In farming, seeds are the start of healthy crops and an increase in crop yield. To help seeds grow well, Indian farmers focus on seed growth and crop protection solutions. Seed treatment methods are a powerful, effective, and safe way of improving crop yields by protecting plants throughout their weakest periods of growth. The right seed treatment solutions lead to plenty of harvests, quality produce, and ultimately increased profitability.
At Bayer CropScience, our team is dedicated to agricultural growth in India. Our novel seed treatment methods not only protect seeds but also increase their potential. Bayer’s seed treatments are tailored to meet the specific needs of farmers, considering the crop, climate, and local conditions. Additionally, Bayer’s seed treatments are designed to promote sustainable agriculture.
By choosing Bayer, farmers can benefit from an optimal combination of seed treatments that have been shown to increase crop efficiency and overall crop quality.
Works best for: Potato
Protects against: Black Scurf (Rhizoctonia solani)
Works best for: Groundnut | Soyabean | Cotton | Bengal Gram
Protects against: Seed and Seedling Rot Diseases
Works best for: Cotton | Okra | Sunflower | Sorghum | Pearl Millet | Soybean | Rice | Maize | Potato | Wheat | Bengal gram | Green Pea
Protects against: Aphids | Whiteflies | Jassids, Thrips | Shoot Fly | Termites | Shoot Flies
Works best for: Rice | Wheat
Protects against: Loose Smut | Bakane / Foot rot | Brown leaf spot
To ensure the safe use of seed growth:
Consult with experts before use.
Read and understand label instructions before using.
Use a separate instrument for treated seeds.
Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Prevent contamination of watercourses.
Follow proper cleaning procedures after applying seed growth treatment. Thoroughly rinse tools or equipment that were used when mixing.
Seed growth chemicals should be stored separately from food and disposed of properly.
After usage, rinse the equipment thoroughly as per regulations.
Wash your hands after seed growth chemical use.
Find answers to all your questions
Seed treatment improves crop protection and yield by protecting seeds during crucial growth stages, resulting in healthier plants, increased resistance to diseases and pests, and ultimately leading to higher yields.
Farmers benefit from Bayer’s seed treatment solutions because they improve crop protection, increase seed vigour, accelerate emergence, and promote the establishment of strong rooting systems. This leads to higher yields, better final crop stands, and overall improved efficiency in crop production.
Yes, seed treatment helps in the early crop stage by providing many benefits. It increases the plant’s ability to handle stress in its early, crucial stages, fights early-season diseases and insects, and strengthens the seeds’ resistance to pest attacks and harsh conditions.
Seed treatment has a minimal direct impact on the soil. The treatment focuses on the seeds, protecting them and boosting their early growth. However, any residues or runoff from treated seeds must be properly managed to reduce their environmental impact. It is important to follow approved application processes and guidelines to ensure responsible use and environmental sustainability.
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