Why is germination important?
Viable seeds will germinate if they are placed under suitable conditions of moisture, temperature and oxygen.
Poor harvesting and storage conditions can result in low seed quality. However, issues like cleaning, processing, shipping, disease, insects and environmental influences also have a high impact on the germination quality.
It is important to detect the germination capacity of a seed lot fast and efficiently in order to be able to proceed quickly with further seed handling.
This is done smoothly with the VideometerLab where the multispectral imaging results will show you the percentage of viable seeds in your lot.
VideometerLab for Germination and Vigor
By analyzing various parameters such as color, texture, and size, the VideometerLab can accurately assess the health and vigor of seeds.
One of the key advantages of the VideometerLab is its ability to perform non-destructive testing. This means that seeds can be evaluated without being damaged, allowing for further testing or planting. The system’s high-resolution images enable precise measurement of seed characteristics, which are essential for determining their viability.
Moreover, the VideometerLab’s advanced software algorithms can identify and quantify specific traits related to seed vigor, such as uniformity, damage, and disease presence. This comprehensive analysis helps in selecting the best seeds for planting, ensuring higher germination rates and robust crop growth.
Its use in germination and vigor testing ensures that only the healthiest and most vigorous seeds are selected, leading to improved agricultural outcomes.
3 Simple Steps for Detection of
Chitting Percentage
1
Put the grains in a Petri dish (single kernels)
2
Place the Petri dish in the VideometerLab
3
Activate measurement
Results in 20 Seconds
Grains without any sprout will be marked in a red rectangle and grains with sprouts will be marked with a green rectangle in the output image.The number of chitted kernels in percentage will be calculated.
Seed Vigor Testing
Seed vigor defines the activity and performance of a seed. The size and health of the seed determine the growth rate. When using multispectral imaging measurement with the VideometerLab you can quickly determine seed vigor properties.
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