Method and system for the treatment of seeds and bulbs with ozone

摘要

PCT No. PCT/FR94/01153 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 26, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 26, 1996 PCT Filed Oct. 4, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/09523 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 13, 1995A method for improving the germination of seeds or the growth of bulbs in which, prior to planting, the seeds or bulbs are placed into contact with gaseous ozone and the residual moisture content of the seeds or bulbs is adjusted before or simultaneously with the ozone contact to a value in the range of 5 to 60% by weight. The seeds or bulbs produced thereby are suitable for storage without any additional drying step.