Determining germination vigor and capacity of stored seeds, by measuring their content of L-isoaspartyl methyltransferase, where high content is correlated with increased vigor

摘要

Method for determining the germination vigor and/or ability of a batch of stored seeds comprises quantifying L-isoaspartyl methyltransferase (A) in a seed sample. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) antibody (Ab) that is directed against a specific part of (A); and (2) method for quantifying (A) in plant material by using Ab.