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The Effect of Sound on Plant Growth

Authors: Newton, Paul E.

AES Convention 37 · Paper 663 · October 1969

Abstract

The effect of continuous sound on the height, growth rate and percent germination of spring wheat was tested for 3, 5, 7 and 9kHz at 75DbA. The wheat was grown in soundproof growth chambers with a 16 hour photoperiod at 170 ft-ca. The daytime temperature was 24° with 78% relative humidity. Statistical analysis showed no significant effect of sound on plant height, growth rate or in percent germination. Further experiments with emphasis on sound intensity and temperature interaction are suggested.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 37
AES Convention
37
Paper number
663
Publication date
October 6, 1969
Affiliation
Environmental Research Institute, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper