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    Seed treatment involves applying small amounts of pesticides and other chemicals to seeds prior to planting. This is done [1] to protect the germinating seeds and seedlings from pathogens and insects, [2] help seeds germinate more effectively and uniformly, and [3] allow seedlings to better withstand stress during establishment for increased crop yields. Specialized machinery is used to apply chemical coatings, and treatments provide benefits with less environmental impact than traditional soil applications of pesticides.

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    Seed treatment involves applying small amounts of pesticides and other chemicals to seeds prior to planting. This is done [1] to protect the germinating seeds and seedlings from pathogens and insects, [2] help seeds germinate more effectively and uniformly, and [3] allow seedlings to better withstand stress during establishment for increased crop yields. Specialized machinery is used to apply chemical coatings, and treatments provide benefits with less environmental impact than traditional soil applications of pesticides.

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    Seed treatment involves applying small amounts of pesticides and other chemicals to seeds prior to planting. This is done [1] to protect the germinating seeds and seedlings from pathogens and insects, [2] help seeds germinate more effectively and uniformly, and [3] allow seedlings to better withstand stress during establishment for increased crop yields. Specialized machinery is used to apply chemical coatings, and treatments provide benefits with less environmental impact than traditional soil applications of pesticides.

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    Seed treatment involves applying small amounts of pesticides and other chemicals to seeds prior to planting. This is done [1] to protect the germinating seeds and seedlings from pathogens and insects, [2] help seeds germinate more effectively and uniformly, and [3] allow seedlings to better withstand stress during establishment for increased crop yields. Specialized machinery is used to apply chemical coatings, and treatments provide benefits with less environmental impact than traditional soil applications of pesticides.

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    SEED TREATMENT

    Homework assignment
    After reading the text below answer the following questions:

    1. Which are the advantages of seed treatment?


    2. Which are the procedures used for seed treatment?

    In agriculture and horticulture, seed treatment or seed dressing is a chemical, typically


    antimicrobial or fungicidal, with which seeds are treated (or "dressed") prior to planting. Less
    frequently, insecticides are added. Seed treatments can be an environmentally more friendly way
    of using pesticides as the amounts used can be very small. It is usual to add colour to make
    treated seed less attractive to birds, and easier to see and clean up in the case of an accidental
    spillage.

    Specialist machinery is required to safely and efficiently apply the chemical to the seed. A
    seed coating is a thicker form of covering of seed and may contain fertiliser, growth promoters
    and or seed treatment as well as an inert carrier and a polymer outer shell. The term "seed
    dressing" is also used to refer to the process of removing chaff, weed seeds and straw from a seed
    stock.

    Seed treatment products provide farmers with a number of benefits from improved plant
    establishment through to a reduced impact on the soil environment. Scientific trials have shown
    seed treatment products help maximise seedling establishment and early plant growth, resulting
    in increased forage yields. Seedlings protected by seed treatment are in a better position to
    withstand external influences that put plants under stress during the establishment period. The
    pesticides in seed treatment products are effective against a range of common insect pests and
    diseases.

    Seed treatment products are not harmful to beneficial organisms such as earthworms. Seed
    treatment products compare favourably with 'broadacre' pesticide applications in terms of cost per
    hectare. The insecticides in seed treatment formulations are systemic with the chemical active-
    ingredient taken up by the young root system and transported throughout the developing plant.
    This mode of action provides extended pest protection during plant establishment.
    Seed treatments contain very small quantities of active- ingredients, and therefore the
    amount of chemical applied to the soil is very small in comparison to 'broad-acre' pesticide
    applications. The use of seed treatment products reduces the need to handle chemicals and
    dispose of containers on-farm. With seed applied plant protection there is less reliance on
    favourable weather conditions in the field, unlike foliar spray applications.

    Advantages of seed treatment

    1. Protects germinating seeds and seedlings against soil and seed borne pathogens/insects.
    2. Seed germination enhancement.
    3. Early and uniform establishment and growth
    4. Enhances nodulation in legume crop.
    5. Better than soil and foliar application.
    6. Uniform crop stand, even in adverse conditions (less/high moisture)

    Procedure for Seed Treatment

    Seed treatment is a term that describes both products and processes. Seed treatment can be done
    in one of the following types.

    1. Seed dressing: This is the most common method of seed treatment. The seed is dressed
    with either a dry formulation or wet treated with a slurry or liquid formulation. Dressings
    can be applied at both farm and industries. Low cost earthen pots can be used for mixing
    pesticides with seed or seed can be spread on a polythene sheet and required quantity of
    chemical can be sprinkled on seed lot and mixed mechanically by the farmers.
    2. Seed coating: A special binder is used with a formulation to enhance adherence to the
    seed. Coating requires advanced treatment technology, by the industry.
    3. Seed pelleting: The most sophisticated Seed Treatment Technology, resulting in
    changing physical shape of a seed to enhance palatability and handling. Pelleting requires
    specialized application machinery and techniques and is the most expensive application.

    Sources used:

    https://www.seedtreatment.co.nz/about/benefits-of-seed-treatment.htm

    https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/agri-inputs/seeds/seed-treatment

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed_treatment

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