Adoption of new seed treatment technologies by the seed industry
G. LAMKA (1). (1) DuPont Pioneer, Johnston, IA, U.S.A.
New seed treatment technologies bring valuable functionality such as disease & pest protection, general improved plant health & growth, and increased abiotic stress tolerance to growers. Agricultural row crop seed companies often market an integrated seed product consisting of plant genetics, GM traits, and seed treatments where the seed treatment portion is chosen to enhance and/or complement the germplasm or traits. Current seed treatment recipes may include one or more fungicides, insecticides, nematicides, growth enhancers, etc. so all components must be proven to be compatible, may not negatively impact plantability, must be safe to the seed & the environment, and must be relatively easy to apply. Seed companies must also ensure there are no freedom to operate issues because of the specific combination of treatments being applied and/or their application to specific germplasm or traits.
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