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STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS ON POTATO DEVELOPMENT AND YIELD

Year: 2025 Type: journal-paper Source: Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture
Citation
Year: 2025
Journal: Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture

Key Findings

This study investigates the influence of electromagnetic field stimulation on the growth and health of potato crops. Applying electrical stimulation to tubers prior to planting resulted in a substantial increase in agricultural productivity, with stimulated plants yielding nearly twice the biomass of untreated bushes. The treatment also accelerated the early life cycle of the crop, leading to faster shoot emergence and an increased number of stems. Beyond growth metrics, the research highlights a significant improvement in crop resilience; treated plants exhibited lower rates of viral infection compared to the control group. These outcomes suggest that electromagnetic biostimulation provides a viable, non-chemical pathway for increasing food production while simultaneously enhancing the natural defenses of the plant against common pathogens.