Is it possible to estimate longevity through the analyses used to measure the initial physiological potential in soybean seeds?

Abstract: The analysis of longevity can support decisions about the length seed lot storage until commercialization, since this characteristic implies maintenance viability over time. Seed is analyzed by p50 test, which expresses time to lose 50% initial viability. Seeds with high vigor and germination have greater physiological potential and, thus, a capacity maintain quality throughout period. However, there has been little research on correlations between (longevity) tests used measure (germination vigor) lots, be as tool make inferences using most traditional tests. Thus, objective study was investigate lots estimate p50. To end, were evaluated while assessed in eight soybean lots. Correlations linear regression tested for variables versus It found that use accelerated aging, electrical conductivity, radicle protrusion measured