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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2014, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (15): 7-10.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.2013-2574

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Advance of Studies on Seed Coating Agents Side Effects

  

  • Received:2013-09-29 Revised:2013-11-08 Online:2014-05-25 Published:2014-05-25

Abstract: Seed coating agent has been widely used in agricultural production, and has played an important role in controlling seedling diseases, promoting crop growth and increasing farmers' income. However, there are still some problems besides its advantage. This study reviewed the application and side effects of various seed coating agent for different crops both here and abroad during past 20 years, for example seed coating inhibit plant growth, affect seed germination rate, result in weak seedlings, poor resistance, and pollute the environment, affect food quality and so on. After summarizing the disadvantage of seed coating, the author prospected that use new polymer materials to improve seed coating film-forming agent, and discussed the use of biotechnology to prevention and control of the seed coating side effects. Analysis shows adding growth-promoting additives or biological materials polyglutamate while dressing seed, can effectively improve crop germination, improve crop potential, well control and reduce side effects.