A new study reports for the first time that pre-sowing seed treatment with physical stressors induce not only changes in germination and plant growth but also substantial increase in amounts of biologically active constituents and antioxidant activity in leaves of medicinal plant.
Researchers present an experimental set-up which generates plasma processed air to wash and dry off fresh and fresh-cut produce.
New research enhances understanding of plasma activated liquids (PALs) by using water and air to benefit sterilization and decontamination applications.
A new straightforward plasma polymerization protocol to tune wettability and chemical structure opens up a potential door for the fabrication of smart surfaces.