Information Package / Course Catalogue
Laboratory Tests in Seed Science and Isf, Ista, Upov Applications
Course Code: ZBY522
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To teach how laboratory tests are done and its importance in seed science

Course Content

The importance of tests in seed production, The purpose of tests, Laboratory tests, Laboratory test conditions, devices used, paper test, sand test, cold test, disease test, physical tests, sampling in tests, sample number, Form preparation, Phytosanitary tests, Soil tests, Seed purity tests include seed biology, seedling tests, hectoliter, ISF, ISTA and UPOV applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ahmet OKUMUŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.The importance of seed tests
2.Compulsary tests
3.Seed Health
4.Quality at Seed Science
5.ISF, ISTA, UPOV applications
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Principles of Seed Science and Technology 4th Edition by Lawrence O. Copeland (Author), Miller F. McDonald (Author)2020. ISBN-13: 978-0792373223 ISBN-10: 0792373227
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Laboratory tests in seed growing Application: Laboratory consumables
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: The importance and purpose of tests in seed growing Application: Laboratory test equipment
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Test Types Application: Materials according to their purpose
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Sampling operations Application: Sampling process
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Preparation of samples for analysis Application: Preparing blend in samples
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Sand Test Application: Sand test application
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Paper test Application: Paper test application
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
ISTA Variety registration procedures
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Cold test Application: Cold test application
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Pathogen test Application: Pathogen test application
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Seed purity test Application: Seed purity test application
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: Seed and Seedling comparison tests Application: Seedling tests application
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: ISF criteria Application: ISF criteria application
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Theoretical: ISTA tests Application: ISTA test application
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1472126
Lecture - Practice133265
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
OÇ-2
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-3
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026