Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Effects of Planting Date and Polymer-Coated Seed on Corn

Authors: James Jensen (Iowa State University) , Kevin Van Dee (Iowa State University)

Abstract

This project was designed to study the effect that polymer-coated seed has on corn emergence and yield. The coating technology used is the Intellicoat® Early Plant Seed Coating Technology. Intellicoat is derived from natural, biodegradable fatty acids that act as temperature-sensitive switches. Thus when soil temperatures warm above 55°F for several days, the polymer allows water to permeate the seed, which in turn allows germination to proceed.

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How to Cite: Jensen, J. & Van Dee, K. (2006) “Effects of Planting Date and Polymer-Coated Seed on Corn”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2005(1).