Effects of Electroculture Antennas on Okra Growth and Yield Performance

While conventional agricultural methods continue to face challenges in sustainable crop production, electroculture technology utilizing electromagnetic fields has emerged as a promising approach for enhancing plant growth and yield, with previous studies reporting improved seed germination, enhanced photosynthesis, and increased biomass production in various crops. This study investigated the effects of pure copper electroculture antennas on growth performance and yield characteristics of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) under controlled experimental conditions. Eighteen okra plants were arranged in a 6×3 grid configuration, with 12 plants receiving electroculture treatment through copper antennas installed at week 2 after transplanting from greenhouse-germinated seedlings, while 6 plants served as controls. Plant height, leaf count, fruit production, and individual fruit weights were monitored over 6 weeks. Results demonstrated that electroculture-treated plants achieved a remarkable 2.3-fold increase in total fruit production (156 vs 67 fruits) compared to controls, with sustained production across all harvest periods. While individual fruit weights were slightly lower in treated plants (32.8 ± 15.2g vs 35.4 ± 16.8g), vegetative growth showed modest improvements in final height (51.2 ± 6.8 cm vs 50.8 ± 6.7 cm) and leaf development. The findings suggest that pure copper electroculture antenna technology has significant potential for enhancing okra productivity by optimizing resource allocation toward increased fruit set and production consistency, offering a sustainable approach for improving crop yields without external energy requirements or synthetic inputs.