1 CRR-NY 96.1NY-CRR
1 CRR-NY 96.1
1 CRR-NY 96.1
96.1 Definition of terms.
Definitions pertaining to specific crops are included in the specific certification standards for that crop. Definitions not included in this section and specific crop standards not found in this Title may be found in the Seed Certification Handbook, 2007 edition, published by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies. The document is available from the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies, 1601 52nd Avenue, Suite #1, Moline, IL 61265. It is available for public inspection and copying in the office of the Director of Plant Industry, New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235, or in the office of the Department of State, 41 State Street, Albany, NY 12231.
(a) Variety.
The term variety means a subdivision of a kind which is distinct, uniform, and stable; “distinct” in the sense that the variety can be differentiated by one or more identifiable morphological, physiological, or other characteristics from all other varieties of public knowledge; “uniform” in the sense that variations in essential and distinctive characteristics are describable; and “stable” in the sense that the variety will remain unchanged to a reasonable degree of reliability in its essential and distinctive characteristics and its uniformity when reproduced or reconstituted as required by the different categories of varieties.
(b) Other varieties.
The term other varieties shall be considered to include plants or seed of the same kind that can be differentiated from the variety that is being inspected but shall not include variations which are environmental or characteristic of the variety as defined by the breeder.
(c) Off-type.
The term off-type means a plant or seed which deviates in one or more characteristics from that which has been described in accordance with section 96.2(a)(3) of this Part as being usual for the strain or variety.
(d) Inbred line.
The term inbred line means a relatively true-breeding strain resulting from at least five successive generations of controlled self-fertilization or of backcrossing to a recurrent parent with selection, or its equivalent, for specific characteristics.
(e) Single cross.
The term single cross means the first general hybrid between two inbred lines.
(f) Foundation single cross.
The term foundation single cross means a single cross used in the production of a double cross, a three-way, or a top-cross.
(g) Double cross.
The term double cross means the first generation hybrid between two single crosses.
(h) Top cross.
The term top cross means the first generation hybrid of a cross between an inbred line and an open-pollinated variety or the first generation hybrid between a single cross and an open-pollinated variety.
(i) Three-way cross.
The term three-way cross means a first generation hybrid between a single cross and an inbred line.
(j) Open-pollination.
The term open-pollination means pollination that occurs naturally as opposed to controlled pollination, such as by detasselling, cytoplasmic male sterility, self-incompatibility or similar processes.
(k) Lot of seed.
The term lot of seed means a definite quantity of seed identified by a lot number, every portion or bag of which is uniform, within permitted tolerances, for the factors which appear in the labeling.
(l) In bulk.
The term in bulk shall mean seed when loose either in vehicles of transportation or in storage, and not seed in bags or other containers.
(m) Department.
The term department means the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
1 CRR-NY 96.1
Current through January 15, 2022
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