25 Jun Breeder seed production of Rice
धान के ब्रीडर सीड या प्रजनक बीज का उत्पादन Breeder seed is seed or vegetative propagating material directly controlled by the originating or sponsoring plant breeder of the breeding programme or institution and / or seed whose production is personally supervised by a qualified plant breeder and which provides the source for the initial and recurring increase of Foundation seed. Concept of breeder seed The breeder seed is the first stage seed in the generation system of seed production. The breeder seed provides the source of the first and the subsequent increase of foundation seeds. This seed is produced by or under the direct control of the sponsoring plant breeder. Production techniques of breeder seed of paddy 1. Land selection: The breeder seed should be grown in such a field where earlier no rice crop was grown or if grown same variety and same class should be grown to avoid volunteer plants. 2. Land preparation: The field should be prepared well with proper puddling, perfect levelling for uniform growth and maturity. 3. Seed Source: Clean, healthy, and treated seeds are sown in seed beds 4. Seed Rate: 10-15 Kg seed is sufficient for one acre based on seed type and test weight. 5. Spacing: 15 x 20 or 15 x 15 cm2 (row x plant), depending on the season and variety. Keep 40 cm spacing after every 8 rows/...