seed stock

Noun

Meaning

a supply of seeds (or tubers) reserved for planting

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

raw material seedstock basic material seed lot source of new individuals agricultural cultivation seeds agricultural farm seeds agricultural plant seeds stock of seed stock of seeds initial material input material reservoir of seed starting material supply for planting
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Hypernyms

stock store fund

Hyponyms

seed grain seed corn

Related terms

seeder seedling seedy stockpile seedtime seedcake

Examples

Today peppers grown on the Island are used to produce seed stock, which is then shipped to foreign growers, Belson, Ken. Source: Internet

One famine would often lead to difficulties in the following years because of lack of seed stock or disruption of routine, or perhaps because of less-available labour. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

seed row seed shrimp seed stitch seed sweeper seed tick seed tray