Why does lightning produce better crops

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Most Read. Dodge County locates missing woman, suspect in custody. Lightning is another natural way. Nitrogen in the atmosphere can be transformed into a plant-usable form, a process called nitrogen fixation, by lightning. Each bolt of lightning carries electrical energy that is powerful enough to break the strong bonds of the nitrogen molecule in the atmosphere. Once split, the nitrogen atoms quickly bond to oxygen in the atmosphere, forming nitrogen dioxide.

Along with the lightning in the cloud are cloud droplets and raindrops. Nitrogen dioxide dissolves in water, creating nitric acid, which forms nitrates. Researchers believe that seeds would germinate more uniformly if they are exposed to electric current, which would greatly benefit growers.

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Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name. Lightning growth Researchers believe that thunderstorms and electricity help plants grow better Published: Friday 31 October Subscribe to Weekly Newsletter :. Donate Now. Post a Comment. There, plants can absorb the powerful natural fertilizer and have any grit and grime washed away.

This is one reason farming is king in areas where thunderstorms are common. The nitrogen-rich raindrops help the soil become prime for agriculture. The process I just laid out is called atmospheric nitrogen fixation: Lightning creating fertilizer in the sky.

A less electrical way to add nitrogen to your soil is by planting beans.