Knowledge in goals of seed technology
Concept and Goals of Seed Technology
Introduction The history of agricultural progress from the early days of man has been the history of seeds of new crops and crop varieties brought under cultivation. In the early days it was achieved through the cultivation of indigenous but useful plants and those taken through introductions. Later through the well known techniques of selection, hybridization, mutation, polyploidization and plant biotechnology the scientists made available many new and better varieties. However, to the farmer all this scientific research would be of little value unless he gets seeds, which are genetically pure, high germination percentage and vigour, high purity, sound health etc., When the farmers do not get seeds possessing these qualities the yields they obtain may not be as expected. The pace of progress in production therefore, will largely depend upon the speed with which we are able to multiply and market good quality seeds of high yielding varieties. Definitions of Seed Technology Cowan (1973) identified seed technology as “that discipline of study having to do with seed production, maintenance, quality and preservation”. Feistritzer (1975) defined seed technology as the methods through which the genetic and physical characteristics of seeds could be improved. It involves such activities as variety development, evaluation and release, seed production, processing, storage and certification. Thus seed technology is essentially an inter disciplinary science which encompasses broad range of subjects. In its broadest sense,” seed technology includes the development of superior crop plant varieties, their evaluation and release, seed production, seed processing, seed storage, seed testing, seed certification, seed quality control, seed marketing and distribution and research on seed physiology, seed production and seed handling based upon modern botanical and agricultural sciences”. In a narrow sense “seed technology comprises techniques of seed production, seed processing, seed storage, seed testing and certification, seed marketing and distribution and the related research on these aspects”.
Shantha Kumar . V
Seed & Its Importance
A seed is an embryonic plant enclosed in a protective outer covering. The formation of the seed is part of the process of reproduction in seed plants, the spermatophytes, including the gymnosperm and angiosperm plants.You will further know about its importance and difference between seed and grains.
Adarsh Srivastava
Types of Seed
In this hand written note you will know about various classifications of seeds on different basis such as in the basis of longevity etc.
Goal Setting
This PDF includes the idea about one Goals, how to pursue towards it and to achieve it.
Rashika Sinha
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
This file contains the topic about Strategic Management.This was prepared by experts.From an organisational perspective, “strategy is the direction and scope of an organisation over the long-term: which achieves advantage for the organisation through its configuration of resources within a challenging environment, to meet the needs of markets and to fulfill stakeholder expectations” .
Rani Chowdary Mandepudi