Core Viewpoint - The establishment of a national seed certification system in China aims to enhance seed quality and competitiveness in the agricultural sector, with specific implementation in Sichuan province [1][5]. Group 1: Seed Certification Process - The seed certification process involves independent third-party organizations overseeing the entire quality control from production to packaging [2]. - Certification requires that seeds exceed national standards by 1 to 3 percentage points in key quality indicators such as germination rate, purity, moisture, and cleanliness [2][4]. - For example, rice seed purity must reach 98% for certification, compared to the national standard of 96% [2]. Group 2: Challenges in Certification - Achieving certification standards is complex, requiring multiple batches of seeds to meet the criteria before they can be marketed [3]. - Weather conditions, such as continuous rainfall during the flowering period, can significantly impact the certification process for seed companies [3]. Group 3: Benefits of Certification - Certified seeds can lead to higher yields, with a 1% increase in germination rate potentially resulting in a 1% increase in production [4]. - Certification enhances market competitiveness and brand reputation for seed companies, making their products more attractive in a crowded market [4]. - The first batch of certification certificates was issued in March, covering 32 companies and totaling 1,104.5 million kilograms of certified seeds [4]. Group 4: Government Support and Future Plans - The Sichuan government has allocated central financial rewards to encourage seed companies to apply for certification [5]. - The 2025 development plan for modern agriculture in Sichuan includes goals for increasing certified seed production areas, particularly for rice and oilseed crops [5].

立夏前后，玉米、水稻等作物春播进入高峰。近期，一批种子"持证上岗"，出现在各地的农资门店，吸 引不少种植户咨询、选购。这些种子，就是包装上印有"中国种子认证"标志的首批认证种子。 种子认证，是一项国际公认的高质量种子评定制度，被誉为好种子的"信用证"、种子企业的"体检证"。 好种子如何认证？效益咋样？怎么选购？记者进行了采访调研。 如何认证 开展田间检验，把关生产、加工、包装等环节 海南三亚市垦丰种业南繁中心，一场针对种子的田间检验正在进行。 大豆植株排列成行，身穿工作服的两组检查员进入鉴定田，观察起每一垄地上插着的种植编号标识。 "用编号标识，是为了加密，就像评卷的时候隐去考生信息一样，避免检查员提前得知种子的企业归 属，影响鉴定结果。"负责地块种植管理的北大荒垦丰种业股份有限公司研究员胡喜平介绍，本次鉴定 共涉及30个样品，重点聚焦品种真实性和品种纯度指标。 两组检查员进行着田间检验，时而俯身、时而站起，仔细观察和记录植株叶形、花色等特征，判断种子 植株在形态性状方面的典型一致程度。"这株的话，光看花色不够，还得看绒毛色。"检查员相互交流、 提醒着。 "形态性状，是指示种子品种纯度的重要特征。"黑龙江省农 ...