Abstract: A method for improving seed planter flowability comprising: admixing one or more seeds with a flow-aid composition comprising a modified starch, a non-modified starch, or a mixture thereof, wherein said flow-aid composition optionally comprises a mineral earth lubricant. A plurality of seeds comprising said flow-aid composition. A flow-aid composition comprising a modified starch, a non-modified starch, or a mixture thereof, wherein said flow-aid composition optionally comprises a mineral earth lubricant and further wherein said flow-aid composition is (i) free-flowing, and/or (ii) reduces seed agglomeration relative to one or more seeds admixed with talc, graphite, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is one or more aqueous seed coating composition comprising (i) a binder comprising a modified starch, and (ii) an active ingredient, which composition works at least as well as or better than an aqueous seed coating composition containing a synthetic polymer, and, surprisingly, better than aqueous seed coating compositions containing unmodified starch. The binder comprising a modified starch is water soluble, compatible with the active ingredients, and more cost effective than using primarily synthetic polymers as the binder in an aqueous seed coating composition. Additionally, the one or more aqueous seed coating compositions described herein provide excellent seed coating characteristics, including demonstrating good flowability, decreased dust-off, and uniform coating application.

Abstract: Provided herein are treated seeds and methods for the preparation of treated seeds comprising a biological agent and a polymeric coating.