All Multi-species samples received at SGS MWSS will be stored for the entire testing season, allowing sufficient time for any retesting or re-examination of purity samples if needed.
SGS Canada was recently accredited by CFIA and we are now seeking export accreditation for OECD certified seed. This will allow us to test OECD certified seed for Export to the EU using a US style certificate giving our customers a option of Orange International or US style certificates.
Originally called the “Fast Green Test”, the Pericarp Damage test is commonly used in many quality assurance programs to determine pericarp (seed coat) integrity, sources of damage to the seed and provide an estimate of seed quality. It can assist corn seed producers with the following:
Corn Quality –Table 1 below shows average germination percentages for warm, tray cold and saturated colds so far this testing season.
There are a number of advantages to having soybeans germinated by using a sand test. This test can average higher than a standard germination on top of Creped Cellulose Paper (CCP) or standard rolled towel test. The sand acts as a buffer between seeds, thus preventing cross contamination from any fungal growth.