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RAINFED RICE A SOURCEBOOK OF BEST PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES IN EASTERN INDIA
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To produce an adequate quantity of nucleus and breeder seed of high
quality as per the national requirement.
To generate basic information on seed certification standards including
seed health.
To disseminate information and impart training on seed production,
processing, storage and packaging; and quality control and seed health.
To promote linkages with crop improvement projects, seed industry, seed
certification agencies, and seed trade.
To establish national and international linkages for strengthening seed
research.
Infrastructure
The NSP (Crops) is being implemented at 36 SAUs and ICAR centers for
breeder seed production of varieties or parental lines of hybrids of various
crops. In addition, 21 centers are conducting seed technology research.
Activities
Produce breeder seed as per the national or seed industry requirements.
Give feedback on developments in seed technology including seed
production, storage, seed health and upgrades in seed quality through
seed processing.
Assist in training of trainers and farmers on various aspects of seed.