Q314
The process of making of seeds free from inert matter and defective seeds is
A.
Normal purity
B.
Defective purity
C.
Physical purity
AnswerD.
Genetic purity
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The process of making seeds free from inert matter and defective seeds is Physical purity.It is the cleanliness of seed from other seeds, debris, inert matter, diseased seed, and insect-damaged seed. It also should be devoid of shriveled, diseased mottled, moulded, discoloured, damaged and empty seeds.
Physical purity testing refers to the analysis for classifying the composition of a seed lot. It is important for evaluating whether the given seed sample conforms to the prescribed purity standards.