Seed Technology
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Study the principles and practices of crop management for agricultural and vegetable seed crops, including seed quality assurance and post-harvest seed technologies.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Recognise quality seed production and management
Recognise quality seed production, processing, storage and assessment, with emphasis on the management of seed supplies.
Identify seed development stages and processes
Identify the different stages of seed development and understand the key physiological processes involved in germination and dormancy.
Analyze seed yield components and management
Analyse the relationships among seed yield components, explain why potential and actual yields differ and critically review management of selected seed crops.
What You're Signing Up For
This course covers the principles and practices of crop management specifically for agricultural and vegetable seed crops. It introduces seed quality assurance concepts and post-harvest seed technologies. Students will learn about seed production, processing, storage, assessment, and management of seed supplies. The course also addresses seed development stages, physiological processes in germination and dormancy, relationships among seed yield components, and marketing and distribution issues related to quality seed.
Course Content
- Principles and practices of crop management for seed crops
- Seed quality assurance methods
- Post-harvest seed technologies
- Seed production, processing, storage and assessment
- Physiological processes in seed germination and dormancy
- Seed yield components and management of seed crops
- Seed harvest to storage processes and effects on seed quality
- Marketing, distribution and use of quality seed
What you need to know first
Minimum 60 credit points from approved level 200 or 300 courses in HORT (Horticulture) or PLSC (Plant Science)
Pre-requisite: Forest Biology and Silvics, FORS-201
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Horticulture
Future employment opportunities might be
Seed production technician
Crop management specialist
Seed quality assurance officer
Agricultural consultant