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Exploring the effects of non-thermal plasma pre-treatment on coriander (Coriander sativum L.) seed germination
Rajesh Prakash Guragain1, Hom Bahadur Baniya2, Deepesh Prakash Guragain3
1Department of Physics, School of Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Abstract:
This study investigates the effects of non-thermal plasma (NTP) treatment on the germination characteristics of coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum L.). Different germination factors, water imbibition rate and changes in mass, were analyzed. The results indicate that a suitable duration of NTP treatment (180 s and 300 s) enhances seed germination characteristics, whereas prolonged exposure (420 s) leads to adverse effects. Furthermore, shorter NTP exposures (180 s) improved water absorption and surface properties of seeds, while longer exposures (420 s) caused mass loss and compromised seed vigor. Overall, the findings demonstrate the significance of optimizing NTP treatment conditions for enhancing seed germination characteristics.
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