The global seed industry generates aged seeds every year, accounting for 5% to 15% of the total production (millions of tons), with less than 50% of them being reusable. Therefore, enhancing the vitality of aged seeds is a common challenge faced by seed production companies.
AlgaSeed Boost is a pure seaweed extract, using a patented enzymatic extraction technology. When added during the seed coating process for aged seeds, it provides the following benefits:
Promotes seed germination (5%-10%);
Encourages root development and density (15%+);
Improves seedling growth with stronger stems (30%+) and larger, thicker leaves (15%+).
AlgaSeed Boost has shown excellent performance in the treatment of aged seeds across various crops:
Improving the vitality of aged Tomato seeds
The neatly arranged seeds are those that have not germinated, with 5 seeds per row.
Height and Root Length from different treatments
AlgaSeed Boost with 1:8000 dilution for soaking and germinating aged tomato seeds resulted in a 22.5% reduction in non-germinating seeds, a 4.9% increase in plant height, and a 16.5% increase in root length, significantly enhancing the vitality of aged tomato seeds.
Improving the vitality of aged Rice seeds
Experimental Setup:
CK1: Control, no seed treatment
CK2: Seed coating agent only (Fludioxonil + Metalaxyl-M)
T1: Seed coating agent + AlgaSeed Boost at 1 g/kg of seeds
T2: Seed coating agent + AlgaSeed Boost at 2 g/kg of seeds
When added during the seed coating of aged rice seeds, AlgaSeed Boost effectively enhances seed vitality. It increases germination rate by 4%, plant height by 41.2%, stem diameter by 2.4%, and total fresh weight by 27.9%. Among the treatments, the application rate of 2 g/kg of seeds showed the best overall performance.
Improving the vitality of aged Corn seeds
Experimental Setup:
CK1: Control, no seed treatment
CK2: Seed coating agent only
T1: Seed coating agent + AlgaSeed Boost at 0.25 g/kg of seeds
T2: Seed coating agent + AlgaSeed Boost at 0.5 g/kg of seeds
When AlgaSeed Boost is added during the seed coating of aged corn seeds, it effectively promotes seed germination. By day 7, the germination rate increased by 10%, leaf width by 15.8%, stem diameter by 33.3%, aboveground fresh weight by 20.3%, and root fresh weight by 39.2%. The application rate of 0.5 g/kg of seeds delivered the best overall performance.
The synergistic mechanism of AlgaSeed Boost in seed treatment
Conclusion:
AlgaSeed Boost has demonstrated outstanding effectiveness in enhancing the germination and early growth of aged seeds in crops like tomato, rice, and corn. By improving seed vitality and seedling vigor through its patented dual-seaweed extract technology, AlgaSeed Boost offers a powerful, natural solution for seed producers seeking to reduce waste and boost performance. Its consistent results across different crops make it a valuable tool for modern sustainable agriculture.
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