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Conductivity Testing of Seeds

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Seed Analysis

Part of the book series: Modern Methods of Plant Analysis ((MOLMETHPLANT,volume 14))

Abstract

Electro-analytical approaches to seed testing can be envisaged in two ways: the direct measurement of bioelectrical potential or electrical resistance or current on partially hydrated seed, and conductivity measurement of seed steep water which determines the extent of electrolyte efflux out of seed into imbibition medium. While the first approach, involving measurement of an electrical current passed through seed, remains confined to an experimental stage; the second approach, measuring conductivity of seed steep water, has been extensively explored for seed quality assessment. In a broader perspective, seed quality in the context of the present chapter refers to the overall structural and functional state of seed which includes and determines readily measurable parameters of vigour and viability.

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Pandey, D.K. (1992). Conductivity Testing of Seeds. In: Linskens, H.F., Jackson, J.F. (eds) Seed Analysis. Modern Methods of Plant Analysis, vol 14. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-01639-8_14

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