Recobrimento de sementes de soja com fontes e doses de potássio e produtos protetores

Abstract

This research had the objective to evaluate soybean seed coating over with potassium source and doses and chemical protectants. Performance and quality evaluations were done in a greenhouse: 15-day emergence value, emergence speed index, number of pods, number and weight of seeds, foliar area and dry weight. Laboratory determinations included: germination, accelerated ageing, cold test, total seedling length and length aerial mass and radicle (two periods, i.e. after harvesting and after one year storage); and the Blotter Test for fungus. The experimental design used for the greenhouse experiment was completely randomized blocks, while for the laboratory a completely randomized design was employed. Comparisons of means between treatments were tested through the Duncan test at a 5% probability value. Results allow the following conclusions: soybean seed coating with fungicide, insecticide, micronutrients and polymer can increase soybean seed yields in even 20%; soybean seed coating with fungicide, insecticide and micronutrients did not affect seed vigor; seed treating and coating with polymer was efficient in reducing fungus incidence; seed coating with Potassium Chlorate can increase soybean seed yield in even 20%; soybean seed coating with potassium solution + polymer increased its performance; the positive effect seed coating with potassium is a function of the level of soil fertility and potassium dosage and source.