The Science of Gene flow in Agriculture and its Role in Co - existence Washington , DC September 7 - 8 , 2011 Proceedings

Seed purity, more appropriately seed product integrity, is maintained within a framework of regulatory (labeling) requirements through the Federal Seed Act, quality standards, seed testing performed by accredited entities, quality management practices, and production under principles and practices of coexistence. Cooperation among seed developers, seed producers, and growers at the local field level, in particular communication among neighboring growers, is necessary for successful coexistence. This presentation, condensed from the American Seed Trade Association paper “Existing U.S. Seed Industry Production Practices That Address Coexistence,” describes the role coexistence plays in the maintenance of seed product integrity.