“Principles of Seed Technology” encompasses the entire scientific domain of quality seed production, certification, processing, testing, storage, and legislation. Topics include seed development biology, seed classes, isolation requirements, field inspection standards, harvesting, processing machinery, moisture equilibration, seed treatments, germination testing, and the Seeds Act.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Seed Technology – Importance, Scope, and Role in Modern Agriculture
- Difference between Seed and Grain – Biological and Agricultural Perspectives
- Seed Policy – National Seed Policies and Indian Seed Industry Evolution
- Seed Demand Forecasting, Planning, and Seed Multiplication Ratios (SMR)
- Deterioration of Crop Varieties – Causes, Mechanical Mixtures, Genetic Drift, and Maintenance
- Classes of Quality Seed – Nucleus, Breeder, Foundation, and Certified Seed
- General Principles of Seed Production in Self- and Cross-Pollinated Crops
- Isolation Distance, Roguing, and Field Inspection Standards
- Seed Production in Cereals (Paddy Varieties and Hybrids)
- Seed Production in Maize (Composite and Single Cross Hybrid Seed Production)
- Seed Production in Sorghum and Pearl Millet
- Hybrid Seed Production in Cotton using CMS and Hand Emasculation
- Seed Production in Oilseeds (Sunflower and Castor)
- Seed Production in Major Vegetable Crops (Brinjal, Chilli, Okra, Tomato, Onion)
- Seed Production of Cucurbitaceous Vegetables
- Seed Certification – Purpose, Phases, Minimum Seed Certification Standards (MSCS)
- The Seeds Act (1966), Seed Rules (1968), and Seed Control Order (1983)
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), Plant Breeders’ Rights, and PPV&FR Act (2001)
- Varietal Identification – Grow-Out Test (GOT), Electrophoresis, and Molecular Testing
- Seed Drying – Principles, Natural and Artificial Forced Air Drying Methods
- Seed Processing – Principles, Cleaning, Grading Machines (Air Screen Cleaner, Indented Cylinder)
- Specific Gravity Separator and Magnetic Separator
- Seed Treatment – Physical, Chemical, Bio-priming, and Coating Techniques
- Seed Packaging – Materials, Bagging Systems, and Label Specifications
- Seed Storage – Factors Affecting Seed Longevity (Harrington’s Rule of Thumb) and Warehouse Management
- Controlled Atmosphere Storage and Orthodox vs. Recalcitrant Seeds
- Seed Testing – Purity Analysis, Germination Test, Viability (Tetrazolium Test), Vigour, and Moisture Determination
- Seed Marketing, Distribution Channels, and Pricing Policies
File Details
| Title | Principles of Seed Technology |
| File Name | GPBR112 – Principles of Seed Technology.pdf |
| File Type | PDF Document (.pdf) |
| File Size | 6.28 MB |
| Total Pages | 385 Pages |