Transformative impact of atmospheric cold plasma on mung bean seeds: Unveiling surface characteristics, physicochemical alterations, and enhanced germination potential
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Abstract
This work investigates the impact of a new geometry Atmospheric Cold-Plasma (ACP) system on mung bean (Vigna radiata) seed germination and seedling growth. Plasma is produced using a bipolar pulse power source, providing superior control of the generated species. A substantial increase in germination rates (86.67%–91.67%) and optimal seedling growth after 40 s of treatment is reported. The functional and morphological features have shown improvements. Plasma treatment significantly increases the specific surface area (7.695 m2/g) and total pore volume (0.007 cc/g) of the seeds compared to the control (2.214 m2/g and 0.001 cc/g, respectively), suggesting potential enhancements in water absorption and nutrient exchange. Radicle growth stimulation is also observed without alterations in the seed’s chemical structure. These findings highlight the potential of the ACP system for enhancing mung bean sprout germination and seedling development, which is helpful for agriculture applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Plasma Applications and Diagnostics · Advanced Data Storage Technologies · Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma
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Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur 1 , Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
Interdisciplinary Research Division- Smart Healthcare, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur 2 , Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342030, India
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