Seed Treatment: Enhancing Crop Success from the Start
Seed treatment involves applying insecticides, fungicides and biological organisms to seeds to protect from pathogens, pests and to enhance vigor.
1. Fungicidal Treatments
This protecting seeds from fungal diseases that can impede germination and early growth. For ex: Captan is a widely used fungicide.
2. Insecticidal Treatments
This shield seeds from pests such as wireworms and seed maggots. For ex: Imidacloprid, provides protection against these pests.
3. Seed Hardening
It's a process where seeds are soaked in water or nutrient solutions and then dried, helps to withstand environmental stresses like drought.
4. Biological Treatments
This use beneficial microorganisms to enhance seed health. Rhizobium inoculants are used for legumes to improve nitrogen fixation.
Benefits
It protects seeds from pests and diseases, improves germination, enhances nutrient uptake and increases tolerance to environmental stress.
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