@inproceedings{0269d27dec944deea9c68d56ec97fc07,
title = "Vigor testing in small-seeded horticultural crops",
abstract = "Vigor is an important characteristic of seed lots and can be defined as the inherent ability of seeds within a seed lot to establish normal (or usable) seedlings under diverse growing environments. Vigor is a complex seed attribute determined by plant genetics, the seed production environment and post-harvest processing and handling. Seed vigor is routinely evaluated for commercial seed lots, but vigor testing can be more challenging in small-seeded horticultural crops compared to larger-seeded agronomic crops. This manuscript provides an overview of selected vigor testing methods suitable for small-seeded horticultural crops.",
keywords = "Accelerated aging, Biochemical, Cold test, Flower seeds, Germination, Standard germination, Vegetable seeds",
author = "Geneve, \{Robert L.\}",
year = "2008",
month = feb,
doi = "10.17660/ActaHortic.2008.782.6",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789066050594",
series = "Acta Horticulturae",
pages = "77--82",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Seed, Transplant and Stand Establishment of Horticultural Crops",
}