Employees of the SFSCA RAS have summarized the results of the phytopathological examination of spring wheat seeds

Phytopathological examination represents a set of measures aimed at assessing the health status of seeds before planting. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of various preparations (biological and chemical) in enhancing the resistance of spring wheat seeds to diseases.

The work was carried out by senior researchers, Candidates of Science in Agriculture Svetlana Vasilyevna Burlakova and Maria Terentyevna Egorycheva, employees of the Laboratory of Grain and Potato Protection at the Siberian Federal Scientific Centre of Agro-BioTechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SFSCA RAS).

The research is part of the state-supported scientific research program in agriculture and aims at increasing crop yields and reducing losses caused by diseases. This initiative aligns with national strategies to enhance food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices through science-driven solutions.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the preparations, laboratory experiments were conducted, comprising the following stages:

1. Sampling: A representative number of samples was selected from the seed batch.
   
2. Seed treatment:
   - Biological preparation: A biological preparation specifically developed to stimulate growth and suppress pathogenic microorganisms was applied.
   - Chemical preparation: A standard chemical preparation widely used in agriculture was applied.

3. Incubation: After treatment, the seeds were placed in a thermostat for germination using the roll method.

4. Result evaluation: After 14 days, seed germination was assessed and signs of disease were identified.


Based on the experimental results, the following efficacy of the preparations was identified:

- Biological preparation: Demonstrated an average efficacy of up to 40%.
- Chemical preparation: Demonstrated efficacy at approximately 60%.

Conclusions and Recommendations:

Research has shown that both chemical and biological treatments positively influence grain quality by increasing grain protein content.

It is recommended to conduct further experiments to optimize dosages and treatment regimens for seeds using various preparations.