Seed Treatment is a process of applying various substances or materials to seeds before planting to enhance their performance and protect them from various environmental stress factors. It is a common agricultural practice that helps in increasing seedling establishment and crop yields. The purpose of seed treatment is to protect the seeds from soil-borne diseases, insect pests, and abiotic stress conditions that can affect seed germination and seedling growth.
Seed Treatment can be carried out with various materials like fungicides, insecticides, growth promoters, and micronutrients. Fungicides are used to protect the seeds from fungal diseases, insecticides protect the seeds from insect attacks, growth promoters enhance seedling growth and development, and micronutrients provide essential nutrients to the seeds.
