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ARS Home Midwest Area Ames, Iowa Plant Introduction Research Home Seed Viability Program







Mainheadline bar  Seed Viability Team logoThe Seed Viability Team conducts the following activities:ServicesGermination testing of seed increased at the station.Viability monitoring of distribution lots every 5 to 10 years.Tetrazolium testing of hard to germinate seeds.Notifying curators of the viability status of their collections.Work with curators on special needs projects.ResearchResearch published papers for proven methods to break seed dormancy.Plan and conduct experiments to discover methods to break seed dormancy.Investigate methods of drying seeds to prolong seed life; this may include genera that are suspected of being recalcitrant.Investigate methods of eliminating insect infestations in seed lots.


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