Effects of atmospheric air plasma irradiation to seeds of radish sprouts on chlorophyll and carotenoids concentrations in their leaves

Thapanut Sarinont, Takaaki Amano, Kazunori Koga, Masaharu Shiratani, Nobuya Hayashi

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Abstract

We studied effects of atmospheric air dielectric barrier discharge plasma irradiation to seeds of radish sprouts on chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations in their leaves. Plasma irradiation increases chlorophyll concentration under some irradiation conditions, whereas the irradiation has little effects on carotenoid concentration. These results show that plasma irradiation to seeds has influence on cell activities in a selective way.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPlasma Processing and Diagnostics for Life Sciences
EditorsE.R. Fisher, M. Kong, K.D. Weltmann, M. Shiratani
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages23-27
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781510806078
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event2014 MRS Fall Meeting - Boston, United States
Duration: Nov 30 2014Dec 5 2014

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1723
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Other

Other2014 MRS Fall Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period11/30/1412/5/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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