| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention seeks to address the problem of providing an effective process and apparatus for surface sterilisation of seed in advance of field sowing of the seed. In a preferred embodiment the process involves immersing the seed inside a porous vessel (2) in a water bath (1) containing a solution of DEOSAN COLD THERM (TM) sterilant and agitating the seed and/or solution to ensure substantially complete surface exposure of the seed to the solution for an adequate time to allow the sterilant to take effect without harming the seed, and subsequently drying the seed (6). Apparatus for carrying out this process is also disclosed.</p> |
