Here we present a protocol for assessing seed survivorship, germination and dormancy under field conditions using buried, labeled seed strips and tetrazolium chloride (TZ) viability testing.
Pace, B. A., Alexander, H. M., Emry, D. J., Mercer, K. L. Reliable Method for Assessing Seed Germination, Dormancy, and Mortality under Field Conditions. J. Vis. Exp. (117), e54663, doi:10.3791/54663 (2016).