Method and Apparatus For Determining Seed Germination

摘要

A method is provided for determining the rate of seed germination including the steps of (a) irradiating a selected number or quantity of seeds with light from an NIR spectrometer which is combined with or coupled to a pre-defined calibration model, wherein the light reflects to a detector; (b) collecting the reflected light from the detector; (c) converting the reflected light to an NIR spectrum; and (d) determining the rate of germination using the NIR spectrum obtained and the calibration model. Also provided is a cup for use with an NIR spectrometer including a rotating cylindrical member for receiving a selected number or quantity of seeds coupled to a transparent base through which NIR light is irradiated.