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J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 51, Number C2, Février 1990
Premier Congrès Français d'Acoustique / First French Conference on Acoustics
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| Page(s) | C2-1307 - C2-1310 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19902307 | |
Premier Congrès Français d'Acoustique / First French Conference on Acoustics
J. Phys. Colloques 51 (1990) C2-1307-C2-1310
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19902307
Biophysics Laboratory, Physics Department, Nizam College, Hyderabad 500001, India
J. Phys. Colloques 51 (1990) C2-1307-C2-1310
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19902307
ULTRASONICS IN AGRICULTURE : CATALYTIC INFLUENCE ON WHEAT GERMINATION
G. GOPALA KRISHNA, L. SARATHY et A. AHMADBiophysics Laboratory, Physics Department, Nizam College, Hyderabad 500001, India
Abstract
An attempt has been made to study the influence of ultrasonic energy on the germination of wheat by the method of ion efflux from the knowledge of specific conductance of the imbibition medium. The apparent energy of activation and percentage germination for different exposures of ultrasound were determined. The optimum duration appears to be species specific. It has been noticed that ultrasound may be used as an effective catalyst in promoting germination of wheat.