APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING SEEDS

摘要

An apparatus and method for the application of a treatment solution to a particle, such as a seed, is provided. The treatment apparatus generally includes a plurality of collection tanks adapted to receive a respective one of a plurality of ingredients. The collection tanks are in fluid communication with a manifold having a plurality of inlets whereby a plurality of fluid pathways interconnect the collection tanks and the manifold inlets. A mixer in fluid communication with the manifold is operative to mix the ingredients received therefrom to form the treatment solution that is then applied to the particle or seed by a treatment application device such as an atomizer. A collection tank or a plurality of collection tanks may further be in communication with a respective ingredient source. A carriage assembly adapted to moveably support a treatment application device is further provided.