Seed Quality Information FAQ

A Look At Illinois Crop Improvement

What is the Illinois Crop Improvement Association?

Food Grade Crops

What are the core grain crops in which ICIA's IPGL specializes?
Who provides the technical leadership within Illinois Crop Improvement Association, Inc.'s (ICIA) Identity Preserved Grain Laboratory (IPGL)?

GMO Soybean

Have the US and Canada stopped the production of GMO soybeans? Is it true that a lot of these soybeans have been exported to the Asian region?
I make my own soy milk at home. How can I know if the soybeans I buy are the regular ones and not the genetically altered soybeans?
Is it true that genetically altered soybeans have been found to be harmful to humans?
Please provide information about the benefits and dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's).

Miscellaneous Seed Quality Issues

Science Fairs

I'm a student and need information about seeds, germination, corn, etc.
I'm doing a project for science class and need to know the factors that affect seed germination. I would also like to know other general information on seed germination.

This information provided by:
Dennis Thompson
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