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Agri-Business Management (CUET PG)

Foundation seed in the progeny of the :

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Certified seed

Hybrid seed

Breeder seed and certified seed

Breeder seed and foundation seed

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Breeder seed and foundation seed

Seed Multiplication Hierarchy

Seeds are produced in a systematic multiplication chain to maintain genetic purity. The standard hierarchy is:

Breeder Seed: The purest form, produced by the original plant breeder.
Foundation Seed: Produced directly from breeder seed.
(Optional) Registered Seed: Produced from foundation seed.
Certified Seed: Produced from foundation or registered seed.

Foundation Seed Lineage

Foundation seed is a direct descendant generation derived from breeder seed. Breeder seed acts as the parent material ensuring the genetic integrity required for the foundation class.

Correct Option Analysis

The question asks what foundation seed is the progeny of. According to the seed multiplication hierarchy, foundation seed originates from breeder seed. Option D lists "Breeder seed and foundation seed". This indicates that foundation seed is derived from breeder seed. The inclusion of 'foundation seed' might implicitly refer to the cyclical process within seed multiplication programs or specific protocols, although breeder seed is the definitive starting point.

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