T/HBCIA 013-2022 Seed breeding technology specification for foxtail millet
T/HBCIA 013-2022 Seed breeding technology specification for foxtail millet
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Main Technical Content: 1. Scope This document specifies the terminology and definitions, procedures, and technical requirements for the breeding of high-quality foxtail millet seeds in Hebei Province. 2. Normative Reference Documents The following documents, through normative reference in this document, constitute essential provisions for this document. Among them, the referenced documents with a specified date apply only to the version corresponding to that date; for those without a specified date, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document. - GB 4404.1 Grain Crops Seeds – Part 1: Gramineae - GB/T 8321 Guidelines for the Rational Use of Pesticides - NY/T 496 Guidelines for the Rational Use of Fertilizers – General Provisions - NY/T 2492 Guidelines for Testing the Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability of New Plant Varieties – Millet 3. Terminology and Definitions The following terms and definitions apply to this document. 3.1 Breeder Seed The initial batch of seeds provided by breeders with stable genetic traits and consistent characteristics. 3.2 Basic Seed Seeds propagated from breeder seeds or produced according to basic seed production specifications and meeting specified quality standards. 3.3 Certified Seed Seeds propagated from basic seed and meeting specified quality standards for certified seeds. 4. Breeding Procedures 4.1 Breeder Seed Production Breeder seed production is conducted in breeder seed identification plots. 4.1.1 Seed Source Original seeds provided by breeding units or excellent single plants selected from breeder seed cultivation plots that meet the characteristics and traits of the variety. 4.1.2 Planting Method Seeds are sown in a thin-sowing manner in breeder seed identification plots. Excellent single plants are planted in separate rows. 4.1.3 Field Selection and Elimination Field observation and identification of the characteristics and traits of breeder seed