Government has recognized the importance of indigenous seeds. Therefore, several policies are being rolled out to encourage conservation of the seeds of native Indian varieties of various crops and trees.
Challenges
Production of indigenous seeds declined over competition with HYV seeds.
This has led to the loss of distinct indigenous seed from cultivation and also caused extinction.
Hybrid seeds over indigenous seed affect soil health as they absorb more nutrients from soil.
Farmers’ reluctance in the propagation of indigenous varieties,
Farmers with large landholdings do not cultivate indigenous crops.
Advantages
Indigenous varieties of rice and millets are resistant to drought, salinity, ....
