Seed treatment is a process in which seeds are treated with chemicals, biochemicals or heat to protect the crop from diseases and pests. Seed treatment is used to prevent the entry of pathogens (fungi, bacteria, etc.) into the seed, either internally or externally. Due to treatment of seeds, unseen fungus remains in the upper and inner layers of the seeds, which spoils the seeds, along with affecting the germination capacity of the seeds by going into the soil.
Seed treatment improves seed germination and prevents the spread of crop diseases. Controls soil-borne diseases and pests. Seed treatment protects seeds and plants from many soil-borne pests, which can prevent seeds from rotting and seedling scorching. Seed treatment should be done before sowing the paddy seeds. For this, treat with Combat (Trichoderma viride) 8 g/kg seed or Dhanustin (Carbendazim 50% WP) 2.5 g/kg seed or Vitavax Power (Carboxin 37.5%+ Thiram 37.5% WS)- 2.5 g/kg seed. In case of bacterial blight, mix 4 grams of streptocycline or 40 grams of Plantomycin with 25 kg of seeds and soak them overnight, and sow the seeds after draining out excess water.
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