What aspect of seed quality does the Seed Services Program not oversee?

The Seed Services Program is responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of seeds within California. This includes overseeing seed inspections, which involve examining seed lots for compliance with established quality standards. Additionally, it enforces regulations that govern the production, handling, and marketing of seeds to maintain compliance with state laws.

Seed quality assessments are also a critical function of the program, as they involve evaluating seeds for their germination rates and overall health, ensuring that consumers receive viable products.

However, seed variety marketing falls outside the direct oversight of the Seed Services Program. While the program ensures that seeds meet specific quality and regulatory standards, it does not regulate the marketing aspects of seed varieties, such as how seeds are advertised or sold in the marketplace. This distinction makes seed variety marketing the correct choice for what the Seed Services Program does not oversee.