The seed certification agency certifies the
A. Breeder seeds
B. Foundation seeds
C. Registered seeds
D. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The seed certification agency certifies the Foundation seeds.The purpose of seed certification is to maintain and make available to the public, through certification, high-quality seeds and propagating materials of notified kind and varieties so grown and distributed as to ensure genetic identity and genetic purity.
Foundation seed, also known as a basic seed, is the descendent of breeder seed and is produced under conditions that ensure maintaining genetic purity and identity. A white colour certificate is issued for foundation seeds by seed certification agencies.
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A. Breeder seed
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