Course: Scientific Basis of Seed Testing Methodology (3504-461)

Persons:

• Prof.Dr. Michael Kruse (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture

In-Class Hours Per Week:

2

Contents:

For sampling and for each of the testing methods: purity, other seed count, germination, viability, seed health, trueness to species and cultivar, moisture, weight, vigour and mixture composition analysis the following aspects will be presented and discussed: objectives, principle approaches, definitions, specific directions, sources of errors, variability, interpretation and validity of results. Furthermore, topics like method validation, quality management, laboratory accreditation and ISTA Rules work and decision making will be highlighted. Presentations and discussions shall encourage students to recognize method development, standardization and validation as an area of seed research that has a direct and great practical relevance for international seed testing business and international seed trade.

Literature:

Anonymus (2016). International Rules for Seed Testing. The International Seed Testing Association, Bassersdorf, Switzerland.

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 3504-460 Seed Testing (compulsory)

eLearning:

Course in ILIAS