AASCO Official Definitions:
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DEF#94-01 - COATED OR ENCRUSTED SEED:
Seed that has been covered by a layer(s) of materials that obscure the original shape and size of the seed resulting in a substantial weight increase. The coating or encrusting may contain biologicals, identifying colorants or dyes, pesticides, polymers and/or other ingredients. (Official 1995)
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Def#94-02 - PELLETED SEED:
Coated or encrusted seed that also improves the plantability or singulation of the seed. (Official 1995)
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Def#94-03 - FILM-COATED SEED:
Film-coated seed retains the shape and the general size of the raw seed with a minimal weight gain. The film coating may contain biologicals, identifying colorants or dyes, pesticides, polymers and/or other ingredients. The coating shall result in a continuous covering. (Official 1995)
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Def#94-04 - TREATED SEED:
Seed with a minimal covering of material(s) whose objective is to reduce or control disease organisms, insects or other pests attacking the seed or seedlings growing therefrom and may contain identifying colorants or dyes. (Official 1995)
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Def#94-05 - INOCULATED SEED:
Seed which has received a coating of a preparation containing a microbial product e.g. Rhizobium sp. (Official 1995)
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Def#94-06 - HERMETICALLY SEALED SEED:
Seed packed in a moisture proof container when the container and the seed in the container meet the requirements specified by the suggested rules and regulations of the Recommended Uniform State Seed Law (RUSSL). (Official 1995)
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Def#94-07 - OFFICIAL SAMPLE:
A sample taken from a lot of seed by a representative of a seed regulatory official of a state or federal government agency following prescribed methods. (Official 1995)
- Def#99-01- UNDESIRABLE GRASS SEEDS (UGS):
Seed of a grass species declared to be restricted noxious weed seed when found in lawn and turf seed. (Tentative 1999)
- Def#12-01- TOTAL VIABLE: Total viable equals the sum of percentage germination plus dormant plus hard seeds. (Tentative 2012)