vigortests
Vigortests is a term used in seed science to denote a family of standardized assays that assess seed and seedling vigor, providing information about the potential performance of a seed lot beyond basic germination rates. These tests aim to predict field emergence, uniformity, and endurance under adverse or suboptimal conditions, making them a common quality-control tool in seed production and breeding programs.
Common vigortests look at physiological integrity and vigor-related traits rather than merely whether a seed can
Practically, vigortests are used for lot release, quality assurance, and comparative evaluation of seed lots or
See also: seed viability, germination testing, seed vigor, ISTA vigor tests.