One of the simplest method of evaluating the selection of methods and parameters of drying is generally approved by laboratory germination test on dried seeds. This work analyses the influence of different methods of drying (using hot air drier with and without application of microwave radiation) and the time of drying on the germination capacity of seeds of the three selected varieties of wheat. In addition, a reciprocal correlation between the time of drying, damage index and results of germination tests is studied. lt was confirmed that the internal damage of the dried seeds, detected using the X-ray technique and evaluated by a means of the so called damage index, is more reacted on the selected methods and parameters of drying than the germination capacity. Therefore, it is suitable to take into account also the state of the internal structure of dried seeds while selecting methods and parameters of drying.