METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING SEED GERMINATION

摘要

A method for determining the rate of seed germination including the steps of: 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; collecting the reflected light from the detector; converting the reflected light to an NIR spectrum; and determining the rate of germination using the NIR spectrum obtained and the calibration model is provided. 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 is also provided.