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Chapter 14: Seed TreatmentPrinciples questions with verified
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What are the advantages of seed treatment? - answer -Protect
vulnerable seeds and seedlings from many pests
-Ensures a good stand of healthy plants
-Indirectly protects older plants because if the seed gets off to a
good start, better able to resist pests later on
-Pesticide is placed precisely where it is needed
-Because it is placed where it is needed, you use less pesticide in
total compared to other pesticide application methods
-More economical
-Less of a threat to environment vs other pesticide applications
-Planter operator doesn't need special equipment to plant treated
seed
-Risks of planting treated seed are less than alternative treatment
options (example: applying soil pesticide)
What are the features of an ideal seed treatment? - answer -Highly
effective against various pests
-Cost-effective
-Harmless to the seed
-Stable for relatively long periods of time before planting
-Give an even coating to the seed, adhere well, not give a dull or
unattractive appearance, and not impair seed flow in planting
equipment
-Relatively non-toxic to humans and wildlife
-Be easy to use
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