Semester V
Fundamentals of Seed Science and Technology
GPB 312 · 2 (1+1) credit hours
Syllabus
Topic-wise syllabus
Theory
16 topics · 16 lectures
| No. | Topic | Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | ||
| 1 | Introduction to Seed Technology: Definition and Importance | 1 |
| 2 | Seed Quality: Definition, Characters of Good Quality Seed | 1 |
| 3 | Causes of Deterioration of Varietal Purity and Genetic Purity Assessment | 1 |
| 4 | Different Classes of Seeds: Nuclear, breeder, foundation and Certified Seed | 1 |
| 5 | Foundation and certified Seed Production of Important Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds | 1 |
| 6 | Field Inspection: Importance and Procedures | 1 |
| Unit II | ||
| 7 | Post-harvest Seed Quality Management | 1 |
| 8 | Seed Processing Procedures: Seed Drying method and importance | 1 |
| 9 | Seed Treatment: Importance, Methods, Application | 1 |
| 10 | Seed Packing and Seed Storage: General Principles | 1 |
| 11 | Seed storage; Factors Affecting Seed Longevity During Storage | 1 |
| 12 | Seed Health Management During Storage | 1 |
| Unit III | ||
| 13 | Seed Certification and Legislation | 1 |
| 14 | Seed Act and Seed Control Order 1983: New Seed Bill 2019, Enforcement, Duties, Powers of seed inspector, offences and penalties | 1 |
| 15 | Basics of Seed Quality Testing and Seed Quality Enhancement Techniques | 1 |
| 16 | Seed test: Germination, vigour, viability, genetic purity | 1 |
Practical
13 topics
| No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Study of Seed Structure |
| 2 | Seed Sampling Techniques |
| 3 | Testing Physical Purity of Seeds (by number, by weight) |
| 4 | Moisture Determination in Seeds |
| 5 | Germination Test: Setup and Evaluation (Paper Towel Method, Sand Method etc.) |
| 6 | Seed and Seedling Vigour Tests (Paper piercing & Birck gravel test, etc.) |
| 7 | Seed Viability Tests |
| 8 | Genetic Purity Test (Peroxidase test, KOH Bleach test, Phenol Test), Grow Out Test, Electrophoresis method |
| 9 | Seed Production Techniques in major crops |
| 10 | Field Inspection Methods |
| 11 | Seed Health Testing: Blotter Method and Agar Plate Method |
| 12 | Visit to Seed Production Farms/Units Observation and Reporting |
| 13 | Visit to Seed Testing Laboratories: Techniques and Equipment |
Study material
Notes
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