Asked in a 1973 paperModerate

A method of estimating seed vigour on the basis of color intensity o the stained seeds was described by______________?

Correct answer: B. Kittock and Law (1963)

  • A. Germ and Keitreiber (1954)
  • B. Kittock and Law (1963)
  • C. Maguire (1963)
  • D. Moore (1973)

Explanation

Kittock and Law described a vigour-estimation method based on the intensity of staining in seeds, with stronger staining indicating more viable or vigorous tissues. Maguire's method instead estimates vigour from germination speed.

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