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Multiple Chemical Treatment of Cotton Seed, Effects on Seedling Survival
Author(s) -
Ranney C. D.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci1970.0011183x001000060025x
Subject(s) - fungicide , biology , seedling , gossypium hirsutum , seed treatment , gossypium , chemical control , pesticide , agronomy , toxicology , germination
Multiple chemical seed treatments which included fungicides and combination of systemic fungicides and insecticides were of value for pest control in cotton, Gossypium hirsutum L. Nonmercurial protectant fungicides were as effective as organic mercury compounds. Inclusion of a systemic fungicide in the treatment combination significantly increased plant survival. Inclusion of a systemic insecticide in the treatment combination resulted in consistent reductions in plant survival. Reduction in plant survival was minimized when a systemic fungicide was included in the treatment combination. Significant interactions between chemical treatments indicate a need to identify desirable combinations of chemicals for seed treatment.