Bio-Stimulation of Camelina Seed by Magnetic Field (Camelina Sativa L.)

It is both physical and chemical factors that affect the crop yield. However, agronomic practices mainly include chemicals, which exhibit a number of side effects. The authors present the study of the impact of pre-sowing magnetic stimulation of camelina seed, with alternating magnetic field, on the germination of seeds. The study of the magnetic field effect was preceded by the analysis of camelina seed shape and distribution of elements on the surface of the seeds, and cross-section scanning with the use of the electron microscope (SEM). The authors also introduce the calculations of the magnetic field distribution inside the model of the seeds placed in the homogeneous magnetic field. Finally, the authors present the result and conclusions drawn from the camelina seed biostimulation with magnetic field, referring to both exposure time and magnetic field induction influencing the seed.