seed stock

• Stock de graines conservé pour la plantation, notamment en agriculture ou en jardinage, afin d'assurer les récoltes futures ou la propagation des plantes.

A supply of seeds kept for planting, especially in agriculture or horticulture, to ensure future crops or plant propagation.

1. Seeds for plantingB2formal

   A supply of seeds kept for future planting, especially for agricultural or horticultural purposes.

   semences de réserve

   • Farmers carefully select their seed stock to ensure a good harvest.
   • The company specializes in producing high-quality seed stock for corn.
   • Preserving diverse seed stock is important for food security.

2. Initial investment or foundationC1formal

   The initial resources, capital, or foundation used to start or grow a business or project.

   Capital de départ

   • The venture capital firm provided the seed stock for the startup.
   • They used their savings as seed stock for the new company.
   • A solid seed stock of ideas is essential for innovation.