Hybrid seeds are created by natural cross-breeding of crops. These crops create inbred lines as a result of frequent self-pollination. After that, established inbred lines are crossed to produce first-generation (F1) hybrid seeds. These seeds improve the qualities of the developing plants (F1) by providing higher yield, improved colour, substantial uniformity, and disease resistance. Saving seeds developed from F1 hybrid plants is not recommended because the generated seeds do not reliably produce true copies, necessitating the procurement of new hybrid seeds for each planting.
Product innovation and modernization of agriculture are the major factors that drive the growth of the market globally. In addition, introduction of enhanced hybrid seed varieties, diversification of diets, and increase in use of hybrid seeds having advanced traits attached, such as seed coatings are other factors, which are expected to supplement the market growth. Asia-Pacific accounts for the highest share in hybrid seeds market, in 2016 due to surge in population, rise in disposable income, and development in the agricultural sector. The region has minimum restrictions associated with import and export of hybrid varieties. Financial and technical assistance from foreign agencies, such as U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Rockefeller Foundation, World Bank, and Ford Foundation in early development of seeds to strengthen breeding, processing of seed, and quality control plays a significant role in growth and development of the market. Variable climatic conditions and the fact that hybrid seeds cannot be reproduced as the genes in F1 hybrid get segregated in the offspring hinder the market growth. Increase in demand for hybrid seeds in emerging countries is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the market growth.
The hybrid seeds market is divided into crop, duration, seed treatment, farm, acreage, and region segments. It is divided into two categories based on crop: field crops and fruits and vegetables. Cotton, corn, rice, millet, sunflower, and sorghum are the several types of field crops. Tomatoes, okra, chilies, cauliflower, cabbage, gourds, watermelon, cucumber, and other crops are categorised as fruits and vegetables. Other vegetables include radishes, eggplant, and carrots. The market is divided into three segments according on duration: short-term, medium-term, and long-term. It is divided into two categories based on seed treatment: treated and untreated. It is divided into indoor and outdoor areas based on the farm. It is separated into field crops and fruits and vegetable crops based on acreage. Corn, rice, millet, sorghum, and other crops are classified as field crops. Others include sunflower and cotton. Fruits & vegetable crops is further divided into tomato, okra, cauliflower, cabbage, gourds, watermelon, cucumber, and others. Others comprise chilli, radish, eggplant, and carrot. Geographically, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
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