AGRO-308 Seed Production Technology 3(2-1)

UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                     

Course Title: Seed Production Technology              

Course Code: AGRO-308                  

Credit Hours: 3 (2-1)             

Instructor: Dr. Muhammad Yasin                 

Email: [email protected], [email protected],             

INTRODUCTION OF COURSE

This course introduces the students with concept and understanding of seed production technology. It includes principles and procedures followed during seed production, conditioning, handling, and marketing of seeds. Course discusses seed laws, regulations, and organizations relating to seed distribution.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Key course objectives are:

  • To introduce the students with the importance of seeds, their production and morphology.
  • To develop an understanding of seed development, germination, and the relationship between seeds laboratory tests and field performance.
  • Acquaint the students with the principles of seed production for agronomic crops and the techniques used in seed harvesting, drying and conditioning.
  • To understand seed enhancement, seed testing and the laws and regulations related to marketing high quality seed.

 

TEXT BOOKS
  1. Basra, A. S. 2006. Handbook of Seed Science and Technology. Food Products Press.
  2. Copeland L.O. and M.B. McDonald. 2005. Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Akash Deep Building, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi., India.
  3. McDonald, M.B. and L.O. Copeland. 2012. Seed Production Principles and Practices. CBS Publisher & Distributers, Darya Ganj, New Delhi, India.
  4. Nazir, S., E. Bashir, and R. Bantel. 1994. Crop Production. National Book Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan. 
  5. Anonymous. 2001. A Dictionary of seed technological terms. Kalyani Publisher, India.
  6. Basra, A.S. (Ed). 2006. Handbook of Seed Technology. Haworth Press New York, USA.
  7. ISTA. 1996. International rules for seed testing. Proceedings of International Seed Testing Association, Zurich. 
  8. Khare, D. and M.S. Bhale. 2000. Seed Technology. Sci. Pub., India.
  9. McDonald, M.B. and 1989. Seed Science and Technology Laboratory Manual. Iowa State University Press / Ames, USA
  10. Singh, G. 2000. Economics of Seed Production at Farm level. Pak Book Corp. Lahore.

 

WEEKLY LESSON PLAN

Week

Topics and Readings

Book with Page No.

1

Introduction to course contents as per HEC curriculum for degree of B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture.

www.hec.gov.pk

General discussion about the course contents and concept of seed production technology.

HEC approved course curriculum

2

Introduction, orientation, concept and perspective of seed technology. 

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Introduction Pages ix-xiv.

Role of seed in crop production. Seed morphology, structure and growth.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Introduction Pages ix-xiv.

3

Types of seeds. Mode of germination in seeds. Condition necessary for seed germination. Processes of seed germination. Media for germination tests.   

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 99-106.

Dormancy. Methods of breaking seed dormancy.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 106-108.

4

Seed production. Variety development and plant variety production.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 108-110.

Breeder seed production in self-pollinated crops.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 108-110.

5

Seed certification classes: Nucleus breeder seed, pre-basic, basic, certified and approved class.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 110-111.

Seed production in cross-pollinated crops. Development of inbred lines.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 111-113.

6

Production of single-cross hybrid. Production of three-way cross seeds. Double cross seed production.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 111-113.

Seed Certification: Procedure of seed certification. Regulations schemes and field inspection. Seed legislation.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 114-118.

7

Pakistan seed certification system. National and international seed centers.  

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 116-118.

Seed legislation. Benefits of seed legislation. Seed legislation in Pakistan.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 116-118.

8

Seed quality. Seed health testing. Methods of seed health testing.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 118-126.

Principles for regulating seed quality.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 121-127.

9

MID TERM EXAMINATION

10

Seed Processing: Seed Drying

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 121-127.

Seed cleaning. Seed treatments.  

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 127-133.

11

Seed Storage.

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 133-139.

Factor effecting seed storage quality, Types of storehouses, Structure of storehouse, Pest and diseases

Crop production by S. Nazir. Chapter # 6. Pages 133-139.

12

Seed sampling: objectives, obtaining the sample, Submitted sample, Sampling process and techniques.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 316-322.

Seed Testing: Purity testing, noxious weed examination.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 322-325.

13

Germination testing.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 326-331.

Laboratory methods of breaking seed dormancy.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 326-331.

14

Genetic purity tests.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 322-344.

Field testing.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 322-344.

15

Ultraviolet light tests.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 334-344.

Chemical assays. Chromatography, herbicide tolerance method.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 335-338.

16

Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for seed testing.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 339-342.

Electrophoresis for seed testing. Polymerase chain reaction for seed testing.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 15 Pages 342-344.

17

Seed industry. Seed trade organizations.

Principles of Seed Science and Technology – 4th Ed. by Copeland and McDonald. Chapter # 17 Pages 380-389.

Seed Biotechnology. Economic liberalization and seed trade.

Different websites and resource material

18

 

FINIAL EXAMINATION

 

RESEARCH PROJECT / PRACTICAL / LABS

Seed identification and collection; Formation of students own seed bank; Seed testing equipment; Study of seed structures; Sampling techniques for seed testing; Moisture testing. Purity analysis of seed; Seed viability, vigor and germination tests; Study visits to seed production farms/ processing industry.

SYSTEM OF EVALUATION

Sessional:     20%

Mid Test:      30%

Final examination:     50%

Time Table

Wednesday 11:20

Thursday 8:00

Friday 8:50

KEY DATES

Mid test : April 19-23, 2021

Final Examination: June 21-25, 2021

Result Declaration: July 02, 2021

Course Material

Other Courses by Dr. Muhammad Yasin