Question: If the germination rate of a maize seed lot is 85%, what adjustment should be made to the seed rate?
Options:
Increase seed rate by 10%
Decrease seed rate by 5%
Increase seed rate by 15%
No adjustment needed
🔑Key Point:If the germination rate is less than 100%, the seed rate should be increased to account for non-germinating seeds. In this case, increasing the rate by around 10% helps maintain the desired plant population.