Pathogen Load per Seed
Definition:
Pathogen load per seed refers to the average quantity of pathogenic propagules (such as spores, bacterial cells, or viral particles) present on or within a single seed. It is used in seed pathology to assess the intensity of seed-borne infection.
Pathogen load per seed refers to the average quantity of pathogenic propagules (such as spores, bacterial cells, or viral particles) present on or within a single seed. It is used in seed pathology to assess the intensity of seed-borne infection.
Pathogen Load per Seed =
(Total pathogen units detected / Total number of seeds tested)
(Total pathogen units detected / Total number of seeds tested)
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