Revisão de literatura sobre métodos de tratamentos de sementes na cultura da soja

Abstract

Soy (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) is a crop of great importance for Brazil and therefore has been widely studied over the years, with the aim of obtaining genetic, physical, physiological and sanitary improvements, making it becomes possible to achieve high productivity linked to its technological development. Each year, new cultivars become available on the market, and therefore, new products to assist in the vigor, productivity, yield and storage of these seeds. In this sense, seed treatment aims to allow maximum expression of the genetic potential of crops and for this, it is necessary to have knowledge about the physiological potential of seeds under chemical treatment and subsequent storage for better crop yield and productivity, thus reducing damage and achieving greater economic and productivity success. Therefore, seed treatments are fundamental agricultural practices to ensure the good development of plants, from the initial stage of germination to full development. Many studies have already been developed with the purpose of recommending the best treatment options for pests in soybean seeds. However, most of the time studies are isolated and do not present a compilation of the most used information. Therefore, this literature review addresses different types of seed treatments, including fungicides, insecticides, inoculants, nematicides, polymers and micronutrients, presenting their role in protecting against pathogens, pests and environmental stresses, in addition to promoting growth and crop productivity.