Seed systems in millets
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Authors
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Sooganna
ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030
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Raghunath Kulakarni
ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030
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B Venkatesh Bhat
ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 030
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N Kannababu
ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 030
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Manthri Kumara Swamy
ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030
Keywords:
Millets, Seed, Seed systemsAbstract
Seed system is one of the most vital components of agricultural system that involves activities associated with seed production, multiplication, processing and marketing to ultimate use of seed by farmers. The right mix of formal and informal supply channels, market and non-market activities, and a well-functioning seed system is used to stimulate and effectively meet the changing demand
of farmers for high-quality seeds. The process of seeding is a complex one, involving many factors that need to be considered in an integrated manner to ensure successful implementation of this process. Seed system is an integral part that has been identified to enhance the quality of seeds, to provide a source for the production of a wide range of crops, and to increase the yield. This article
briefly discusses the various seed systems in millets.
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