Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 1, January 4, 2025
Section 115.412 - Evidence of qualification(a) It shall be the responsibility of the producer to submit evidence that the seed-producing trees (seed), or seed from which plants are to be grown (seedlings), or trees from which plants are to be propagated (vegetative method) qualify for the category within which material is intended for certification.(b) It is suggested, but not required, that for seed production or vegetative propagation methods a description of procedures to be followed to secure supporting data be submitted to the Department for approval by the tree variety committee before work is begun on selection and genetic testing.(c) Supporting data shall be statistically and genetically sound. This may necessitate making provisions for obtaining and keeping records many years before seed is to be certified.