Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 1, January 4, 2025
Section 115.305 - Field standards(a) The following standards apply to small grain fields: Factor | Percent Tolerances |
foundation | registered | certified |
Varietal Mixture | .01 (1:10,000) | .02 (1:5,000) | .03 (1:3,000) |
Inseparable other crops | .01 (1:10,000) | .01 (1:10,000) | .02 (1:5,000) |
Objectionable plants | none | none | none |
Seed-borne diseases: Loose Smut | .1 (1:1,000) | .2 (1:500) | .33 (1:300) |
(b) The term "other varieties" means those plants that can be differentiated from the variety being inspected. It does not include those variations characteristic of the variety.(c) The term "inseparable other crops" means those plants which produce seed that cannot be removed by the usual methods of conditioning such as rye in winter wheat.(d) The term "objectionable plants" means wild onion, wild garlic and corn cockle.The provisions of this § 115.305 amended September 26, 1975, effective 9/27/1975, 5 Pa.B. 2522; amended April 6, 1990, effective 4/7/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1878.