Effect of Six Different Audio Frequencies on Growth of Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) during Seedling Stage
[ Objective] The aim was to study the effects of acoustic waves with different types and frequency characteristics on the growth of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) during seedling stage. [ Method] The insect-music mixed sound (MS), cuckoo acoustic song, cricket acoustic song, single 400 Hz frequency acoustic wave, F5 and Fn acoustic waves composed of different frequencies were designed to investigate the effects on height and weight of cowpea seedling, and experimental data were statistically analyzed and multiple-compared by EXCEL. [ Result ] After treatment by six different types and frequencies of acoustic waves, the growth situations of cowpea were better than control. This indicated that acoustic waves could significantly promote height growth of plant. The treatments with good growth promotion effect included 400 Hz frequency acoustic wave, cuckoo acoustic song and cricket acoustic song, followed by MI, Fn and F5. Cuckoo and cricket acoustic song treatment could promote the weight of cowpea seedling during growth stage. [ Conclusion ] Acoustic waves with different types and frequency characteristics had significant growth-promotion effect on growth of cowpea during seedling stage, but their effects were different.