Seed Certification Standard in the Philippines
Factor |
Breeder |
Foundation |
Registered |
Certified |
Pure seed (%) |
98 |
98 |
98 |
97 |
Other varieties (grains/500g) |
0 |
2 |
5 |
10 |
Weed & other crop seed (%) |
0 |
0 |
0.05 |
0.1 |
Inert matter (%) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Red rice (grains/500 g) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
Germination (% minimum) |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
Moisture content (%) |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |