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breeder seed [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant and Crop Production
  • Plant Breeding
DEF

Seed produced by the originating plant breeder or sponsoring agency, recognized as the initial source of seed for subsequent multiplication and commercial distribution.

OBS

Mass selection may be used to establish and maintain breeder seed.

OBS

breeder seed: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
  • Amélioration végétale
DEF

Semence d'une variété de grain nouvelle homologuée, produite et contrôlée par le sélectionneur ou la station de sélection d'origine ou garante, et qui est fournie aux producteurs de semence enregistrée.

OBS

semence de l'obtenteur : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Key term(s)
  • semence du sélectionneur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Producción vegetal
  • Mejora vegetal
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