Assessment of the quality status of farm-saved maize (Zea mays l.) seeds in a lake zone, Tanzania
Gregory Mwanishi,
Dunstan Msuya
Abstract:A study was conducted to assess the quality of farm-saved maize seeds in the Lake Zone of Tanzania about the seeds’ source (regions), drying methods, and packaging materials used by farmers. Seed samples were collected during the 2021/22 planting season. During seed sampling, information on seed source, drying method, and packaging materials was recorded and submitted to the TOSCI seed laboratory for seed quality analysis. Seed quality analysis was performed in the laboratory according to ISTA standards proced… Show more
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