Seed dressing

chemical treatment of seeds and planting material in order to destroy pathogens of fungal, bacterial and viral plant diseases. Can also be applied to soil and wood. Etching is carried out with the help of special substances - dressing agents, diverse in their chemical composition and spectrum of action. They may contain fungicides, bactericides, insecticides, trace elements, etc. For dressing on a large scale, special dressing machines are used.