PART 2Categories of seed

Categories of seed5.

Seed is divided into the following categories, commonly known by the abbreviations given—

(a)

breeder’s seed (“BR”);

(b)

pre-basic seed (“PB”);

(c)

basic seed (“BS”);

(d)

certified seed (“CS”);

(e)

certified seed, first generation (“C1”);

(f)

certified seed, second generation (“C2”);

(g)

certified seed, third generation (“C3”);

(h)

commercial seed (“CM”);

(i)

standard seed (vegetables only) (“ST”);

(j)

seed of a higher voluntary standard (“HVS”).