175 S. University St., W. Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-1492

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  • Warm germination:
    • Determines the percentage of normal seedlings that develop under favorable conditions. This exam also determines and reports the percentage of hard seed, if applicable.
  • Purity Analysis:
    • Includes an Indiana noxious weed seed exam and reports the percentage of pure seed, inert matter, other crop seed, and weed seed, as well as the presence of any weeds classified as prohibited or restricted noxious weed seeds in Indiana.
  • Indiana Noxious Weed Exam:
    • Determines the rate and occurrence of any weed seeds classified as prohibited or restricted noxious weed seeds in Indiana.
  • Complete Test:
    • Includes an Indiana noxious weed seed exam, purity exam, and a germination exam. This set of exams provides all information needed for a seed label in Indiana.
  • Seed Count:
    • Provides the number of seed units found in one pound of seed. This test is commonly used for corn, soybeans, and grains.
  • Immunoassay Strip Test:
    • Determines the presence of GMO traits. Performed for corn, soybeans, or alfalfa ONLY.
  • Interstate Noxious Weed Exam:
    • Determines the rate and occurrence of any weed seed classified as prohibited or restricted for all states, including Hawaii according to the Sate Noxious- Weed Seed Requirements Recognized in the Federal Seed Act. Results are reported as noxious weed seeds/lb with scientific and common names. This exam includes purity and germination exams.