 Plasma processing has been found to be effective in reducing microbial activity in legume seeds, such as chickpeas, when exposed to low temperatures. This process involves exposing the seeds to cold plasma, which is generated by passing an electrical current through a gas, typically air or nitrogen. The plasma causes the seed cells to rupture, allowing them to absorb more water. The amount of water absorbed by the seeds can then be measured using the Pellig model, which relates the rate of water absorption to the rate of cellular damage caused by the plasma. The model was successfully applied to six different chickpea varieties, showing that the rate of water absorption increases with increasing plasma power and treatment time. This article was authored by F. L. Bhattan, A. M. Trimaki, R. R. Deshmukh, and others.