Evaluation of carboxymethyl cellulose-based seed coatings enriched with micro mineral fertilizers for enhancing wheat seed resilience to abiotic stresses.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-based films as seed coatings for improving the germination and early growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L., cv. Mihan) under abiotic stress conditions. Experiments were carried out in three successive stages to evaluate the effects of polymer and fertilizer concentrations under varying levels of drought stress. Germination percentage (GP), germination rate (GR), root and shoot biomass, and their lengths were determined. Moderate CMC concentrations (0.25-0.5%) improved seed germination and vigor by approximately 5-10% compared with the untreated control, whereas higher concentrations slightly reduced growth, likely due to excessive film rigidity. The addition of 0.2% fertilizer increased coating hardness and hydrophobicity, but slightly red

SUBMITTER: Zaimbashi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12796213 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature