Seed testing plays a pivotal role in modern agriculture. The main objective of
seed testing is to assess the actual planting value of the seed in terms of its
germination capacity besides determination of percentage composition of the pure
seeds, weed seeds, other crop species, extraneous matter and moisture content of
the submitted sample. Seed testing is the cornerstone of all other seed
technologies. It is the means by which we measure the viability and all the
physical factors that regulate the use and maintenance of seeds. Everything that
is done with seeds should have some test information to guide the work and
ensure high quality. Seed