This course covers all elements of rice seed production from land preparation to post-harvest processing. Participants will be given basic knowledge in seed varieties and the meaning of seed quality. There will be a large amount of hands-on experience in the seed production field.

OBJECTIVES

• Basic understanding about quality seed and its importance
• Learn basic information on rice plant and seed anatomy, seed classes and seed systems
• Gain an understanding and appreciation for the knowledge and work it takes to produce quality rice seed
• Hands-on experience in all stages of seed production

KEY MODULES

• Morphology and characterization
• Seed production
• Post harvest management and seed health (storage, post harvest and health)
• Seed processing and certification