Seed produced in rabi season withstood the accelerated ageing test better than those from kharif. Deterioration was faster in small size (9"/64R) seeds than medium (8"/64R) or large (8"/64P) size seed when acceleratedly aged. Deterioration in seeds from earlier pickings was slower compared to those from later pickings in both the seasons.
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