National Seed Laboratory, Seed Testing
Tests offered are germination, purity, seed weight, moisture content, tetrazolium and excised embryo (for quick estimates of viability, and x-ray analysis of internal seed structures). Each year the FSNSL tests approximately 180 different species of seeds.Seed Test Request Sheet (PDF, 98 KB)Dickey John Tri-Grain Chart Dole Chart Dole Instructions Dear Customers:Thank you for using…
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Alligator snapping turtles
Alligator snapping turtles are massive, weighing up to 200 pounds, unlike the common snapping turtle that only grows to 40 pounds. Researchers are developing ways to monitor the threatened turtles with eDNA, as it is more efficient and safer for both the researchers and turtles. (USDA Forest…