Quality

Topic:

Seeds

Definition:

“1) “”Seed is of acceptable quality (seed health, physiological quality), and meets farmer needs (is adapted and aligned with farmer preferences).””

2) “”Based on the concepts of (1) genetic quality (including genetic purity, varieties, and biodiversity, e.g., local crop varieties); (2) health: pests and diseases are below specified threshold levels; (3) physiological quality: at the right physiological age—e.g., properly stored in the case of potato and yam or sourced from vigorous and healthy-looking crops for most other VPC (vegetatively propagated crop) seed; and (4) sound physical quality (size, shape and without mechanical damage). Quality is also shaped by acceptability of the seed to users (the users’ perception and intended use)”””

 

References

 

“1) McGuire, S., Sperling, L. 2011. The links between food security and seed security: facts and fiction that guide response. Development in Practice, 21(4–5):493-508. https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2011.562485

2) Bentley, J.W., Andrade-Piedra, J., Demo, P., Dzomeku, B., Jacobsen, K., Kikulwe, E., Kromann, P., Kumar, P.L., McEwan, M., Mudege, N., Ogero, K., Okechukwu, R., Orrego, R., Ospina, B., Sperling, L., Walsh, S., Thiele, G., 2018. Understanding root, tuber, and banana seed systems and coordination breakdown: a multi-stakeholder framework. Journal of Crop Improvement 32, 599–621. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2018.1476998

Last Updated:

Nov. 2020
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