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The University of Nebraska Foundation Seed Division (FSD) increases small amounts of new seed varieties to ensure sufficient seed distribution to certified seed growers. FSD also maintains supplies of established varieties of Foundation Seed. The seed is further increased by certified seed growers to provide high quality seed for Nebraska farmers. These important steps bring seedstock from the plant breeder’s research plot to the farmer’s field.
The Foundation Seed Division (FSD) is part of the University of Nebraska and is headquartered at NU’s Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead, Nebraska. Because of the FSD’s research association, it is an integral part of the Agricultural Research Division within NU’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
As a self-supporting, non-profit organization, operating funds are derived directly from sales of
foundation seeds and services. Services provided by the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association are utilized for inspection of seed fields. And the expertise of agronomists, plant breeders, plant pathologists, entomologists, and extension specialists are also drawn upon.
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