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PLANT BREEDING AND PROPAGATION

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 PLANT BREEDING AND PROPAGATION Many plants are started from seed because it is a quick and  economical method.  A seed is a small embryonic plant enclosed in a covering called the  seed coat, usually with some stored food. The formation of the seed completes the process of reproduction in seed plants. Below is the structure of a seed.  Plant propagation means multiplication of plants with the aim to achieve increase in number and preserve the essential characteristics of the mother plant. Plant are propagated either sexually or vegetative. There are several types of vegetative propagation in plants include budding, grafting, layering, cutting, division and micro propagation. Next, click here  Activity 2
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THE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR SEED & QUALITY

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 Now, lets learn about seed technology.  Alright, now you understand. Lets do an activity. Click here  ACTIVITY 1
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SEED

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  Technology is a scientific method of increasing seed physical characteristics and genetic seed. Various aspects under cover of seed technology which are: 1/ conservation varieties (Variety maintenance) 2/ production seed (Seed Crop Production) 3/ processing seed (Seed Processing) 4/ storage seeds (Seed Storage) 5/ Distribution and marketing seed (Seed Distribution and Marketing) Before we go to the each points, lets know first about seed. What is a seed? A seed has 4 structures which are: In general, its about 60% to 75% of new seeds can germinate vigorously. Now, lets learn about 4 factors that affect seed to germinate. Okay, now lets us see see h ow the union of the pollen (male) with the  egg (female) to produce a seed. Please click the video  Look, they growing up! More info about  click the topic above. TQ go to  Plant Breeding
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