July 22, 2002

The Society of Commercial Seed Technologist is pleased to announce that it is marketing a new
publication.

"What is Seed Vigor?" is a 22 minute multi-media CD that explains the basic concepts of seed
vigor and discusses current testing methods.

What is Seed Vigor?
A multi-media CD for Seed Analysts, Seedsmen and the Consumer
Edited by Dennis M. TeKrony, Seed Biology Program, University of Kentucky
Offered by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists

Seeds are the delivery system for improved cultivars to the consumer. Thus, high physiological seed quality is essential for the attainment of an acceptable plant population in the field or greenhouse. High germinating seed lots may differ substantially in field emergence when sown at the same time in the same environment. These differences are caused by another important measure of seed quality, seed vigor. This CD defines the concept of seed vigor as it relates to germination, describes the types of seed vigor tests and relates to the usefulness of seed vigor to the farmer and seed industry. It is intended to educate seed analysts, seed professionals, students and the consumer regarding the important implications of seed vigor to the seed industry and the farmer.

Contact:
Anita Hall
Executive Director
Society of Commercial Seed Technologists
101 E. State Street, PMB 214
Ithaca, NY 14850
phone/fax 607-256-3313
scst@twcny.rr.com