Seed priming is a climate-smart and eco-friendly seed enhancement technology to improve germination, seedling vigor and stress tolerance. Primed seeds undergo quicker establishment and improved performance under drought, salinity and temperature stress as they activate early metabolic and enzymatic processes prior to germination. Seed priming has been shown by studies to improve germination, stabilize yield and enhance plant resilience via physiological and molecular mechanisms. Seed priming is emerging as a promising strategy for sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture due to its low cost, scalability and effectiveness.