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Course Name Fundamentals of Seed Science and Technology
Course Code 26GPB314
Program BSc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Semester 6
Credits 2
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Syllabus

Theory

Introduction to seed technology, definition and importance; Seed quality -definition, characters of good quality seed; Causes of deterioration of varietal purity and assessment of genetic purity, different classes of seed. Foundation and certified seed production of important cereals, pulses and oilseed, field inspection, importance and procedures; Post-harvest seed quality management; seed processing procedures, seed drying; Seed treatment, its importance, method of application and seed packing; seed storage – general principles, stages and factors affecting seed longevity during storage; Seed health management during storage. Seed Certification and legislation; Seed Act and Seed Act enforcement, duty and powers of seed inspector, offences and penalties. Seeds Control Order 1983, basics of seed quality testing; New Seed Bill 2019; Seed quality enhancement techniques.

Practical

Seed Structure, Seed sampling, Physical purity, Moisture determination, Germination test, Seed and seedling vigour test, Seed Viability, Genetic purity test: Grow out test, Field inspection, Seed health testing using blotter and agar plate method. Visit to seed production farms, seed testing laboratories and seed processing plant

Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives

  1. To impart basic and fundamental knowledge on principles and practices of seed science and technology

  2. To impart practical skills on scientific seed production and post-harvest quality management

Course Outcome:

Any student who has undergone the course shall be able to:

Sl. No

Course outcome

CO

Blooms level

1

Explain seed structure, different classes of seed, germination tests, seed enhancement techniques, and seed certification.

CO1

Understand

2

Analyze seed quality through physical purity and genetic purity tests.

CO2

Analyze

3

Explore seed production farms, seed processing plants, and seed testing laboratories through field visits.

CO3

Explore

 

Text Books / References

  1. Agarwal, R.L. 1995. Seed Technology (2nd edition). Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, India.

  2. Khare, D. and Bhale, M.S. 2019. Seed Technology (2nd revised & enlarged edn), Scientific Publishers, ISBN: 978-81-72338-84-8, New Pali Road, P.O. Box 91, Jodhpur, India

  3. Vanangamudi, K. 2014. Seed Technology (An illustrated book), New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, India.

  4. Bhojwani, S.S. and Bhatnagar, S.P. 1999. The Embryology of Angiosperm. Vikas Publ

  5. McDonald, M.B. Jr and Copeland, L.O. 1997. Seed Production: Principles and Practices. Chapman & Hall.

  6. Tunwar, N.S. and Singh, S.N. 1988. Indian Minimum Seed Certification Standards. CSCB, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi.

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