Research Article

The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment

Volume: 40 Number: 2 August 21, 2026
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The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of static magnetic fields of varying intensities (0, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9, and 1.1 Tesla) applied to forage pea (Pisum sativum ssp. arvense L.) seeds on physiological parameters, antioxidant defense systems, and forage quality. The magnetic field treatments were applied to the seeds for 10 minutes, after which the seeds were grown under controlled climate conditions for 28 days. In addition to physiological parameters such as chlorophyll and carotenoid content, various biochemical parameters including MDA, proline, SOD, CAT, and APX were assessed, along with total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, DPPH radical scavenging capacity, crude protein content, ADF, NDF, and nutrient composition (K, Ca, Mg, P). According to the results, especially the 0.7 T and 0.9 T SMFtreatments led to increases in chlorophyll b and total chlorophyll content and had regulatory effects on proline and MDA levels. At the same doses, significant increases were observed in total phenolic content, flavonoid levels, and antioxidant enzyme activities. PCA and heatmap analyses further supported that these treatments positively influenced key determinants of forage quality. In conclusion, moderate-intensity SMFtreatments improved physiological and biochemical processes in forage pea seedlings, promoted secondary metabolite production, and enhanced overall forage quality. In this context, magneto-priming emerges as a sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural enhancement method.

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Supporting Institution

This research was funded by BAP on YOBU,

Project Number

FGA-2024-1419.

Thanks

We would like to thank the Yozgat Bozok University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit for supporting our work

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pasture-Meadow Forage Plants

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 21, 2026

Submission Date

August 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 40 Number: 2

APA
Çopur Doğrusöz, M., & Özyalın, S. (2026). The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 40(2), 260-270. https://doi.org/10.15316/selcukjafsci.1756299
AMA
1.Çopur Doğrusöz M, Özyalın S. The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2026;40(2):260-270. doi:10.15316/selcukjafsci.1756299
Chicago
Çopur Doğrusöz, Medine, and Selcan Özyalın. 2026. “The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 40 (2): 260-70. https://doi.org/10.15316/selcukjafsci.1756299.
EndNote
Çopur Doğrusöz M, Özyalın S (August 1, 2026) The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 40 2 260–270.
IEEE
[1]M. Çopur Doğrusöz and S. Özyalın, “The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment”, Selcuk J Agr Food Sci, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 260–270, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.15316/selcukjafsci.1756299.
ISNAD
Çopur Doğrusöz, Medine - Özyalın, Selcan. “The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 40/2 (August 1, 2026): 260-270. https://doi.org/10.15316/selcukjafsci.1756299.
JAMA
1.Çopur Doğrusöz M, Özyalın S. The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2026;40:260–270.
MLA
Çopur Doğrusöz, Medine, and Selcan Özyalın. “The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment”. Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 40, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 260-7, doi:10.15316/selcukjafsci.1756299.
Vancouver
1.Medine Çopur Doğrusöz, Selcan Özyalın. The Impact of Static Magnetic Fields on the Quality of Forage Pea: A Multidimensional Assessment. Selcuk J Agr Food Sci. 2026 Aug. 1;40(2):260-7. doi:10.15316/selcukjafsci.1756299

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