Solid matrix priming of seeds

Details Solid matrix priming of seeds Solid matrix priming of seeds

1987-04-03

1990-04-03

Feyrer, James R.

Plant husbandry

Process

47 576, 47DIG9, A01G 700

Patent

active

049128744

ABSTRACT:
In the process of the invention the seed to be treated, a predetermined amount of solid matrix material and a predetermined amount of water are admixed and the mixture allowed to stand, preferably in a container which allows entry of air but which reduces evaporative losses, for example, a closed metal container with a small top opening, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to allow the seeds to imbibe water from the matrix and come to a water content equilibrium sufficient to enhance resultant plant vigor, i.e., enhance emergence, growth or yield characteristics, but short of that which would cause the seed to sprout.

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