Biopriming: multiple effects on soybean germination metrics

Abstract

Biopriming is a pre-sowing seed inoculation technique based on beneficial microorganisms. The aim of the study was to estimate biopriming potential of microbial consortium on soybean seeds. Obtained results showed a stimulative effect of biopriming resulting in 8% higher germination percentage. Inoculated seeds were characterised as more vigorous according to vigor I, vigor II and electrical conductivity results. Accelerated aging test decreased germination percentage of both treatments to approximately 66±2%. Inoculated seeds were marked as more vigorous according to vigor I index. Biopriming of soybean seeds resulted in an increase of germination parameters that suggest stimulative effects on seed quality.