vigor test
[/ˈvɪɡər tɛst/]
nounpl: vigor tests
teste de vigor
1. A laboratory test used to assess the viability and vitality of seeds, pollen, or other biological samples, measuring their capacity for growth and development
The vigor test confirmed that the seed batch had a high germination rate.
O teste de vigor confirmou que o lote de sementes tinha uma alta taxa de germinação.
2. In agriculture and horticulture, a standardized procedure to evaluate the quality and potential performance of seeds before planting
Farmers rely on vigor tests to ensure crop quality.
Os agricultores dependem de testes de vigor para garantir a qualidade da colheita.
3. A physical or medical examination designed to measure an individual's strength, energy, or physical condition
The athlete passed the vigor test with flying colors.
O atleta passou no teste de vigor com louvor.
The vigor test is an important agricultural practice in both Brazil and the United States, particularly given their large-scale agricultural industries. In Brazil, it is commonly used in seed certification programs for crops like soybeans and corn. In the USA, vigor tests are standard quality control measures in the seed industry and are often required for seed certification. The term is predominantly technical and found in agricultural, botanical, and scientific literature rather than everyday conversation.
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