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BOTANICAL SEED PELLETING IN GREENGRAM
Pelleting is enclosing of seed in a filler material using an adhesive with bioactive chemicals to ensure singling of seed and size increases for easy handling.
Methodology
- Take the seeds in plastic tray
- Add a small quantity of adhesive (10% maida solution) to the seeds
- Shake gently, in such a way the adhesive spreads evenly on parts of each seed
- Add filler material (Arappu leaf powder) evenly over the seeds and continue shaking until the uniform coating is ensured
- Separate the seed dumps if any
- Remove the excess filler material by sieving
- Dry under shade to expel moisture
Benefits
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Small and irregular shape seeds can be handled easily
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Precision sowing of seeds is possible as size and weight of seeds are increased
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Increased physiological seed quality characters
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