Third year B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students visited the Seed Testing Laboratory and Seed Certification Department in Vellore.
Date: 18-12-2024
Course Teacher: Mrs. S.SATHYA, Asst. Prof. (SST)
Course Title: SST 351 – Seed Entrepreneurship Skill Development and Management (1+1)
Seed Testing Laboratory
Mrs. Latha, the seed analyst, highlighted the essential role of seed testing in agriculture, focusing on quality parameters such as germination, seed moisture content and physical purity.
Insights on Seed Certification
Mrs. Mandodhari, the Seed Certification Officer, explained the importance of seed certification. She detailed the procedures involved in producing certified seeds and the general seed certification standards.
Advancing with Digital Certification
Students also gained insights into the online seed certification process, which ensures efficiency and transparency in seed certification workflows.
