Effect of microwave (2.45 GHz) treatment of soil on yield components of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Issue 3 (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Muhammad Jamal; Brodie, Graham; Gupta, Dorin
• Is Part Of: Journal of microwave power and electromagnetic energy. Volume 50:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 191
• Page End: 200
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Microwave -- soil -- nutrient dynamics -- wheat yield; Microwave heating -- Periodicals; Microwaves -- Periodicals; Electromagnetic waves -- Periodicals; Electromagnetics; Microwaves; Radiation; Micro-ondes -- Périodiques; Ondes électromagnétiques -- Périodiques; Electromagnetic waves; Microwave heating; Microwaves; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 537.05
• DOI: 10.1080/08327823.2016.1228441
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0832-7823

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Pre-sowing microwave (MW) irradiation (2.45 GHz) of soil for 120 s was investigated for sustainably enhancing wheat yield. A two-factor factorial glasshouse experiment was conducted to explore the bio-stimulation effect of MW energy on wheat crop growth and yield. The 175% increase in dry biomass and 96% incremental increase in grain yield of wheat were obtained through the application of 2.45 GHz MW energy to soil at N1 (0 mg N pot –1 ) compared to non-microwave treated soil. The MW irradiation of soil holds potential to significantly enhance wheat productivity.