INFLUENCE OF DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE PLASMA ON LEPIDIUM SATIVUM SEEDS GERMINATION

The effect of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) treatment on the germination of Lepidium sativum seeds under different conditions was investigated: dry and wet seeds. The emission spectra of the DBD plasma were measured. The rotational (Tr) and vibrational (Tv) temperatures of the DBD plasma are determined from the N2 bands. The dependences of the germination percentage of Lepidium sativum seeds at different time intervals of DBD treatment were obtained. The optimal time for treating Lepidium sativum seeds was determined for dry and wet seeds.