Vol. 7, Issue 3 (2019)
Seed priming: A technique to improve seed performance
Author(s): Ajay Puri Goswami
Abstract: Seed priming is a method in which seeds are hydrated (control hydration or uncontrolled hydration) and dried to original moisture content but the actual emergence of radicle is prevented. Unqual plant stand and poor germination is a major constraint in seeds under areas which recieve low rainfall. This problem of poor germination can be overcome by sowing primed seeds. Seed Priming improve the germination ability of seed and ultimately improve plant stand in field. It is a seed invigoration treatments and seedlings developed from primed seeds show resistant to abiotic stresses. Seed priming has several benefits to seeds such as rapid, uniform and increased germination, overcome thermo-dormancy in lettuce, primed seeds compete with weeds effectively. Lot of work has been conducted on different priming types and result of these experiments indicate the importance of seed priming in different crops.
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Ajay Puri Goswami. Seed priming: A technique to improve seed performance. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(3):966-971.
