This is a preview. Log in through your library . Publisher Information The Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) is an organization of member laboratories. Members include official state, ...

Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Enumerating seeds present in the soil is an element of many studies in disparate fields. Chemical flotation, in which target material is ...

A perfect stand sets the stage for high ear count at harvest. Knowing the quality of your seed lets you avoid or manage potential stand problems. “Most tags list the warm germination rating, but few ...

Poppy seeds are the edible seeds of the opium poppy plant. It is possible to fail a drug test after ingesting these seeds or foods containing these seeds. Many different factors can influence the ...

There is little debate about whether treated seeds are important, but debate remains over whether there is an abundance of seed going to waste. Farmers look at treated seed as a high-value product, ...

Germinating seeds in paper towel used to be a popular way to test seeds for viability. But more and more people are using ...

Mina has been playing video games for her whole life. She hails from Virginia in the USA, and she loves cozy games, FPSs, MMOs, and puzzle games. She lives in Richmond with her husband and her kitty, ...

The spice industry trade is getting more worried about food adulteration. In addition to altering the taste and nutritional ...

Raise your hand if at this time of year you have walked out into the garage or wherever you have stored your seed stash from the previous year or years, and wondered, "Hmmmm, are these seeds any good?