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What does a high-quality seed lot consist of?
What does a high-quality seed lot consist of?
- True identity, performance pedigree, low purity, high germination, high dormancy, and certification
- True identity, no performance pedigree, high purity, low germination, low dormancy, and certification
- False identity, performance pedigree, high purity, high germination, low dormancy, and certification
- True identity, performance pedigree, high purity, high germination, low dormancy, and certification (correct)
What does the term 'purity' refer to in seed quality?
What does the term 'purity' refer to in seed quality?
- Percentage of weed seeds in the seed lot
- Percentage of hard and/or dormant seeds in the seed lot
- Percentage of inert matter and other crop seeds in the seed lot (correct)
- Percentage of germination and viability in the seed lot
What is the purpose of the Tetrazolium chloride test (TZ) in seed quality assessment?
What is the purpose of the Tetrazolium chloride test (TZ) in seed quality assessment?
- To assess the dormancy level of the seeds
- To determine the purity of the seed lot
- To determine the viability of non-germinated seeds (correct)
- To assess the germination rate under favorable conditions
What is the recommended storage condition for most species of seeds?
What is the recommended storage condition for most species of seeds?
How long do most grasses store well for before declining?
How long do most grasses store well for before declining?
What should be the maximum percentage of inert matter in most grass seeds?
What should be the maximum percentage of inert matter in most grass seeds?
What is included in the total viable seed percentage?
What is included in the total viable seed percentage?
What does the '100' rule of thumb for storage state?
What does the '100' rule of thumb for storage state?
How long can hard-seeded species like legumes retain good viability under proper storage?
How long can hard-seeded species like legumes retain good viability under proper storage?
What does the '100' rule of thumb for storage state?
What does the '100' rule of thumb for storage state?
What does the term 'purity' refer to in seed quality?
What does the term 'purity' refer to in seed quality?
What is the purpose of the Tetrazolium chloride test (TZ) in seed quality assessment?
What is the purpose of the Tetrazolium chloride test (TZ) in seed quality assessment?
