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- Non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment significantly boosts the germination rate of Brassica juncea seeds from 50% to 98% after just 10 minutes of exposure.
- The positive effects on germination persist for at least one month when stored properly.
- This method is not only easy to use with a simple device but is also scalable, making it practical for enhancing seed germination in important agricultural crops like Chinese cabbage.
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Here we report that non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma exposure can improve Brassica juncea (leaf mustard) seed germination rate from 50 % to 98 %. The commercially relevant germination rate was achieved by plasma exposure for only 10 minutes and the effect sustains at least for one month under an appropriate storage condition. Improved germination by plasma exposure was also observed for Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis (Chinese cabbage) seeds. The plasma device used is simple. No pure gas flow system is necessary and it is easy to handle. A large number of seeds can be treated by simply scaling up the device. Plasma exposure can be a practical method for improving seed germination of crop plants important for agriculture.
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