New method of germinating capacity of seeds of corn

Abstract

The purpose. To determine optimum regimen of germination and to improve method of cold germina­tion of seeds of hybrids of com depending on their biological singularities, qualities and field germination rate. Methods. Laboratory-analytical, experimentally field, statistical. Results. They gathered data on ger­mination of seeds of hybrids of corn using different methods - standard (GSTU 4138), cold lest, and also its modifications which were compared to field germination rate in conditions of 2011-2014. Conclusions. With the purpose of selection of high­quality seeds of hybrids of com and prediction of their field germination rate the new method is elaborated which provides 3-phasic sprouting at different temperatures. At sprouting on paper it is necessary to apply a correction factor - to reduce germination for 2-3%.