This document summarizes a research project studying the effects of magnetic forces on the growth of corn (Zea mays) seeds. The experiment involves planting corn seeds in three pots, with one receiving no magnetic treatment as the control, one receiving the north pole of a magnet placed 3cm below the seed, and one receiving the south pole. The plants will be observed over three weeks to measure and compare their growth. It is hypothesized that the magnetic forces will positively affect growth. The results may provide insights into using magnetism to accelerate plant growth and increase nutrient levels.

1. GROWTH OF ZEA MAYS
WITH MAGNETIC
FORCES
CLAUDIA COLÓN ORTIZ
RISE PROGRAM 2015
BIOL 3009 L

2. INTRODUCTION
This research project is about the use of biomagnetism; in
the growth of the Zea mays plants.
In recent studies, the use of north and south magnetic forces
has been tested on humans. The north pole is used as an
anti-inflammatory. The south pole is used to give energy and
relieve pains. Both are shown to be fast acting.
In previous research, with the use of magnetism in plants
with a magnetic field (north and south pole) the results were
in different types of plants some were taller and thicker.
Others were taller, but thinner.

3. MAGNETIC FORCES

4. MAGNETISM
 North pole ( - ) produces a reduction of the acid content, cut
infections, helps heal wounds and relieves minor maladies in
living organisms. The electrons spin counter clockwise, with a
negative magnetic charge.
 South pole (+) transmits energy to living organisms,
strengthens the acid components and quickens the process of
maturation. The electrons spin clockwise, with a positive
magnetic charge.
 Magnetic field - When both forces of both poles attract each
others.
 Biomagnetism – the study of the effect of the magnetic field in
biological systems.

5. METHODOLOGY
Problem
How will the north and south pole of magnets affect the germination
and growth in corn (Zea mays) seeds?
Hypothesis:
The magnetic forces of the north and south pole magnets will affect
the growth in corn seeds positively.
Variables:
Independent – the use of north and south poles of a magnet.
Dependent – the growth of each plant.
Control – under the sun, 3 weeks under observation, type of soil,
30mL of water and corn seeds.

6. METHODOLOGY
 Control group
Pot A (no magnetic force)
 Experimental group
Pot B (North pole force)
Pot C (South pole force)

7. MATERIALS
Corn seeds
Three pots of the
same size
Peat Moss
3 Magnets Water
Graduated
cylinder
Ruler in cm

8. PROCEDURE:
1. Identify the pots.
2. In the pot A the seed is plant with
no magnetic force.
2. Pot B, the magnet is placed
vertically with the north pole under
three cm of the seed.
3.In the pot C, the magnet is placed
vertically with the south pole under
three cm of the seed.

9. 4. Place the three pots under the
sun.
5. Leave the pots three weeks under
observation, adding 50 mL of water
daily.
6. Measure the plants at the end of
each week and compare the growth.
7. Compare the control plant with
plant B. Then, compare control plant
with plant C.

10. DATA COLLECTION
Plants Growth week 1 Growth week 2 Growth week 3 Observations
Plant A
Plant B
Plant C
DATA ANALYSIS
1. How is the growth of the plant A compared to the growth
of plant B and C?
2. Which plant grew faster?
3. Compare the growth of the plant B and C.
4. Comparison of the plants physically.

11. POT A
 Control group

12. POT B
3 cm
 North pole force (-)

13. POT C
 South pole force
(+)
3 cm

14. EXPECTED RESULTS
 The amount of magnetic force could have helped attract
the minerals to the roots of the plant making germination
quicker.
 Plant B grew taller and thinner than plant C and plant A.
 Plant C grew smaller and wider than plant B and plant A.
 The magnetic forces of both poles could have attracted
the roots to different places making the difference in a
thinner or thicker stem.

15. POSSIBLE ERRORS
 The reactions that roots could have with the magnetic field
which his under the force pole.
 The reactions that the force of the pole will have with the
metals that will be in the soil that could have magnetic
properties.
 The percentage of the metal in the soil.
 Possible metals: Zn, Fe, Cu, others.
 The alkalinity or acidity that the poles could cause in the
reaction with other chemical elements.
 Possible chemical elements: Ca, K, Na, others.
 The use of fertilizers.
 Different concentrations.

16. CONCLUSION
 The amount of magnetic force could have helped attract
the minerals to the roots of the plant making germination
quicker.
 The roots could have been attracted to the magnetic field
and that could have taken them to where there was more
water and more nutrients in the plant making them grow
taller and stronger.
 In addition, the magnetic forces of both poles could have
attracted the roots to different places making the
difference in a thinner or thicker stem.

17. IMPORTANCE
 The focus of the research is the search for a faster and
cheaper way to effectively accelerate growth and
germination in plants; using magnetic forces.
 Also, the product of the plant could be richer in nutrients
making it healthier than the product of a normal plant.
 Decrease the use of chemical products that affect the
environment.

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