SeedBySeed: aplicativo mobile para uso em teste de germinação

Abstract

The Germination Test is an essential procedure in Agricultural Sciences, used in laboratories to assess the maximum potential of seed lots according to standardized methodologies. Currently, in laboratories such as the Seed Technology Study Group (GETSem), the data collection and analysis process is carried out manually using printed spreadsheets, which are later transcribed into electronic spreadsheets. This practice leads to duplicated work, time consumption, and increased susceptibility to transcription and calculation errors, compromising the reliability of the results. In response to this scenario, the main objective of this work was to develop SeedBySeed, a mobile application designed to assist analysts, students, and research fellows in conducting Germination Tests. The quality of the application was evaluated through exploratory testing and a technology acceptance test based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), using Likert-type scales. The validation involved two Agronomy students with prior experience in Germination Testing at GETSem. The evaluation results indicated high user acceptance of the application, with average scores of 5.0 for Perceived Usefulness, 4.75 for Perceived Ease of Use, and 5.0 for Satisfaction/Intention to Use and User Experience. It is concluded that SeedBySeed modernizes the process, reduces human errors, optimizes workflow, and improves the accuracy of the results obtained.