The objective of the present study
investigated on the effects Satureia
hortensis L seeds exposure to magnetic fields on seed
germination, early growth and enzyme activity, under laboratory
conditions Satureia hortensis
seeds (dry and wet) were studied after treating with different
intensities of magnetic field (0, 25, 50 and 75 mT) and exposure time
(0, 30 and 60 min). There were significant effects among treatments for
germination percentage, root length, shoot length, seedling dry mass
and seedling vigor index in Satureia
hortensis seeds under different magnetic intensity. In the
germinating seeds enzyme activities of α-amylase, dehydrogenase and
protease were significantly higher in treated seeds in contrast to
control. Key
words: Satureia hortensis L., MagneticFields, Germination, Enzyme
activity
