![]() At present, most varieties are a synthesis of many complex genotypic characteristics which are not necessarily visible. ![]() Importance of Seed Certification In the early days of crop improvement, most varieties had easily identifiable phenotypic (visible) characteristics. Seed Certification is based on the premise that proper identification of varieties is essential to everyone who handles seed-the geneticist, the breeder, the commercial conditioner-distributor, and the farmer. Purpose of Seed Certification The purpose of seed certification is to maintain and make available to the public, high quality seed and propagating materials of adapted superior crop plant varieties grown and distributed to insure varietal identity and purity. These standards may be amplified to apply to a specific crop. The General Certification Standards contained in this publication are based and apply to all crop commodity standards. All standards in this publication meet or exceed those of the Federal Seed Act Regulations. The Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association is a member of the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA). Certified seed, therefore, is generally recognized as seed of known genetic identity and quality verified by and traceable through the periodic inspection and records of an impartial and officially recognized agency. ![]() Seed certification documents the product developed by the plant breeder’s research. It further involves the use of seed production and conditioning standards in combination with a system of record keeping, field inspections and seed analysis. Seed certification is a program which involves the verification of varietal identity and purity based upon the description provided by the plant breeder. The use of the word “seed” throughout this publication shall be interpreted to include plant parts for vegetatively propagated crops. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |