Small Seeded Legumes Services
Small Seeded Legume Tetrazolium Test
Tetrazolium Test for Legumes
Methods
Tetrazolium tests are conducted on a 200 seed sample. Legume seeds are typically imbibed for 16 hours and then transferred into a 1% Tetrazolium solution.
What is Reported
A percentage of viable seed (normal staining embryos and hard seeds). Hard seeds can be nicked to allow imbibition and then stained.
Value of Results
Tetrazolium is a quick estimate of germination and can be useful in determining viability of hard seeds.
Agronomically Accurate Seed Testing Results
SoDak Lab's goal is to deliver fast, accurate, and diagnostic seed testing services.