Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-40.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 21-40.6 - Classes and sources of certified seed

(1)Terms defined.

a. Foundation seed is a class of certified seed which is the progeny of breeder or foundation seed handled to maintain specific genetic purity and identity. Production must be acceptable to the certifying agency.

b. Registered seed is a class of certified seed which is the progeny of breeder or foundation seed handled under procedures acceptable to the certifying agency to maintain satisfactory genetic purity and identity.

c. Certified seed is a class of certified seed which is the progeny of breeder, foundation registered seed so handled as to maintain satisfactory genetic purity and identity and which has been acceptable to the certifying agency.

d. "Inbred line" means a relatively true-breeding strain resulting from at least five successive generations of controlled self-fertilization or of backcrossing to a recurrent parent with selection, or its equivalent, for specific characteristics.

(2) Reserved.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-40.6