Influence of laser irradiation of seeds on growth parameters of microgreens

Abstract

The master's thesis investigated the effect of laser irradiation on growth parameters and vitamin C content of microgreens. The experiment used LED lasers characterized by coherent monochromatic emission of red (635 nm) and blue (405 nm) light. The radiation power is 100 mW/cm2. Microgreens of carrots (Daucus carota L.) and chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.) were used in the study. It was found that exposure to complex (red and blue light) laser irradiation partially affects growth parameters, and blue light of laser irradiation has a positive effect on the vitamin C content of the studied plants.