The Accelerated Aging (AA) test is the most frequently used vigor test specifically for predicting the storability or storage potential of a wide range of crop seeds.The test works by subjecting seeds to a high-stress environment (typically high temperature, 40-45°C, and high relative humidity, ~100%) for a specified period (e.g., 48 to 96 hours) to rapidly induce deterioration. After this artificial aging, the seeds are subjected to a standard germination test.
The most frequently used vigor test for range of crops especially storability prediction:
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