Open AccessThe use of natural polymers for treatments enhancing sowing material
Author(s) -
Grażyna Korbecka-Glinka,
Maria WiśniewskaWrona,
Ewa Kopania
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
polimery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 0032-2725
DOI - 10.14314/polimery.2021.1.2
Subject(s) - chitosan , gellan gum , natural polymers , biodegradation , biopolymer , lignin , polymer , sowing , polysaccharide , germination , materials science , coating , chemistry , food science , composite material , organic chemistry , botany , biology
Biopolymers from a group of polysaccharides are used in treatments enhancing sowing material of crops due to their physical and chemical properties, susceptibility to chemical modification, biodegradability and high bioactivity. Natural polymers, such as: chitosan, alginian, celulose, galaktoglucomannans, lignin and gellan gum, can be used as binders in seed coating or carriers of active substances and microorganisms. Moreover, biopolymers contained in the seed coatings and seed dressings can protect germinating seeds from unfavorable influence of environment and pathogens.