Resource Book on Horticulture Nursery Management

Maize Beans
Difference between Monocot and Dicot Plants
2.2.2 Seed Production and Seed Propagation
(A) Seed Production
There are large numbers of crops which are propagated by seeds for which the seed
production program plays a very important role. Basically there are two types of seeds
i.e. monocots and dicots. Seed is the basis for sexual propagation. Apomixes and
polyembryony are also important though they are not common.
Objectives of Seed Production
The scientific seed production consists of various activities from selection of seed
source, crop production, harvesting, processing, storage and distribution. The objectives
of seed production can be summarized as follows.
1. High Agricultural Production
The main object is to secure higher production by growing improved seed of
promising varieties. The scientists have estimated that agricultural production can be
increased by 20 per cent by efficient quality seed.
2. Rapid Multiplication
Seed of an improved variety can be generated in single season or year. It is
generated in several stages. Therefore, in order to meet huge demand, the improved
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