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Breeder seed is the progeny of

A. Foundation seed

B. Registered seed

C. Nucleus seed

D. Certified seed

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The breeder seed is the progeny of the Nucleus seed.
Breeder seed is produced from nucleus seed under the supervision of a qualified plant breeder in a research institute of Agricultural University. This provides for an initial and recurring increase of foundation seed.
This is a hundred percent physical and genetic pure seed for the production of foundation seed.
A golden yellow colour certificate is issued for this category of seed by the producing breeder.

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