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Evaluation of seed coat composite using two important crop species Zea mays l. and Vigna mungo l
A.M. Ananda Kumar, U. Divyasree, P. Sathishkumar and R. Rakkimuthu
Year : 2026 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 1-9
Received on: 11/01/2026
Revised on: 24/01/2026
Accepted on: 27/03/2026
Published on: 01/05/2026
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A.M. Ananda Kumar, U. Divyasree, P. Sathishkumar and R. Rakkimuthu( 2026).
Evaluation of seed coat composite using two important crop species Zea mays l. and Vigna mungo l
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 11( 3), 1-9.
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Abstract
The present study was designed to prepare a plant-based composite formulated and applied to seeds of Vigna mungo and Zea mays using both wet (extract-based) and dry (powder-based) coating methods to evaluate improvements in seed quality. Both coating methods recorded high germination percentages (>92%), with no negative effects on emergence. Significant enhancement in root and shoot growth was observed, particularly under T5 treatment, which produced maximum shoot (23.04 cm) and root (2.46 cm) lengths along with higher seedling biomass. Chlorophyll content increased up to 10.45 mg/g, indicating improved photosynthetic efficiency. Wet-method composites enhanced carbohydrate and protein content, while dry-method coatings similarly increased biochemical parameters in both crops. Phytochemical screening of the water extract confirmed the presence of glycosides, tannins, saponins, resins, steroids, and phenols, supporting the observed growth promotion. Overall, composite seed coatings effectively improved physical, physiological, and biochemical traits, enhancing early vigor and potential shelf life of seeds.
Keywords
Seed coating, Plant-based composite, Germination, Phytochemical constituents, Biochemical enhancement.
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