Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Anuradha Parmar, SN Mishra and Devesh K Pandey

Abstract:
Investigate the impact of fungicides and insecticides on wheat seed quality characteristics and storability, a storage experiment was carried out. Different genotypes of carryover wheat seeds from the rabi season were the experimental material. For a period of 18 months of storage, observations were months on the following parameters: germination (%), seedling length (cm), dry weight (g), vigour index-I and vigour-II, speed of germination, field emergence (%). As the storage duration lengthened, all parameters decreased. According to the findings, the treated seeds recorded germination %, seedling length, seedling dry weight, vigour index I and II, speed of germination, and field emergence was comparable to the untreated control group (T₁). We can therefore draw the conclusion that wheat seed can be handled in one of two ways to retain seed quality and improve storability. According to the findings, the genotype V1 (DBW 110) had better quality metrics than other genotypes even after 18 months of storage. It was discovered that polythene bags (700 gauges) were a superior packaging material for maintaining the seed quality of wheat seeds. Wheat seeds treated with 12% carbendazim and neem oil maintained their seed quality better during extended periods of storage. The interaction effect of carbendazim-treated seeds packed in vapor-proof polythene bags (700 gauge) and kept at room temperature has been shown to be more effective at preserving wheat seed quality for longer periods of storage.