OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Foundation seed is the progeny of breeder seed and is produced by State Farm Corporation of India, National Seed Corporation, State seed Corporation under technical control of qualified plant breeders or technical officers. Its production is supervised and approved by certification agency.

Detailed explanation-2: -Foundation seed: Foundation seed shall be the progeny of Breeder seed or be produced from foundation seed, which can be clearly traced to Breeder seed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The NSC was established to serve two main objectives: first, to promote the development of a seed industry in India and second to produce and supply the foundation seeds of various crops. The NSC performs following functions: Production and supply of foundation seed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Foundation seed (or Basic seed): Foundation seed, also known as basic seed, is the descendent of breeder seed and is produced under conditions that ensure maintaining genetic purity and identity.