All tests are conducted using AOSA rules unless otherwise stated.
Purity
Determines the percentage of pure seed, inert matter, other crop seed, weed seed, and all-states noxious weed seed (except Hawaii and Undesirable Grass Seed).
Germination
Determines the percentage of normal seedlings (as well as hard or dormant seed or abnormal seedlings when applicable) under favorable conditions.
Fluorescence Test
Determines the percentage of Annual and Perennial ryegrass.
All-States Noxious Weed Examination
Determines the presence and rate of Prohibited and Restricted noxious weeds for all states (excluding Hawaii and UGS). Specific states only, available when requested.
UGS Exam
Determines the presence and rate of Undesirable Grass Seeds. UGS are not included in the All-States Noxious Weed Exam.
Crop and Weed Examination
Determines the presence and rate of all crops and weeds including noxious. Performed on the standard bulk amount or larger amount if requested.
Soil and/or Ergot Examination
Determines the percentage of soil and ergot in the sample.
Tetrazolium Test (TZ)
Chemical test for determining seed viability. Please see your specific shipping laws regarding the TZ test.
ISTA Purity and/or Germ
Purity and/or germ tested and reported according to the ISTA Rules for Testing Seed.
Canada Purity and/or Germ
Purity and/or germ tested and reported according to the Canadian Rules for Testing Seed and grade tables.
Sod Quality Examination
Determines whether seed sample meets Oregon SOD Quality Standards.
Pest and Disease Examination
"Lab exam of a representative portion for sclerotia (ergot), nematode galls, smut, live insects, insect damaged seed, and other potentially harmful organisms."
Seed Count
Gives the approximate number of seeds per pound.
Six Week Grow-out Test
Most commonly used for determining the annuality of fluorescing Ryegrass seedlings. [Can also be used for detection of endophyte].
Moisture Test
Determines the percentage of moisture content of seed. Must be submitted in a sealed plastic bag to be accurate.
Vigor/Cold Test
The cold test simulates early spring field conditions by providing high moisture and low temperatures. It is the oldest and most extensively used vigor test method in the U.S.
Endophyte Kit Test
(100 Seeds)
Determines the percentage of endophyte in 100 seeds using a Neotyphodium Kit Test. At present, this test has only been validated for Tall fescue and Ryegrass. However, other kinds of seeds can also be tested.
Endophyte Kit Test
(100 Tillers)
Determines the percentage of endophyte in 100 tillers using a Neotyphodium Kit Test. At present, this test has only been validated for Tall fescue and Ryegrass. However, other kinds of seeds can also be tested.
