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AHCSDT409A
Perform a tetrazolium seed viability test
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This Unit applies to senior seed analysts working within enterprise guidelines. In general, they oversee the preparation of samples for testing; conduct and supervise specified tests in accordance with enterprise requirements; interpret and report results; maintain record-keeping systems; and have responsibility for overall laboratory operations, the supervision of staff, and implementation of quality assurance procedures.
This Unit covers the process of staining seeds with a tetrazolium solution to assess seed viability or germination potential.
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