Recent advances in seed coating technologies: transitioning toward sustainable agriculture

Sohail, Mariam; Pirzada, Tahira; Opperman, Charles; Khan, Saad A.

doi:10.1039/d2gc02389j

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“…The seed priming technique using plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) has a potential role in stimulating seed germination, vigor, quality and crop yields (Miljakovic et al 2022;Sohail et al 2022). Soaking seed with Bacillus solution before sowing could effectively promote seed germination (Shahzad et al 2021;Cardarelli et al 2022).…”

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Effects of interaction of Epichloë gansuensis and Bacillus strains on the seed germination and seedling growth in Achnatherum inebrians plants

Zhao

Nie

Zhang

et al. 2023

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Previous studies have confirmed that Bacillus and also Epichloë fungal endophytes can promote seed germination of grasses and induce stress resistance. However, the effects of interactions between Bacillusand endophyte on seed germination and seedling growth of grasses have not been well studied. In this study, Epichloë gansuensis endophyte-infected and endophyte-free Achnatherum inebrians seeds, and two month old seedlings, were inoculated with 12 Bacillus strains, and then effects of the treatments on four germination indicators and eight growth parameters were determined. The results showed that the interaction between E. gansuensis and Bacillus strains significantly (P<0.05) increased seed germination and the growth of A. inebrians. Interestingly, Bacillus strain inoculation, except for strain B96, provided a greater increase in growth on the 2-3 month old seedlings than the increase of growth with young seedlings. The germination rate of A. inebriansinoculated with the 12 strains ranged from 93.7% to 99%. Compared with other strains, B18 and B419 showed greater increases in growth of 2-3 months old plants. Moreover, the study employed a membership function value to assess the growth-promoting ability of the 12 Bacillusstrains on A. inebrians as an integrative tool for screening strains. Among the 12 strains, the B419 strain showed the best growth-promoting ability, while B106 was the worst strain. These results indicate that the B419 strain has potential value in agricultural production, and mechanisms of plant growth promotion will be further studied.

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Effects of interaction of Epichloë gansuensis and Bacillus strains on the seed germination and seedling growth in Achnatherum inebrians plants

Zhao

Nie

Zhang

et al. 2023

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“…In addition, the great interest in hydrogels is due to their ability to retain water in the soil over the long term ( Tomadoni et al, 2019 ). To obtain novel and innovative products with improved structural properties and functionality some solutions are proposed, including optimization of the synthesis process by incorporation of nanomaterials into natural polymer-based hydrogels ( Sohail et al, 2022 ). For instance, the increased liquid absorption was achieved by incorporating zinc oxide nanoparticles (nZnO) into guar gum-pectin/polyacrylamide hydrogel composite (GG-PC/PAAm/ZnOx).…”

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The strategic applications of natural polymer nanocomposites in food packaging and agriculture: Chances, challenges, and consumers’ perception

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Natural polymer-based nanocomposites have received significant attention in both scientific and industrial research in recent years. They can help to eliminate the consequences of application of petroleum-derived polymeric materials and related environmental concerns. Such nanocomposites consist of natural biopolymers (e.g., chitosan, starch, cellulose, alginate and many more) derived from plants, microbes and animals that are abundantly available in nature, biodegradable and thus eco-friendly, and can be used for developing nanocomposites for agriculture and food industry applications. Biopolymer-based nanocomposites can act as slow-release nanocarriers for delivering agrochemicals (fertilizers/nutrients) or pesticides to crop plants to increase yields. Similarly, biopolymer-based nanofilms or hydrogels may be used as direct product coating to extend product shelf life or improve seed germination or protection from pathogens and pests. Biopolymers have huge potential in food-packaging. However, their packaging properties, such as mechanical strength or gas, water or microbial barriers can be remarkably improved when combined with nanofillers such as nanoparticles. This article provides an overview of the strategic applications of natural polymer nanocomposites in food and agriculture as nanocarriers of active compounds, polymer-based hydrogels, nanocoatings and nanofilms. However, the risk, challenges, chances, and consumers’ perceptions of nanotechnology applications in agriculture and food production and packaging have been also discussed.

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“…Since the 21st century, more overviews concentrate on seed enhancements and seed coating equipment by Halmer [ 24 ], Pedrini [ 1 , 25 ], and Afzal [ 26 ]. In 2018, the world seed market achieved an estimated value of 41.6 billion USD due to the increase in scientific and agricultural prowess [ 27 ]. Currently, this technology has proven to be so effective that almost exclusively field crops and horticultural crop seeds are performed, whose market is estimated to reach 18 billion USD each year [ 28 ].…”

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Biochar Coating Is a Sustainable and Economical Approach to Promote Seed Coating Technology, Seed Germination, Plant Performance, and Soil Health

Zhang

Khan

Qian

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Seed germination and stand establishment are the first steps of crop growth and development. However, low seed vigor, improper seedbed preparation, unfavorable climate, and the occurrence of pests and diseases reduces the germination rate and seedling quality, resulting in insufficient crop populations and undesirable plant growth. Seed coating is an effective method that is being developed and applied in modern agriculture. It has many functions, such as improving seed vigor, promoting seedling growth, and reducing the occurrence of pests and diseases. Yet, during seed coating procedures, several factors, such as difficulty in biodegradation of coating materials and hindrance in the application of chemical ingredients to seeds, force us to explore reliable and efficient coating formulations. Biochar, as a novel material, may be expected to enhance seed germination and seedling establishment, simultaneously ensuring agricultural sustainability, environment, and food safety. Recently, biochar-based seed coating has gained much interest due to biochar possessing high porosity and water holding capacity, as well as wealthy nutrients, and has been proven to be a beneficial agent in seed coating formulations. This review presents an extensive overview on the history, methods, and coating agents of seed coating. Additionally, biochar, as a promising seed coating agent, is also synthesized on its physico-chemical properties. Combining seed coating with biochar, we discussed in detail the agricultural applications of biochar-based seed coating, such as the promotion of seed germination and stand establishment, the improvement of plant growth and nutrition, suitable carriers for microbial inoculants, and increase in herbicide selectivity. Therefore, this paper could be a good source of information on the current advance and future perspectives of biochar-based seed coating for modern agriculture.

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Recent advances in seed coating technologies: transitioning toward sustainable agriculture

Abstract: The practice of coating seeds has evolved from ancient agriculture traditions to one of the most widely used aids in achieving enhanced crop yields. Wide-scale usage of seed coatings has...

Cited by 32 publications

References 151 publications

Effects of interaction of Epichloë gansuensis and Bacillus strains on the seed germination and seedling growth in Achnatherum inebrians plants

Effects of interaction of Epichloë gansuensis and Bacillus strains on the seed germination and seedling growth in Achnatherum inebrians plants

The strategic applications of natural polymer nanocomposites in food packaging and agriculture: Chances, challenges, and consumers’ perception

Biochar Coating Is a Sustainable and Economical Approach to Promote Seed Coating Technology, Seed Germination, Plant Performance, and Soil Health

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