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Fundamentals of Seed Science and Technology
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture • Semester 6 • GPB 322
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Theory Lecture Schedule
14 indexed topics01
Introduction to seed technology, definition and importance. Seed quality: Definition and characteristics of good quality seeds.
02
Causes of deterioration in varietal purity and assessment of genetic purity
03
Overview of different seed classes: Breeder, Foundation, Certified, and Truthfully Labeled Seeds
04
Foundation and certified seed production of wheat, barley, maize and pearl millet: Procedures and standards
05
Foundation and certified seed production of greengram, blackgram, chickpea, groundnut, sesame, mustard: Procedures and standards 153.
06
Foundation and certified seed production of cotton, jute, fenugreek and fennel: Procedures and standards
07
Field inspection: Importance and procedures for maintaining seed T quality
08
Seed processing procedures: Cleaning, grading, and conditioning T
09
Seed drying: Principles, methods, and equipment used
10
Seed treatment: Importance, methods of application, and packaging techniques. II. General principles of seed storage, stages and factors affecting seed I longevity.
12
Seed health issues and management techniques during storage
13
Seed Certification process and its importance
14
Seed Act and Seed Act enforcement: Duties and powers of seed inspectors, Offences and penalties under the Seed Act, Seeds Control Order, 1983, Overview of the New Seed Bill, 2019
15
Basics of seed quality testing and seed quality enhancement T techniques
Practical Lecture Schedule
14 indexed topics01
Study the external and internal structure of seeds of monocot and dicot plants
02
Seed Sampling Techniques
03
Physical Purity Analysis
04
Measure seed moisture using different methods
05
Germination Test
06
Seed and seedling vigour test
07
Seed Viability Test
08
Verify genetic purity through grow-out tests
09
Criteria for Field Inspection for seed certification
10
Seed health testing using blotter and agar plate methods
11
Visit to Seed Production Farm
12
Visit to Seed Testing Laboratory
13
Visit to Seed Processing Plant
14
Seed production technologies in important crops of the region.
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