ibclogo XVI International Botanical Congess


Abstract Number: 3076
Session = 19.19.6


NEW TREATMENTS FOR ENHANCING SEED PERFORMANCE


H. J. Hill and M. Bachman. Seed Dynamics Inc., Salinas, Ca.


Seed enhancment technologies have developed over the last 10 years due to economic demands by the vegetable and flower industries for strong, uniform plant stands. Since many of the leafy vegetables and cole crops mature in 60-90 days and flower-plug production requires even less time, product quality and pack-out at harvest is often determined at seedling emergence. Some of the technologies to be discussed (e.g., priming and pelleting) have improved dramatically due to recent scientific discoveries. Other technologies (e.g., seed- borne disease control, pellet loading, film coating,and seedlot upgrading) are new to the industry and are still growing in acceptance. The purpose of our presentation is to discuss these recent developments and show how they have expanded crop production, lowered costs, and decreased pesticide usage, allowing growers to meet increased market and consumer preferences.


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