Seed coating effective on turfgrass under deficit irrigation
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 11:03
in Biology & Nature
Environmental factors can challenge the establishment of new turfgrass lawns grown from seed. Slow and nonuniform germination and emergence can result from conditions such as nonoptimal growing temperatures and drought. Turfgrass establishment can also be affected by a lack of water imposed in deficit irrigation conditions. To enhance speed, uniformity, and turfgrass seed germination rate, growers can apply a seedcoating before sowing. These products range from thin films to heavier coatings, and treatments can include macro- and micronutrients, plant growth regulators, protection products, growth stimulants, inoculants, and specialized polymers.