Effect of Magnetized Water on Imbibition, Germination, Macronutrient Content (N, P, K) and Yield of Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.)
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https://doi.org/10.37375/sjfssu.v5i2.3544Keywords:
Magnetic water, (N, P, K), Zucchini Cucurbita pepo L., Imbibition, Germination, YieldAbstract
Water scarcity and the deterioration of its quality represent the main obstacles to agricultural development in Libya, in addition to other challenges. This work was undertaken to investigate the effect of irrigation with magnetized water on the growth and productivity of zucchini plants (Cucurbita pepo L.). Three experiments were carried out: a laboratory experiment with three replicates per treatment, a plastic pot experiment with four replicates per treatment, and a field experiment with twelve replicates per treatment. Plants were watered with either magnetized or non-magnetized water, using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The research focused on seed imbibition and germination percentage, the plant’s content of macronutrients (N, P, K), and total production. The outcomes found that irrigation with magnetized water had a significant effect on the mean ultimate yield of the harvest, 2.8692 kg compared to 1.279 kg for the non-magnetized. Regarding the average seed imbibition and germination percentage, as well as macronutrient content, the outcomes showed differences between the two treatments in favor of the magnetized treatment; however, these variances were not statistically significant. Based on these findings, it appears that this method has a promising role in improving certain plant growth traits, making it worthy of further investigation. Moreover, it may represent a new approach toward the optimal use of saline irrigation water in agricultural production.
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