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 EFFECT ON MAGNETIC FIELD ON GROWTH OF PLANT

INTRODUCTION:

Plants have special proteins inside their cells called cryptochromes, that react to magnets and

electricity. In this case it was with magnets instead of electricity. This metabolism helps with

growth rate, germination rate, and keeps the plant constant.

Magnetic field effects can provide a handle on steering chemical reactions and manipulating

yields. The presence of a magnetic field can influence the energy levels of the active species by

interacting with their spin states.

The geomagnetic field (GMF) is a natural component of our environment. Plants, which are

known to sense different wavelengths of light, respond to gravity, react to touch and electrical

signaling, cannot escape the effect of GMF. While phototropism, gravitropism, and

thigmotropism have been thoroughly studied, the impact of GMF on plant growth and

development is not well-understood. This review describes the effects of altering magnetic field

(MF) conditions on plants by considering plant responses to MF values either lower or higher

than those of the GMF.

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HYPOTHESIS:

If pea seedlings are exposed to neodymium magnets, then the seeding with

the greater number of magnets will show the greatest growth rate.

HYPOTHESIS SUPPORT:

Since magnets are sad to be able affect humans in a positive aspect to

promote the healing process, I was thinking that plants may be also would benefit in a similar

way. Sometimes plants don’t grow fast enough, or survive weather conditions. I believe that

magnets would help to increase the growth rate of the plants with their magnetic exposure.

VARIBLES THAT MAY AFFECT THE OUTCOME:

The varying number of neodymium magnets added into each pot.

(Independent Variable)

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EXAMPLE AND EXPLANATION:

NASA did a similar experiment to the one I am doing. They used special magnets called a

‘ferromagnet”. This magnet has the magnetic flux

density of 50 kitchen magnets all in one. In the picture

to the right, it is showing the ferromagnet creating

high-gradient magnetic field around the seeds.

This USAID agronomist (who is also a farmer) is

checking constantly on the plants with the new

magnetic technology. His thinking was also similar to

mine. Instead he used electromagnets through a copper pipe and as the water came through that

pipe, salt molecules would breakdown constantly.

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MATERIALS REQUIRED:

 3 cups

 Plastic measuring cylinder

 Neodymium magnets (5)

 Ruler

 Calculator.

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VARIABLES:

INDEPENDENT VARIABLE:

The independent variable is the number of neodymium magnets amounts

added into each pot.

DEPENDENT VARIABLE:

The dependent variable is the height of the plants since this was one of the

main effects from the magnets.

CONSTANT VARIABLE:

The constant variable was the amount of water added to each plant. (30ML)

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PROCEDURE:

 Take three cups and fill it with equal amount and same type of soil.

 Take vigna radiata (green gram) seeds and sow it in the 3 cups (make sure the seeds are at

feasible condition and of same quantity)

 Add 0 magnets in pot 1 and 2 magnets in pot 2 and 3 magnets in pot 3 indicating that the

pot 1 has no magnetic field produced by magnets and pot 2 has low magnetic field

produced by magnets and pot 3 has high magnetic field produced by magnets

 Add 30ml of water to each pot at same timings for 3 days.

 Overtime vigna radiata (green gram) seeds will sprout and eventually grow. Measure the

height of plant from the bottom of the shoot to the top of the plant. Record data on sheet

 Repeat the above 2 steps for 3 days. Record the data on chart

 Analyze data and compare results

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OBSERVATION:

Height measuring table

(STRONG MF) (WEAK MF) (NO MF)

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WHY DID THIS HAPPEN?

The result that I was able to conclude is that the plants did grow! The increasing growth rate of

plants occurred because plants are in fact quite sensitive to the magnets and their magnetic fields.

When magnetism first starts reacting with the cells and its mitochondria, it changes the formation

of them. Cryptochromes are found in the mitochondria and get even stronger in the mitochondria

which then boost the metabolism in the plant. Plants have special proteins inside there cells

called cryptochromes, that react to magnets and electricity. In this case it was with magnets

instead of electricity. This metabolism helps with growth rate, germination rate, and keeps the

plant constant. Both of my previous examples from NASA and Emad Nusseibeh both noticed

positive effects on plant growth. My hypothesis did in fact back up this scientific data.

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CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, I did in fact prove my hypothesis. “If pea seedlings are exposed to a magnet, or

several magnets then the exposure to neodymium magnets accelerates their growth”. I proved it

correctly and learned some new things. I learned how magnets can have positive effects on plants

similar to that of humans who benefit from magnets during a healing process. My experiment

raised one big question that I have been thinking all along about this project. With the 2020

“Coronavirus” outbreak that has already spread all over the world, could my magnet techniques

and other technology help the world in some way? With the loss of profits many farmers are

facing due to the inability to ship to restaurants, or stores, there has been a rise in the amount

wasted according to some reports. Maybe in circumstances such as our current situation, the use

of magnets would be able to help restore crops. Many are worried their farming season for this

year is finished. This magnet technique along with similar magnetic technology could help.

Farmers could simply add magnets to crops and have a better return when faced with potential

disaster or weather disruptions. The plants could survive longer, have an increased growth rate,

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and germinate even faster than before. This simple change could have a huge positive impact on

farms across and all over the world.

Bibliography:

 www.frontiersin.org

 www.esa.int

 www.sciencedirect.com

 www.nasa.gov

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