Plant Uniformity of Certified and Uncertified Seed (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Certified seeds characteristics
Certified seeds characteristics
Tested for purity, high germination, disease-free, genetically uniform
Uncertified seeds characteristics
Uncertified seeds characteristics
Contain impurities, variable germination, no disease treatment, uneven growth
Key difference: certified vs uncertified seeds
Key difference: certified vs uncertified seeds
Quality assurance and standardised testing
Germination rate of certified seeds
Germination rate of certified seeds
90-100%
Germination rate of uncertified seeds
Germination rate of uncertified seeds
50-80%
Plant uniformity from certified seeds
Plant uniformity from certified seeds
Consistent height and appearance
Plant uniformity from uncertified seeds
Plant uniformity from uncertified seeds
Uneven crop with wide variation in size
Disease resistance: certified vs uncertified
Disease resistance: certified vs uncertified
Certified: lower incidence (seed treated); Uncertified: higher risk
Essential experimental control in seed comparison
Essential experimental control in seed comparison
Identical growing conditions for both seed types
Why plant uniformity matters in farming
Why plant uniformity matters in farming
Easier management, higher yields, quality control, economic benefits