Seed Processing, Plant-Level Sampling, Testing For Quality Control And Process Management

Abstract

What is Good Quality Seed? Good quality seed has the following properties: a high germination rate;  well dried;  pure: all seeds are of the same variety and of the same size;  clean: is not mixed with foreign matter such as stones or dirt, or other seeds;  not damaged, broken, shriveled, mouldy, or insect damaged;  not rotten (may be diseased);  not discoloured or faded (may be diseased