TREATMENT OF SEEDS

A composition for coating seeds with micro-oganisms comprises a carrier such as bran for the micro-organisms and an adhesive such as gum ghatti. The seed is preferably coated with the adhesive and then with the binder and micro-organism. The seed is preferably wheat and the micro-organism may be use...

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Hauptverfasser: KEITH ADRIAN POWELL, GORDON LETHBRIDGE
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Zusammenfassung:A composition for coating seeds with micro-oganisms comprises a carrier such as bran for the micro-organisms and an adhesive such as gum ghatti. The seed is preferably coated with the adhesive and then with the binder and micro-organism. The seed is preferably wheat and the micro-organism may be used to improve growth (Azospirillum), fix nitrogen (Rhizobium), or control plant diseases (Pseudomonas, or Bacillus) or pests (Streptomyces).