A static magnetic field of 125 mT stimulates the initial growth stages of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

In this paper the influence of a stationary magnetic field on the initial s tages of barley plant development was evaluated. A stationary magnetic fiel d has a stimulating effect on the first stages of growth of barley seeds fo r all exposure times studied. When germinating barley seeds were subjected to a magnetic field of 125 mT for different times (1, 10, 20, and 60 min, 2 4 h, and chronic exposure), increases in length and weight were observed. M aximum increases in the measured parameters were obtained when the time of exposure to magnetic field was long (24 h and chronic); however, the exposu re for a short time (1 min) had a similar effect on growth.