Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVII, Issue 1
Written by Doru Gabriel EPURE, Mihai GÎDEA, Mihaela Doina NICULESCU, Lenuța Iuliana EPURE
Seed coating practice is used to improve plant cultivation by adding fungicides and insecticides in the form of an artificial outer layer. This technique of treatment and coating of seeds can help to improve germination and early establishment of plants. The combined application of rapeseeds treatment products with bioactive compounds and binder formulation leads to better protection of plants against pests, drought, and better ease of handling. In this context, the synthesis of a new coating composition for rapeseeds treatment was investigated. Both the raw material and the final product were analyzed using specific methods. The influence of the new coating composition on germination was studied. Experimental data indicated an increase in germination after 5 days at a temperature of 20°C for rapeseeds treated with new coating formulation which contains 18.76% hydrolyzed collagen and 3.7% thyme essential oils microencapsulates.
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