ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Seeds, the initial source of planting, have had great signicance in agriculture for centuries. The value of this role has been recognized not only by producers but also by scientists, who have had high input into the production of healthy plants with high performance and yield. To achieve these goals and also to enhance protability in agriculture, seeds must be healthy both externally and internally. Since the science of seed pathology has gained more attention, control of seed-borne pathogens and diseases has been attained via integrated disease management strategies. One of these is seed treatments, in which mechanical, biological, physical, or chemical treatments are applied for the avoidance of seed infections. Seed treatments can reduce or eliminate pathogen populations in/on seeds without affecting germination performance. No treatment can completely clean seeds of infections, but treatment can reduce the pathogen inoculum. All measures for seed control through application should be combined in integrated management programs.
