This course focuses on the analysis of tropical forage seeds, covering botanical characterization, purity analysis, germination testing, and tetrazolium viability testing for both bare and coated seeds.
A theoretical and practical course covering seed treatment processes for soybean and maize, including insecticide/fungicide application, physiology of seed imbibition, and performance quality control.
Topics range from seed quality assurance and current issues in seed production to seed drying and seed storage to organic seed production and strategies for plant protection.