A 1994 IRRI manual describing procedures for evaluating rice seed health, including sampling, inspection, and pathogen identification.
The manual, edited by T.W. Mew and J.K. Misra, provides detailed guidance on rice seed health testing for scientists, researchers, and quarantine officials. It covers the importance of seed health, sampling methods, laboratory procedures, and treatment options.
It includes sections on equipment, dry seed inspection, detection and identification of fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and other pests, as well as appendices with sample recording sheets, media recipes, and a glossary of terms.
The manual was released in 1994.