The present invention includes a fast-drying liquid composition comprising atleast one fungicide and at least one insecticide. The present inventionfurther includes a method for treating plant propagation materials, especiallycut seeds, including tubers, against pests, a method for promotingsuberization in cut seeds, a method for decreasing the drying time of a liquidpesticide on cut seeds, and a method for selectively loading a pesticide ontothe skin side of a cut seed.