Difference between seed viability and vigor
There are basic 6 differences between seed viability and vigor are given below.
Seed viability | Seed vigor |
1. Seed viability is the capability of germination of seed and producing normal seedling. | 1. Seed vigor is the speed of germination. |
2. It is the highest time for physiological maturity. | 2. It is not a concern. |
3. After physiological maturity the viability will be declined | 3. It varies from seed to seed. |
4. The viability test is done to ascertain the proportion of living or dead seeds present in a seed sample. | 4. Seed vigor test differentiates high vigor seeds from low vigor seeds. |
5. The result is exposed in terms of percentage by count. | 5. The result not expressed by count. |
6. For this test one variety is required. | 6. At least two species are required for this test. |