Seed Quality Control Quiz

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To enhance agricultural productivity by providing reliable, high-yielding seeds free from contaminants (correct)
To prevent cross-pollination and contamination during seed production
To ensure the physical purity of seeds by checking for weed seeds and contaminants
To test the germination capacity of seeds

That the seeds are physically pure and meet the required standards
That the seeds have high germination capacity
That the genetic characteristics of the seed match the intended variety or cultivar (correct)
That the seeds are free from contaminants

To assess the potential for seeds to sprout and grow (D) Signup and view all the answers

Cross-pollination and contamination (A) Signup and view all the answers

Minoan civilization (B) Signup and view all the answers

Central Europe and South Asia (B) Signup and view all the answers

Ingredient in pastry and bread (B) Signup and view all the answers

Listed as a sedative in the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Poppyseed oil (B) Signup and view all the answers

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The primary goal of seed certification is to ensure the quality of seeds.
Seed certification ensures that seeds have the desired genetic characteristics, such as trueness to variety, purity, and identity.
It checks for physical purity, including the presence of weeds, inert matter, and other crop seeds.
Testing germination capacity is an essential part of seed certification, ensuring that seeds have the ability to grow and produce healthy plants.
The primary aim of seed certification is to prevent seed contamination, admixtures, and genetic drift during seed production.

The ancient Sumerian civilization is known to have cultivated poppies for their seeds.
Poppy seeds are still widely used and legally grown and sold in the European region.
The primary use of poppy seeds in foods is as a spice or topping for baked goods, adding flavor and texture.
Poppy seeds have historical significance in ancient medical texts, where they were mentioned as a treatment for various ailments.
Poppy seeds can be pressed to obtain poppy oil, a popular cooking ingredient.