The term 'seed' is used in the functional sense and means a 'unit of dissemination'. This term includes true seeds as well as fruits. When seed procurement - including all stages from collection, field handling, transport, storage until final distribution - is being planned, choice of packaging material for the different processes should not be forgotten or ignored, as wrong packaging may well damage an otherwise successful operation. The aim of providing the proper wrapping material for fruit and seed in transport or storage is to ensure against loss of seed and to ensure seed survival. This describes factors in seed survival in relation to characteristics of packaging materials and Can is best materials for seeds packaging.