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Effects of Electromagnetic Waves on a Medicinal Plant

Chandni Upadhyaya, Ved Vyas Dwivedi, Trushit Upadhyaya

Abstract


The dependency of human on electromagnetic wave is apparent, which is sole responsible for wireless communication. EM waves offer numerous advantages for mankind but gloomy effect is to be undoubtedly faced. The hazard of electromagnetic wave has been intensively studied across the globe on animal tissues to analyze and understand the effect of exposure of EM wave on humans. The paper addresses the EM Wave – Plant interaction through biochemical analysis. The cruelty of electromagnetic waves on plant tissue is presented through range of experimental analysis on medical plant.

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Biochemical Analysis, EM Waves, Harmful Effects, Spectrophotometric Estimation

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