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Correlation of the Tetrazolium Test with Germination Tests of Wheat Stored Under Different Conditions 1
Author(s) -
Cinki Sevim,
Ching T. M.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1965.00021962005700030020x
Subject(s) - germination , infestation , agronomy , seed testing , biology , horticulture
Synopsis Seed germination capacity and TZ reactive viability were found to be highly correlated in wheat with mechanical damages, insect infestation, and different storage conditions. Data indicated that a modification of TZ test procedure should be developed for canned and overly dehydrated seeds.