Seed Testing & Research
KSVS enhance the development of seed industry through various researches and certification system.

We will continue to test quality of seeds and develop technologies.
- Seed storage room Long-term storage room (-18℃, RH 40%)
Mid-term storage room (5℃,RH 40%)
- What is ISTA accredited laboratory? An ISTA accredited laboratory produces procedures of seed testing according to ‘ISTA
International Rules for Seed Testing’. It also issues analysis certificate for quality of seeds that need to be exported.
- What is International Seed Analysis Certificate of ISTA? The International Seed Analysis Certificate is a record of results of seed quality tests that
have been conducted under the ISTA rules. This certificate is only available for accredited members of ISTA.
- ISTA : International Seed Testing Association
Seed Testing & Research
KSVS enhances quality of seeds through thorough testing, protects the rights of new variety, and strives to bring solution to any conflict.
Storage and management of domestic seeds
- Stores and manages 3 types of legally approved seeds: seeds registered for PVP, those on National list, and those reported for product ion and importation.
- Conducts a study on how storage environment affects seed viability in each crops.
Prevention of any seed-related dispute
- Conducts tests for germ and eliminates defects in seeds.
Internationally standardized tests on the quality of seeds
Operation of ISTA Accredited Laboratory and issuing of certificates
ISTA Certificate of Accreditation
ISTA International seed analysis certificates