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In the process of the invention, the seed to be treated, a predetermined amount of solid matrix material and a predetermined amount of water are admixed and the mixture allowed to stand, preferably in a container which allows entry of air but which reduces evaporative losses, for example, a closed c

In the process of the invention, the seed to be treated, a predetermined amount of solid matrix material and a predetermined amount of water are admixed and the mixture allowed to stand, preferably in a container which allows entry of air but which reduces evaporative losses, for example, a closed container with a small top opening, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to allow the seeds to imbibe water from the matrix and come to a water content equilibrium sufficient to enhance resultant plant vigor, i.e., enhance emergence, growth or yield characteristics, but short of that which would cause the seed to sprout. The seeds and matrix may be inoculated with beneficial microorganisms during priming. Moreover, inoculate seeds and matrix may be used to inoculate soil.

대표청구항 ▼

A method of inoculating seeds during priming which comprises the steps of: admixing with continuous aeration of seeds, a particulate solid matrix material and a seed priming amount of water, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to cause the seeds to imbibe sufficient water to enhance resultant

A method of inoculating seeds during priming which comprises the steps of: admixing with continuous aeration of seeds, a particulate solid matrix material and a seed priming amount of water, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to cause the seeds to imbibe sufficient water to enhance resultant plant vigor but insufficient to cause seed sprouting; wherein said mixture has a water potential between about -0.5 to about -2.0 megapascals at equilibrium with said seeds; said particulate solid matrix material being nonpathogenic to the seeds; and adding beneficial microorganisms.