Research question situated in a specific and appropriate context with crop-specific data and agronomic relevance
Methodological considerations are fully explained, justifying concentration choices, sample size, controls and duration
Methodology description is detailed and allows full reproducibility, with exact masses, volumes, times and equipment listed
Inconsistencies between aim and procedure over daily vs end-point measurements
Caption errors (e.g., concentration mismatches in tables) and truncated steps in solution preparation
Preliminary trial methods and quantitative results are referenced but not detailed
Data recording and processing are communicated clearly, with raw tables, means, standard deviations and a labelled graph with error bars
Formulae and sample calculations are shown, demonstrating appropriate processing relevant to the research question
Presentation of uncertainties per measurement is present, showing initial consideration of error sources
Uncertainty propagation to averages and error bars is omitted, and distinction between SD and measurement uncertainty is blurred
Exclusion of non-germinated seeds from analysis is not statistically justified
Graph axes lack full unit labelling and sample sizes (n) are not indicated
Conclusion is relevant to the research question and consistent with observed data trends
Mechanistic explanation and comparison to existing literature are provided, linking results to scientific context
No statistical significance testing is presented to fully support rejection of the null hypothesis
Scientific context comparison and practical implications lack depth and critical examination
Specific methodological weaknesses are described (e.g., curvature errors, duration, environmental controls)
Improvements are realistic, clearly linked to identified limitations, and include rationale for how they enhance data quality
The relative impact of each methodological weakness on results is not quantified or deeply analysed
Explanations of improvements, while relevant, remain brief and could be expanded
