The objective of this study was to evaluate the germination rate, germination speed index and viability using the tetrazolium test and electrical conductivity in seeds of Apuleia leiocarpa subjected to accelerated aging, and we also determined the best tests to evaluate the quality of the seeds of this species. The seeds were aged for 0, 24, 48 and 72 hours in an aging chamber at 48ºC. The physiological quality...