Course: Seed Research (3504-431)

Persons:

• Prof.Dr. Michael Kruse (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Sebastian Bopper (verwaltend)

Type of Course:

lecture

In-Class Hours Per Week:

1

Contents:

Relevant research areas in seed science and technology, research institutions worldwide, scientific journals and internet services in seed science and technology.

Specific properties of seeds relevant in seed research (uniqueness of a seed lot, change of seed quality over time, variation within a seed lot).

Aspects for designing experiments with seeds (germiantion properties, effects of germinators, seed analysts, evaluation time, ...).

Statistical methods for the evaluation of germination test data (Probit analysis, hydrothermal model).

Location:

Hohenheim

Remarks:

This lecture is preparing the practical course in the module Seed Research. It would be helpful if students had already participated in courses in seed science and technology to be familiar with methods and applications. However, this is not a requirement.

Module:

• 3504-430 Seed Research (compulsory)