Seed quality test methods of Oldenlandia diffusa.

Author: Weiwei LU ¹ ; Zaibiao ZHU ; Qiaosheng GUO ; Zijun NING ; Shan FENG ; Yayue CAO
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1. Institute of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Germination; Oldenlandia; chemistry; Seeds; chemistry; physiology
From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2012;37(10):1366-1371
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo optimize the testing methods for seed quality, and provide basis for establishing seed testing rules and seed quality standard of Oldenlandia diffusa.
METHODAccording to the related seed testing regulations, the seed quality of O. diffusa from different producing areas was measured.
RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe testing methods for seed of O. diffusa was established, including sampling, purity analysis, weight per 1 000 seeds, seed moisture content, seed viability and percentage germination.