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| Open Access | Enhancing Germination and Establishment of Cereals Through Chemical Priming
Dr. Emily Rodriguez , Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, South Valley Research Institute, São Paulo, Brazil Mariana Oliveira , Department of Crop Improvement, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, Brazil Rafael Costa , Student of Plant Biotechnology, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, BrazilAbstract
Seed priming, a pre-sowing treatment, enhances germination and seedling establishment in various crops, particularly cereals. This review examines the role of chemical priming agents in modulating germination responses in cereal crops. We explore the physiological and biochemical mechanisms involved, focusing on how specific chemical compounds improve germination rate, uniformity, and stress tolerance. The impact of chemical priming on crop establishment under both optimal and adverse environmental conditions is discussed, along with its implications for agricultural productivity.
Keywords
Cereal crops, seed priming, chemical priming, germination enhancement
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