The following study assessed the effects of UV rays and electromagnetic fields on the germination of promising medicinal and essential oil plants, sage (Salvia officinalis L.) and lavender (Lavandula angustifolia L.). The exposure of seeds of S. officinalis L. to ultraviolet rays (UV) and electromagnetic fields (EMF) individually and in combination (UV + EMF) showed the most efficient was UV + EMF (81%) and UV (77%) exposed at the experimental field, District Muynak, Republic of Karakalpakstan. By treating the L. angustifolia L. seeds with ultraviolet rays (UV) and electromagnetic fields (EMF) individually and in combination (UV + EMF), results revealed varied germination rates. However, in lavender, the highest seed germination was notable with UV + EMF (80%) and UV alone (78%).
Sage (S. officinalis L.), lavender (L. angustifolia L.), essential oil, medicinal use, UV rays, electromagnetic field, seed germination
The sage (S. officinalis L.) and lavender (L. angustifolia L.) seeds’ exposure to UV rays and UV + EMF resulted in a significant increase in their seed germination, and both essential oil plants showed the same response.