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A resource for seed enthusiasts

This website provides a virtual seed herbarium to over 1,400 crop, weed, and noxious weed seedWeed seed:
A seed from a plant generally considered undesirable. The total percentage (by weight) of seed lot that is composed of seed of plants considered to be weeds. One of the four components of purity test.
 species to facilitate the identification of seeds frequently encountered in the seed trade. The site also includes all seeds required for analyst certification exams and all U.S. state‑listed noxious weeds as well as articles on seed related topics, such as:

  • Seed identification
  • Seed analysis and testing
  • Seed germinationGermination:
    The resumption of active growth by the embryo culminating in the development of a young plant from seed.
     and viabilityViability:
    Alive. Seed that has the ability to grow containing structures and substances including enzyme systems that give it germination potential.
  • Seed dormancy
  • Labeling seeds
  • The purity analysis and noxious weed examinations
  • Seed certification
  • Resource page for more information

SeedImages is not just for seed technologists and those who work in seed laboratories. This site can help seed producers, seed conditioners, teachers, extension personnel, Future Farmers of America instructors, federal/state governments, and many others.

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