Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

The study of diseases and pathogens transmitted by seeds, as well as the mechanisms by which they infect and spread, as well as methods for controlling them, is known as seed pathology. It is crucial to understand the mechanisms by which seed-borne viruses are spread and infected in agricultural crops. There are 26 mechanisms for seed transmission and seed infection in important agricultural crops, however systemic group infections can occur in any section of the plant. Pathogens that infect seeds, such as viruses and nematodes, tend to cause less yield loss than pathogens that infect adult plants' foliar tissues, such as fungi and bacteria. Controlling diseases that affect seeds, creating innovative technologies to raise seed quality, lower seed loss, and increase food production are the main goals of seed pathology. The supply of healthy, disease-free seed is ensured by the methodical implementation of the procedures. The study of seed pathology is receiving a lot of attention these days because using subpar seeds will guarantee a loss in plant stand and agricultural yields, which could ultimately jeopardise the "food security" of the world's expanding population.