Seed Testing Services
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1. What is seed germination testing?
Seed germination testing is the process of evaluating seed quality and viability by sprouting a sample under controlled moisture and temperature conditions. It determines the percentage of seeds that will successfully grow, helping farmers and gardeners avoid planting poor-quality seeds.
2. Why seed germination testing is necessary?
Because it reveals whether stored or newly bought seeds are viable before you spend time and money planting them. By determining the exact germination percentage, you can adjust your seeding rate to ensure full, uniform crop growth. Ultimately, it prevents total crop failure and maximizes yield by guaranteeing only quality seeds are sown.
3. What is the procedure follow in our laboratory?
A crucial process for verifying seed vigour and overall health before planting. We conduct testing across three distinct mediums: germination chambers, soil and cocopeat trays. Each analysis provides a detailed breakdown of seed quality by measuring normal and abnormal seedlings, quantifying dead cells (dormancy phase) and identifying samples with a hard seed coat. This is one of the most critical quality indicators for any seed lot, directly reflecting its sowing-worthiness and expected field performance.
4. How long does a standard seed germination test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate germination testing the following day using three methods: germination chambers, cocopeat trays, and soil. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes up to 15 days, with most crop varieties concluding within 7 to 14 days in accordance with ISTA guidelines.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a germination test?
Seed type
Quantity required (Grams) per lot
Example of crops
Price per lot (without GST)
Tiny/very fine
0.5-3 g
Mustard, Tobacco, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Potato, Flower crops etc.
1,500/-
Small
5-20 g
Sesame, Cumin, Onion, Pearl Millet, Rice/Paddy, Cabbage, Radish, Coriander, Carrot, etc.
1,250/-
Medium
15-30 g
Sorghum, Green gram, Black gram, Wheat, Barley, Okra, Sunflower, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber, Gourds, Papaya, Pumpkin, etc.
1,100/-
Large
250-500 g
Cotton, Soybean, Maize, Chickpea, Kabuli chickpea, Pea, etc.
1,000/-
1. What is physical purity testing?
Physical purity testing determines the percentage of pure seed, inert matter and foreign seeds (such as weeds or other crop seeds) in a submitted sample. It ensures that the seed lot meets clean quality standards by identifying and separating unwanted physical contaminants. This analysis directly helps farmers evaluate the true planting value, cleanliness and commercial quality of the seed before sowing.
2. Why is physical purity testing necessary?
Physical purity testing is conducted to ensure farmers receive clean, high-quality seed lots free from debris, weeds and unwanted crop seeds. It calculates the exact percentage of pure seed to prevent weed infestation, protect soil health and prevent crop contamination in the field. Ultimately, it determines the true seed quality and ensures compliance with commercial and legal certification standards.
3. What is the procedure followed in our laboratory?
Our laboratory provides comprehensive physical purity testing to evaluate and certify the cleanliness of your seed lots in accordance with ISTA standards. Using precision mechanical dividers and illuminated purity workboards, we separate and analyze submitted samples to determine the exact percentages of Pure Seed, Other Crop/Weed Seeds and Inert Matter. This essential service safeguards against field weed infestation, ensures compliance with commercial certification standards and provides farmers and seed producers with accurate data on true planting value.
4. How long does a standard physical purity test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate physical purity testing the following day using such methods: mechanical dividers and illuminated purity workboards. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes up to 2 days, with most crop varieties concluding within 1 to 2 days in accordance with ISTA guidelines.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a physical purity test?
Seed type
Quantity required (Grams) per lot
Example of crops
Price per lot (without GST)
Tiny/very fine
0.5-5 g
Mustard, Tobacco, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Potato, Flower crops etc.
1,500/-
Small
5-25 g
Sesame, Cumin, Onion, Pearl Millet, Rice/Paddy, Cabbage, Radish, Coriander, Carrot, etc.
1,250/-
Medium
15-35 g
Sorghum, Green gram, Black gram, Wheat, Barley, Okra, Sunflower, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber, Gourds, Papaya, Pumpkin, etc.
1,100/-
Large
250-500 g
Cotton, Soybean, Maize, Chickpea, Kabuli chickpea, Pea, etc.
1,000/-
1. What is seed moisture testing?
Seed moisture testing is a laboratory procedure used to determine the exact percentage of water contained within a sample of seeds. Expressed as a percentage of the seed’s total wet weight, moisture content is a critical factor determining a seed lot’s storability, longevity, and overall germination potential.
2. Why seed moisture testing is necessary?
Seed moisture testing is critical because excess moisture accelerates seed respiration, leading to mold growth, fungal decay and rapid loss of germination viability during storage. Maintaining moisture levels below 12–14% prevents storage pest infestations and dangerous fungal heating in stored seed lots. Additionally, accurate moisture measurements ensure seeds are safely dried prior to chemical treatments, processing and airtight hermetic packaging.
3. What is the procedure follow in our laboratory?
Our seed moisture testing process follows strict ISTA protocols to deliver precise moisture profiles. First, a representative sample is drawn using a mechanical divider and weighed on an analytical balance to establish initial mass. The seeds are then dried in a calibrated hot-air oven (103ºC or 130ºC) for a standardized duration based on crop species. After drying, the sample is cooled in a desiccator and re-weighed to measure exact water weight loss. Finally, our grain moisture tester systems calculate moisture percentage and issue a certified compliance report.
4. How long does a standard seed moisture test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate seed moisture testing the following day using such methods: Oven-Drying Method and Grain Moisture Tester. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes up to 2 days, with most crop varieties concluding within 1 to 2 days in accordance with ISTA guidelines.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a seed moisture test?
Seed type
Quantity required (Grams) per lot
Example of crops
Price per lot (without GST)
Tiny/very fine
0.5-5 g
Mustard, Tobacco, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Potato, Flower crops etc.
1,100/-
Small
5-25 g
Sesame, Cumin, Onion, Pearl Millet, Rice/Paddy, Cabbage, Radish, Coriander, Carrot, etc.
1,000/-
Medium
15-35 g
Sorghum, Green gram, Black gram, Wheat, Barley, Okra, Sunflower, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber, Gourds, Papaya, Pumpkin, etc.
900/-
Large
250-500 g
Cotton, Soybean, Maize, Chickpea, Kabuli chickpea, Pea, etc.
800/-
1. What is seed health testing?
Seed health testing is a specialized laboratory procedure used to detect, identify, and quantify seed-borne pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. By evaluating the sanitary condition of a seed lot, this test prevents the spread of seed-borne diseases in the field, ensures compliance with quarantine and certification standards and safeguards crop yield potential before planting.
2. Why seed health testing is necessary?
Seed health testing is vital to detect seed-borne pathogens early, preventing crop losses, seed decay and disease transmission to healthy fields. It minimizes reliance on chemical sprays while providing mandatory certification to comply with international trade, quarantine and commercial distribution standards.
3. What is the procedure follow in our laboratory?
Our laboratory follows strict ISTA protocols to detect and identify seed-borne pathogens across all seed samples. After visual inspection and surface sterilization, seeds are plated onto moist blotter papers or selective nutrient agar media in petri dishes. These samples are incubated for up to 7 days under controlled alternating light (20-25 ºC with Near-Ultra Violet light) to stimulate sporulation and colony growth. Our expert inspect the cultures using stereomicroscopes, compound microscopes, or PCR/ELISA assays to confirm pathogen identity. Finally, we quantify infection rates and issue a detailed diagnostic report to safeguard crop health and ensure quarantine compliance.
4. How long does a standard seed health test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate seed health testing the following day. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes up to 10 days, with most crop varieties concluding within 7 to 10 days in accordance with ISTA guidelines.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a seed health test?
Seed type
Quantity required (Grams) per lot
Example of crops
Price per lot (without GST)
Tiny/very fine
0.5-1 g
Mustard, Tobacco, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Potato, Flower crops etc.
5,000/-
Small
5-10 g
Sesame, Cumin, Onion, Pearl Millet, Rice/Paddy, Cabbage, Radish, Coriander, Carrot, etc.
4,500/-
Medium
10-25 g
Sorghum, Green gram, Black gram, Wheat, Barley, Okra, Sunflower, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber, Gourds, Papaya, Pumpkin, etc.
4,000/-
Large
100-250 g
Cotton, Soybean, Maize, Chickpea, Kabuli chickpea, Pea, etc.
3,500/-
1. What is molecular genetic purity testing?
Molecular genetic purity testing is an advanced DNA-based laboratory technique used to verify the genetic identity and hybrid purity of a seed lot. Unlike traditional field-based Grow-Out Tests (GOT) that rely on visible plant characteristics, this method analyzes plant DNA using co-dominant molecular markers (such as SSRs or SNPs) to detect genetic variations.
2. Why molecular genetic purity testing is necessary?
Molecular genetic purity testing is essential to ensure that seed lots are 100% genetically true-to-type, preventing crop failure caused by accidental selfing or cross-contamination in hybrid production. It provides rapid, highly accurate results in just 24-48 hours without needing months for field Grow-Out Tests (GOT), saving significant time and labor. Additionally, it protects plant breeders’ rights, ensures legal and commercial compliance, and guarantees that farmers receive certified, high-yielding seeds.
3. What is the procedure follow in our laboratory?
Seed samples are grown in germination chambers and after germination, isolate high-purity genomic DNA from the plants/seedlings, followed by PCR amplification targeting crop-specific genetic markers (co-dominant markers). The amplified DNA fragments are separated and detected using agrarose gel electrophoresis. Finally, gel profiles patterns are compared against reference variety fingerprints to calculate exact genetic purity percentages.
4. How long does a standard molecular genetic purity test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate molecular genetic purity testing the following day using such methods: germination, DNA isolation, PCR, gel elecrophoresis. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes up to 14 days, with most crop varieties concluding within 10 to 14 days in accordance with ISTA guidelines. Our laboratory offers end-to-end molecular testing (DNA isolation, PCR and gel electrophoresis) services with rapid 24 to 48 hour turnaround times, delivering precise, weather-independent certification that guarantees hybrid purity before marketing.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a molecular genetic purity test?
Number of seed sample used for the test
Parents
Number of molecular marker (SSR) used in test
Price per lot (without GST)
94
2 (male and female)
2
5,500/-
100
2 (male and female)
2
5,800/-
94
2 (male and female)
5
7,500/-
100
2 (male and female)
5
8,000/-
1. What is homozygosity testing?
Homozygosity testing is a molecular genetic assay that measures the genetic uniformity and purity of parental/hybrid inbred lines in plant breeding. By analyzing specific DNA markers (such as SSRs or SNPs), it determines whether gene copies in a plant are identical (homozygous), ensuring stable and also true-breeding parental stock for commercial hybrid production.
2. Why homozygosity testing is necessary?
Homozygosity testing is necessary to ensure that parental/hybrid inbred lines are 100% genetically fixed and stable, preventing segregating off-types during seed multiplication. Confirming total homozygosity guarantees high-purity F1 hybrid seeds, accelerates Doubled Haploid (DH) breeding cycles and protects valuable plant breeder rights.
3. What is the procedure follow in our laboratory?
Seed samples are grown in germination chambers and after germination, isolate high-purity genomic DNA from the plants/seedlings, followed by PCR amplification targeting crop-specific genetic markers (co-dominant markers). The amplified DNA fragments are separated and detected using agrarose gel electrophoresis. Finally, gel profiles patterns are evaluate the resulting marker profiles to distinguish homozygous alleles from heterozygous off-types, calculating exact homozygosity percentages across the batch to deliver certified genetic purity reports.
4. How long does a standard homozygosity test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate homozygosity testing the following day using such methods: germination, DNA isolation, PCR, gel elecrophoresis. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes up to 16 days, with most crop varieties concluding within 12 to 16 days in accordance with ISTA guidelines. Our laboratory offers end-to-end molecular testing (DNA isolation, PCR and gel electrophoresis) services with rapid 2 to 3 days turnaround times, delivering precise, weather-independent certification that guarantees parental/hybrid lines before application in plant breeding.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a homozygosity test?
Number of seed sample used for the test
Number of molecular marker (SSR) used in test
Price per lot (without GST)
12
5
4,500/-
12
10
6,500/-
24
5
6,500/-
24
10
10,000/-
48
5
11,500/-
48
10
15,000/-
1. What is fruit/vegetable TSS testing?
Fruit and vegetable TSS (Total Soluble Solids) testing is a analytical measurement used to determine the concentration of dissolved solids and primarily natural sugars in plant sap or juice. Expressed in degrees Brix (°Brix), it serves as a core indicator of fruit maturity, sweetness, harvest readiness and overall post-harvest quality.
2. Why fruit/vegetable TSS testing is necessary?
TSS testing is necessary because it objectively measures fruit maturity and sweetness, ensuring produce is harvested at peak consumer quality. It helps growers determine optimal harvest timing, assess post-harvest storage potential and meet commercial grading and processing standards.
3. What is the procedure follow in our laboratory?
Our laboratory measures Total Soluble Solids (TSS) in fruits and vegetables using temperature-compensated digital refractometers. Representative fruit samples are crushed to extract clear juice, free of pulp or debris. After zeroing the digital refractometer with distilled water, a few drops of juice are placed on the optical prism. The device instantly measures light refraction, displaying the sugar concentration directly in degrees Brix (°Brix). Analysts record these values across samples to certify fruit maturity, sweetness and market quality.
4. How long does a standard fruit/vegetable TSS test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate fruit/vegetable TSS testing the following day. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes 12 to 24 hours, with most crop varieties concluding within 24 hours in accordance with ISTA guidelines.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a fruit/vegetable TSS test?
Sample
Quantity required per lot
TSS only
(TSS + pH + moisture/dry matter)
Fruit
500 g – 1 Kg or (10 nos)
650/-
1,500/-
Vegetable
100-500 g or (10 nos)
650/-
1,500/-
1. What is genetically modified organism testing?
GMO testing is an analytical procedure used to detect, identify and quantify foreign genetic material or newly introduced proteins in a plant or seed lot. By utilizing molecular methods (PCR) or protein-based assays (ELISA), it determines if a crop contains transgenic traits. This ensures trait purity in commercial seed production and verifies compliance with strict national biosafety and international trade regulations.
2. Why genetically modified organism testing is necessary?
GMO testing is necessary to ensure strict regulatory compliance with national biosafety laws, international trade standards and mandatory labeling regulations. It verifies genetic trait purity in commercial seed lots while detecting accidental transgenic contamination to protect non-GMO and organic certifications. Additionally, it helps biotech developers and breeders safeguard intellectual property and monitor patented genetic traits.
3. What is the procedure follow in our laboratory?
Our laboratory conducts GMO testing using standardized, high-precision molecular and protein-based diagnostic assays. First, representative plant tissue or seed samples are homogenized, followed by DNA/RNA or protein extraction to isolate target biomolecules. Screenings are performed using PCR/qPCR to detect transgenic DNA sequences (such as 35S promoters, NOS terminators) or ELISA/strip assays for expressed proteins. If positive, specific transgenic events are identified and quantified against reference standards to determine the precise contamination percentage. Analysts then verify these results against regulatory threshold limits to issue an accredited GMO trait or non-GMO certification.
4. How long does a standard genetically modified organism test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate GMO testing the following day. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes up to 10 days, with most crop varieties concluding within 7 to 10 days in accordance with ISTA guidelines.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a genetically modified organism test?
Seed type
Quantity required (Grams) per lot
PCR
qPCR/RT-PCR
ELISA
Tiny/very fine
0.5-5 g
5,000/-
8,000/-
3,000/-
Small
5-25 g
5,000/-
8,000/-
3,000/-
Medium
15-35 g
5,000/-
8,000/-
3,000/-
Large
250-500 g
5,000/-
8,000/-
3,000/-
1. What is DNA fingerprinting testing?
DNA fingerprinting testing (or genetic profiling) is a molecular technique used to analyze specific DNA marker patterns to uniquely identify an individual plant or seed variety. In agriculture and seed testing, it establishes a definitive genetic profile to confirm varietal identity, verify genetic purity and protect plant breeder rights.
2. Why DNA fingerprinting testing is necessary?
DNA fingerprinting testing is necessary to establish an undisputed genetic identity for plant varieties, ensuring varietal purity and preventing seed counterfeiting. It provides essential molecular proof for securing plant breeders rights and settling commercial royalty or legal disputes. Additionally, it helps seed companies maintain strict quality control during seed multiplication and protects consumers from mislabeled seed lots.
3. What is the procedure follow in our laboratory?
Seed samples are germinated in controlled environmental chambers, after which high-purity genomic DNA is extracted from the emerging seedlings. Target crop-specific genetic markers (co-dominant markers) are then amplified via PCR, and the resulting DNA fragments are separated using agarose gel electrophoresis. Finally, analysts evaluate the distinct gel band patterns to establish definitive genetic profiles, confirming varietal identity and ensuring seed purity.
4. How long does a standard DNA fingerprinting test take in our laboratory?
Testing duration depends on the specific crop. Upon receiving a customer sample, we initiate DNA fingerprinting testing the following day. The complete testing cycle from sample receipt to final reporting, takes up to 16 days, with most crop varieties concluding within 12 to 16 days in accordance with ISTA guidelines.
5. What is the required sample quantity and associated cost for conducting a DNA fingerprinting test?
Number of seed sample used for the test
Number of molecular marker (SSR) used in test
Price per lot (without GST)
94
2
6,500/-
100
2
7,500/-
94
5
9,500/-
100
5
12,500/-