Seed Count
AOSA and ISTA have a section on the seed count test in their main Rules. According to AOSA, Volume 1, an official seed count can be done on corn, soybean wheat, field bean and rice seeds using a mechanical seed counter. The Non-Mechanical Seed Count procedure is also are described in the AOSA Rules.
Seed Count
Test Details
Seeds for a seed count should be sent in a moisture-proof bag. The seed count is done on the Pure Seed portion from a Purity test. Mechanical seed counters are calibrated by using a known control sample of the same species that is to be counted.