Germination Test Paper Brochure

44 www.hahnemuehle.comGermination test paperRecommended for the reliable evalu-ation of seeds. All papers comply with ISTA requirements of 2010. All papers are made of pure cellulose and are free from mould, bacteria and any toxic substances which might inter-fere with the growth of seeds.Sufficient moisture is stored for the whole duration of the test. The papers have an open pore structure for a high degree of water absorption, but the roots are not able to grow into the paper.The conductivity of the papers is lower than 40 mS/sqm and the pH is between 6.0 and 7.5All seed testing papers meet the ISTA and AOSA rulesBroad range of papers for the various germination methods TP, BP and PPISTA methodsTP (top of paper): The seed is placed on one or more layers of paper and then allowed to germinate in a Copen-hagen tank, Petri dish or incubator.BP (between paper): The seeds are placed between two horizontal layers of paper or are rolled up in vertical standing rolls of paper.PP (pleated paper): The seeds are placed between the folds of a paper strip folded like a piano accordion. The pleated strips are placed in a plastic box and kept uniformly moist by a surrounding wrapping strip.Technical specifications – TP-Method LabScienceALBETGrade PropertiesWeight [g/m²]Thickness [mm]597 For Petri dishes, Jacobsen tank 81 0.18598 For Petri dishes, Jacobsen tank 140 0.32520bII For Petri dishes, Jacobsen tank 135 0.533621 Blotter, light blue 700 1.453633 Blotter, light blue 300 0.653644 Blotter, blue 720 1.423645 Yellow 165 0.34Technical specifications – BP-Method LabScienceALBETGrade PropertiesWeight [g/m²]Thickness [mm]520b White 155 0.655703 White 240 0.55www.hahnemuehle.com 45Technical specifications – PP-Method LabScienceALBETGrade PropertiesWeight [g/m²]Thickness [mm]3014 Pleated strips, white 110 0.223236 Pleated strips, grey 110 0.220858 Wrapping strips for pleated strips 75 0.17Pleated strips with exactly 50 double folds ensure optimal water supply and allow a simple identification of the individual seedlings.Coloured germination test papers are free from growth-inhibiting substances and simplify counting of seed-lings.ApplicationsGrade 3014, 3236 plus 0858 optional: Medium large and coated seeds (sugar beet, fodder beet, grain, ?sunflower, rapeseed, mustard)Grade 3621, 3633, 3645: Seeds with small, white rootlets ?Grade 520b, 5703: Grain (BP method) ?Grade 3014: Very sensitive seeds ?Grade 597, 598, 2048: Small seeds (flowers, grasses) ?Ordering informationFollowing standard formats are available:Types 3014, 3236 as pleated strips 110 x 20 x 2000 mm (product references 301411200 and 323611200, ?respectively; package size 1008 strips) (product references 301411200V300 and 323611200V300, respectively; package size 306 strips)Type 0585 as wrapping strips 110 x 580 mm (product reference 08581158; package size 500 strips). ?Types 520b and 5703 as sheets 580 x 580 mm (product references 520B5858 and 57035858, respectively; ?package size 100 sheets).Other special cuts, filter circles and rolls are available on request.