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Germination Testing for Seeds According to the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)

Seed germination testing is the key to boosting Thailand’s seed exports and ensures farmers have better access to high-quality seeds. If you want to make a positive impact on Thai agriculture by helping deliver top-quality seeds to farmers, this Micro-Credential is for you. The Micro-Credential guides you step-by-step through germination testing, following ISTA’s internationally trusted standards, giving you valuable knowledge to advance your skills and support the future of Thai farming.

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Competency

The earners are able to conduct germination testing for seeds in accordance with the ISTA International Rules for Seed Testing.

How ?

The earners are able to select substrates, methods of sowing, conditions for sowing, as well as test germination of different seeds under ISTA Rules.

Method overview

Seed germination testing should consider the following requirements:

  1. Selection of growing medium, cultivation method, temperature, and lighting.
  2. Assessment of normal seedling characteristics.
  3. Setting seedling assessment dates, including additional special methods for certain seed types.

In addition, students should consider the requirements for seed germination testing as per ISTA regulations.

How can you achieve ?

Read the Submission Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria to submit video or photographic evidence along with your test report.

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  • Thai

    Guidelines are now available in Thai

  • Unlimited Access to Competency Guidelines

    Unlimited Access to Competency Guidelines

  • 2 Submission Quotas to Verify Competency

    2 Submission Quotas to Verify Competency

  • Personalized Feedback

    Personalized Feedback

  • Digital Badge

    Digital Badge

  • Shareable to Social Network

    Shareable to Social Network

Learning unit will be coming soon!

Currently, this micro-credential is available only with the Verify plan.

What will you get ?

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Digital Badge

Germination Testing for Seeds According to the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)

Issued by KMUTT | You will earn this digital badge after you have completed this Micro-credential.

  • Show your real works as the competency evidence
  • Sharable with an attachment of assessor’s recommendation letter
  • Verified by educational / industrial experts

Who is this for ?

  1. Who especially personnel working in the seed industry
  2. Students and university students

Who developed this ?

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Songsin Phodchanachai

Professor at Faculty of Bioresources and Technology, KMUTT.

Expertise/Experience:

Post-harvest seed technology