ABSTRACT Seed pelleting is an emerging precision‐agriculture technology that transforms small or irregular seeds into uniform units to enhance mechanical sowing, placement accuracy, and early crop establishment. Pelleting performance depends on the interplay among binder–filler composition, pellet structure, and post‐pelleting moisture conditions, which collectively influence durability, germination, and seedling vigor. Recent developments include biodegradable and bio‐based materials, biochar and micronutrient additives, and biological agents that enhance stress tolerance and early growth. Advances in pelleting machinery and quality‐control tools have improved uniformity and process automation, while nano‐enabled and stimuli‐responsive coatings introduce new opportunities for controlled release and climate‐resilient applications. Integrating mechanistic insights on filler–binder interactions with digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) offers a pathway toward more consistent and scalable formulations. Despite these gains, adoption remains limited in smallholder systems due to cost, access, and material constraints. Seed pelleting represents a converging frontier of material science, engineering, and sustainable agriculture, with significant potential to improve input efficiency and contribute to resilient food systems.
Bozdar et al. (2026) studied this question.