Tree Seed Centre test types

This table displays the test type and conditions by species. Seedlots are tested periodically and several tests may be performed at or around the same time. For Germination tests, the type of test indicates the type of preparation done on the seed. Preparation methods are ranked in terms of the germination result.

The Test Type code represents the type of test that was performed against a Seedlot. The following table provides a description of each test code.

^{1. 8 hours at higher temperature, 16 hours at lower temperature.
​2. With 2.5 hrs post-strat 3% H₂O₂}