show that electromagnetic field causes an increase in H2O2 content in leaves, compared with the control, sourced from the GSM simulator. Furthermore, catalase enzyme activity increased as a result of exposure to EMF.