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
Target Audience
- NARES
- Private Sector agri-business employees (large and small)