Prominence of Seed Coating for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

Abstract

In Indian agriculture, with increasing population and there is growing demand in food safety and security. Additional agricultural land and resources are of limited availability. The reduction of current yield losses is due to lack of quality seed which is basic input for agriculture. The seed quality plays major role. Seed quality deterioration at different phases due to biotic and abiotic stresses is a major challenge. In this context, a newer concept of seed coating plays a major role. Seed coating achieves better plant establishment and higher yields by innovation in delivery systems of active ingredients, correct use of pesticides and finally reshaping seed microenvironment.