Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 587 - Agricultural Products and Seeds
STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF BEAN SEED
Section 587.296 - Minimum standards for classes of bean seed
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 587.296
Current through September 16, 2024
1. The Department shall examine a sample of the cleaned seed lot for:
| Permitted in Each Class | |||
| Factor | Foundation | Registered | Certified |
| Pure seed (minimum)............................ | 99.00 % | 99.00 % | 99.00 % |
| Other crop (maximum)......................... | none | 00.01 % | 0.00125 % |
| Weed seed (maximum)......................... | none | none | 0.10 % |
| Noxious weed seed (maximum)........... | none | none | none |
| Objectionable weeds............................ | none | none | none |
| Inert matter (maximum)........................ | 1.00 % | 1.00 % | 1.00 % |
| Germination (minimum)....................... | 85.00 % | 85.00 % | 85.00 % |
2. The following are the maximum percentage of defects that are allowed for all classes of bean seed:
(a) Splits and cracks, 1
percent;
(b) Badly discolored, 1
percent; and
(c) Total defects plus
inert matter, 2 percent.
3. Seed must:
(a) Be well screened and graded;
(b) Have a bright color; and
(c) Have a good appearance.
4. As used in this section, "objectionable weeds" includes Poverty Weed (Iva axillaris),Fanweed (Thlaspi arvense), Rumex spp., Wild Oats (Avena fatua) and Nightshade Berries.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture, eff. 12-3-90; A by R174-99, 3-13-2000
NRS 587.077, 587.083
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