This course covers the principles and practices of propagation of plants by means of seed. It emphasizes the classification of seed based on its morphology as well as the physiological development of seed. The techniques of commercial seed production in agronomy and horticulture based upon genetically derived cultivars and hybrids introduce students to modern plant breeding and genetic engineering. Students obtain hands-on experience with seed harvesting, handling, and germinating various plant species used in the seed production industry worldwide.