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What is seed multiplication ratio in potato and groundnut are, respectively

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The seed multiplication ratio in potatoes and groundnut are 1 : 4 and 1 : 8 respectively.
It is the number of seeds to be produced from a single seed when it is sown and harvested. At the time of the release of a variety, a small quantity of seed normally known as nucleus seed is available with the plant breeder.
The process of seed planning involves the use of the Seed Multiplication Ratio (SMR) in the computation and estimation of seed demand in the country.
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