Modern Seed Technology: Seed Coating Delivery Systems for Enhancing Seed and Crop Performance

Irfan Afzal, Talha Javed, Masoume Amirkhani and Alan G. Taylor
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Irfan Afzal: Seed Physiology Lab, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
Talha Javed: Seed Physiology Lab, Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
Masoume Amirkhani: Cornell AgriTech, School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section, Cornell University, Geneva, New York, NY 14850, USA
Alan G. Taylor: Cornell AgriTech, School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section, Cornell University, Geneva, New York, NY 14850, USA

Agriculture, 2020, vol. 10, issue 11, 1-20

Abstract: The objective of modern seed-coating technology is to uniformly apply a wide range of active components (ingredients) onto crop seeds at desired dosages so as to facilitate sowing and enhance crop performance. There are three major types of seed treating/coating equipment: dry powder applicator, rotary pan, and pelleting pan with the provisions to apply dry powders, liquids, or a combination of both. Additional terms for coatings produced from these types of equipment include dry coating, seed dressing, film coating, encrustments, and seed pelleting. The seed weight increases for these different coating methods ranges from <0.05% to >5000% (>100,000-fold range). Modern coating technology provides a delivery system for many other materials including biostimulants, nutrients, and plant protectants. This review summarizes seed coating technologies and their potential benefits to enhance seed performance, improve crop establishment, and provide early season pest management for sustainable agricultural systems.

Keywords: seed enhancement; seed treatment; seed dressing; seed coating; film coat; pellet; organic agriculture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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