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Bioved Research Institute of Agriculture ,
Technology And Sciences
Mohrab, Ramvan Gaman Road,Bhagotipur
Srigverpur, Prayagraj (U.P)
by:-Dr. Braj Kishor
Seed and Seed quality
Botanical define:-Seed is defined as fertilized,
matured ovule consisting of an embryonic plant
together with a store of food, all surrounded by a
protective coat.
Or
Agronomically define as :-Any part (or) organ of
plant which has the capability to regenerate into a
new plant
Structure of a Seed
• Tesla: It is the outer coat of the seed that protects
the embryonic plant.
• Micropyle: It is a tiny pore in the testa that lies on
the opposite of the tip of the radicle. It
permits water to enter the embryo before active
germination.
• Hilum: Is a scar left by the stalk which attached the
ovule to the ovary wall before it became a seed.
• Cotyledon: In some plants, this contains
high quantities of starch and will provide a source of
food for the developing embryo prior to germination,
in other plants this role is performed by
an endosperm.
• Radicle: This is the embryonic root which will
develop into the primary root of the plant. It is
usually the first part of the embryo to push its way
out of the seed during germination.
• Plumule: This is the embryonic shoot. It appears
as a bud which will give rise to the shoot and the
remaining structures in the plant.
• Endosperm: In many plants, a separate part for
storage of starch develops and this is called the
endosperm. It is seen in maize and wheat.
SEED QUALITY
Seed quality is the possession of seed with required genetic
and physical purity that is together with physiological
soundness and health status.
The major seed quality characters are summarized as below.
Genetic purity
• Genetic purity of seeds refers to the trueness to type.
• If the seed possesses all the genetic qualities that breeder
has placed in the variety, it is said to be genetically pure.
• It has direct effect on ultimate yields. If there is any
deterioration in the genetic make up of the variety during
seed multiplication and distribution cycle, there would
definitely be proportionate decrease in its performance.
• It is, therefore, necessary to ensure genetic purity during
production cycles.
Physical purity
• Physical purity of a seed lot refers to the physical
composition of seed lots.
• A seed lot is composed of pure seeds, inert matter,
weed seeds and other crop seeds.
• Higher the content of pure seed the better would
be the seed quality.
• Pure seed considered together with seed
germination determine the planting value of the
seed.
Seed germination:- Seed germination refers to the
ability of a seed when planted under normal
sowing conditions to give raise to a normal
seedling.
Seed Vigour:- The seed vigour refers to the sum
total of all the attributes that gives effective plant
stand in the field.
Seed health:-The health of seed refers to the
presence or absence of disease organisms/insect
pests on seeds. The quality of a seed lot very much
depends on its health.
Significance of seed
• Ensures genetic purity of specific crop.
• Quality seeds alone ensures higher yield .
• Higher income to farmers
• Produce vigorous seedlings in nursery
• Tolerant to pest and disease to certain extent
• Maintains desired plant population
• Responds to added inputs like fertilizer,
pesticide, irrigation and other crop management
techniques
• Ensures uniform growth and maturity
• Withstands biotic and abiotic stresses
CLASSES OF SEED
Seed Technology
• Seed technology is an interdisciplinary science,
encompassing a broad range of subjects viz.,
breeding, agronomy, physiology, pathology,
entomology, microbiology and engineering .
• It involves research aspects of seed growth and
development, seed physiology, seed dormancy ,
germination, techniques on seed enhancement,
quality seed production, seed certification,
processing, seed treatment, storage, seed longevity,
testing, seed pathology and entomology, quality
control, marketing and distribution.
• In brief the gole of seed technology in Agriculture
sector is timely supply of quality seeds for reasonable
price to farmers.

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seed techonology.pptx

  • 1. Bioved Research Institute of Agriculture , Technology And Sciences Mohrab, Ramvan Gaman Road,Bhagotipur Srigverpur, Prayagraj (U.P) by:-Dr. Braj Kishor
  • 2. Seed and Seed quality Botanical define:-Seed is defined as fertilized, matured ovule consisting of an embryonic plant together with a store of food, all surrounded by a protective coat. Or Agronomically define as :-Any part (or) organ of plant which has the capability to regenerate into a new plant
  • 4. • Tesla: It is the outer coat of the seed that protects the embryonic plant. • Micropyle: It is a tiny pore in the testa that lies on the opposite of the tip of the radicle. It permits water to enter the embryo before active germination. • Hilum: Is a scar left by the stalk which attached the ovule to the ovary wall before it became a seed. • Cotyledon: In some plants, this contains high quantities of starch and will provide a source of food for the developing embryo prior to germination, in other plants this role is performed by an endosperm.
  • 5. • Radicle: This is the embryonic root which will develop into the primary root of the plant. It is usually the first part of the embryo to push its way out of the seed during germination. • Plumule: This is the embryonic shoot. It appears as a bud which will give rise to the shoot and the remaining structures in the plant. • Endosperm: In many plants, a separate part for storage of starch develops and this is called the endosperm. It is seen in maize and wheat.
  • 6. SEED QUALITY Seed quality is the possession of seed with required genetic and physical purity that is together with physiological soundness and health status. The major seed quality characters are summarized as below. Genetic purity • Genetic purity of seeds refers to the trueness to type. • If the seed possesses all the genetic qualities that breeder has placed in the variety, it is said to be genetically pure. • It has direct effect on ultimate yields. If there is any deterioration in the genetic make up of the variety during seed multiplication and distribution cycle, there would definitely be proportionate decrease in its performance. • It is, therefore, necessary to ensure genetic purity during production cycles.
  • 7. Physical purity • Physical purity of a seed lot refers to the physical composition of seed lots. • A seed lot is composed of pure seeds, inert matter, weed seeds and other crop seeds. • Higher the content of pure seed the better would be the seed quality. • Pure seed considered together with seed germination determine the planting value of the seed.
  • 8. Seed germination:- Seed germination refers to the ability of a seed when planted under normal sowing conditions to give raise to a normal seedling. Seed Vigour:- The seed vigour refers to the sum total of all the attributes that gives effective plant stand in the field. Seed health:-The health of seed refers to the presence or absence of disease organisms/insect pests on seeds. The quality of a seed lot very much depends on its health.
  • 9. Significance of seed • Ensures genetic purity of specific crop. • Quality seeds alone ensures higher yield . • Higher income to farmers • Produce vigorous seedlings in nursery • Tolerant to pest and disease to certain extent • Maintains desired plant population • Responds to added inputs like fertilizer, pesticide, irrigation and other crop management techniques • Ensures uniform growth and maturity • Withstands biotic and abiotic stresses
  • 11.
  • 12. Seed Technology • Seed technology is an interdisciplinary science, encompassing a broad range of subjects viz., breeding, agronomy, physiology, pathology, entomology, microbiology and engineering . • It involves research aspects of seed growth and development, seed physiology, seed dormancy , germination, techniques on seed enhancement, quality seed production, seed certification, processing, seed treatment, storage, seed longevity, testing, seed pathology and entomology, quality control, marketing and distribution. • In brief the gole of seed technology in Agriculture sector is timely supply of quality seeds for reasonable price to farmers.