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| A wide range of seed biotechnologies are implemented at all stages of the life cycle of varieties |
| Germplasm resources |
| Germplasm refers to the genetic information comprising the plant’s hereditary makeup, a valuable natural resource of plant diversity and the basis for all crop improvements. |
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introduction
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bioinformatics
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genomics
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genotyping
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induced mutation
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phenomics
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proteomics
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wild species
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| Variety development |
| Since the dawn of agriculture some 10,000 years ago, farmers have been developing varieties of plants to yield desired results. |
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introduction
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plant breeding
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genetic engineering
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genotyping
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induced mutation
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marker-assisted breeding
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phenomics
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proteomics
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| Seed production / QA |
| The purity of any commercial product propagated by seed begins with the genetic purity of the seed planted. |
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introduction
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genetic purity
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coexistence
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certification programs
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hybridity tests
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isolation
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| Storage & Conservation |
| If seeds are stored properly, they can last from a few years to centuries, depending on the species |
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introduction
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genetic purity
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coexistence
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certification programs
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hybridity tests
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| Seed enhancement |
| Seed enhancements help seeds germinate and seedlings emerge quickly and uniformly throughout the field. |
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introduction
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seed coating
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seed pelleting
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seed priming
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upgrading
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| Commercialization |
| Seed commercialization is the process of delivering top quality seed to the marketplace so farmers will have the best possible chance of economically producing high yielding, high-quality crops. |
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