| 摘要 |
Superabsorbent polymer products for use in agricultural applications, and methods of making the same, are provided. The superabsorbent polymer is used in a seed coating along with an active ingredient, and optionally a singulating substance, to improve seed germination and/or blooming; improve germination under dry conditions; decrease irrigation requirements; increase propagation, crop growth, and crop production; and improve the efficacy of the active ingredient. |
| 主权项 |
1. A coated seed product comprising:
a seed including a coating, the coating comprising: a superabsorbent polymer, wherein the superabsorbent polymer is present at a rate of between about 0.10% and about 1.50% of the weight of the seed; an active ingredient, wherein the active ingredient is selected from at least one of the following: nutrients, plant growth regulators, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and biological materials; and a singulating substance, wherein:
the singulating substance is present at a rate of below about 1.5% of the weight of the seed;the superabsorbent polymer, or said active ingredient, or a combination of said superabsorbent polymer and said active ingredient is distributed on and at least partially covers the seed's surface;the coated seed product is free of a binder or adhesive. |
