Use of linear measurements of plumule growth as a vigour test was first suggested by_______________?

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Germ (1949). Germ (1949) is correct because this study first suggested using linear measurements of plumule growth as a vigour test. Woodstock (1976) is incorrect because the suggestion was made by Germ in 1949. Baskin (1972) is incorrect because it did not suggest this specific measurement for vigour testing. Maguire (1962) is incorrect because he did not first suggest this method.