Impact of RF and LEDs on plants growth

Abstract

Overview

The agriculture sector heavily supports the Gross National Product in many countries. To address global food shortages, this paper presents an innovative agricultural method utilizing electromagnetic fields to enhance seed germination and crop yields.

Techniques Used

• Application of RF transmitters emitting 2.4 GHz frequencies combined with horn antennas targeted to maximize exposure and efficacy.
• Utilization of red and blue LEDs to investigate their specific impacts on plant germination and growth.

Findings

This research focused on the effects of electromagnetic fields and different colored LEDs on cucumber and marigold plants. In-depth analysis post-treatment revealed:

• The electromagnetic field created a stressed environment, particularly impacting plant growth and development negatively.
• Significant findings included reduced plant length and decreased flowering rates, linked to increased electrolyte leakage – a potential indicator of free radical damage.

Conclusion

The preliminary results suggest a correlation between electromagnetic field exposure and biological stress factors leading to reduced plant health. Insights into heat effects from LEDs within confined spaces were also discussed.

Further investigations and repeated experiments aim to validate these initial findings and explore more deeply the biological aspects to refine and optimize these agricultural techniques.