NDLI: Principles of Seed Production

Content Provider	ICAR - NAHEP E-Learning Portal
Description	Syllabus [UNIT-I]:- Introduction : Seed as basic input in agriculture; seed development in cultivated plants; seed quality concept and importance of genetic purity in seed production; types of cultivars, their maintenance and factors responsible for deterioration; seed production in self and cross pollinated crops. [UNIT-II]:- Mode of pollination and reproduction in crop plants and their modification in relation to hybrid seed production. Principles of hybrid seed production, isolation distance, synchronization of flowering, roguing etc. male sterility and incompatibility system in hybrid seed production, role of pollinators and their management. [UNIT-III]:- Seed multiplication ratios, seed replacement rate, demand and supply; suitable areas of seed production and storage, agronomy of seed production – agro climatic requirements and their influence on quality seed production; generation system of seed multiplication; maintenance of Nucleus seed, production of Breeder, Foundation and Certified seed– criteria involved; life span of a variety and causes for its deterioration; certification standards for self and cross pollinated and vegetatively...; [UNIT-IV]:- Operating room emergencies, cardio-pulmonary embarrassment and resuscitation, monitoring of surgical patient.
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Educational Use	Self Learning
Resource Type	Web Course
Subject	Techniques, equipment & materials

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Principles of Seed Production