Seeds which are source of breeder seeds and produced through mass selelction along with the progeny testing in a pureline variety is termed as
A. Breeders seed
B. Foundation seeds
C. Certified seeds
D. Basic seeds
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Seeds that are source of breeder seeds and produced through mass selection along with the progeny testing in a pure line variety are termed Basic seeds.Foundation seed, also known as basic seed, is the descendent of breeder seed and is produced under conditions that ensure maintaining genetic purity and identity.
The progeny of breeder seed produced by recognized seed-producing agencies in the public and private sector, under supervision of seed certification agencies in such a way that its quality is maintained according to prescribed field ad seed standards.
A white colour certificate is issued for foundation seeds by seed certification agencies.
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