Joint FAO ISF webinar: Seed applied technologies: contribution towards sustainable agriculture
Channel: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Date: 2021-05-28

FAO and the International Seed Federation (ISF) organized on 18 May 2021 a webinar on the use of seed applied technologies and its added value for sustainable agricultural and food systems.

Optimizing production begins with elite genetics and protecting plants from pests and diseases. This is sometimes accomplished by breeding pest and disease tolerant varieties, thereby protecting the crop throughout its growth cycle. However, breeding alone cannot address all the agronomic challenges faced by farmers; complementary crop protection products are often needed for the good crop management needed to attain the full genetic potential of the crop. Crop protection products can be applied during the growth of the crop or to the seed before it is sown.

Seed treatment refers to the suite of biological, physical and chemical agents and techniques applied to seeds in order to protect them against biotic and abiotic stresses and thereby improve the establishment of healthy crops. In keeping with the theme of the International Year of Plant Health, Protecting Plants, Protecting Life, seed treatment is an important way to enhance farmers’ access to the quality seeds that are needed to grow healthy plants. This webinar addresses the application of crop protection products to seeds prior to sowing, that is seed treatment.

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