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  • Statistical modeling

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  • Seed germination is often visualized as a sigmoid curve, representing the cumulative percentage of seeds germinated over time.
  • Existing coefficients struggle to integrate both germination percentage and rate due to germination being a discrete event for individual seeds.
  • Characterizing the entire germination process with a single, comprehensive index remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel coefficient, the Continuous Germination Index (CGI).
  • To quantify seed germination as a continuous process, overcoming limitations of existing indices.
  • To compare the efficacy of the CGI against commonly used germination indices.

Main Methods:

  • Germination curves were smoothed using nondecreasing splines.
  • The Continuous Germination Index (CGI) was calculated as the area under the smoothed spline.
  • A regression model with a functional response was employed for comparative analysis.

Main Results:

  • The CGI demonstrated superior performance in characterizing the germination process compared to most other indices.
  • The CGI effectively captures the local dynamics and behavior of germination curves.
  • Validation was performed using both experimental wild pea data and a hypothetical dataset.

Conclusions:

  • The Continuous Germination Index (CGI) offers an advantageous method for characterizing seed germination.
  • The construction of CGI using B-spline coefficients facilitates advanced statistical analysis of germination curves.
  • The CGI provides a robust tool for researchers in seed science and plant physiology.