Seeds treatment by physical methods for their microbial decontamination and germination support
Seeds treatment by physical methods for their microbial decontamination and germination support
Number
QL26010012
Project team
Zemědělský výzkum,spol. s r.o. - coordinator
Vysoké učení technické v Brně
Mendelova univerzita v Brně
DVP Agro a.s.
Local project team Jaroslav Lang, Jakub Prudil, Lucie Šedová
Supported by: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic
Project duration: 01/2026 – 12/2030
Summary
The aim of the project is development of plasma technology for the seed treatment which will lead to improved germination of seeds and subsequent plant vitality with simultaneous minimisation of chemicals. A new plasma device based on volume barrier discharge in air will be developed for continual seed treatment. Both physical properties of treated seeds and their decontamination will be assessed. Seed germination and plant early growth will be studied at laboratory conditions. Optimal procedures for the treatment of particular seeds will be defined. These procedures will be applied both in pot experiments at controlled conditions as well as in small parcel experiments focused on plant growth up to the harvest, including wintering of multi-annual plants at various climate conditions.
Planned results of the project
Functional sample: Scalable system for continuous seed treatment using bulk dielectric barrier discharge in air
Proven technology: Use of seeds treated in bulk dielectric barrier discharge in agricultural practice
Article in an impact journal: Surface treatment of seeds in bulk dielectric barrier discharge
Article in an impact journal: Study of the effect of seeds treated with bulk dielectric barrier discharge on quality, vitality and yield in field experiments
Methodology: Methodological procedure for treating seeds of selected perennial forage crops and poppy seeds using bulk dielectric barrier discharge
