Study on seed testing for Salvia miltiorrhiza.
- Author:
Hong-mei DAN
1
;
Jian-jun QI
;
Li-li ZHOU
;
Xian-en LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Chromosomes, Plant; genetics; Germination; Quality Control; Salvia miltiorrhiza; chemistry; genetics; physiology; Seeds; chemistry; genetics; physiology
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2008;33(17):2090-2093
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo establish a seed testing methods for Salvia miltiorrhiza.
METHODReferring to the International Seed Testing Rules made by ISTA and the Seed Testing for Crops (GB/T3543. 1-1995) issued by China.
RESULTThe seeds are selected by winnowing; the seed purity is about 50%-60%; 100 grain weight is used to determine the quality of the seed; the seed moisture content is determined by air drying, the drying hour is 3 h. Seed viability is tested by TFC method.
