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Preparation of Tartary Buckwheat Seed Coating Agent and Its Effect on Germination

Xin Zou¹, Jieyu Zhang¹, Ting Cheng¹, Yangyang Guo¹, Xiao Han¹, Han Liu¹, Yuxing Qin¹, Jie Li², Dabing Xiang^1,*

1 Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
2 Agricultural Service Center, People’s Government of Yanglu Town, Yunyang County, Chongqing, 404512, China

* Corresponding Author: Dabing Xiang. Email:

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany 2024, 93(4), 699-712. https://doi.org/10.32604/phyton.2024.048469

Received 08 December 2023; Accepted 12 March 2024; Issue published 29 April 2024

Abstract

To mitigate the wastage of seed resources and reduce the usage of pesticides and fertilizers, seed coating agents have gained popularity. This study employs single-factor and multi-index orthogonal experimental design methods to investigate the seed coating formula and physical properties of Tartary buckwheat. The specific effects of each component on Tartary buckwheat seed germination are analyzed. The findings reveal that the seed coating agent formulated with 1.5% polyvinyl alcohol, 0.15% sodium alginate, 0.2% op-10, 0.1% polyacrylamide, 8% colorant, 3% ammonium sulfate, 1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and 0.15% carbendazim exhibits the most effective coating. It demonstrates optimal physical properties and promotes seed germination efficiently. The suspension rate of this seed coating agent reaches 91.12%, with a mere 2.13% coating shedding rate and 2.5% coating seed rot rate. Furthermore, it achieves a germination percentage of 99.17%, which is 20.84% higher than the lowest group. The germination potential and index are also significantly higher than the lowest group, with an increase of 20.84% and 26.56%, respectively. Additionally, the vitality index is 553.08, a 15.75% increase compared to the lowest group. The application of seed coating agents helps reduce seed resource loss, increase plant numbers, and ultimately enhance agricultural yields. This finding holds practical significance in agricultural production.

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