GB6000-1999
Tree seedling quality grading of major species for afforestation
主要造林树种苗木质量分级
GB 6000-1999 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Tree seedling quality grading of major species for afforestation. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Apr 1, 2000.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to bare-root seedlings cultivated in open fields for afforestation purposes across major tree species in China. It is specifically designed for forestry engineers and nurseries dealing with seedlings, transplants, and grafted plants. The standard explicitly excludes container seedlings and those cultivated in greenhouses, focusing solely on open-field bare-root planting materials.
Technical requirements
The standard establishes a two-tier grading system (Grade I and Grade II) for qualified seedlings, eliminating the previous unqualified category. Grading is determined by a combination of comprehensive control conditions, root system metrics, caliper (basal diameter), and seedling height. Key morphological and physiological indicators include root length, root width, and the number of first-degree lateral roots exceeding 5cm. The comprehensive control conditions mandate that seedlings must be free from quarantine pests, have straight stems, normal coloration, and be fully lignified. For long-term stored conifer seedlings, the standard introduces the Total Number of New Roots (TNR) as a vitality test indicator. Seedlings must meet the root system requirements first before being graded by caliper and height, with the caliper taking precedence if height and caliper fall into different grades.
Testing methods
Testing involves random sampling from a seedling lot, with sample sizes varying from 50 to 750 plants depending on the lot size. Measurements include: - Caliper: Measured with a vernier caliper at the basal stem, precise to 0.05cm. - Seedling height: Measured from the caliper point to the terminal bud base, precise to 1cm. - Root system: Length and width measured with a steel tape, precise to 1cm. - TNR test: 30 randomly sampled seedlings are potted in river sand under controlled environments (25°C day/16°C night) to count new root growth points after a specified period.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 6000-1999?
GB 6000-1999 regulates bare-root tree seedlings of major species used for afforestation in China, including seedlings, transplants, cuttings, and grafted plants cultivated in open fields.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 6000?
Yes, this version replaces GB 6000-1985. Key updates include adding 19 new tree species, introducing root length and lateral root count as grading indicators, adopting a two-tier grading system (Grade I and II), and adding the TNR (Total Number of New Roots) test for stored conifer seedlings.
How does GB 6000-1999 handle seedlings that don't meet the grade?
The standard uses a two-tier system where only Grade I and Grade II are considered qualified. If a seedling's root system fails to meet the minimum requirements, it is automatically classified as unqualified, regardless of its caliper or height.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- B61
- ICS
- 65.020.20
- Competent department
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Forestry and Grassland Seeds of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 6000-1985