The analysis of data from germination tests

The development of statistically sound methods of summarizing the results from germination tests appears to have been neglected. This paper reviews the literature critically, proposes the use of maximum likelihood techniques to summarize such data and develops an appropriate routine, available as a...

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Published in:The Journal of agricultural science 1984-02, Vol.102 (1), p.207-213
Main Authors: Hunter, E. A., Glasbey, C. A., Naylor, R. E. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
Biometrics, statistics, experimental designs, modeling, agricultural computer applications
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Generalities. Biometrics, experimentation. Remote sensing
Genetics and breeding of economic plants
Seeds and other planting stocks
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Summary:The development of statistically sound methods of summarizing the results from germination tests appears to have been neglected. This paper reviews the literature critically, proposes the use of maximum likelihood techniques to summarize such data and develops an appropriate routine, available as a computer program ‘DISTGERM’.
ISSN:0021-8596
1469-5146
DOI:10.1017/S0021859600041642