Assessment of Non-Chemical Seed Treatment Methods in Organic Seeds : Assessment of physiological sensitivity of seeds to physical treatment

Alternatives to chemical seed treatment is a requirement in certified organic vegetable seed production. Physical seed treatment and use of natural crop protection agents methods could be an alternative seed treatment method in organic vegetable seed production. Research efforts in alternatives methods to chemical crop protection are currently being addressed worldwide especially with regards to food safety and environmental sustainability. The aim of the current study was to assess physiological sensitivity of seeds towards physical treatment methods.