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Information to accompany complex changes to the AOSA/SCST Tetrazolium Testing Handbook, 2010 edition:
Please attach this information 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?
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 or no
(If yes, include your amendments or additions on the template.)
4. Must the nutritive tissue stain for a “viable” reading? yes or 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 or pigmented tissue 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.