Testing methods for seed quality of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.
- Author:
Fulai YU
1
;
Wenquan WANG
;
Yuqiang FANG
;
Wenjie WANG
;
Weidong LI
;
Dan XING
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Germination; Glycyrrhiza uralensis; chemistry; physiology; Seeds; physiology
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(6):746-750
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to optimize the testing methods for seed quality, and to provide a basis for establishing seed testing rules and quality grading standard of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.
METHODReferring to the International Seed Testing Rules made by ISTA and Rules for agricultural seed testing (GB/T 3543-1995) issued by China, the seed quality of G. uralensis from different collection areas was measured.
RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe seed testing methods for quality items of G. uralensis, including sampling, purity analysis, verification of genuineness, weight of 1 000 seeds, percentage germination, moisture content and seed viability of G. uralensis had been initially established.