Plasma Seed Priming Can Improve the Early Seedling Establishment and Antioxidant Activity of Water Convolvulus Microgreens.

ABSTRACT: Water convolvulus (Ipomoea aquatica Forssk.) is a fast-growing leafy vegetable valued for its nutritional and antioxidant properties; however, suboptimal seed physiology can hinder its germination and early growth. Non-thermal plasma (NTP) treatment is an eco-friendly seed-priming method that enhances seed performance and crop quality without the use of chemical inputs. This study evaluated the effects of NTP exposure (0, 5, 10, and 20 min) using a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma with an air gas flow rate of 1.5 lpm on the germination, seedling growth, pigment and protein content, nitrogen assimilation, and antioxidant capacity of water convolvulus. Plasma treatment of seeds increased germination in a time-dependent manner. The surface hydrophilicity improved with increasi

SUBMITTER: Veerana M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694209 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature