Effects of Electro-Culture On The Growth of Raphanus Sativus

Effects of Electro-culture on the
Growth of Raphanus sativus
Renzelle Melisse Mendiola – STEM12D

INTRODUCTION
The use of fertilizers is inherent even if set-up is small
scale.
However, studies show that the use of chemical fertilizers
are very detrimental both to the environment (Bhandari,
2014) and on consumers’ health (Ward, 2008).
 Previous researches prove that exposure to electricity can
have a positive effect on plant growth (Grandeau & Leqlerc,
1898) and seed germination (Lazarenko & Gorbatovskaya,
1966).
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1. Can electricity be an effective fertilizer to homegrown

plants particularly Raphanus sativus (radish)?
2. Can variation in voltages also affect plants’ growth?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

 Home-growers and large-scale farmers, if proven true, can
use this method instead of perilous fertilizers/pesticides.
OBJECTIVES
 To identify negative and positive effects of electricity
exposure on radish plants
 To determine if difference in voltages subjected can
constitute significant results
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

 Plant species: Raphanus sativus
 Duration of Experiment: 7 weeks
METHODOLOGY
3 Set-ups: (A) Controlled, (B) 6V, & (C) 12V
 Time of exposure: 5 minutes, daily
 Frequency of measurement: Weekly
 First week: Seed germination
 Second – Seventh week: Plant Growth
 Materials:
• Shenchi 6V Battery
• Sebang Global Unlimited 12V Battery
• Alligator clips
• Metallic pots
DOCUMENTATION
First week: On seed germination
Fig 5.1. Set-up A: all seeds have grown Fig 5.2. Set-up B: 2 seeds have grown Fig 5.3. Set-up C: no seeds have grown
DOCUMENTATION
Second week: On plant growth
Fig 6.1. Set-up A average height: 10 cm Fig 6.2. Set-up B average height: 8 cm Fig 6.3. Set-up C average height: 7.1 cm
DOCUMENTATION
Fourth week: On plant growth
Fig 7.1. Set-up A average height: 16.5 cm Fig 7.2. Set-up B average height: 15.8 cm Fig 7.3. Set-up C average height: 15 cm
DOCUMENTATION
Sixth week: On plant growth
Fig 8.1. Set-up A average height: 18 cm Fig 8.2. Set-up B average height: 15.8 Fig 8.3. Set-up C average height: 16 cm
DATA AND CALCULATIONS
SET-UP A SET-UP B SET-UP C
Plant # 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Week 1        X X X X X X X X
Week 2 12 10 12 12 4 8 8 - - - 10 11 8 4.5 2
Week 3 16.5 15 - - 4.5 13 16 - - - 15 18 10 - -
Week 4 17 16 - - - 13 18.5 - - - 15 18.5 11.5 - -
Week 5 18 16.5 - - - 13 18.5 - - - 15.5 18.5 11.5 - -
Week 6 19 17 - - - 13 18.5 - - - 17 19 12 - -
Week 7 19 18 - - - 14 19 - - -
Fig 9.1. Weekly height of plants (cm)
Comparison of Plant Growth
AVERAGE HEIGHT OF PLANTS (CM)
20
15
10
0
Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
WEEK NO.
Controlled 6V 12V
Comparison of Number of Living Plants

NO. OF LIVING PLANTS
6
4
2
0
Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
WEEK NO.
Controlled 6V 12V
Plant # 1 2 3 4 5 𝐻0 = Electricity voltage does
not affect plant growth.
Set-Up A .45 .40 0 0 0
Set-Up B .31 .44 0 0 0
Set-Up C .40 .45 .29 0 0
𝑃𝑒𝑥𝑝 < 𝑃𝑠𝑖𝑔
Fig 11.1. Growth rate of plants still alive by week 6 (cm/day) 0.262 > 0.05
DF SS MS FF P 𝐻0 is not disproved.
Between 4
0.531 0.133 19.648 0.262
Electricity voltage does
Within 10 0.068 0.007 not affect plant growth.
Total 14 0.598
Fig 11.2. ANOVA results
OBSERVATIONS
EFFECTS No electricity 6V 12V
(Set-up A) (Set-Up B) (Set-Up C)
On seed Positive; all seeds Negative; Negative; no seeds
germination lived only 2 seeds lived lived
On plant growth Positive; steady Negative; stunted Positive; steady

growth growth growth
On plant Positive; thick and Negative; thin and Positive; thicker

sturdiness strong stems weak stems and stronger stems
On pest Negative; Negative; Positive; most

resilience susceptible to pests susceptible to pests pest-resilient
Fig 12.1. Table of observed (positive/negative) effects of electroculture
OBSERVATIONS
(Evidence for) Effects:
On plant sturdiness
Fig 12.1. Thin, weak

stem that is only
present on Set-Up B
plants
Fig 12.2. Week 5 day 6 featuring all plants

OBSERVATIONS
(Evidence for) Effects:
Fig 13.1-2. Zoom-up of
Set-Up A plants where
On pest resilience
Fig 13.3-4. Zoom-
pests have fed
up of Set-Up B
plants where
pests have fed
Fig 13.6. (vs.)Week

4 day 6; infested
Set-Up C plants
healed rapidly
Fig 13.5. Week 5 day 5 featuring all plants

INTERPRETATION
1. (On seed germination) Seeds should be geminated first before
applying electrical current to attain optimal results.
2. (On plant growth) 6V electricity exposure can produce
negative effects, whereas 12V can be very beneficial.
3. (On plant sturdiness) 6V electricity exposure made plant
stems weaker, whereas 12v have strongest stems.
4. (On pest resilience) 12V electricity is an effective pesticide.
CONCLUSION
1. 6V can have negative effects on germination of Raphanus sativus
seeds, but 12V offers worst results.
2. 6V neither promotes steady growth nor rapid healing to Raphanus
sativus plants.
3. 12V is best in aiding Raphanus sativus plant growth and healing.
4. 12V can fend off pests.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Prepare more sample plants to be able to garner a more valid and
significant result.
2. Time interval should be more consistent.
3. Future studies could focus on effects to Raphanus sativus plants if:
(a) electricity current/voltage is increased; (b) time of exposure is
increased or (c) more space is allotted for plants.
REFERENCES
Novak, V., & Bjelis, M. (n.d.). Effects of Electricity on Growth and
Development of Several Plant Species [Abstract]. Retrieved from
http://www.hbd-sbc.hr/wordpress/wp-
content/uploads/2015/05/CROATIA_Abstract_Novak-and-Bjelis.pdf
(2014, May 06). Retrieved August 25, 2017, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4-jmDMfJk8
Science Fair Projects - Effect of electricity on plant growth. (n.d.).
Retrieved August 25, 2017, from http://www.all-science-fair-
projects.com/print_project_1434_50
Bhandari, G. (n.d.). An Overview of Agrochemicals and Their Effects
on Environment in Nepal [Abstract]. An Overview of Agrochemicals
and Their Effects on Environment in Nepal, 2(2), 66-73. doi:10.12691

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Effects of Electro-culture on the

Growth of Raphanus sativus

Renzelle Melisse Mendiola – STEM12D

1. Can electricity be an effective fertilizer to homegrown

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

Week 3 16.5 15 - - 4.5 13 16 - - - 15 18 10 - -

Week 4 17 16 - - - 13 18.5 - - - 15 18.5 11.5 - -

Week 5 18 16.5 - - - 13 18.5 - - - 15.5 18.5 11.5 - -

Comparison of Number of Living Plants

On plant growth Positive; steady Negative; stunted Positive; steady

On plant Positive; thick and Negative; thin and Positive; thicker

On pest Negative; Negative; Positive; most

Fig 12.1. Thin, weak

Fig 12.2. Week 5 day 6 featuring all plants

Fig 13.6. (vs.)Week

Fig 13.5. Week 5 day 5 featuring all plants

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