Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)

 

TITLE

Effects of UHF Fields on Plants and Seeds of Mesquite and Beans [PDF]

AUTHORS

 

R. Wayland, F. S. Davis, L. W. Young and

M. G. Merkle

1972

7

4

385-388

YEAR

VOLUME

ISSUE

PAGES

 

Abstract

Bean and mesquite plants were exposed to UHF fields sufficient to kill them and resulting temperature increases measured. Seeds of beans were treated with exposures to UHF fields sufficient to substantially reduce germination. Equivalent amounts of heating in water were also performed on the seeds and effects compared to establish the extent of the damage due to thermal and non-thermal effects.