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Germination and vigour are terms associated with a seed’s ability to grow. Germination testing is conducted under optimum growing conditions specific to each crop type. Temperature may be static or alternating, such as 8 hours of high temperature and 16 hours at a lower temperature. Perfect lighting and moisture also provide the necessary elements forRead more

    We’re hiring a Technical Sales Representative! To view the job posting, please click below: Job Posting – Technical Sales Rep   Those interested are encouraged to apply by sending their Resume to: Carey Matthiessen carey@2020seedlabs.caRead more

20/20 Seed Labs is proud to Canada’s first fully accredited, independently owned seed testing laboratory. For over 30 years, the company has been encouraging producers across Canada and the world to Never Stop Growing.   Sarah Foster, President and Senior Seed Analyst at 20/20 Seed Labs, started this company in 1989 when the government decidedRead more

  When is the last time you thought about a seed?   Seeds are small but incredibly significant, representing 90 per cent of the world’s global food supply. Without understanding, improving, analyzing and preserving our seed supply, our agriculture sector would collapse, and humanity along with it. For Sarah Foster, president and senior seed analystRead more

Blackleg (stem canker) is primarily caused by the highly virulent fungal pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans. Blackleg infestations cause significant yield losses in susceptible crops. Blackleg-infected crop and weed residues release fungal spores that are carried by wind or rain-splash to susceptible plants. Disease symptoms manifest as lesions on the cotyledons, leaves, stems, and pods. The infectionRead more