seed testing
[/siːd ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
nounpl: seed testings
teste de sementes
1. The process of evaluating seeds to determine their viability, purity, vigor, and quality before planting or commercial distribution
Seed testing is essential to ensure high germination rates and healthy crop production.
O teste de sementes é essencial para garantir altas taxas de germinação e produção de culturas saudáveis.
2. Laboratory analysis of seed samples to detect diseases, contaminants, and genetic traits
The agricultural company conducted seed testing to verify the absence of pathogens.
A empresa agrícola realizou teste de sementes para verificar a ausência de patógenos.
3. Quality control procedures in seed certification programs to meet commercial and regulatory standards
Seed testing facilities must follow international standards for certification.
As instalações de teste de sementes devem seguir padrões internacionais de certificação.
Seed testing is a critical component of modern agriculture in both Brazil and the USA, regulated by government agencies like MAPA (Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento) in Brazil and USDA in the United States. Brazil's large agricultural sector makes seed testing particularly important for maintaining export quality standards for crops like soybeans and corn.
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