Abstract
This three-year study was designed to study the effects polymer-coated corn seed on emergence and yield. The coating technology used was the Intellicoat® Early Plant seed coating technology. Intellicoat is derived from natural, biodegradable fatty acids, which act as temperature-sensitive switches. Thus, when soil temperatures warm above 55°F for several days, the polymer allows water to permeate the seed and germination to proceed.
Keywords: Agronomy
How to Cite:
Pecinovsky, K. T., Elmore, R. W. & Abendroth, L., (2006) “Influence of Polymer-coated Seed and Planting Dates on Corn”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2005(1).
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