Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Influence of Polymer-coated Seed and Planting Dates on Corn

Authors: Kenneth T. Pecinovsky (Iowa State University) , Roger W. Elmore (Iowa State University) , Lori Abendroth (Iowa State University)

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).