Preferred Term:
seed dressings
Definition:
The process of coating seeds with clay, biofertilizers, pesticides or other inert materials to give them a uniform shape and increasing their size and weight for improved visibility, plantability, germination and resistance to diseases.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- seed pelletization
- seed pelleting
- seed coatings
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/62758
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