Seed Production Systems

Seed production systems refer to the methods used to cultivate, harvest, process, and distribute seeds for planting. These systems ensure that high-quality, true-to-type seeds are produced reliably. They involve selecting healthy parent plants, managing their growth to produce viable seeds, cleaning and treating the seeds to prevent diseases, and finally packaging them for sale. Different systems are used depending on the crop and purpose, such as basic seed production, foundation seed, and certified seed programs, all aimed at maintaining genetic purity, vigor, and consistency for successful crop cultivation.