Title

Application Effects of Ultra-fine Powder Shaped Maize Seed Coating Agent in Spring Sowing areas in northeast China.

Authors

Chengtao SUN; Xiaoxiang ZHANG

Abstract

The research explored adaptability and effects of ultra-fine powder shaped maize seed coating agent in spring sowing areas in northeast China. The results showed that germination potential and rate both improved around 5% and the number of root increased by 4% in the treatments with ultra-fine powder shaped maize seed coating agent compared with the control group without seed coating. What's more, the treatments with ultra-fine powder shaped maize seed coating agent took advantages in terms of fresh weight of seeding, stem diameter, and dry weight. It is notable that control effects on underground insects performed the best, with percentage over 94%, which is more excellent relative to other agents in markets. Therefore, ultra-fine powder shaped maize seed coating agent can be widely applied in spring sowing areas in northeast China, without side effects.

Subjects

MANCHURIA (China); CORN varieties; SURFACE coatings; SEEDS; SOWING

Publication

Agricultural Science & Technology, 2015, Vol 16, Issue 10, p2104

ISSN

1009-4229

Publication type

Academic Journal