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Presented by Andrea Springmeier
2012 Seed Savers Exchange Webinar Series
Home Germination Testing
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Our mission is to save North America’s diverse, but endangered, garden heritage for future generations by building a network of people committed to collecting, conserving, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants, while educating people about the value of genetic and cultural diversity.
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Gathering Supplies
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papertowels
plasticbags
thermometer
cup or container
spray bottle
rubberbands
nailclipper
pencil
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Supplies• thermometer• plastic bags or plastic wrap• rubber bands• pencil or marker• paper towels• cup or container• spray bottle
• nail clippers or razor blade
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Seed and Sprout Parts
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seed coat(testa)
hypocotyl
cotyledon
primaryleaves
future root(radicle)
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Germination Requirements
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Test Setup
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Evaluation
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lategerminatoror abnormalseedling
goodgermination
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molddiscoloration
cracks
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hilum
nick
nick
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(healthy seedlings)
(total seeds tested)x 100 = germination rate
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(healthy seedlings)
(total seeds tested)x 100 = germination rate
20 / 25 x 100 = 80%
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2012 Seed Savers Exchange Webinar Series
Thank You!Additional Resources
Seed to Seed, Suzanne Ashworth
A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners and Farmers,Organic Seed Alliance
www.seedsavers.org/site/pdf/HomeGermTests_LAFrevised.pdf