GROWTH RESPONSE OF MUNG BEAN SPROUTS (VIGNA RADIATA L.) TO QUR’ANIC RECITATION AS AN ACOUSTIC TREATMENT

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Qur’anic recitation as an acoustic treatment on the growth performance of mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata L.). The experiment was arranged in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three treatments: control (no sound exposure), 6 hours/day, and 12 hours/day exposure, each with five replications. Observed parameters included germination percentage, sprout length, fresh weight, and moisture content. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) in SAS software followed by Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at α = 0.05. The results showed that Qur’anic recitation significantly increased germination percentage, sprout length, and fresh weight (p < 0.05), while moisture content was not significantly affected. The highest growth response was observed under 12-hour exposure. These findings indicate that Qur’anic recitation can act as a beneficial acoustic stimulus to improve plant growth performance.