Effective priming technique and its duration for wheat and pea seeds

Seed is the basic input of agriculture and agriculture is the foundation of national economy of India. Seed is a carrier of the genetic potential for higher crop production. A good quality seed may contribute to the national agricultural development. Good quality seed is presumed to possess a high genetic purity high seed vigour high germination percentage free from seed borne disease and high yielding ability. Seed quality is one of the major factors determines the success or failure of crop.