Effect of seed priming techniques on productivity of maize hybrid coh (m)6

Author: 
Srinivasan, J., Jalapathi, E. and Mugilan, K.

Studies were initiated to evaluate the influence of seed priming technique (Humic acid 20%, Carbendazim 2%, Imidachlobrid 3% and hydro priming technique) in conjunction with crop management techniques along with NPK application in Maize COHM 6. Seeds primed with Humic acid 20%, maintained the germination above the seed certification standard with higher seedling quality characters and lesser deteriorative observations compared to unprimed seed of COHM 6. The results revealed that seeds primed with 20 per cent humic acid gives better results in morphological, yield and yield attributing characters of maize COHM 6. On comparison of seed and crop management techniques the contribution of seed management technique was higher than crop management techniques.

Paper No: 
4554