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eeds of field-sown crops often are exposed to adverse environmental conditions during germination, emergence, and seedling development. Several environmental and seed physiological factors interact with these growth stages and contribute to the relative success of crop production. Advances in seed priming, coating, pathogen control, and various combinations of other presowing seed treatments show promise for improvement of crop stand establishment.
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