Seed treatment
- Pronunciation
- /seed treat-ment/
- Category
- Agriculture
- Singular
- Seed treatment
- Plural
- Seed treatments
Definition
Practices used to protect seeds from pests, diseases, and other threats before planting.
Etymology
From the Latin 'semen' meaning 'seed' and 'tractare' meaning 'to handle'.
Example
Seed treatment with fungicides helps prevent seed rot and fungal diseases.
Related Terms
- Seed coating
- Seed protection
- Pesticides
Usage Notes
Seed treatments can include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and other additives.