MadSci Network: Physics
Query:

Re: What effect does Microwave radiation have on the germination of Bean Seeds?

Date: Thu Sep 4 13:20:10 2025
Posted By: Matthew Buynoski, Process Integration Engineer (retired)
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1756928545.Ph
Message:

The answer depends on how much microwave energy, and at what frequencies.  Very low levels probably 
won't do much if anything. High enough levels will cook the beans (assuming the usual kitchen microwave 
frequencies that excite water molecules) and result in no germination at all.


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