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Seed Classification and Stages

The document outlines the various classes of seed in a seed multiplication program, including Nucleus Seed, Breeder Seed, Foundation Seed, and Certified Seed, each with specific roles and genetic purity standards. Nucleus Seed is the initial seed for purifying varieties, while Breeder Seed is supervised by qualified breeders to ensure genetic purity. Foundation and Certified Seeds are derived from Breeder Seed and must maintain genetic identity and purity, with strict oversight from Certification Agencies.

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Seed Classification and Stages

The document outlines the various classes of seed in a seed multiplication program, including Nucleus Seed, Breeder Seed, Foundation Seed, and Certified Seed, each with specific roles and genetic purity standards. Nucleus Seed is the initial seed for purifying varieties, while Breeder Seed is supervised by qualified breeders to ensure genetic purity. Foundation and Certified Seeds are derived from Breeder Seed and must maintain genetic identity and purity, with strict oversight from Certification Agencies.

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Different classes of seed

Generations/Steps In Seed Multiplication Programme


RELEASE &
NOTIFICATION NUCLEUS SEED
OF VARIETY

BREEDER SEED

FOUNDATION SEED
STAGE -I

MAXIMUM FOUNDATION SEED


THREE STAGE -II
GENERATIONS

CERTIFIED SEED
STAGE -I
COMMERCIAL
CULTIVATION
CERTIFIED SEED
STAGE -II
Nucleus Seed

• Basic Seed ( Not more than 1 Kg)

• The nucleus seed is the initial seed obtained from


selected individual plants of a particular
variety/parental line for the purpose of purifying and
maintaining that variety/parental lines by the
originating breeder and its further multiplication under
his own supervision or the supervision of a qualified
plant breeder.

• It is used to produce breeder seed


• It forms the basis of the total seed production chain.
Breeder Seed
• Directly controlled by the originating or sponsored plant
breeder or institution.

• Seed whose production is personally supervised by a


qualified plant breeder

• Provides the source for the initial and recurring increase of


foundation seed.

• Breeder seed shall be genetically 100 % pure as to


guarantee that in the subsequent generations i.e. foundation
and certified classes shall confirm to the prescribed
standards of genetic purity
Breeder Seed Tag
Foundation Seed
• Progeny of breeder seed or be produced from
foundation seed which can be clearly traced to the
breeder seed.

• The production of foundation seed shall be supervised


and approved by the Certification Agency.

• Produced to maintain specific genetic identify and


genetic purity

• Required to confirm certification standards specified


for the crop during variety being certified.
Foundation Seed Tag
Certified Seed
• Progeny of foundation seed

• Its production should be so handled as to maintain specific genetic


identity and purity according to standards prescribed for the crop
being certified.

• Certified seed may be the progeny of certified seed provided its


reproduction does not exceed three generations beyond foundation
seed Stage 1

• It is determined by the Certification Agency that genetic identity


and purity is not altered significantly

• Certification Agency is satisfied that there is genuine shortage of


foundation seed.
Truth filly Labelled (T.F.L.)

• Produced by farmers or seed company


• Opal green colour tag
• Tested only for :
Germination
Physical Purity

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