ABSTRACT

Raspberry belongs to family Rosaceae, and its diploid chromosome number is 2n = 14. Plant is erect and about 1 to 2 m in height. Suckers are commonly used for its propagation. Seeds are used for evolving new cultivars through hybridization. Flowers are small, few, and white. Fruit is oblong, conical, and dark red. Ripe and healthy fruits are selected for seed purposes. Seeds are extracted from the fruit, washed thoroughly with water, dried, and packed for storage.