Nev. Admin. Code § 587.296

Current through December 31, 2024

Section 587.296 - Minimum standards for classes of bean seed

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.

Nev. Admin. Code § 587.296

Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture, eff. 12-3-90; A by R174-99, 3-13-2000

NRS 587.077, 587.083