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Germination tests is:
Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)
- A. Nurseries fail quite often as the seed collected is rather old rotten or does not have an embryo
- B. There are several methods to test seed germination percent but the most practical is to, to take a few samples from thoroughly mixed heap
- C. Both (a) & (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation
Germination testing is important because old, rotten or embryo-deficient seed can cause nursery failure. A representative sample taken from a thoroughly mixed seed lot provides a practical estimate of germination percentage, so both statements are correct.
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