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Biological seed treatment solutions are an emerging technology that offers an alternative way to increase the efficiency of crops in a more sustainable manner. Biologicals can be used for a range of purposes, from strengthening a plant’s defenses to improving its root efficiency and therefore the amount of nutrients it can absorb from the soil.
With biological seed treatments, we have the ability to lower the environmental impact of crop protection even further – by using nature-derived sources that continue to offer exceptional levels of efficacy. As our understanding of the biological sphere grows, more effective solutions will be added to our portfolio.
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Biological seed treatment designed to prevent attacks from crows, pigeons, pheasants and other birds.
Biological seed treatment and crop enhancer that acts against key fungal diseases.
Biological seed treatment designed to boost plants' growth and yield potential.
Biological seed treatment - available on Dekalb® seeds treated with Acceleron®.
Biological seed treatment for wheat which supports mycorrhization & enhances functional root volume.
A biological solution in agriculture is one derived from, or inspired by, nature. A seed treatment is a technology applied directly to seeds before planting. A biological seed treatment is both
Biological seed treatments protect and nurture crops in various ways. For example, they can increase nutrient availability; extend root networks; improve crop efficiency and resilience; and help plants withstand diseases, pests and other threats such as bird attacks.
Biological seed treatments typically have active ingredients harnessed from nature. These can vary significantly between individual solutions. Some might be microbes, for example, while others might be plant extracts or messenger compounds. These varying modes of action mean different biological seed treatments can be used at the same time and can be complementary to each other.
Not necessarily – in fact, biological seed treatments often focus on providing additional benefits, such as improving plant root growth, making more nutrients available, and adding another dimension to the protection seed treatments provide. Biological seed treatments are not devised purely as alternatives or replacements for conventional solutions; instead, they work best alongside these solutions as part of integrated packages.
In general, biological seed treatments do not incur residue or resistance issues and are compatible with models for sustainable production such as Integrated Crop Management or regenerative agriculture. As society ramps up its ambitions for sustainable agriculture, biological seed treatments are seen as an excellent long-term option in the farmer's toolkit.
