Can you name one seed cleaning method?

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Seed-cleaning process:
Seed cleaning process is done in nurseries to prevent plants from diseases, especially who take a longer time for germination.
It helps to prevent bacterial and fungal infections that arise from moulding in humid climates.
Moulding is the main reason for bacterial and fungal diseases in damping-off nurseries.
Seed cleaning is done by soaking seeds in a stream of running water for 1-2 days.
Therefore, seed cleaning is done by an easy process- soaking seeds in the stream of running water for 1 to 2 days.

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