Seed Treatment in Maize

  • Seed treatment in Maize crops helps in controlling the fungal and bacterial diseases spread by fungus and bacteria.
  • At the time of germination of seeds, after germination, this protects against seeds soil-borne and seed-borne fungus diseases and pests.
  • The growth and maturity of the entire crop are the same.
  • Biological treatment: –
  • PSB bacteria + Trichoderma viride @  2gram / kg seed + 5gram / kg seed
  • chemical treatment:-
  • Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP @ 2.5gram / kg seed
  • Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% WP @ 2.5 gram / kg seed or
  • Imidacloprid 48% FS @ 5 ml / kg seed or
  • Cyantraniliprole 19.8% + Thiamethoxam 19.8% FS @ 6 ml / kg seed
  • Seed treatment is also very important for the control of fall armyworm in maize.
  • For seed treatment, first, select the seeds for sowing and treat the required quantity of seeds and sow the seeds immediately after treatment. Do not store the seed.
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