How various plasma sources may affect seed germination and growth

0388000 - ÚVGZ 2013 RIV RO eng A - Abstract
Šerá, Božena - Gajdová, Iveta - Čermák, M. - Gavril, B. - Hnatiuc, E. - Kováčik, D. - Kříha, V. - Sláma, J. - Šerý, M. - Špatenka, P.
How various plasma sources may affect seed germination and growth.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Optimisation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, OPTIM. Brasov: Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov, 2012 - (Clotea, L.; Cernat, M.). s. 250-250. ISBN 978-1-4673-1650-7.
[International Conference on Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment /13./ OPTIM 2012. 24.05.-26.05.2012, Brasov]
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z60870520
Keywords : seed germination * bio-plasma * nonthermal plasma * biotechnology
Subject RIV: EI - Biotechnology ; Bionics

Various types of low-temperature plasma were used for buckwheat (Fagopyrum aesculentum) seed treatment at three exposure times (180 s, 300 s, 600 s). Seed cultivation was carried out under laboratory conditions. Number of germinated seeds, length and weight of the seedlings were monitored. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA analyses. Effects of seed germination and early growth of seeds strongly depend on the type of plasma treatment, the exposure time and the combination of the both factors. The most significant positive effect on the germination and growth was observed after application of GlidArc plasma. The opposite effect was observed after application of plasma generated by surface dielectric barrier discharge (SDBD), which is characterized by high performance.
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