T/FSRS 2.1-2025 "Fusong Ginseng" Seeds and Seedlings Part 1: Fuxing No.1

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Main Technical Content: 4. Quality Requirements 4.1 “Fuxing 1” Dried Ginseng Seeds The grade requirements for “Fuxing 1” dried ginseng seeds are shown in Table 1. Table 1: Grade Requirements for “Fuxing 1” Dried Ginseng Seeds Grade Thousand Seed Weight (g) Water Content (%) Seed Width (mm) Fullness (%) Purity (%) Viability (%) First Grade ≥ 32 ≤ 12 ≥ 4.5 ≥ 95 ≥ 99 ≥ 100 Note 1: Seeds with unsatisfactory viability shall be downgraded accordingly. Note 2: Purity that does not meet the standard shall be screened or wind-selected. Note 3: Thousand seed weight is calculated based on the specified water content. 4.2 “Fuxing 1” Germinated Ginseng Seeds The grade requirements for “Fuxing 1” germinated ginseng seeds are shown in Table 2. Table 2: Grade Requirements for “Fuxing 1” Germinated Ginseng Seeds Grade Thousand Seed Weight (g) Water Content (%) Germination Rate (%) Crack Rate (%) Purity (%) First Grade ≥ 45 45 ≤ X ≤ 55 ≥ 80 ≥ 90 ≥ 99 Note 1: Seeds with unsatisfactory germination rate or crack rate shall be downgraded accordingly. Note 2: Purity that does not meet the standard shall be screened or wind-selected. Note 3: Thousand seed weight is calculated based on 50% water content. 4.3 “Fuxing 1” Ginseng Seedlings 4.3.1 Basic Requirements “Fuxing 1” seedlings shall meet the following basic requirements: — The main root should be short and thick, with a wide and even top of the main root and a short rhizome (root head). — The rootlets should be intact, and the overwintering buds should be uniform in size and have sufficient sap. — Seeds with diseases, damage, or incomplete ginseng rhizomes are classified as substandard and are not allowed to be used. — Only first- and second-grade seeds are allowed for one- and two-year seedlings, while third-grade and lower seeds are not allowed. For three-year seedlings, first-, second-, and third-grade seeds are allowed, but third-grade a

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