Definition

Noun 1. Good quality seeds reserved for planting: "Seed grain" refers specifically to seeds of high quality, such as kernels of corn or wheat, that are intentionally set aside and saved for the purpose of sowing to grow a new crop, rather than being used for consumption, feed, or processing.

Usage

• The term is used primarily in agricultural and farming contexts.
• It emphasizes the selective, purposeful reservation of the best part of the harvest for future cultivation.

Examples

• The farmer stored a portion of the harvest as seed grain for the next planting season.
• After the drought, there was a shortage of high-quality seed grain in the region.
• It is crucial to protect your seed grain from pests and moisture to ensure good germination.

Advanced Usage

• The concept can be extended metaphorically to refer to an initial resource or investment intended to generate future growth or results, though this is less common than the literal agricultural meaning.

Variants and Related Words

• Seed (noun): The more general term for the unit of reproduction of a plant, which can be used for planting or other purposes.
• Seed stock (noun): A very similar term meaning seeds kept for planting, often implying a maintained genetic line.
• Grain (noun): The small, hard fruits of cereal plants like wheat, rice, or corn. "Seed grain" specifies that this grain is for planting.

Synonyms

• Planting seed
• Sowing seed
• Seed stock

Antonyms

• Milling grain: Grain intended to be ground into flour.
• Feed grain: Grain intended for animal consumption.
• Food grain: Grain intended for human consumption.

Noun

1. good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for planting