THE EFFECT OF MUSIC ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF SELECTED PLANTS

Abstract

This study was an attempt to understand the effect of music on plant growth and development. Eight medicinal and ornamental plants were selected for the study. Two sets of selected plants were prepared, one of them was subjected to rhythmic soft-melodious music, and a control set of plants was not exposed to any particular music. Music was played for fixed period for a month. After the treatment various growth and physiological parameters of treated plants were studied against the control plants. From the results, it was observed that plant growth in treated plants was better than control plants with treated plants especially showing increased level of various metabolites.