SEED COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCING GERMINATION AND PLANT GROWTH HAVING A LOW-DOSE APPLICATION OF NON-IONIC ALKYL TERMINATED BLOCK COPOLYMER SURFACTANT

摘要

A seed composition and method of improving seed germination, emergence, and seedling development under elevated and depressed temperatures are provided. The seed composition includes a seed. A binder and a surfactant form a first layer. The seed composition can have a second layer composed of a diatomaceous earth, lime, or clay and a binder.