A process for preparing seeds having prolonged shelf life from primed non-germinated seeds

摘要

57) Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing seeds having prolonged shelf life from primed, non-germinated seeds. It has a moisture content between 2 and 15% on a fresh weight basis, while maintaining the germination rate of the primed seeds. It comprises the steps of exposing the prim seeds to a water stress for a period of 1 to 7 days; and / or heat treating at 25 C to 45 °C for 1 to 5 hrs and drying the treated seeds to have a moisture content between 2 and 15% on a fresh weight basis. PRICE: THIRTY RUPEES