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Zainol A. A., . and Izham A., . and Leong A. C., . and Shahadan M., . (2003) Production of quality seeds and planting materials by MARDI. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
The current production of quality seeds and planting materials is insufficient in Malaysia. Unit Biji Benih dan Baka Ternakan Planting Materials Seeds and Livestock Breed Production Unit was set up in MARDI to ensure sufficient supply of planting materials of officially released or endorsed varieties by MARDI and Ministry of Agriculture. The unit also ensured the maintenance of quality and purity of these products. The identified commodities are padi fruits vegetables field crop herbs and new animal breeds. MARDI has been successfully awarded the ISO 9001 for the production of seeds of padi papaya and grafted fruit seedlings. Apart from the mentioned functions the unit also plan to set up a banana and orchid tissue culture laboratory. Discussion is on-going for possible joint projects with international seed companies.
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Abstract
The current production of quality seeds and planting materials is insufficient in Malaysia. Unit Biji Benih dan Baka Ternakan Planting Materials Seeds and Livestock Breed Production Unit was set up in MARDI to ensure sufficient supply of planting materials of officially released or endorsed varieties by MARDI and Ministry of Agriculture. The unit also ensured the maintenance of quality and purity of these products. The identified commodities are padi fruits vegetables field crop herbs and new animal breeds. MARDI has been successfully awarded the ISO 9001 for the production of seeds of padi papaya and grafted fruit seedlings. Apart from the mentioned functions the unit also plan to set up a banana and orchid tissue culture laboratory. Discussion is on-going for possible joint projects with international seed companies.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Summary En |
| AGROVOC Term: | SEEDS |
| AGROVOC Term: | QUALITY |
| AGROVOC Term: | SEED PRODUCTION |
| AGROVOC Term: | PLANTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:28 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16813 |
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