Pollinator Plus MD coatings use Intellicoat temperature and time
responsive polymers
to regulate water uptake of pollen parent seed. The
coatings are set to delay germination by either 50 or 100 Heat Units. Uncoated
and coated seeds are planted at the same time. The uncoated plants actively shed
pollen while the coated seed will not germinate until the heat unit requirement
is met.
The intelligent seed coatings are supplied with a full seed treatment package to maximize
stand count and plant health. Custom seed treatment options are available to meet the needs of particular
production environments.
Pollinator Plus seed coating products are being developed for use in
popcorn, grain
sorghum and sunflower hybrid seed production.
Seed companies and growers report that Pollinator Plus allows better utilization of people and equipment through better field operations management.
Pollinator Plus allows planting both parents during the same operation eliminating the typical weather risks associated with split plantings. This eliminates spring planting delays that can result in "missed nicks" at pollination. Pollinator Plus effectively delays pollination initiation and extends the pollen shed window to reduce production risk. Blending of Pollinator Plus coated seed with uncoated seed provides a wider emergence profile and extended flowering periods compared to uncoated seed. Using Pollinator Plus blended with uncoated seed in border rows can reduce adventitious pollen and outcrosses by providing longer pollen shed in comparison to a single planting or border rows.
