TY - RPRT N2 - In exchange of germplasm seed examination is very important in plant quarantine since they are likely to carry diseases. For detection of infection physical examination of seed is done first under dry condition with the aid of a magnifying lens. This is followed by biological examination in detail under the microscope. For identification of bacteria and viruses special techniques are used which are mentioned here... AV - restricted KW - RP3444 A1 - Ratna, A S TI - Methods of seed health testing to detect seed-borne pathogens of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeonpea, chickpea and groundnut UR - http://oar.icrisat.org/7823/ Y1 - 1990/// ID - icrisat7823 M1 - research_report EP - 32 PB - ICRISAT CY - Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India ER -