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Seed Testing: Key to Establishing and Maintaining Seed Quality Standards

Seed testing is a crucial process undertaken to ensure the quality, viability, and genetic purity of seeds before they are sown. This evaluation helps in determining factors such as germination rate, moisture, vigour, disease resistance, and genetic identity. By conducting seed testing, farmers, seed producers, and researchers can make informed decisions regarding seed selection, storage, and planting practices, thereby maximizing crop yield, maintaining consistency in crop performance, and safeguarding agricultural productivity. In India, seed testing primarily focuses on evaluating the moisture content, germination potential, and physical purity of seeds. This quality assessment is conducted using small samples drawn from larger seed lots intended for cultivation. The amount of seed sample analyzed in laboratories is significantly smaller in comparison to the total seed batch it represents.