2013
Preliminary screening for mechanical damage occurring during on-farm seed treatment in Michigan
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Michigan Soybean Committee
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Abiotic stressAgricultureLand Use Water supply
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Mike Staton, Michigan State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
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Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Michigan Soybean Committee
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Michigan State University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

We worked with two of the largest seed dealers in Allegan County to collect samples of soybean seed before and after the seed treatments process. Each sample will be subjected to a standard germination test and a cold germination test to measure mechanical damage and its impact on germination and vigor. We will measure and record the temperature and moisture content of the seed at the time of treatment. We will also identify two soybean producers that transport bulk soybean seed from containers or wagons to planting equipment using auger or conveyors. Samples will be collected before the seed enters the auger/conveyor and after it lands in the seed hopper.

If the treated seed is found...

Unique Keywords:
#environmental stress
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