Biology · Horticulture
What is the primary physiological benefit of seed hardening treatments before sowing?
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- 1To directly repel flying lepidopteran insect pests during storage
- 2To prolong post-harvest storage shelf life in sealed containers
- 3To accelerate rapid germination and enhance subsequent drought and stress tolerance✓
- 4To alter the physical pigmentation and color of the seed coat
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To accelerate rapid germination and enhance subsequent drought and stress tolerance
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