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Using a laundry spin dryer to remove surface water from seeds

Abstract:

We discuss our use of a common laundry spin dry to remove excessive moisture from the surface of seed coats. Spun-dry seeds are flowable and easy to handle in various seed testing and sowing applications.

Issue & Pages:

Spring 2001 Pages: 62

Article Download:

2-1NPJ62.pdf (PDF document)

Authors:

  • Wendy Creasey
  • Kim Creasey

Keywords:

seed processing, seed treatments