Table 5 Advantages and disadvantages of germination determination methods
From: A high-throughput seed germination assay for root parasitic plants
| Â | Classical microscope assay | Spectrophotometric MTT assay |
|---|---|---|
Duration of the experiment | 7 days | 6 days |
Duration of the reading step (96 well plate) | 2-3 h | < 5 min |
Sensitivity to false negative | yes | no |
Radicle elongation determination | yes | no |