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Given below is a set of statements about 'Field counts' conducted during the inspection of the seed production field. Select the group of the most appropriate statements -
(A) It is necessary to take a minimum of 5 counts for up to 2 ha seed production field and one additional count for every additional area of 2 ha or part there.
(B) For a seed production area of 6 to 8 ha, the minimum number of counts to be made is 8.
(C) Number of plants or heads per count in sunflowers is 1100.
(D) Number of plants or heads per count in soybean is 1000.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Remember the seed certification standard rules for field counts:
- Plot size count increments: 5 counts for up to 2 ha, plus 1 count for every additional 2 ha.
- Plants per count: 100 plants for low-density/wide-spaced crops (Sunflower), and 1000 plants for high-density/close-planted crops (Soybean, wheat).