Investigation of the Effect of Magnetic Field Priming, Humix, and Fulsaim Pulse on the Yield and Yield Components of Wheat Cultivar Sylvan under Domestic Wastewater Irrigation

Subject Areas : Increase yield

Ali Bagherzadeh ^{1 *} , Ehsan Afshar ² , Abolfazl Taleghani ³

1 - Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
2 - Department of Agriculture, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.
3 - Department of Agriculture, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.

Received: 2025-05-04 Accepted : 2025-09-17 Published : 2025-09-22

Keywords: Wheat, Magnetic field, Humic acid, Fulsaim Pulse, Yield and yield components.,

Abstract :

1. Introduction

In recent decades, the use of modern technologies to enhance the performance of agricultural products has gained increasing importance.

2. Materials and Methods

This study investigated the effect of magnetic field priming combined with humic substance and foliar pulse treatments on the performance of the wheat cultivar “Silvan” under irrigation using household wastewater at the research field of Islamic Azad University in Mashhad during the 1402-1403 growing season. Wheat seeds were treated with a magnetic field at four intensity levels (0, 50, 100, and 150 millitesla) for 20 minutes. Additionally, two levels of humic treatment (with or without seed inoculation) and two levels of foliar pulse application (applied or not applied) were examined.

 

3. Results and Discussion

The results indicated that magnetic field treatment had a significant effect on all performance traits of wheat, whereas the humic and foliar pulse treatments only had a significant positive impact on traits related to kernel yield and its components. Moreover, the interaction between the magnetic field and humic treatments significantly increased spike density (per square meter), thousand kernel weight, grain yield, and germination percentage, demonstrating a positive synergy. Furthermore, the combined application of all three treatments significantly influenced grain yield; the highest yield (an average of 7925 kg/ha) was achieved with a 100 millitesla magnetic field priming along with humic and foliar pulse treatments, compared to the lowest yield (an average of 3932 kg/ha) observed in the untreated control.

 

4. Conclusion

These findings suggest that the use of magnetized water can substantially improve wheat performance under specific irrigation conditions.

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