PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING SEEDS IN ORDER TO STIMUULATE THEIR GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVE YIELD AND MAINTAIN SUCH STIMULUS OVER A PROTRACTED TIME INTERVAL

摘要

Seeds are subjected to microwave energy and a coolant gas, then subjected to a partial vacuum to stimulate growth and stabilize such stimulation. Seeds so treated have superior growth characteristics and are more resistant to disease and weather hazards. Apparatus for effecting this process is also disclosed.