[Study on seed testing for Salvia miltiorrhiza].
OBJECTIVE
To establish a seed testing methods for Salvia miltiorrhiza.


METHODS
Referring to the International Seed Testing Rules made by ISTA and the Seed Testing for Crops (GB/T3543. 1-1995) issued by China.


RESULTS
The seeds are selected by winnowing; the seed purity is about 50%-60%; 100 grain weight is used to determine the quality of the seed; the seed moisture content is determined by air drying, the drying hour is 3 h. Seed viability is tested by TFC method.
Dan
Hong-mei
HM
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Beijing 100094, China.
Qi
Jian-jun
JJ
Zhou
Li-li
LL
Li
Xian-en
XE
D032461:Chromosomes, Plant / Q000235:genetics; D018525:Germination; D011786:Quality Control; D027561:Salvia miltiorrhiza / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology