| Course Code | AGR 305 |
| Course Title | Principles and Practices of Seed Technology |
| Credit Hour | 2(1+1) |
| Full Marks | 50 |
| Theory | 25 |
| Practical | 25 |
Objectives
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to know, skills and basic concepts of seed production technologies of some important crops.
Syllabus of Principles and Practices of Seed Technology in Bsc. Agriculture
Seed as the basic unit of crop production, seed, fruit, grain, propagating materials; seed development process and factor affecting it, seed dormancy, germination and quality seed and factor affecting it, seed longevity; types of seed and their multiplication techniques, certification and distribution, National and International organization involved in seed, seed law, farmer’s seed, and Intellectual property right.
Course Outline
A. Theory
| S.N | Topic / Chapter Name | No. of Lectures. |
| 1 | Fruits, grains, seed, and seed materials | 1 |
| 2 | Seed formation and development | 1 |
| 3 | Factors affecting seed development | 1 |
| 4 | Seed dormancy and methods of breaking it | 1 |
| 5 | Seed germination and its pattern | 1 |
| 6 | Seed vigor and its role in crop establishment | 1 |
| 7 | Quality seed and factors affecting it | 1 |
| 8 | Types of seeds and their production | 1 |
| 9 | Seed longevity and causes of seed deterioration | 1 |
| 10 | Harvesting and threshing | 1 |
| 11 | Seed cleaning, drying, and storage | 1 |
| 12 | Basic principles of seed production | 1 |
| 13 | Seed certification | 1 |
| 14 | Seed distribution system in Nepal | 1 |
| 15 | International Seed Testing Association and National Seed Law | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
B. Practical
| S.N | Topic / Chapter Name | No. of Lectures. |
| 1 | Identification of seeds of various field crops | 1 |
| 2 | Measurements of Agronomical Characteristics of Crop Seeds | 1 |
| 3 | Study of the differences in Agronomical Characteristics of Different Varieties of Rice, Maize, Wheat, Grain Legumes, Oil seeds, potatoes, and Others crops | 6 |
| 4 | Practice on Seed Purity Test | 1 |
| 5 | Practice on Seed Viability Testing | 1 |
| 6 | Practice on Seed Germination Test in Lab and Field | 1 |
| 7 | Practice on Seed Vigor Testing | 1 |
| 8 | Methods Preparations of Seeds for Planting | 1 |
| 9 | Tour to Seed Processing Plant and Seed Testing Laboratory Hetauda | 1 |
| 10 | Visit Seed Multiplication Farms of National Maize Development Research Rampur and National Grain Legume Research Station Rampur | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
References
- Agrawal R. L. 2005. Seed Technology. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. Bhattachan B.K. 2010. Manual of Principles and Practices of Seed Technology.
- Bhattachan B.K. 2011. Research Manual of Seed Technology. Mrs. Lekha (Chhetri) Bhattachan.
- Copeland L.O. and M.B. McDonald. 1985. Principles of Seed Science and Technology. Burgress Publishing Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.
- Justice OL and NB Louis. 1978. Principles and Practices of Seed Storage. Agric. Hand Book No 506