Question

Which fungicide is used for vegetable seed treatment?

Answer 1

The treatment of vegetable seeds prior to planting can help control seed-borne diseases. Control of these diseases is necessary to prevent reduction in the crop yield. Some seeds are treated by suppliers or commercial nurseries prior to seeding of transplanted crops or before sale to growers for direct-sown crops.

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Introduction

Seed can be treated to kill disease-causing organisms in or on the seed and to protect the seed when it is planted. Hot water treatment can kill a wide range of bacteria, fungi and viruses in or on the seed of many crops.

Fungicide dusts and coatings can protect seed from soil-borne organisms and are sometimes used to control organisms on or in the seed. For particular pest problems, insecticide treatments can be used.

Seed treatments are an important means of controlling disease but are most effective when combined with other disease control practices.