CUTM · MSSSoA · Paralakhemundi

Seed Production
Using Manual & Molecular
Methods

From pollination to precision — engineering the future of seeds

Producing high-quality, genetically pure and disease-free seeds through advanced molecular breeding techniques, ensuring food security and sustainable agricultural development.

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Overview

Excellence in Seed Production & Molecular Breeding

High-quality seed with superior genetic purity, physical purity, and physiological vigor is fundamental for achieving higher crop productivity and sustainable agriculture.

This domain focuses on advanced seed production technologies, hybrid seed development, genetic purity testing, and quality assurance systems. Students gain practical exposure to seed certification, DNA marker-based purity analysis, hybrid fidelity testing, and modern molecular breeding approaches integrated with conventional seed production practices.

This program prepares learners for careers in seed industries, plant breeding, molecular breeding, and agricultural research sectors.

Seed Health Analyst Seed Technologist Plant Breeder Molecular Breeding Assistant

Domain Highlights

Conventional and molecular breeding approaches for varietal development

Hybrid seed production in rice, maize, and vegetable crops

DNA isolation and molecular marker-assisted seed purity testing

Seed certification and quality control systems

Grow Out Test (GOT) and electrophoresis-based varietal identification

Practical exposure to seed processing, storage, and quality analysis labs

Industry-oriented experiential learning through research stations

Domain Structure

Program Overview

SPCU2260Course Code

29Credits (3+15+11)

6Months Duration

90Student Intake

DomainCategory

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Type (T+P+Pj)
CUSP2260	Breeding Methods: Conventional and Molecular Approach	3	1+2+0
CUSP2261	Seed Production of Vegetable and Cereals Crops	3	1+2+0
CUSP2262	Seed Certification	3	1+2+0
CUSP2263	Hybridization Techniques	3	0+3+0
CUSP2264	Vegetable Seed Production	3	0+3+0
CUSP2265	Cultivar Purity and Seed Quality Testing	3	0+3+0
CUSP2266	AELP Project	11	0+0+11
Total		29	—

Academics

Core Learning Areas

🔬 Molecular Breeding & Purity Testing

Marker Assisted Selection (MAS)
DNA marker applications
Molecular purity testing
Electrophoresis-based varietal identification
Hybrid fidelity analysis

🌾 Seed Production Technologies

Hybrid seed production in cereals and vegetables
Seed extraction and processing
Seed drying and storage
Seed quality maintenance
Seed certification procedures

🏭 Industry & Research Exposure

Visits to seed production farms
Exposure to seed testing laboratories
Research station visits for hybrid seed production
Understanding seed law enforcement and certification systems

Practical

Training Modules

Emasculation and pollination techniques for hybrid seed production

DNA extraction from F₁ progenies

Hybrid fidelity testing using molecular markers

Seed extraction through dry, fermentation, and chemical methods

Seed sampling and germination testing

Viability and vigor testing

Molecular and biochemical seed quality assessment

Visits to hybrid seed production plots and seed processing units

Photo Documentation

Field & Lab Gallery

Germination Test

Hybridization

Lab Work

Emasculation

Mulching

Harvesting of Paddy

Cultivator

Drone Image of Ranadevi Farm

Field Visit 1

Harvesting of Paddy

Paddy Nursery Layout

Field Visit

Maize Detasseling

Paddy Seed Treatment

Paddy Seed Incubation

Nursery Pulling

Paddy Transplanting

Contact

Domain Coordinator

Dr. Aninda Chakraborty

Assistant Professor, Department of Seed Science and Technology
MSSSoA, CUTM, Paralakhemundi

Course Code: SPCU2260 Credits: 29 (3+15+11) Intake: 90 Students Offered from: Paralakhemundi Campus Contact: 7685070785

Seed Production
Using Manual & Molecular
Methods