In the context of the growing interest in sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture, research on the use of biological products containing beneficial fungal organisms has become a central topic in contemporary agriculture. A crucial aspect in ensuring the success of healthy and productive agricultural crops is the selection and preparation of seeds for planting. Germination represents a crucial moment in the development of crop plants, and in the spring of 2023, an experiment was conducted to evaluate the germination power of seeds used in western Romania. These seeds came from crops such as sunflower, rapeseed, wheat, barley, and corn. The experiment was conducted outdoors, using metal containers filled with sand, with seeding depths adapted to the specific requirements of each crop. The seeds were sown at their respective depths in five metal containers with treated seeds and five with untreated seeds. The treated seeds were processed with the biopreparation "Mycofriend" for 24 hours, while the untreated seeds were soaked in water. Throughout the experiment, temperatures remained constant, and the moisture input was uniformly applied to each container. The experiment spanned a period of 18 days, collecting data on the number of germinated seeds and the stage of plant development. This study has significant implications for sustainable agriculture, highlighting the impact of the biopreparation "Mycofriend" on seed germination and crop plant development. The results show promise for these practices in increasing yield and sustainability in today's agriculture.

Sustainable Agriculture, Germination, Treated Seeds, Biopreparation, Plant Development.

agronomy

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