Seed certification

• Seed certification is a legally organized programme for quality control of seed and propagating
• materials of genetically distinct crop varieties during seed multiplication programme.
• High quality seed should equal or exceed the bench mark of standards set for genetic and physical purity, germination, vigour and should be free from seed borne disease and insect pest damage.

High quality seed can be produced by controlling the production protocol of seed certifying agency in two ways:

1) By monitoring seed multiplication and processing operations to avoid or minimize the risk of mechanical or genetical contamination for maximize biological efficiency of seed crop.

2) By fixing minimum field and seed standards of different crop species to facilitate certification and assuring dependability of the product to the users.

Objective of certification: To ensure genuineness and quality of seed to the users or purchasers to increase the production and productivity of any crop is the main objective of seed certification