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Treating with fungicides before sowing the seed in necessary. Why?

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Treating with fungicides before sowing the seed protects it from seed borne diseases which the seed may have acquired during storage. Also, soil-borne pathogens are killed by fungicide treatment. This ensures the production of healthy crops.

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