Testing methods for seed quality of Glycyrrhiza uralensis / 中国中药杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The aim of this study was to optimize the testing methods for seed quality, and to provide a basis for establishing seed testing rules and quality grading standard of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Referring to the International Seed Testing Rules made by ISTA and Rules for agricultural seed testing (GB/T 3543-1995) issued by China, the seed quality of G. uralensis from different collection areas was measured.</p><p><b>RESULT AND CONCLUSION</b>The seed testing methods for quality items of G. uralensis, including sampling, purity analysis, verification of genuineness, weight of 1 000 seeds, percentage germination, moisture content and seed viability of G. uralensis had been initially established.</p>