seed stock
The term 'seed stock' is versatile, encompassing both plant and animal breeding as well as financial contexts within the agriculture industry.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(technical)A reserve of seeds kept for planting future crops.
Example
- Farmers always ensure they have a sufficient seed stock before the planting season begins.
B2Breeding
(technical)Animals maintained specifically for the purpose of breeding to produce offspring.
Example
- The rancher selected the best cattle from his seed stock to improve the herd's quality.
C1Genetics
(technical)The initial genetic material used for cultivating plants or breeding animals to ensure quality in future generations.
Example
- Researchers are developing new seed stock to create more resilient crop varieties.
C1Finance
(business)Shares in companies involved in the production and research of agricultural seeds.
Example
- Investors are showing interest in seed stock from companies that specialize in genetically engineered crops.
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