germination experiment (IMAGE) Rice University Caption The high-temperature electrothermal process is beneficial to soil fertility, with experiments showing germination rates improve by 20-30% in remediated soil. Credit (Image courtesy of Tour lab/Rice University) Usage Restrictions Must credit Tour lab/Rice University. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.