Seed quality as a basis for successful soybean production in the South-eastern Europe

Abstract

One of the most challenging decisions in agricultural production is variety selection. This decision should be based on agro-ecological conditions in the production area and type of production, yield, protein content, etc. However, low-quality seed of the best variety can have low yield, whereas high-quality seed of the variety with less performance, at the end, can have higher yield. This confirms that the seed quality is significantly important, because it determines the success of the harvest. Seed of plant species is a complex biological system depends on various external factors, which cannot be predicted and planned in advance. Production technology applies various methods of seed quality improvement in order to enhance seed germination, and other seed properties. Seed quality improvement can reduce the effect of seed aging, as well as the effects of various stress factors. The IFVCNS therefore applies various methods for improving the quality of soybean seed.