Seed Production
Originally written February 1, 2006 | Last updated February 23, 2014
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Saved Seed
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Certified Seed
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Bin-run
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Seed a producer has stored for planting the next year—not cleaned, treated or tested
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Breeder
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Seed directly controlled by the originating or sponsoring plant breeding organization
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Custom-cleaned
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Saved seed left untreated, but cleaned by a custom conditioner
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Foundation
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Progeny of Breeder or Foundation seed handled by an originating breeding organization
to maintain satisfactory genetic purity and identity
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Custom cleaned, treated
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Cleaned and treated with a fungicide and/or insecticide by the grower or a cleaning
crew
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Registered
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Progeny of Breeder or Foundation seed handled by an approved breeder to maintain
genetic purity and identity
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Certified
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Progeny of Breeder, Foundation or Registered seed handled by an approved breeder
to maintain satisfactory genetic purity and identity
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