Seed pelleting is the process of enclosing a seed with small quantity of inert material to increase their weight, size and shape. Seeds for sowing in the nursery or the open field are pelleted to improve the efficiency of the mechanical sowing process and to optimize conditions for good germination. It is also possible to integrate plant protection products, nutrients and growth stimulation products into the coating. A color or visual effect can be added to give better seed visibility on the soil and to underline the quality appearance of seed.
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How seed treatment is practiced in chilli to prevent attack of aphid and jassid?
Treatment of seed using imidacloprid at the rate of 70 WS @ 10-15 gm a.i./kg seed . Seed treatment is done under
guidance of an agriculture expert in proper doses.
What is a certified seed?
Certified seed is the progeny of foundation seed and its production is supervised and approved by certification agency. The seed of this class is normally produced by the State and National Seeds Corporation and Private Seed Companies on the farms of progressive growers. This is the commercial seed which is available to the farmers. A blue color certificate is issued by seed certification agency for this category of seed. Certified seeds should should satisfy both minimum field and seed standards.
What is seed treatment?
Seed treatment is the use and application of biological and chemical agents in seed in order control primary soil and seed borne infestation of insects and diseases which causes consequences to crop production and improving crop safety leading to good establishment of healthy and vigorous plants resulting better yields. The benefits of seed treatment include increased and uniform germination , protection of seed or seedling from early season diseases and insect pests, improving crop emergence and its growth etc. Seed treatment using plant growth hormones improves crop performance during growing season. Inoculation of seed using rhizobium increases productivity and nitrogen fixing ability of legume crops. Most significantly, plant population and productivity can be improved with seed treatment.