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Seed Testing Reference

Seed testing is a method to determine the germination ability of seeds, which is crucial for assessing seed quality. There are three common methods for seed testing: Rag Doll Method, Petri Dish Method, and Seedbed/Seed box Method, with an acceptable germination rate of 80% or more. The Rag Doll Method involves placing seeds in a wet towel and monitoring their growth over several days to evaluate viability.

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Seed Testing Reference

Seed testing is a method to determine the germination ability of seeds, which is crucial for assessing seed quality. There are three common methods for seed testing: Rag Doll Method, Petri Dish Method, and Seedbed/Seed box Method, with an acceptable germination rate of 80% or more. The Rag Doll Method involves placing seeds in a wet towel and monitoring their growth over several days to evaluate viability.

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SEED TESTING refers to the method of determining the ability of the seeds to germinate.

Seed germination is
defined as a process whereby seeds may absorb water, increase water content, swell up and then seed coat
ruptures and forms into a new plant. You need to conduct seed testing in order to determine if the seeds meet
the quality standards.
Apart from having to know what planting materials are, it is also essential to learn how to identify quality
seeds. In this lesson, you will be introduced to the importance of seed testing and the different methods on
how to conduct it.

Topic 1: Seed Testing


SEED TESTING determines the ability of the seed to germinate. This could be identified through its germination
rate. If the seeds germinate poorly, it is an indication that it is not a good quality seed. There are three
common methods of seed testing:
Rag Doll Method
Petri Dish or Plate Method
Seedbed/ Seed box Method
Any of these methods can be used to determine seed germination.
Note: The acceptable germination rate is 80% or more. If less than 80% but above 60%, sow more seeds in
order to make up for the inadequate germination rate. If it is less than 60%, you should not use it unless there
are no other available seeds.

RAG DOLL METHOD


In this method, seeds are placed in a wet rolled towel to facilitate germination.
To perform this method, follow the procedure below:
1. Obtain random samples of the seed for testing
2. Remove the empty ones from the sample. You should have the total of 100 filled seeds
3. Write the name of the variety and the date of the test on a paper label
4. Soak a cloth in water and then squeeze the water out. This will help the seed to stick when placed on
the cloth
5. Spread the cloth on a flat surface
6. Place the seeds on the cloth. Distribute all 100 seeds evenly in rows of 10. Start about 2cm from the
edge of the cloth.
7. Place the bamboo stick along the longer edge of the cloth. Press the border of the damp cloth against
the stick and simultaneously roll the stick with the damp cloth while moving toward the opposite
border
8. To keep the seed in place, do not roll the stick without moving it toward the opposite border
9. Secure the row by tying both ends with rubber bands or a string
10. Attach the paper label on the stick
11. Moisten the seed by dipping the ragdoll in a pail of water, about 3 dips per day are sufficient to keep
the seed moist
12. Store the ragdoll in a shaded place at room temperature of 28 degree Celsius, not in an air-conditioned
room to maintain the moisture in the cloth
13. Protect the ragdoll from rats or other pests
14. After 4-5 days, count the number of seeds that have shoots and roots. All shoots must be longer than 1
cm. If there are not, seed viability may have been damaged
15. Record the result. The result is more reliable if the test is based on four ragdolls prepared at the same
time

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