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Introduction
The moisture test is used during all steps in the process of seed production. It is used for predicting harvest time in the field, for monitoring the drying of the seeds, during processing to prevent mechanical damage, during storage for longevity. It is used in research and for routine purposes. In addition it is used for certification purposes.
The work of the committee involves several fields. Improving and extending the moisture chapter in the ISTA rules. Aspects that we look at are extending the number of species that is covered, and improving the methodology for orthodox and non-orthodox seeds. In the past years some exciting new techniques for moisture testing have been developed. We will have to investigate how they may fit in the ISTA Rules.
The committee organised it's first Moisture workshop in 2003 and will organise the second one in 2005. In addition the committee started gathering information for a handbook on moisture testing.
Membership of the committee or working groups is open to all who are interested. Especially welcome are people from other organisations as ISTA that are involved in moisture testing, and people from other technical committees of ISTA. These could act as liaison between the moisture committee and the organisation or committee they represent. Committee members participate on a voluntary basis.
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