Official Seed Testing Laboratory
Pricelist – 1 July 2016
Minimum sample size
(grams)
€ Price incl. 23% VAT
Germination (400 seeds)
200
14.76
Germination Treated Untreated*
200
22.14
Tetrazolium – biochemical seed viability**
200
31.98
Thousand Seed Weight
200
6.77
Hectolitre weight
1000
6.77
Moisture oven method (submit in airtight container)
100
11.07
Other seed determination
1000
19.68
Purity
300
11.07
Germination and Purity package
300
22.14
Seed Health cereals
200
31.98
200
39.36
Cereals
Microdochium spp, Fusarium spp,
Loose Smut Barley
Minimum sample size (g)
Beans,
peas
Oilseed
€ Price incl. 23% VAT
400
50
14.76
-
50
36.90
100
100
11.07
-
200
29.52
Thousand seed weight
700
50
6.77
Ascochyta & Botrytis (Beans and Peas)
300
-
31.98
Bean Stem nematode
500
-
24.60
Beans/Peas/Oilseed
Germination
Germination plus radicle emergence vigour test - Oilseed only
Moisture –oven method (submit in airtight container)
Oilseed Purity
* Germination treated/untreated Test: Seed treatment applied in the laboratory. This test gives an indication of relative
germination performance of 200 fungicide treated seeds and 200 untreated seed under laboratory germination test conditions.
Field germination conditions are more variable and response to seed treatment will be more variable.
**Tetrazolium test gives a good indication of germination capacity in most cases. It is not suitable for carryover old seed. For
further information see seed testing webpage.
For details of scope of laboratory accreditation and accredited tests please refer to the International Seed Testing Association website
http://www.seedtest.org
Official Seed Testing Laboratory
Pricelist - August 2015
Minimum sample size
(grams)
€ Price incl. 23% VAT
Germination (single species)
10
14.76
Purity (single species)
20
11.07
Germination and Purity package (single species)
20
22.14
Germination (mixture i.e. multiple species)
40
19.68
Purity (mixture i.e. multiple species)
40
14.15
Germination &Purity package (mixture i.e. multiple species)
40
24.60
Fluorescence test
10
18.45
Other Seed Determination
60
19.68
Grasses / Clovers
Minimum sample size
Maize / Beet
Germination
Germination plus radicle emergence vigour test - Maize only
Beet
Maize
€ Price incl. 23% VAT
900 seeds
400g
14.76
-
400g
36.90
For details of scope of laboratory accreditation and accredited tests please refer to the International Seed Testing Association website
http://www.seedtest.org
Official Seed Testing Laboratory
Pricelist - August 2015
Trees
Minimum sample size
Germination + Purity + Moisture + TSW + Viable seeds/kg
Tetrazolium Biochemical Seed Viability
€ Price incl. 23% VAT
41.82
Contact Laboratory for
details
31.98
Minimum sample size
€ Price incl. 23% VAT
Wildflowers
Germination (single species)
16.61
Purity (single species)
12.92
Germination + Purity (single species)
Germination (mixtures)
25.83
Contact Laboratory for
details
23.37
Purity (mixtures)
18.45
Germination + Purity (mixtures)
38.75
For details of scope of laboratory accreditation and accredited tests please refer to the International Seed Testing Association website
http://www.seedtest.org
Other services
Please contact the laboratory directly for details of other services provided including:
Phytosanitary Certificates
Orange International Seed Certificates
1. Seed Sampling
It is vitally important that submitted samples are representative of the lots from which they are
drawn; otherwise calculations based on test result information may be inaccurate and lead to costly
errors. To take a representative sample, take a number of small samples from different parts of the
bulk seed lot.
2. Sample Size & Weights
At a minimum send the quantity listed in the pricelist above. Samples submitted for Thousand Seed
Weight test which is a non-destructive test can be used for other tests e.g. 700g beans sample will
be sufficient for both a TSW and a germination test. However for a bean Germination (400g), +
Ascochyta (300g) + bean stem nematode (500g) a sample of 1200g will be required.
3. Test Duration i.e. from start of test
Seed tests such as germination take time for the natural germination process to occur and all
relevant seedling structures to appear and be assessed by a seed analyst. Test times vary according
to species. Up to seven days chilling of seeds and application of chemicals may be required to break
seed dormancy. The test times for the more commonly tested species are as follows:
Barley 7 - 14 days
Wheat 7 – 12 days
Oats 10 - 14 days
Oilseed Rape - 10 days
Beans/Peas 10 - 14 days
Tetrazolium Test: For cereals the test time is one working day from the initiation of the test. Seed
Health tests typically take 7-10 days from the initiation of the test.
Delays in processing samples may arise during times of peak service demand. Aim to get your
samples delivered to the lab early to ensure you get your test results before planned sowing date.
4. What to do if you wish to submit a sample for testing:
Fill a suitable container with the minimum sample quantity required for test(s) required, ensuring
that the sample is representative of the lot. Clearly label container
Include the following information:
-Your name, address and phone number.
-Kind of seed
-Variety
-Year of harvest
-Seed treatment (dressing) if any
-Your reference
-Test(s) required
Include the appropriate fee, preferably a cheque made payable to the “Department of Agriculture”.
Post or deliver the sample to the address below. You will receive a VAT receipt.
DAFM,
Seed Testing Laboratory,
Backweston Campus,
Celbridge,
Co. Kildare,
W23 X3PH.
Tel: 01 615 7518
E-mail: [email protected]