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This course introduces germination and other seed viability testing. Students become familiar with the source of the germination working sample, the AOSA rules for performing the standard germination test, planting the test, evaluating the seedlings, and reporting the results.
In addition to the required books listed below (under Textbooks and Materials), the student may find the following optional books helpful:
Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.
SOCR 201 (Seed Development and Metabolism) or written consent of the instructor
AOSA (Association of Official Seed Analysts) publications and the Seed Technology Training Manual can be purchased on the AOSA website, http://www.aosaseed.com/publications.html.
9704953246 | jim.bruce@colostate.edu
James Bruce, M.S., is a seed analyst employed at the USDA, ARS, National Seed Storage Laboratory. He is involved in the Colorado Sustainable Agriculture and Development Group at Colorado State University.