The objective of this study was to evaluate the physiological and sanitary quality of soybean seeds treated with the growth regulator Stimulate®. Seeds of the cultivar BRS 246 RR were planted in October of crop years 2007/2008 and 2008/2009, in a randomized complete block design with four replications. The treatments were set out in a factorial, with a combination of seed treatment and the growth regulator (with and without 0.500 L.100 kg-1 bean) at five product dosages (0, 0.125, 0.250, 0.375 and 0.500 L ha-1) with foliar application at two developmental crop stages (V5 or R3). The application of Stimulate® positively altered seed quality, especially at the V5 stage.
Glycine max; plant growth regulator; seed germination; health
