METHOD FOR PRESOWING STIMULATION OF CROP SEEDS FOR VITALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: method involves exposing seeds to gas plasma at electric discharge frequency of 1-40 MHz, discharge intensity not in excess of 0.003 Wt/cub m, exposing time of 3-500 sec and pressure of inorganic gas within the range of 666-1333 Pa. Treatment is conducted not later than 7 months prior to sowing time. EFFECT: intensified seed germination, increased productivity of crops and reduced power consumption. 4 tbl