Investigating the Effects of 2850 MHz Electromagnetic Field Radiations on the Growth, Germination and Antioxidative Defense System of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Seedlings

" The effect was more pronounced in terms of germination parameters, stress indices and antioxidative status. In terms of germination parameters, vigour index of seedlings was the most affected with respect to control counterparts. An increase in the MDA content indicates the membrane damage, which intensified along with increasing duration of EMF-r exposure. Antioxidative status in terms of SOD and POD was upregulated, especially after 4-h exposure to EMF-r. Also, photosynthetic pigments, i.e. chlorophyll a, total chlorophyll content reduced at this duration of exposure. Our findings suggest that 2850 MHz EMF-r affected the germination and growth of chickpea seedlings, and also altered the oxidative metabolism of irradiated samples, especially at 4-h exposure."