Different methodologies and terms you come across in Seed technology

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Accelerated aging test was developed by Delouche & Baskin during 1942

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Positive correlation between Tetrazolium staining with seed quality in Soybean seeds was showed by Burries in 1969

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Grow out test helps to determine genetic purity of seeds

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The close relationship between the viability of the aleurone layer and the seedling emergence from the maize seed was shown by Germ and Kietreiber

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The use of Tetrazolium staining technique for assessing seed quality was described by Moore in 1973

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The use of linear measurement of plumula growth as a vigour test was first suggested by Germ in 1949

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International crop improvement association (ICIA) in 1946, classified seeds into different categories

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Seed moisture can be controlled by – Ventilation, Moisture proofing, Dehumidification, Sealed containers, Desicants

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The process of evaluation of seeds in terms of purity and germination is called Seed testing

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Hand book of seed testing was published in 1876

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Formula for mean germination time is given by Nicolls and Heydecker in 1962

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Foundation of international seed testing association (ISTA) led during 1924

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Primary objective of ISTA includes - to develop, adopt and publish standard procedures for sampling and testing seeds.

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Seeds which do not absorb water are referred as Hard seeds

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Process of removal of off plants from the field of an improved variety is known as Roguging

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Association of official seed analysts (AOSA) was started during 1908

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Primary objective of AOSA is to develop, Adopt and publish rules for testing seeds and to encourage research in seed technology

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Society of commercial seed technologists (SCST) was established in 1922

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Small integument outgrowth of seed is called Hairs

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Pulse proteins are deficient in Methionine

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Major transportable form of amino acids in peas is Hemoserine

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Energy mobilization in seeds is enhanced by the enzyme Lyases

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Enzyme synthesis in germinating seeds is controlled by Gibberlins

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Epithelium layer of scutellum of rice is the source for α and β amylase

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Calvin cycle enzymes in castor is found in Chloroplast

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Reduced germination of Onion is due to Mn deficiency

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Pollination by animals is called as Zoophyllous

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Foundation seeds usually has 98 % purity in majority of seeds

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The seed that does not meant for general distribution to the farmers for commercial cultivation is Breeder seed

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Certification is does not required for Breeder seeds

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Grow out test is carried out to determine Genetic Purity

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Major transportable form of amino acids in legumes is Asparagine

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Major transportable form of amino acids in castor is Glutamine

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Protein present in the peanut is Arachin and Conarachin

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Protein present in soybean is Glycine

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Protein present in Hemp is Glaiden

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Protein present in peas is Vicilin

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Storage protein present in wheat is Glutelin

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Storage protein present in paddy is Albumin

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Seedlings which are unable to develop into normal plants are called Abnormal seedlings

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Cross pollinated species are highly Heterzygous and Heterogenous

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Storage protein present in barley is Hordein

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Pollen viability of cotton flower is 24 hours

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Axis in lettuce play a major role in β mannanase synthesis