Seed Testing Laboratory
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research has a well-equipped seed testing laboratory with trained personnel to testseeds for germination, moisture content and physical purity of horticultural crops such as vegetables, flowers, medicinal plants and fruits.
Seed testing services are provided to both Public and Private seed producing organizations on a payment basis.
Crops Covered for Testing
| Category | Crop Names |
|---|---|
| Vegetable Crops | Tomato, Eggplant, Chilli, Capsicum, Onion, Okra, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Ash gourd, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Sponge gourd, Musk melon, Water melon, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Knol Khol, Carrot, Beetroot, Spinach, etc. |
| Flower Crops | China aster, Marigold |
| Medicinal Crops | Aswagandha, Kalmegh |
| Fruit Crops | Papaya |
Please Note: For seed moisture estimation, at least 5g seed should be sent in a separate sealed polythene bag.
Seed Testing Charges
| Sl. No. | Test (as per ISTA procedures) | Testing Charges |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seed Germination | Rs. 400/- per sample |
| 2 | Seed Moisture (Oven Method) | Rs. 100/- per sample |
| 3 | Physical Purity | Rs. 200/- per sample |
* Extra 18% GST will be charged.
Charges may be paid by cheque or DD in favour of “The Director, IIHR, Bengaluru” payable at Bengaluru.
For further details contact: Phone: 080-23086100 Mobile: 08762229340
Laboratory Facilities
