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Agriculture · Q315

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 315

Q315

According to Harrington's thumb rule

A.
For every decrease of 1% seed moisture the life time of seed is doubled
B.
For every decrease of 5°C in storage temperature the life time of seed gets doubled
C.
The second condition is applicable when the storage temperature is between 0°C and 50°C
D.
All of the above
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
According to Harrington's thumb rule, all the given options are correct that are:
a. For every decrease of 1 % in seed moisture, the lifetime of the seed is doubled.
b. For every decrease of 5°C in storage temperature the lifetime of the seed gets doubled.
c. The second condition is applicable when the storage temperature is between 0°C and 50°C.
HARRINGTON'S RULE: Seed longevity decreases by one-half for every 1% increase in moisture content or every 10°F (6°C) increase in temperature.