METHOD FOR IMPROVING GERMINATION OF SEED, GERMINATION-IMPROVED SEED, COATED SEED AND GERMINATION-IMPROVING AGENT

摘要

PPROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for improving the germination of seeds of vegetables, flowering plants or the like, and to provide germination-improved seeds. PSOLUTION: The method for improving the germination of seeds comprises treating the seeds with an apatite such as hydroxyapatite. Thereby, seed germination is uniformized, improving germination rate. The thus coated seeds, containing the apatite in the coating layer formed on the surface thereof and improved in germination, is good in the sustainability of the improvement effect. Furthermore, by using a germination-improving agent containing such an apatite as the active ingredient, the germination of seeds can be improved. PCOPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI