Methodological contribution on seed germination and seedling initial growth tests in wild plants

The text is intended for biologists and ecologists working with wild plant species. article draws attention to possible methodological inaccuracies in determining seed germination various attempts manipulate the seeds of difference between laboratory (in field), basic principles collection or selection, selection test sample, parameters related (seed germination, rate, mean time, index), initial growth seedlings (seedling vitality index, R/S ratio) are described. aims methodically clarify experiments seedling growth, so different species can be better compared each other.