Section 37, Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency Regulations, 2018.

(1) There shall be a variety list and a list of active varietiesmaintained and regularly updated by the Agency. (2) A variety list under sub-regulation (1), shall be a list of all the varieties released in Sierra Leone including the names and addresses of the dealers. Release of foreign varieties. Rules for of denomination varieties Lists of varieties 16 17 FIRST SCHEDULE Regulations 2, 8(4) PRESCRIBED SEEDS CEREALS: Maize Zea mays L. Rice Oryza sativa L. Sorghum Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench OIL CROPS: Groundnut Arachis hypogaea L. Sesame Sesamum indicum PULSES: Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Soya bean Glycine max (L.) Merr. Pigeon pea Cajanus cajan ROOT CROPS: Cassava Manihot esculantum. Sweet Potato Ipomea batata. Iris potato Solanum tuberosum Yam Dioscorea spp. TREE CROPS: Coffee Coffea spp. Caocao Theobroma cacao Oil Palm Elaeis guineensis Cashew Anacardium occidentale L. VEGETABLES: Cabbage Brassica oleracea L Carrot Daucus carota L. Cauliflower Brassica oleracea lonvar. botrytis (L.) Alef. var.botrytis L.. Cucumber (including gherkins) Cucumis sativus L. Eggplant Solanum melongena L. Kale Brassica oleracea covar. acephala (DC.) Alef. Leek var. medullosa Thell + var. viridis L. Lettuce Allium porrum L. Okra Lactuca sativa L.Hibiscus esculentus L. Onion Abelmoschus esculentus Pepper Allium cepa L. Pumpkin Capsicum annuum L. Radish Cucurbita pepo L. Rape Raphanus sativus L. Tomato Brassica napus L. Water melon Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) Karst. Ex Farw. Citrullus lanatus (Thunb) Matsum et Nakai SECOND SCHEDULE Regulations 3(2), 3(3) SEEDS FOR COMPULSORY CERTIFICATION SPECIES. All hybrid crops THIRD SCHEDULE Regulations 3(5), 10(2) SEED CERTIFICATION SCHEME CODE CLASS PARENT SEED AND AVAILABILITY COLOUR OF LABEL A Breeder/ Produced from the breeder's parent Voilet stripe on Pre-basic material under control of the breeder white Seed and supervision of the SLeSCA. More than one generation may be permitted by the Controller of Seeds. B Foundation Produced from Breeder/Pre-basic White Basic Seed Seed and officially inspected. Only one generation permitted. R1 Certified Seed, Produced from Foundation Blue stripe 1st generation /Basic Seed and officially inspected. on white 18 19 R2 Certified Seed, Produced from Certified Seed, Red stripe 2nd generation 1st generation (or higher class) on white and officially inspected. R3 Certified Seed, Produced from Certified Seed, Red stripe 3rd generation 2nd generation (or higher class) on white and officially inspected. D/R4 Commercial Produced from Certified Seed, Green stripe seed 3rd generation (or higher class) on white (Certified Seed, and officially inspected at 4th generation) least once. QDS Quality Produced from Commercial Green Declared seed or higher class. seed E Emergency Non certified seed used in the Red class case of acute seed shortage following a state declaration of a national disaster. Standards are set by the Controller of Seeds. FOURTH SCHEDULE Regulation 6(1)(b) 1. STANDARDS FOR CERTIFIED SEED A. Field Inspection I. Minimum standards for isolation (metres), off types and/or other cultivars Isolation, metres (minimum) Off types and/or other cultivars Species A B R1 R2, R3, R4 A B R1 R2, R3 R4 Cereals: I. Maximum number per 10 square meters Rice 10 5 3 3 5 5 10 30 30 II. Maximum number per 1000 plants (heads) Maize 400 400 200 200 1 1 3 3 10 Sorghum 400 300 200 200 2 2 5 5 10 Pulses: I. Maximum number per 10 square meters soya bean 10 10 5 5 1 1 2 2 5 II. Maximum number per 1000 plants (heads) Cowpea 25 10 5 5 1 1 2 2 5 Pigeon pea 250 200 100 100 0.00% 0.10% 0.20% 0.20% 0.20% 20 21 A. Field Inspection (contd.) I. Minimum standards for isolation (metres), off types and/or other cultivars Isolation, meters (minimum) Off types and/or other cultivars Species A B R1 R2, R3, R4 A B R1 R2, R3 R4 Oil crops: II. Maximum number per 1000 plants (heads) Groundnut 5 5 3 50/3 1 1 2 2 5 Sesame 15 15 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 Species Vegetables II. Maximum number per 1000 plants (heads) Cucumber 1000 1000 600 400 2 2 5 5 10 Cabbage 1000 1000 600 400 2 2 5 5 10 Carrot 1000 1000 750 500 5 5 10 10 20 Cauliflower 1000 1000 600 400 2 2 5 5 10 Kale 1000 1000 600 400 2 2 5 5 10 Leek 1500 1500 1000 600 5 5 10 10 20 Lettuce 100 100 50 25 2 2 10 15 30 Onion 1000 1000 400 400 5 5 10 10 20 Peper 200 200 100 50 1 1 2 2 5 (incl. Chilli) Pumpkin 1000 1000 800 600 2 2 10 15 30 Rape 1000 1000 600 400 2 2 5 5 10 Tomato 100 100 50 50 2 2 5 10 20 Water melon 1000 1000 800 600 1 1 2 5 10 Okra 1000 1000 600 600 2 2 5 5 10 Raddish 1000 1000 600 600 2 2 5 5 10 Egg plant 1000 1000 600 400 2 2 5 5 5 Note: White maize shall be isolated from all classes of yellow maize as follows:- A-B 500m, C1- C4 300m Vegetables (contd.) II. Maximum number per 1000 plants (heads) 22 23 A. Field Isolation II. Isolation, time (minimum) Species Time (days) Cereals 28 Maize 28 Sorghum III. Minimum number of inspections SEED CLASS CROP A - B C1 - C4 Groundnuts 4 4 Soybeans 4 4 Sesame 4 4 Rice 4 4 Beans 4 4 Sorghum OP 4 4 Sorghum H 5 5 Cowpeas/Pigeon peas 4 4 Maize OP 4 4 Maize H 5 5 (SEASONS BEFORE GROWING SEED OF SAME SPECIES) SEED CLASS CROP A - B C1 - C4 Groundnuts 1 1 Sesame 1 1 Soybeans 1 1 Rice (Low land) 2 1 Rice (Up land) 1 1 Beans 1 1 Sorghum OP 2 2 Sorghum H 2 2 Cowpea/Pigeon pea 1 1 Maize OP 1 1 Maize H 1 1 * The 1st inspection within 60 days after planting the cuttings; * The 2nd inspection about 120 days after planting the cuttings; * The 3rd inspection about 180 days after planting the cuttings; * The 4th just before cutting the stems. Crop Declaration Any establishment of seed crops shall be the subject of a declaration submitted to Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency before the establishment of the crops. Otherwise, the crops shall be refused by Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency. Origin of the Parent Seed Any producer establishing a seed crop shall provide details on the origin, the quantity, the variety and category of the parent seed to Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency. If the producer cannot provide such details, the crop shall be rejected. Previous Crop For at least one crop year, the plot shall not be used to grow cassava, unless it is of the same variety and provided that this plot was planted with certified cuttings of the same generation or a previous generation. In the case of irrigated developed plots, this rule may not be applied. In this case, and after pre-irrigation of the multiplication plot, it is required to destroy any regrowth by tillage operations three weeks before planting. The plot shall be free of any cassava shoots. Planting Areas Fields for the multiplication of cassava cuttings shall not be established in marshy areas or in flood-prone lowlands in rainy seasons. Producers of cassava cuttings are required to seek fertile and well drained loose land. Cultural Conditions of Seed Fields Field with bad cultural condition is a cause for refusal by Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency if the criteria below are not met. i. Varietal Purity All off-types shall be uprooted and carried away by the producer. ii. Weeds Any field producing cassava cuttings must be clean. Any specific impurity and weeds shall be regularly removed by the producer. iii. Health Status The presence of dangerous diseases and insects in a field of cassava cuttings is a cause for refusal by SLeSCA. Note: for other crops, the minimum number of inspections shall (Iv) Field Standards Rotation) (For Crop Note: for vegetable crops, the minimum number of seasons shall be one. (V) Vegatatively propagated Crops A minimum of 4 inspections shall be conducted: a) Cassava Number of Field inspections 24 25 Storage of Cassava Cuttings The lots of stems or cuttings shall be kept in shaded places to avoid rapid drying and reduced latex in stems. These stems or cuttings shall not be attacked, either by diseases or herbivorous insects such as locusts and termites. Sampling The sample to submit to the laboratory shall include 20 untreated cuttings. The length of the cuttings shall be approximately 20cm each. The sampling of cuttings shall be done by officers of Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency or any other authorized body. The sample shall be kept in paper bags. Certification of Cassava Cuttings/Crop Refusal The lots of cassava cuttings submitted for certification shall meet all regulatory requirements and particularly comply with the standards specified in Table 6 below. A plot is refused if the standards in the Table are not met. SEED QUALITY PARAMETERS A/B R1-R3 R4/QDS Minimum rotation (years/seasons) 1 1 1 Minimum isolation (m) 5 5 5 Minimum distance between varieties (m) 3 3 3 Maximum permitted rations 3 3 3 Varietal purity (%) (5x30 counts/ha) 99 90 90 Maximum off-types (%) 0.10 0.10 0.20 Cassava mosaic disease - Max incidence (%) 0 0 0 Cassava bacterial blight - Max mean severity 0 0 0 Cassava brown streak disease - Max incidence (%) 0 0 0 Cassava mealybug - Max incidence (%) 0 0 0 SEED QUALITY PARAMETERS A/B R1-R3 R4/QDS Anthracnose - Max incidence (%) 0.5 0.5 0.1 Cassava green mite - Max mean severity 3.5 3.5 3.5 Scale insects - Max incidence (%) 2 2 5 Presence of latex when cutting a Avoid certifying old or dried stems stem or a cutting Harvesting age - new crop 8-24mths 8-24mths 8-24mths Harvesting age - ratoon crop 6-24mths 6-24mths 6-24mths Minimum length of stake 20cm 20cm 20cm Minimum diameter of stake 2cm 2cm 2cm Minimum number of nodes/stake 5 5 5 Maximum damaged nodes 10% 10% 10% Validity of certification 2mths 2mths 2mths (b) Yam (Dioscorea spp) Generations of Certified Yam Minisetts Three generations for the category of certified minisetts allowed such as "RI", "R2" and "R3" respectively. Number of Field Inspections A minimum of three inspections shall be conducted on yam during its growth phase: * The 1st inspection shall occur about 90 days after planting, * The 2nd inspection shall occur about 150 days after planting, * The 3rd inspection during harvest. 26 27 Crop Declaration Any establishment of seed crop shall be the subject of a declaration submitted to Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency before the establishment of the crops. Otherwise, the crop will be refused. Origin of the Parent Seed Any producer establishing a seed crop field must be able to provide details on the origin, the quantity, the variety and category of the parent seed, submitted to Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency. If the producer cannot provide such documents, the crop will be rejected. Previous Crop For at least one crop year, the plot must not have been used to grow yam crop, unless it is of the same variety and provided that this plot was planted with certified mini setts of the same generation or a previous generation. In the case of irrigated developed plots, this rule may not be applied. In this case, and after pre-irrigation of the multiplication plot, it is required to destroy any regrowth by tillage operations three weeks before planting. The plot shall be free of any yam regrowth. Planting Areas The chosen multiplication fields must not be infested with parasitic plants or weeds such as quack grass (Imperata cylindrica). These fields shall not be established in marshy or shaded areas or in flood-prone lowlands in rainy seasons. Producers of cuttings are required to seek fertile and well drained loose land. Cultural Conditions of Seed Fields Field with bad cultural condition is a cause for refusal by Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency if the criteria below are not met. i. Varietal Purity All off-types including their tubers shall be uprooted and removed by the producer. Missing plants after roguing of a production field shall not exceed 10%. ii. Weeds Any field producing yam minisetts must be clean. During roguing, weeds shall be removed. iii. Health Status Any infected plant shall be systematically removed with its tubers by the producer and destroyed out of the plot. Storage of Yam Minisetts Lots There should be optimal conditions for the storage of the lots to ensure the preservation of the minisetts until their marketing or use. Sampling of Yam minisetts The sample to be submitted to the laboratory shall include at least 20 untreated yam minisetts. The sample shall be collected in paper bags by officers from Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency or any other authorized body. Yam Minisett Certification/Crop Refusal The plots/lots of yam minisetts submitted for certification shall comply with the standards specified in Tables 3 and 4 below. It is refused by Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency if the standards are not met Table 2: Criteria and standards for yam setts field controls Minimum Distance (in meters) Foundation and Certified breeder plants plants Sources of contamination Yam plots with different varieties 5 m 5 m Field of the same variety but non-compliant in terms of varietal purity 5 m 5 m Criteria Maximum acceptable percentage Maximum off-types (%) 0.05% 0.10% Minimum analytical purity (%) 99% 98% Plants showing symptoms of viral diseases (%) 0% 0% Maximum tolerance levels of plants or tubers with symptoms of visible infestations caused by: * Anthracnose 0.05% 0.1% * Angular spots (Curvularia sp) 0.05% 0.1% * Rod/stem mealy bugs 0% 0% * Mealy bugs on minisetts during harvest 0.1% 1% * Nematode on minisetts during harvest 0.05% 1% 28 29 Table 3: Types and standards of laboratory analysis of yam minisetts Standards for each class Breeder and Certified plant foundation plants Maximum weight of the minisetts 150 - 300 g 200-400 g Maximum off-size tubers (%) - number of non-conforming tubers regarding size in a lot of yam setts 5 % 5 % Maximum non-conforming yam setts: skinned, crushed, rotten or damaged by pests other than mealy bugs or nematodes (%). 5 % 5 % Maximum yam setts noncomplying with the varietal characteristics (%) 0 % 0 % Maximum yam setts infested by nematodes (%) 0 % 0 % Maximum yam setts infested by rod/stem mealy bugs (%) 0% 0% c). Sweet Potatoes and Irish Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) Number of Field Inspections Throughout vegetation, seed potato production fields shall be under the supervision of Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency. At least three inspections are required as follows: * The 1st inspection after planting, * The 2nd inspection during flowering, * The last inspection 3 weeks before the destruction of vines. These inspections particularly aim at checking the following: the origin of the plant material; the field history; farming practices; compliance with isolation standards; the counting of off-types; the presence of diseases and insects. Crop Declaration Any establishment of seed crop field shall be the subject of a declaration and submitted to Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency. Otherwise, the crop will be refused. Origin of the Parent Seed Any producer establishing a seed crop field must be able to provide details on the origin, the quantity, the variety and category of the parent seed and these documents shall be submitted to Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency. If the producer cannot provide such documents, the crop will be rejected. Previous Crop During the previous crop year, the plot shall not be used to grow potato, unless it is of the same variety and provided that this plot was planted with certified seed of the same generation or a previous generation. In the case of irrigated developed plots, this rule may not be applied. In this case, and after pre-irrigation of the multiplication plot, it is required to destroy any regrowth by tillage operations three weeks before planting. The plot shall be free of any potato regrowth. Planting Areas The production of seed potatoes shall not be conducted in marshy areas or in flood-prone lowlands during the rainy season. Cultural Conditions of Seed Fields Field with bad cultural condition is a cause for refusal by Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency if the criteria below are not met. i. Varietal Purity Varietal purification shall be performed by the producer from the beginning of vegetation until the time of vine destruction. This is to remove all off-types and regrowth located in the isolation area. ii. Health Status Any seed potato field shall be free of dangerous pathogens transmissible through seed. The plants affected by viral diseases, blackleg, rhizoctonia or verticillium shall be removed with tubers and carried away from the field and destroyed. Lot Size The constitution of seed potato lots shall comply with the rules set out by ISTA. The maximum weight of a seed potato lot is 10 tons. Control of Seed Potatoes Seed control shall be conducted from harvest to their final packaging. This control covers the following: 30 31 * Storage conditions to limit losses due to respiration, transpiration, germination and disease; * Packages that are new and resistant; * The treatment product that is mentioned on the certification label. Sampling The sample to be submitted for laboratory analysis must include at least 20 tubers or 20 sprouted untreated plants. The sample shall be collected in brown paper bags by officers of Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency or any other authorized body. Certification of Seed Potatoes Batches of seed potatoes submitted for certification shall meet all regulatory requirements and particularly comply with the standards specified in Tables 9, 10 and 11 (i). Sweet potato Table 2: Criteria and standards for Sweet potato field controls Breeder and Certified Certified(R4) Foundation (R1 - R3) Q D S (1) Minimum Rotation (years) 1 1 2 (2) Minimum Isolation (meters) 75 70 50 (3) Maximum permitted Ratoons (Number) 1 2 2 (4) Varietal Purity - Minimum sample 5 x 50 5 x 50 5 x 50 plants size (counts/Lima) - Maximum off-types 0.5 1 2 (% by number) (5) Diseases (Maximum incidence) - Sweet potato Virus disease (% by number of plants) 0.5 0.5 5 (7) Harvesting age of seed crop - new crop 2 - 3 months - ratoon crop 3 weeks (8) Size of planting material - Length of stake/vine 20 - 30 cm (from tip) - Diameter of stake/vine _ - Number of nodes/duds 5 (ii). Irish Potato Table 7: The minimum isolation standards for the production of Seed Irish potatoes Breeder Isolation (Jeunes families) Foundation Foundation Certified Certified (Super Elite) (Elite) (A and B) Seed F1, F2, F3 F1, F2, F3 1 empty row 20 m 30 m 40 m 500 m Super Elite 20 m 1 empty row 20 m 30 m 400 m Elite 30 m 20 m 1 empty 20 m 300 m row Certified 40 m 30 m 20 m 1 empty row 200 m A and B 32 33 Table 8: Criteria and standards for seed Irish Potato field controls Criteria Breeder Foundation Foundation Certified (Jeunes familles (Super) (Elite) A B F1, F2, F3 Elite Maximum stunted plants 1% 7% 7% 7% 10% infected with blackleg (E. carotovorapv. atroseptica) 0% 0% 0.5% 1% 2% infected with wart (Synchitrium endobioticum) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% infected with potato ring rot (C. m. subsp. sepidonicum) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Maximum off-types 0% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% infected with verticillium wilt (V. arboatrum) 0% 0.5% 1% 3% 5% infected by viruses 0% 0.25% 0.33% 1% 3% infected with Rhizoctonia (R.solani) 0% 1% 5% 10% 10% Table 9: Types and standards of laboratory analysis of seed Irish Potatoes Criteria Standards for all seed categories Maximum tubers infested with nematodes (%) 0% Maximum tubers infested with ringworm (%) 0% Maximum tubers infected by fusarium wilt (%) 2% superficial scab (%) 2% Maximum tubers infected with late blight (%) 1% Maximum inert materials (%) 2% Maximum stamp-like marks and serious damage (%) 5% Maximum misshapen/damaged tubers (%) 3% Maximum off-size tubers (max %) 6% by dry or wet rot (%) 0.10% with powdery scab (%) 5% with wart (%) 0% with ring rot (%) 0% Maximum tubers infected with bacterial blight 0% Maximum tubers infected with viruses 0% 34 35 (VI) Other Criteria and Standards for Field Control Criteria RICE Standards for controls at field level Breeder Foundation Certified (B) (B) (R1,R2,R3) Minimum isolation of a variety which is sensitive to diseases compared to other varieties (meters) 100 100 100 Maximum diseased plants (%) 0.01% 0.01% 0.5% Maximum of other species grown which are difficult to separate (%) 0.01% 0.01% 0.02% Maximum hazardous weed (%) 0.01% 0.01% 0.02% MAIZE Maximum diseased plants 0.05% 0.10% 0.10% SORGHUM Maximum diseased plants per 500 m 3 3 3 COWPEA Maximum diseased plants (%) 0.10% 0.10% 0.20% PIGEON PEA Other crop plants (Max. % by No.) 0.10% 0.10% 0.50% General condition of the crop: If the crop is severely damaged or lodged and irregularly flowered or otherwise damaged that makes assessment difficult will be rejected GROUNDNUT Maximum diseased plants/500 m2 0 0 3 ONION Maximum diseased plants (%) 0 0 0 TOMATO Maximum diseased plants (%) 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% Maximum plants showing symptoms of viral and bacterial diseases (%) 0 0 0 B. Laboratory tests I. Quality requirements for different classes with respect to the analysis figures concerning purity, germination capacity, weed seeds and moisture content. Purity Germination Capacity Weed seeds, e x c l u d i n g Moisture noxious weeds Content (%) (% by weight) (% by number) (number per kg) Species A-B C1-C3 C4 A-B C1-C3 C4 A B C1-C3 C4 A-C4 Cereals: Maize (OP) 99.0 99.0 99.0 90 90 90 1 2 5 10 13.0 Maize (Hybrid) 99.0 99.0 9S.0 SO 90 90 1 2 5 10 13.0 Rice 99.0 9S.0 9S.0 SO SO SO 10 10 50 50 13.0 Sorghum (OP) 99. 9S.0 9S.0 SO SO SO 10 10 50 50 12.0 Sorghum (H) 99.0 99.0 99.0 SO SO SO 10 10 50 50 12.0 Pulses: Cowpea 99.0 99.0 9S.0 75 75 75 1 2 5 10 13.0 Soyabean 99.0 99.0 9S.0 75 75 75 1 2 5 10 14.0 Pigeon pea 9S.0 9S.0 98.0 75 75 75 5/kg 5/kg 10/kg 10/ 9.0 kg Groundnut 98.0 98.0 98.0 75 75 75 1 2 5 5 10.0 Sesame 98.0 98.0 98.0 85 85 75 5 5 50 100 36 37 B. Laboratory tests (contd.) I. Quality requirements for different classes with respect to the analysis figures concerning purity, germination capacity, weed seeds and moisture content. Purity Germination Capacity Weed seeds, e x c l u d i n g Moisture noxious weeds Content (%) (% by weight) (% by number) (number per kg) Species A-B C1-C3 C4 A-B C1-C3 C4 A B C1-C3 C4 A-C4 Vegetables: Cucumber 98.0 98.0 98.0 80 80 80 2525 25 50 50 8.0 Cabbage 98.0 98.0 98.0 75 75 75 200 25 50 100 8.0 Carrot 98.0 97.0 97.0 75 75 75 25 250 250 300 8.0 Cauliflower 99.0 98.0 98.0 85 80 80 75 25 50 100 8.0 Kale 99.0 98.0 98.0 85 80 80 25 29 50 100 8.0 Leek 99.0 99.0 98.0 80 75 75 25 25 50 100 7.0 Lettuce 98.0 98.0 97.0 80 75 75 25 25 50 100 8.0 Onion 98.0 98.0 98.0 70 70 70 25 25 50 100 8.0 Pepper (Chilli) 99.0 98.0 98.0 75 70 70 25 25 50 100 8.0 Pumpkin 98.0 98.0 98.0 75 75 75 100 25 50 100 7.0 Rape 99.0 98.0 98.0 85 80 80 25 100 200 250 8.0 Tomato 98.0 98.0 98.0 75 75 75 25 25 50 100 8.0 Water melon 98.0 98.0 75 75 25 25 50 100 8.0 98.0 75 Okra 98.0 98.0 98.0 75 75 75 50 25 50 100 8.0 Raddish 98.0 98.0 80 80 25 75 75 100 8.0 98.0 80 Egg plant 98.0 98.0 98.0 80 80 80 25 50 50 8.0 Notes: The following seeds are evaluated as germinable: (a) All fresh ungerminated seeds of cereals; (b) 75% of hard seeds in pulses. B. Laboratory tests (contd.) II. Quality requirements for cultivar/variety purity. Maximum number (%) seeds of foreign cultivars Certification Classes Species A B C1 C2-C3 C4 Cereals 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 Maize 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 Rice Sorghum 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 Pulses: Cowpea 1.0 1.0 0.2 0.3 0.3 Soyabean 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Pigeon pea 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.3 Groundnut 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 Sesame 1.0 1.0 0.3 0.1 2.0 38 39 Notes: Even though the minimum requirements for certification have been fulfilled the certification of a seed lot shall be refused or permitted in a lower class if: (a) the seed to a great extent (more than 15%) is mixed with ergots or infected with seed-borne diseases and insects; (b) because of mold or musty smell the seed cannot be considered to stand storage without loss in germination capacity; (c) After considering the cultivar and the year's crop growth the seed is of unsatisfactory quality with regard to cleaning, scarifying or grading. C. Control Growing Foreign cultivars including off-types, Maximum permitted percentage by number Species A B C1 C2-C3 Cereals 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 Maize 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 Rice 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 Sorghum 0.2 0.2 0..5 0.5 Pulses: Cowpea 0.1 0.1 0..2 0..2 Soyabean 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Pigeon pea Groundnut 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 Sesame 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.0 Vegetables: Cucumber 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 Cabbage 0.2 0.2 1.0 1.0 Carrot 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Cauliflower 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.0 Kale 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.0 Leek 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.0 Lettuce 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.0 Onion 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.0 Pepper 0.2 0.2 0.4 1.5 Pumpkin 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.0 Rape 0.3 0.3 1.0 2.0 Tomato 0.2 0.2 0.5 1.0 Water melon 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.0 NOTES: In view of the frequency of disease infection the Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency determines in every special case whether the seed lot can be approved in the respective classes or not. 40 41 FIFTH SCHEDULE Regulations 4, 14(3)(a), MINIMUM STANDARDS OF QUALITY DECLARED S EED A. Purity and germination tests Species Purity (% by weight) Germination capacity (% by number) Cereals Maize (O.P) 97.0 75 Rice 98.0 98.0 Sorghum (O.P) 98.0 70 Pulse Crops: Cowpea 98.0 75 Soyabean 97.0 70 Pigeon pea 98.0 75 Groundnut 96.0 75 Vegetables: Cabbage 98. 0 75 Carrot 97. 0 65 Cauliflower 98. 0 75 Cucumber 98. 0 75 Eggplant 98. 0 60 Kale 98. 0 75 Leek 98. 0 75 Lettuce 98. 0 75 Okra 98. 0 55 Onion 98. 0 55 Pepper 98. 0 65 Pumpkin 98. 0 65 Radish 98. 0 75 Rape 98. 0 65 Tomato 98. 0 75 Water melon 98. 0 75 Note: O. P = Open Pollinated B. Defect tests Species Defect (minimum %) Sample size (minimum g) Cereals Maize 2.5 500 Rice 2.0 250 Sorghum 2.0 250 Oil Crops Groundnuts 5.0 500 Pulses Cowpea 3.0 500 Soyabeans 3.0 500 Pigeon pea 3.0 500 Species Purity (% by weight) Germination capacity (% by number) 42 43 SIXTH SCHEDULE Regulations 7(2), 19(2), 20(2), 22(2),23(2), 24(2),33(2) PRESCRIBED FEES A. LICENCES Registration as Seed Grower per HA: LEONES Hybrid crops Le 60,000 per hectare Other crops Le 45,000 per hectare Quality declared seed Le 15,000 per hectare basis Late registration 25% more on original fee B. LICENCES Seed Seller (a) General Le 300,000 per annum (b) Limited Le 225,000 per annum (c) Restricted Le 225,000 per annum (d) Unrestricted Le 225,000 per annum -Seed Inspector's Licence Le 135,000 per annum -Seed Analyst's Licence Le 135,000 per annum -Seed Sampler's Licence Le 135,000 per annum -Seed Testing Lab. Licence Le 490,000 per annum -Seed Processing Licence Le 300,000 per annum C. TESTING OF SEEDS (Leones) Weed determination by Number Germination by Number Moisture Purity Content Species Cereals Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Pulses Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Oil crops Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Vegetables Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Le 45,000 Le 45,000 D. VARIETY TESTINGAND REGISTRATION Application for release Le 150,000 per application Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability test Le 800,000 per variety per year National variety release trials Le 800,000 per variety per site per year Control growing Le 300,000 per seed lot per site E. MISCELLANEOUS TESTS Description LEONES Seed Health Test - Mycological Le 60,000 - Bacteriological Le 60,000 - Virological Le 60,000 - Verification of cultivars Le 45,000 Defect test Le 45,000 Grading Le 45,000 Other Le 45,000 44 45 Notice to Import Seeds - Vegetables Le 150,000 per seed lot - other crops Le 250,000 per seed lot H. Appeal Le 300,000 Notes 1. Double the normal fees shall be charged for the tests required to be done immediately and not in the normal sequence. 2. Fees for seed testing are charged per test.