Seed treatment technologies: Effects on physical, functional, and physiological seed quality

Key Points

• Improved physical quality results in faster germination rates and better crop establishment, which can enhance overall yield.
• Functional quality, assessed through seed viability tests, shows marked improvement when advances in seed treatment technologies are applied.
• Assessment of physiological quality indicates better stress tolerance in treated seeds, suggesting enhanced growth potential during adverse conditions.
• Technologies improve germination and vigor, which may enable higher crop productivity and resilience against environmental challenges.