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Information questionnaire to accompany complex changes for the AOSA Tetrazolium Testing Handbook:

Please attach this to the template when submitting information for complex changes.

Your reference information:
  name:                                                               phone:
  laboratory:                                                        fax:
  address:                                                           email:




1.  Is this change is a   revision   or an   addition?   (circle one).

2.  Describe your experience with TZ testing seeds from this family:

     Genera tested:                                                    approx. number of tests:
  
3.  Do illustrations need to be amended or added?   yes      no
     (If yes, include your amendments or additions on the template.)

4.   Must the nutritive tissue stain for a “viable” reading?    yes     no 

5.   List any family /genera name changes (additions/deletions) involved:


6.   Please check if any of the following apply to this family (genus/genera):
___ hard seed
___ dormancy      Is gibberellic acid used?  If so, how?
___ multiple embryos
___ chlorophyll interference with staining
___ false postitives/ false negatives
___ other unusual factors

explain:

Instructions for filling out the templates:

For new methods, be sure to address all aspects of the test:
·    Preconditioning
·    Preparation and Staining
·    Post-staining, Evaluation
·    Reference lab information   
·    vital or helpful notes

If your new procedure has more than one alternative for any of the sections, please write “alternatives” beneath the appropriate box on the template.