Foundation seed
Foundation seed refers to the basic level of seed produced by a plant breeder or seed producer, which is the first generation of a new variety of a crop. Foundation seed is typically produced under strict guidelines and standards to maintain its genetic purity and quality.
Foundation seed is used as a source for producing registered or certified seed, which is the next level of seed. Registered or certified seed is typically available to farmers for planting, while foundation seed is generally not available for commercial sale.
The production and distribution of foundation seed is usually managed by organizations that specialize in plant breeding and seed production, such as government agencies, universities, or private companies.
What is Foundation seed
The progeny of breeder seed produced by recognized seed producing agencies in public and private sector, under supervision of seed certification agencies in such a way that its quality is maintained according to prescribed field ad seed standards. A white colour certificate is issued for foundation seed by seed certification agencies.
A foundation seed is the highest-quality seed that can be produced for a particular crop variety. It is the first-generation seed that is directly produced by the breeder or the institution that developed the variety, and is used to produce the certified seed that is sold to farmers.
