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oilseedsOfficial Blue Tag Standard • Min Germination ≥70%

Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants

प्रमाणित सोयाबीन बीज एवं राइजोबियम • Glycine max (L.) Merr.

Recommended certified sowing rate of 30 kg / acre (25 to 30 kg (Small seeded: JS 20-34) / 32 to 35 kg (Bold seeded: JS 95-60 / JS 335)) to achieve an optimal plant canopy of 180k plants / acre at 45 × 5 cm spacing.

Seed Quality Norms
1000-Grain Weight125 g
Certified Germination≥70%
Genetic Purity≥98%
Target Canopy180k/Acre
Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants Certified Seeds Standards, Sowing Rate & NSC Blue Tag Quality Specifications
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Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants

1000-grain Test Weight: 125g | Certified Germination Standard: 70%

2 Acres (0.81 Ha)
0.5 Acre (Marginal)5 Acres (Small)15 Acres (Medium)25 Acres (Large)
85%

Official certification standard for Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants: 70%

90%

Reflects seedbed moisture, clod fineness, and sowing depth (Default 90% for well-prepared soil).

1000-Grain Test Weight125 g
Target Canopy Spacing45 × 5 cm
Scientific Seed EstimationFor 2 Acre(s)
Total Certified Seed Required
59KG

Effective Seed Rate: 29.4 kg / acre (Standard: 30 kg/acre)

Seed Bags Needed2 Bags(30 kg standard bag)
Target Plant Stand360.0k Plants180k plants/acre
Estimated Certified Seed Investment5,015Government Seed Village subsidy covers up to 60% of this cost.
Agronomist Recommendation: Seed lot meets or exceeds official government certification standards.
Field Sowing Protocol for Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants:

Compulsory germination test required before sowing; adjust rate if germination is 60%–70%.

ICAR & State Agriculture University (SAU) Releases

Top National & State Certified Varieties

High-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient varieties produced and certified by the National Seeds Corporation (NSC) and State Seed Corporations.

Released: 2014~85/kg

JS 20-34 (Early Drought Tolerant)

By JNKVV Jabalpur & ICAR-IISR Indore

Maturity84 – 88 days
Potential Yield10 – 12 q/acre q/acre
Distinguishing Traits:
  • Ultra-early maturity escapes late monsoon drought
  • Small seed size requires only 25 kg/acre seed rate
  • Resistant to charcoal rot
Recommended Zones: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra (Vidarbha/Marathwada), Rajasthan
Released: 2018~90/kg

JS 20-98 (High Yielding Semi-Determinate)

By JNKVV Jabalpur

Maturity94 – 98 days
Potential Yield12 – 14 q/acre q/acre
Distinguishing Traits:
  • High podding intensity (60-80 pods/plant)
  • Resistant to pod shattering for up to 10 days post maturity
  • High oil content (20.5%)
Recommended Zones: Central Zone (MP, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan)
Released: 2016~82/kg

RVS 2001-4

By RVSKVV Gwalior

Maturity92 – 96 days
Potential Yield11 – 13 q/acre q/acre
Distinguishing Traits:
  • Tolerant to waterlogging and moisture stress
  • Tolerant to stem fly and girdle beetle
  • Strong erect stem
Recommended Zones: Madhya Pradesh, UP, Maharashtra
Released: 2021~98/kg

NRC 138 (Indore Soybean)

By ICAR-Indian Institute of Soybean Research (IISR), Indore

Maturity90 – 94 days
Potential Yield12 – 15 q/acre q/acre
Distinguishing Traits:
  • Free from Kunitz Trypsin Inhibitor (KTI-free)
  • High edible food grade quality
  • Immune to yellow mosaic virus
Recommended Zones: MP, Maharashtra, Southern Rajasthan
Mandatory Pre-Sowing Protocol

Scientific F-I-R Seed Treatment Schedule for Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants

Always follow the exact sequence: Fungicide (F) → Insecticide (I) → Rhizobium / Biofertilizer (R). Mixing chemicals with biofertilizers together kills live beneficial cultures.

Step 1: Fungicide (F)

Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% (Vitavax Power) or Trichoderma viride

Dosage: 2.5 g per kg seed (Chemical) or 10 g per kg seed (Trichoderma bio-fungicide)

Target Pathogens: Collar rot, Rhizoctonia aerial blight, and seedling damping-off

Step 2: Insecticide (I)

Thiamethoxam 30% FS

Dosage: 3.0 ml per kg seed (slurry treated gently without cracking seed coat)

Target Pests: Early stem fly (Melanagromyza sojae), whitefly, and girdle beetle

Step 3: Biofertilizer (R)

Bradyrhizobium japonicum & PSB liquid culture

Dosage: 5.0 ml per kg seed applied 2 hours before sowing

Symbiotic Benefits: Forms pink active root nodules fixing 35–40 kg atmospheric nitrogen per acre

Government Financial Assistance

National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-OS)

Eligible farmers organized in cluster seed villages receive up to 60% DBT subsidy capped at ₹4000 per quintal on foundation and certified seed.

Distribution Agency: State Oilseeds Federations (MP State Agro, MAHABEEJ, Tilhan Sangh)
Post-Harvest Seed Care

Seed Storage & Safe Keeping Tips

  • Never drop seed bags from tractors or trucks; internal cotyledon hairline fractures reduce germination from 80% to 40%.
  • Store seed bags on wooden pallets (wooden dunnage) 1 foot away from concrete walls to prevent moisture absorption.
  • Maintain storage temperature below 30°C and relative humidity below 60%.
🏛️ Statutory Seed Verification Portals

Official Certified Seed Portals & Breeder Linkages for Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants

Official MoA&FW (.gov.in) & ICAR (.org.in)
🏛️ Seed Division (.gov.in)seednet.gov.in

SeedNet India National Seed Portal

Check national seed availability, certified breeder-to-foundation indenting, and State Seed Testing Laboratory standards for Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants.

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🏛️ NSC Official Portalindiaseeds.com

National Seeds Corporation (NSC)

Buy certified seeds online directly from National Seeds Corporation central outlets and explore regional seed village allotments.

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🏛️ Apex Agronomy (.org.in)icar.org.in

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions for Soybean Certified Seeds & Inoculants

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Soybean has a fragile seed coat and a prominent exposed embryo. During mechanical harvesting, threshing, and handling, the embryo is prone to mechanical injury. Hence, the statutory minimum germination standard for certified soybean seed is set at 70%.

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