Comparative Efficiency of Magnetized ( Biotron ) Water and Normal Tap Water on Various Seeds for Their Germination and Growth

Magnetized water is nothing but the water exposed to the magnetic field or passed through the magnetic device [1]. During this process magnetic field causes number of changes in water particularly at the atomic and molecular level and also cause changes in electronic structure [2, 3]. Hence the resulting magnetized water molecules are restructuring into very smaller clusters and made of six symmetrically organized molecules. Because of the tiny and uniform cluster of hexagonal structure of the magnetized water can easily enter into inside the cells through the membranes and these features make the magnetized water more bio-friendly compound for plants and animal cells [4]. Currently, there are number of reports were discussed on the positive impact of magnetized water on seed germinations and plant growth [5-13]. In particular, Sadeghipour and Aghaei (2013) had done the study on improving the growth of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp.) using magnetized water compared with non-magnetized water and the study was carried out during the summer season [14]. The results showed that the irrigation with magnetized water increased the leaf, stem and root of both fresh and dry weight as well as total biomass compared to treat with non-magnetized water. Followed by previous study, ELshokali and Abdelbagi (2014) had carried out the study on impacts of magnetized water on elements contents like Calcium, Potassium, Iron and Zinc concentration in plant seeds of onion, sun flower and tomato and the results were compared with the normal water [15]. These studies were conducted during the winter and the results were clearly showed that the crops contents of the plants were irrigated with the magnetized water exhibited remarkable increases in elements concentration compared to crops using normal water and also achieved the increase of the yields at the time of harvest. In an another study, Mahmood and Usman (2014) had explained the consequences of magnetized water application on maize seed emergence in sand culture in order to know any beneficial effects of magnetized water application on seedlings [13]. The outcome of the results indicated that the particular group of magnetized treatment promoted the seed germination as well as faster and heavier growth compared to all the other groups. Interestingly, Hilal and Hilal (2000) had done the study on exposing of pepper, cucumber, wheat and tomatoes seeds into Abstract The present study discussed on the germination vigour efficiency of various seeds tested and their plant growth using magnetized water produced from Aquaguard domestic water purifiers, which are compared with the normal tap water. These studies were carried out by few of the universities from India such as Cochin University, Babasaheb Bhimrad Ambedkar University, Sri Venkateswara College from Delhi University and Gauhati University. The seeds of red cow pea (Vigna unguiculata), soybean (Glycine max), mung bean (Vigna radiata), corn (Zea mays), mustard (Brasssica juncea), tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum), and rice (Oryza sativa) were used. The parameters like seed germination study, osmosis assay, shoot length, root length and leaf sizes were documented. From the results, it was clear evident that the penetration of magnetized water into various seeds had positive impact on germination vigour and the growth. The germination vigour was documented at different time intervals from 18 h to 72 h. Very interestingly, the avg. % of seed germination from each magnetized treated groups were high compared to seeds treated with normal tap water. In addition, the plant growth parameters like leaf size, shoot length, root length were increased in treated groups compared to normal groups. The weight of the seeds was gradually increased from treated groups compared to normal groups in all the seeds. From the above findings, it was clear evident that the hydration of the seeds soaked in Aquaguard with biotron technology is faster than the normal water soaked seeds and also the exhibited better germination and growth in Aquaguard treated water.