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Power
of
Leaves:
A
Natural
Fluorescent
Seed
Coating
Innovation
for
Anti-
Counterfeiting
คณะเทคโนโลยีการเกษตร
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Innovation Owner
PS
ผศ.ดร. Potjana Sikhao
Advisor
Details
This experiment investigates the use of various polymers to coat cucumber seeds with chlorophyll extract from mango leaves, creating a natural fluorescent seed coating for anti-counterfeiting. Results indicate that HPMC is the most effective film-forming agent.
This experiment aimed to study suitable polymers for coating cucumber seeds with chlorophyll extract. Key aspects include:
- Experimental Design: A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replications.
- Methods: Tested four polymers—Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Sodium Alginate, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, and Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)—combined with chlorophyll extracted from mango leaves.
- Process: Seeds were coated using a rotary disk coater (model RRC150) and dried to initial moisture levels.
- Findings: All tested polymers formed effective films without compromising seed quality. HPMC was identified as the most suitable agent for enhancing seed fluorescence efficiency.
Objective
To identify the optimal polymer for chlorophyll-based seed coating, evaluate fluorescence duration during storage, and assess overall seed quality post-coating and storage.
The objectives of this research are:
- To determine the most suitable type of polymer for coating seeds in combination with chlorophyll extract.
- To examine the fluorescence and the duration of fluorescence on the seed surface during storage.
- To evaluate the quality of the seeds following the coating process and subsequent storage.