Seed Sampling, 3rd Edition, 2022
Bulking and Sampling Committee
This handbook should prove valuable to those concerned with sampling of seed at all stages of production and testing. It is essentially a practical guide but contains elements of sampling theory to emphasize the important part sampling play in measuring seed quality. Main highlights of the handbook are: Chapter 3: Responsibilities in sampling. Chapter 4: Discussion of general conditions. Chapter 5: Description of sampling seed lots such as sampling intensity, sampling seed lots in containers and in bulk. Description of the tools and a step-by-step application of the methods. Chapter 6: Sampling from the seed stream and description of automatic sampling devices. Chapter 7: Description of dividers and the various methods for sample reduction. Chapter 8: Labelling and sealing methods for seed lots and seed samples. Chapter 9: Procedures for submission of samples to the laboratory. Chapter 10: Quality assurance in seed sampling, including verification of dividers. Available as an electronic, downloadable, printable PDF copy only. ISBN: 978-3-906549-02-6
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