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seed coating [1 record]

Record 1 2007-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Farming Techniques
  • Plant and Crop Production
CONT

Seed Coating: A special binder is used with a formulation to enhance adherence to the seed. Coatings require advanced treatment technology.

OBS

The terms "coating" and "pelleting" are often used as synomyms but they are not the same process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques agricoles
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
DEF

[Application] d'un vernis spécial permettant de fixer par couches successives un certain nombre de produits choisis, rempart contre les maladies et les parasites.

CONT

Pelliculage: Un liant spécial est utilisé dans la formulation afin d'améliorer l'adhérence à la semence. Le pelliculage nécessite une technologie de traitement évoluée.

OBS

Le pelliculage se différencie de l'enrobage par l'épaisseur plus fine utilisée pour recouvrir la semence.

Spanish

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