Hyderabad, June 18 -- The ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR) has developed a biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology aimed at improving seed quality, crop establishment and resilience to climatic and biological stresses across a wide range of agricultural crops.
The patented technology uses biodegradable biopolymers to create a protective coating around seeds, enabling the delivery of beneficial microorganisms, nutrients, micronutrients and plant growth-promoting compounds directly at the seed-soil interface, the Institute said in a release here on Thursday.
According to ICAR-IIOR, the technology promotes faster germination, stronger root development, improved seedling vigour and greater tolerance to drought, te...