Within AOSA and SCST, specific processes for submission and validation of new testing methods are essential before adoption.

 Robust, reliable and tested methods must be employed to allow for proper evaluation and reporting of seed test results.

Knowing the procedure is critical to understanding the timeline and requirements involved in updating or introducing a new test method to the “AOSA Rules for Testing Seed”. 

An outline of the steps for adopting a new testing method, as well as the submission criteria involved will be discussed.