Plasma modification of seeds: collaboration between physicists and biologists
At the Faculty of Science of the University of Jan Evangelista Purkyně, the Department of Physics and the Department of Biology are collaborating on an innovative process for improving seed properties – plasma modification.
The process takes place in a vertically oriented plasma reactor known as a plasma downer reactor.
The seeds are placed in a hopper at the top of the reactor. After the valve is opened, they pass through a plasma discharge area, which takes place in air at a reduced pressure of hundreds of pascals. The seeds are then captured in a cyclone separator.
Research shows that seeds treated in this way can exhibit better germination and stronger growth in the early stages of plant development.
This method may bring significant benefits to agriculture in the future, particularly in the area of sustainable production and increasing yields without chemical seed treatments.
🎥 Watch the video to find out how plasma helps from seed to plant.
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