Approaches to the indirect evaluation of germination and vigour
In comparisons of six seed lots of different F1 hybrid cultivars of cauliflower with similarly high laboratory germinations (above 90%) separation in germination was achieved after controlled deterioration (C.D.) at 24% moisture content (m.c.) and 45 0C for 24 hours.This measure of vigour was related to the position of the lots on the seed survival