A higher percentage of seed germination and early and
vigorous seedling growth leading to uniform plant stand is crucial for better
growth and development of the crop. The influence of any crop management
practise to increase the yields can’t exceed the limits set by the seed. Seed
germination and seedling growth is affected by several factors operating
simultaneously in the field finally resulting in variation in crop yield. Major
factors include abiotic and biotic stresses. Seed priming, an ancient yet effective
technique can address this issue of poor germination and uneven crop stand
under stressful situations. This strategy can be used in conjunction with
appropriate field management approaches to improve seed quality and
germination. Many researchers have studied seed priming in different field
crops and realised yield and economic benefits. This chapter helps in
understanding the technique of seed priming in detail and its mechanism in
improving the yields.
Author(s)details:-
Polagani Nagarjuna
Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College, Baptla, ANGRAU, India.
M. Veerendra
Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College, Baptla, ANGRAU, India.
Please See the book
here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/racas/v9/6357C
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