Нy do we need a phytopathological analysis of grain seeds
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When the harvestends,it's time to preparefor the nextseason.Oneof the importantstepsis to checkhowhealthy the seeds are.Forthis purpose, a phytopathologicalanalysis is performed.Phytopathologicalanalysisis the testing of seedsfordiseases.Expertscheckwhetherthere are pathogenson the seedsthatcanharmfutureplants.
Why do they do this in autumn and winter? Because it is at this time that there is enough time to carry out all the checks.
During the reporting period, 4,150 tons of grain seeds were examined: Wheat — 3,590 tons, Barley — 460 tons, Oats — 100 tons.
Theanalysisrevealedthe following diseases:helminthosporiosis,fusarium,penicillium.
If the seeds are infected,theymust be treated—this is calledpickling. It is alsoworthchoosingvarieties that are resistanttodiseasesandmonitoringthestorageconditions of seeds.
Why is this important? Because healthy seeds are the key to a good harvest.
Denisovsky district branch Republican State Institution
«Republican Methodological Center for Phytosanitary
Diagnostics and Forecasts» Committee of State Inspection in the agro-industrial complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of azakhstan