Vol. 11, Special Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Rakesh Babu Gautam, SK Goyal and Lalit Kumar

Abstract:
As a recent period's demanding enterprise, there is always a need for healthy seeds in order to provide a good yield in the next season. In order to preserve a crop with a high yield, seeds must be stored. Numerous biological and non-biological processes cause significant losses of seeds during storage. Examining the causes of these crop losses is necessary since they eventually affect the market price and seed quality. Careful postharvest handling practises can help preserve the quality of seeds. In order to minimise loss and maintain the quality and safety of the crop, it is necessary to design the most appropriate procedures for assessing losses that occur during the process. The goal is to produce high-quality seeds that fulfil both national and international standards and might satisfy the supplier's needs. The postharvest practises and factors that are employed to preserve seed quality are highlighted in this paper. A thorough analysis of the more effective, affordable, practical, and productive ways is given; it is centred on the requirements of developing nations.