What is seed technology ?
Our seed enhancement technologies are designed to enhance seed performance. Seed enhancement happens between seed harvest and planting and aims to improve physical purity, germination and plant health. It is also the best way to apply actives, additives and biologicals to maximize efficiency or yield. We offer a range of seed solutions tailored to specific crops and conditions. Contact one of our seed technology experts worldwide for advice on the best treatments for your specific crop needs.
Incotec combines expertise in both the biology of seeds and the chemistry of the formulations used in seed coating. With this combination, you can be confident we understand the individual requirements of each crop and formulate our seed coating products to match those unique needs.
As the world's population grows and the amount of land available for crop cultivation decreases, achieving the best possible yield per seed becomes increasingly important. By improving yield and helping growers optimize the use of agricultural land, our seed technologies contribute to global food security.
Incotec combines expertise in both the biology of seeds and the chemistry of the formulations used in seed coating. With this combination, you can be confident we understand the individual requirements of each crop and formulate our seed coating products to match those unique needs.
As the world's population grows and the amount of land available for crop cultivation decreases, achieving the best possible yield per seed becomes increasingly important. By improving yield and helping growers optimize the use of agricultural land, our seed technologies contribute to global food security.
Incotec technology at your facility
Would your business benefit from you having the capacity to apply trusted Incotec seed technologies at your own facility? There could be many advantages to having specialized seed technology in house.
Seed coating
Application of materials onto the surface of seeds to make seeds’ shape, size, weight and seed surface more uniform making planting easier and for application of products for plant protection and/or nourishment.
Seed film coating
Enables direct seed application of products to protect and nourish seeds and seedlings. It is more effective and sustainable than traditional methods.
Seed pelleting
Seeds are pelleted for faster and more efficient sowing. The coating is the ideal carrier of protection products and/or nutritional products.
Seed priming
By influencing germination, specific seed or crop challenges can be overcome. We offer primings to meet the needs of a broad range of crops, including primings to break seed dormancy.
Seed encrusting
Encrusting seeds increases sowing efficiency and planting accuracy. Plant protection products can be integrated into the encrusting.
Seed applied biologicals and additives
A promising innovation in plant protection is the use of fungi and bacteria incorporated into the coating. We are currently working on techniques for the safe application of these living organisms to seed in a coating.
Seed upgrading
The quality of a seed lot can be improved through upgrading. Incotec offers several techniques including the highly innovative x-ray upgrading.
Seed hygiene
Products and treatments aimed at reducing or eliminating harmful seed-borne fungi pathogens and microorganisms to create conditions for a healthy crop.
Analytical seed services
Incotec provides a variety of analytical seed tests for quality control and breeding support.
Seed applied technologies
Learn more about what seed-applied technologies are. Bruno Hoeltgebaum, Global Sales Manager at Incotec, talks with Marcel Bruins of European Seed.
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