Seeds are classified as good on the basis of genetic purity, physical purity, and high pure seed percentage. Seed should be free from designated diseases like loose smut in wheat ,free from objectionable weed seed like wild paddy in paddy, have good shape, size, colour, etc. according to specifications of variety, have high physical soundness and weight, posses high physiological vigour and stamina , Posses high longevity and shelf life and have optimum moisture content for storage.
What are the characteristics of a good seed?
