CARBON-DI-OXIDE (CO2) TREATMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF STORGE PESTS IN MAIZE AND PADDY SEEDS
Seeds |
Seeds Treatment |
Observation after 6 months |
Seed germination(%) |
Insect infestation (%) |
Maize |
40% CO2 treated (5 days) |
91.0 |
0.0 |
Untreated |
73.0 |
18.7 |
Paddy |
40% CO2 treated (5days) |
91.3 |
0.0 |
Untreated |
72.0 |
15.0 |
- Initial seed germination -95%
- Moisture content-9.5%
- As per IMSCS only 1% seed damage is allowed
Advantages
- No residue problem
- Seeds can be converted in to grains
- Safe to environment
- Economically viable
Updated On: Jan, 2016 |