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Designing a Seed Health Strategy for Organic Cropping Systems, Based on a Dynamic Perspective on Seed and Plant Health
Klaedtke, Stéphanie; Rey, Frédéric; Groot, Steven
2022In Sustainability, 14 (17), p. 10903
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Keywords :
organic farming; plant breeding; seed health; seed microbiomes; seed microbiote; seed production; seed quality; seed treatments; seed vigour
Abstract :
[en] Seed germination and seedling establishment are the main factors for a successful start of a crop, determining crop health, weed suppression and overall crop performance. They are critical, but sensitive phases in crop production. High seed vigour and appropriate seed microbiota significantly contribute to the resilience of seedlings. This opinion paper is based on a review of relevant literature, two case studies with wheat and carrot and a subsequent stakeholder consultation in the framework of the European project LIVESEED. It presents a seed health strategy for organic farming systems that accounts for dynamic processes behind seed and plant health, taking advantage of the contributions of seed vigour and seed microbiota. Seed and plant health are understood as a continuum. Benefits of seed vigour and microbiota are showcased. Recommendations are given for organic seed production, seed processing and storage, as well as organic plant breeding and future research. In conclusion, organic farming systems, in particular, have the opportunity, both to develop this perspective on seed and plant health and to benefit from it. Adopting this perspective may require a shift in how crop plants and their seeds are cared for, as well as adapted regulatory frameworks.
Disciplines :
Agriculture & agronomy
Author, co-author :
Klaedtke, Stéphanie ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences et gestion de l'environnement (Arlon Campus Environnement) > Socio-économie, Environnement et Développement (SEED)
Rey, Frédéric
Groot, Steven 
Language :
English
Title :
Designing a Seed Health Strategy for Organic Cropping Systems, Based on a Dynamic Perspective on Seed and Plant Health
Publication date :
31 August 2022
Journal title :
Sustainability
eISSN :
2071-1050
Publisher :
MDPI AG
Special issue title :
Special Issue "Breeding and Seed Sector Innovations for Organic Food Systems"
Volume :
14
Issue :
17
Pages :
10903
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Development Goals :
12. Responsible consumption and production
European Projects :
H2020 - 727230 - LIVESEED - Improve performance of organic agriculture by boosting organic seed and plant breeding efforts across Europe
Funders :
EU - European Union [BE]
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