N.J. Admin. Code § 2:16-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 2:16-2.4 - Classes and sources of certified seed

(a) Four classes of seed are recognized in seed certification, namely breeder, foundation, registered and certified. These classes are defined as follows:

1. Breeder seed is seed of vegetative material directly controlled by the originating or the sponsoring plant breeder or institution and which provides the source for the initial and recurring increase of foundation seed.

2. Foundation seed is the progeny of breeders or foundation seed so handled as to maintain specific genetic identity and purity. Foundation seed may be the progeny of foundation seed only after approval has been granted by the Department.

3. Registered seed is the progeny of foundation seed that is so handled as to maintain genetic identity and purity, and that has been approved and certified by the Department. This class of seed shall be of a quality suitable for the production of certified seed.

4. Certified seed is the progeny of foundation or registered seed that is so handled as to maintain genetic identity and purity and that has been approved and certified by the Department.

(b) The Department may permit a grower to grow certified seed from lots of foundation, registered or certified seed which were fully inspected but rejected for certification because of factors such as germination or weed contamination which do not involve genetic identity and purity of germ plasm.

(c) In cases where seed planted for the production of foundation, registered or certified seed is obtained from another person, documentary evidence, such as the certification tags, the number of bushels planted, the invoice or sales record, and any other data shall be submitted to the Department to establish the source of seed.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:16-2.4