Seed germination rate

Seed germination rate: use seeds germinated, seeds tested. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.

Inputs

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RESULT
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Formula & explanation
Germination% = germinated/tested ×100

Variables & units

Seeds germinated
Numeric value · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000
Seeds tested
Numeric value · minimum 1, maximum 1000000000

Worked example

Use the example inputs to explore this model; the solution shows each supplied quantity.

Assumptions

A count from a defined test; future field germination can differ.

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Practice with an example

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