Germination studies of soybeans as a biofuel resource using magnetic and electromagnetic fields

The germination of soybean seeds under EM and magnetic fields was studied under several levels of bio stimulation. Approximately 100 seed from each treatment were analyzed for % germination. Initial moisture of the soybean seed prior to bio stimulation was 13%. In addition a portion of the seeds were germinated and grown to maturity. Mature seed were harvested from these plants and analyzed for stearic, palmitic, oleic, linoleic and linolenic fatty acids. Protein and oil concentrations were also evaluated on harvested soybean seed. No significant differences were found in any of the variables for the treated specimen as compared to the controls.