seed-priming
Seed priming is a pre-sowing treatment technique in which seeds are exposed to controlled conditions—such as regulated moisture, temperature, or chemical solutions—to activate metabolic processes and prepare them for germination. This method is particularly significant in plant science because it enhances germination speed, seedling vigor, and stress tolerance, enabling more consistent and resilient crop establishment with practical applications across diverse agricultural systems.
PubMed · 2026-03-27
Climate change is increasing the need for stress-resistant crops, and seed priming—treating seeds before planting to enhance their resilience—offers a promising sustainable solution. Advanced nanopriming techniques using smart nanocarrier systems can deliver beneficial compounds directly to seeds, making crops more adaptable to extreme weather and environmental stress.
Multiple seed priming techniques (hydropriming, osmopriming, biopriming, nanopriming) improve seed performance and plant resilience to abiotic stress from climate change
Smart nanocarrier systems are bio-based, biodegradable, non-toxic, and capable of delivering and slowly releasing hormones, amino acids, nutrients, and essential oils to enhance seed germination
Seed priming represents a biosafe, scalable technology that can be incorporated into existing crop management practices to improve global food production resilience under climate stress