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Minimum certification standard of maize seed
|
Particulars |
Standards for each class |
|
|
Foundation seed |
Certified seed |
|
|
Pure seed (min.) |
98% |
98% |
|
Inert mix (max) |
2% |
2% |
|
Other crop seeds (max) |
5/Kg |
10/kg |
|
Weed seeds |
none |
None |
|
Germination |
85% |
85% |
|
Moisture (max.) |
12% |
12% |
Source: Rana, D. S. 1997. Guidelines for Seed Quality Control and Minimum Seed Certification Standards. HMG/FAO
Improvement of Seed Quality Control services Project Kathmandu.
