[HTML][HTML] Transitioning to Microplastic-Free Seed Coatings: Challenges and Solutions

R Langlet, R Valentin, M Morard, CD Raynaud - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review addresses the issue of replacing manufactured microplastics in seed coatings
used in agriculture. Firstly, it focuses on the policy and regulatory actions taken on …

Development of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) seed coating technology to enhance germination and stand establishment in red clover cover crop

M Amirkhani, H Mayton, M Loos, A Taylor - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Drought conditions after sowing threaten the seedling establishment of all seeds, including
cover crops. Cover crops are commonly broadcast and, thus, are often susceptible to …

Gelatin capsules as a delivery system for tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) seed enhancements

BW Touchette, DS Cox - Seed Science and Technology, 2022 - ingentaconnect.com
Seed enhancements involve post-harvest modifications of seeds intended to improve
germination and plant performance. This includes seed modifications that facilitates the …

Minimizing abrasion losses from film-coated corn seeds

C Accinelli, HK Abbas, V Bruno, A Vicari… - Journal of Crop …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Film-coating is a widely used technology to apply plant protection agents, beneficial
microorganisms, and other substances to seeds. During handling and planting operations …

Techno-economic analysis for the coating of seeds with sodium alginate plasticized by glycerol using the wurster fluid-bed bottom spray process

B Trică, A Enache, F Oancea - Chemistry Proceedings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The seed coating with sodium alginate plasticized by glycerol was simulated in batch mode
using SuperPro Designer 10. The effect of changing certain inputs such as the seed size …

Synthesis and properties of CA/ZnONPs electrospun nanofiber as seed coating to enhance germination of aerobic rice seed

N Zaim, SMA Rahman, HL Tan… - … Series: Earth and …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) incorporated cellulose acetate bio-polymer (CA)
sustainable nanofiber (NFs) seed coating material was produced by electrospinning …

Multimodal chemical imaging for linking adhesion with local chemistry in agrochemical multicomponent polymeric coatings

AA Pawlicki, N Borodinov, N Giri, S Moore… - Analytical …, 2019 - ACS Publications
Seed coatings improve germination and offer higher crop yields through a blend of active
ingredients (such as insecticides and fungicides), polymers, waxes, fillers, and pigments. To …

Enhanced plant performance in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) through seed encapsulation with controlled-release fertilizers

BW Touchette, DS Cox - Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Tomatoes are among the most widely grown vegetable crop, with more than 5-million
hectares of land dedicated to its cultivation. To enhance production, many growers use …

[PDF][PDF] CARACTERIZACION DE BIOPOLIMERO NATURAL COMO VEHÍCULO DE BIOFERTILIZANTES PARA MANI

M Melchiorre, J Mongillot, J López, GG Anta… - cadi.org.ar
Una opción de alta sustentabilidad para la adquisición de N2 en maní es la fijación
biológica de N2 y el modo de proveer bioinsumos a base de rizobacterias puede ser vía …

[PDF][PDF] RHAMNOLIPIDEN IN ZAADCOATINGS: DE SLEUTEL TER BESTRIJDING VAN PYRICULARIA ORYZAE OP RIJST

K Van Loocke - libstore.ugent.be
Verschillende micro-organismen waaronder Pseudomonas aeruginosa zijn in staat om
rhamnolipiden (RL) te produceren. In deze studie werd het vermogen van rhamnolipiden …