Seed organizations

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2. UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES,
BAGALKOT
SEED ORGANIZATIONS
Presented by
Basavaraj Panjagal
Ph.D Research Scholar
K R C COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE, ARABHAVI
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3. Central Seeds Committee
• It is the main source of advice to central government on
administration of seed act and any other matter related to
seeds.
Functions
1. To advice central and state govt. on all matters related to
seeds
2. To advice the govt. on notification of varieties
3. To advice the govt. on the minimum limits for germination
and purity of kind/variety
4. To recommend procedure for seed certification, GOT and
analysis of seeds
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4. 5. To recommend on rate of fees to be charged for analysis of
samples by central and state Seed Testing Laboratories and
for Certification by certification agency
6. To recommend to central govt. regarding suitability of any
seed certification agency established in foreign country for
seed act
7. To advice central and state governments regarding
suitability of establishing Seed Testing Laboratories
8. To send recommendations on proposals related to seed act
9. To suggest clarification on any matters relating to seed act
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5. Central Seed Certification Board
• Comes under Seeds (Amendment) Act, 1972
• To deal with all problems related to seed certification and to co
-ordinate the work of state seed certification agency.
• In India, first seed certification agency was established in
Maharashtra (1970).
• 22 states in India have their own certification agency.
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6. State Seed Certification Agency
• Established on the recommendations of Central Seeds
committee as a society having governing body and an
executive wing.
Functions:
1. To certify the seeds of any notified variety
2. Outline the procedure for submission of application and for
seed production.
3. Maintain a list of recognized breeders
4. verification of the application for certification
5. take samples and inspect seed lots to confirm quality of seed
lot as per the standards of certification.
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7. 6. To ensure production of quality seed by field inspection, seed
processing plant inspection etc. to issue certificate i.e. tags,
labels etc.
7. Undertake educational programmes to promote the use of
certified seed
8. Maintain records relating to certified seed production
9. Grant certificates (including tags, labels, seals, etc.) in
accordance with the provisions of the Act and these rules
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8. • Established – 1974, Bengaluru
• Organic certification division also established in 2013 : Karnataka
state seed and organic certification agency (KSSOCA)
Goals
• Provide quality certified seeds - farmers – increase production and
productivity
• Increase area under seed production
• Inspect seed processing plants
• Reduce the percentage of failure of seeds
• Improve the infrastructure facilities for effective certification
activities
Karnataka State Seed and Organic
Certification Agency
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10. Central Seed Testing Laboratory
• Comes under Seeds Act, 1966
• The Seed Testing Laboratory at IARI, New Delhi has been
notified as CSTL and it was established during 1960.
Functions
1. Initiate seed testing program in collaboration with state seed
testing laboratory to promote uniformity in test results
2. Collect data on the quality of seeds found in the market and
make this data available to Central Seeds Committee
3. Carry out functions as assigned by Central government from
time to time
4. Act as referee laboratory in testing seed samples for
achieving uniformity in seed testing. The SSTL send 5%
samples to the CSTL along with their analysis results.
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11. State Seed Testing laboratory
• Comes under Seeds Act, 1966
1. To carry out seed analysis work of the state. To test the seed
of dealers for physical purity, germination, inert matter, weed
sees, other crop seeds etc.
2. To test the seed samples of cultivators who wish to get their
own seed tested before selling
3. To test samples sent by seed inspectors
4. To test samples of seed for seed certification agency
5. Testing required for revalidation and other purposes
SSTL in Karnataka are located at Bengaluru (Hebbal and
Lalbagh), Koppal (Gangavathi), Dharwad, Davanagere.
• In 29 states, there are 92 State Seed Testing Laboratory.
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12. National Seeds Corporation
• Initiated under ICAR and established in 1963, New Delhi
Functions
1. Production and supply of foundation seed.
2. Interstate marketing of all classes of seed
3. Export and Import of seed
4. Production of certified seed where required
5. Planning the production of breeder seed in consultation with
ICAR
6. Providing technical assistance to seeds corporations and
private agencies
7. Coordinating certified seed production of several state seed
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8. Conducting biennial surveys of seed demand 12
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13. 9. Coordinating market research and sales promotion efforts
10. Providing training facilities for the staff participating in seed
industry development
11. Providing certification services to states lacking established
and independent seed certification agencies.
Achievements
1. Establishment of a scientific seed industry in the country
2. Encouragement of Indian manufacturers for seed processing
equipment
3. Development of field inspection methods and seed standards
for seed certification and labeling
4. Multiplication of pre-released varieties of all India
importance
5. Foundation seed production of varieties of all India
importance
6. NSC provided expert services to FAO for designing high
capacity processing plants and seed storage structures
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14. • Established in 1973, Hebbal
• Production, supply and marketing of certified seeds.
• Main aim is to provide quality seed at right time, right price
and right place of supply.
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15. National Seed Association of India (NSAI)
• Established in New Delhi
Vision
To create A dynamic, innovative, internationally competitive,
research based industry producing high performance, high
quality seeds for farmers benefit and significantly contribute to
the sustainable growth of Indian agriculture
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16. Objectives
• To create policy environment for seed industry
• To create better interaction and provide business opportunities
among the stakeholders
• To conduct meetings and interactions between public and
private sector to discuss common issues
• To facilitate Public Private Partnership
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17. National Seed Research and Training
Center (NSRTC)
• Established in 2005 at Varanasi
• National Seed Quality Control Laboratory referred as CSTL
Mission
To disseminate values of seed production and ensure the
availability of high quality seeds to farming community all
over the country.
Vision
• Provide common platform to all seed agencies at national level
• Transfer modern technologies
• Coordination with other institutes in country and globe
• Strengthening seed quality testing network in the country
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18. International Seed Testing Association
(ISTA)
• To establish common methods of testing that would secure uniformity
in evaluation and test results has led to the foundation of the ISTA in
1924, Switzerland.
Objectives
• To develop, adopt and publish standard procedures for sampling and
testing seeds
• To promote uniform application of them for the evaluation of seeds
moving in the International seed trade
• It also promotes research and dissemination of knowledge in all aspects
of seed science and technology, including sampling, testing, storing,
processing, and distribution
• It encourages cultivar certification
• To provide international seed analysis certificates and training courses
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19. • One of the foremost achievement of ISTA is the adoption of
the International Rules for Seed Testing.
• In developing the rules for seed testing (Justice, 1972), the
following objectives have served as guidelines.
1. To provide methods by which the quality of seed samples can
be determined accurately.
2. To prescribe methods by which seed analysts working in
different laboratories in different countries throughout the
world can obtain uniform results.
3. To relate the laboratory results, in so far as is possible, to
planting value.
4. To complete the tests within the shortest period of time
possible, commensurate with the above-mentioned objectives.
5. To perform the tests in the most economical manner.
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20. Indian Society of Seed Technology (ISST)
• Established under Seed Technology Division at IARI in 1970
Objectives
• To promote scientific and technological work in seeds
• Maintain and encourage highest standards among the
members to promote interest of use of quality seeds and seed
industry
• Encourage research and disseminate knowledge
• Provide facilities for association and conference
• Cooperate with all other agencies for use of quality seeds
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21. Association of Official Seed Certifying
Agencies (AOSCA)
• Established in 1919 as International Crop Improvement
Association at Moline, Illinois.
Objectives
• To establish minimum standards for genetic purity and
recommend standards for quality
• To standardize seed certification regulations and procedures
• To review agency genetic standards
• To cooperate with seed regulatory agencies
• To cooperate with different organizations involved in seed
certification
• To assist member agencies regarding certified seeds
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22. Association of Official Seed Analysts
(AOSA)
• Established in 1908, US
Functions
• To establish rules for seed testing
• To ensure testing procedures are standardized between analysts
and laboratories
• To influence and assist in enforcement of appropriate seed
legislation at state and federal levels
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23. International seed federation (ISF)
• Established in 1924, Switzerland
Objectives
• Promotes establishment and protection of IPR for seeds related
aspects
• Publishes rules for trading seed and licensing technology
• Provides settlement of seed disputes
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24. Netherlands Inspection Service for
Horticulture (NAK)
• Established in 1932 at Netherlands.
Functions
• Variety testing (DUS and VCU)
• Inspections (Quality, phytosanitary)
• Seed testing laboratories
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25. American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) 1883,US
National Seed Testing Station (SNES) from GEVES 1884, France
Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) 1922
Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada (CSSAC) 1944, Canada
The Association of American Seed Control Officials (AASCO) 1949, US
National Seed Storage Laboratory (NSSL) 1958, US
International Seed Health Initiative (ISHI) 1993
Asia And Pacific Seed Association (APSA) 1994
International Society of Seed Technologists (ISST) 1997
European Seed Association (ESA) 2000
African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) 2000, Africa
National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) 2007, Africa
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