The Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association is a non-profit created by Oklahoma statute to conduct the certification of seeds, plants, and plant parts within the state of Oklahoma. Seed certification in Oklahoma is based on both genetic and mechanical standards. All Oklahoma certified seed must meet minimum standards for genetic purity, germination, mechanical purity and be free of certain diseases and noxious weed seed. The standards are established and modified from time to time by the OCIA Board of Directors.