Summary:
State asks agri varsities to focus on producing breeder seedsStaff Reporter :Universities to also assess what percentage of breeder seeds fail germination test and plan for producing additional stock to meet demandInadequate availability of breeder seeds is affecting production of certified seeds in the State. The responsibility of adequate production of breeder seeds is on agricultural universities. Accordingly agricultural universities in the State have been given the responsibility of producing breeder seeds prepare plan for the same and focus energies on this instead of certified and other seeds. Central Government informs the agricultural universities about target for production of breeder seeds. They have been asked to deposit in advance 20 per cent amount of procurement price of breeder seeds with the university concerned..