The aim of this workshop is to present theoretical aspects of germination and vigour testing (testing procedures, seed and seedling evaluation, quality assurance aspects) and practical application on different tests and species.
This short course is specifically designed for early-career seed laboratory technicians who are actively involved in testing. The training focuses on hands-on laboratory techniques supported by lectures and classroom discussions, with special relevance for technicians ...
The workshop aims to provide training, resources and a forum for intermedia-level analysts or other professionals in a seed testing laboratory to further develop skills and understanding in purity analysis and other seed determination.
The workshop aims to provide training and resources for intermediate-level analysts or other professionals in a seed testing laboratory further to develop skills and understanding in purity analysis and other seed determination.
The new standard PT Programme Plan 2026-2028 will be discussed, and information will be provided on how to proceed when applying for participating in the standard PT programme.
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the principles of quality management and it focuses on the needs of seed testing laboratories that wish to comply with the ISTA Accreditation Standard and maintain ISTA Accreditation.
The workshop will include lectures, practical and group work. There will be an opportunity to discuss seed sampling in general as well as having specific questions answered.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina, BR, Brazil
O curso é realizado na unidade Embrapa Soja, localizada na Rodovia Carlos João Strass - Distrito de Warta, PR, com distância aproximada de 18km do centro da cidade de Londrina/PR. As inscrições serão efetuadas somente via INTERNET
https://web.cnpso.embrapa.br/di...
Will include a Seed Symposium “Seed Quality for Global Food Security and Biodiversity”, Discussion Forum on New Breeding Technologies, Technical Committee presentations. A great opportunity for seed science professionals and seed industry representatives to meet, di...
Morning session: 10:00-11:00 CEST. Afternoon session: 15:00-16:00 CEST. We will provide essential insights into the latest changes in the ISTA Accreditation Standard and the ISTA Directive on the Accreditation of Laboratories and Sampling Entities with Sampling Units at...
Online 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM PST - Online, Switzerland
This final webinar will focus on the history and ongoing work of the ISTA Variety Committee, offering insights into both established and emerging seed testing techniques. The session will be interactive, and questions from the audience will be gathered and discussed dur...
INASE Sede Central - Cno. Bertolotti s/n y Ruta 8, km 29, Uruguay
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CURSO DE MUESTREO Y ASEGURAMIENTO DE LA CALIDAD APLICADO A LA TOMA DE MUESTRAS DE LOTES DE SEMILLAS
Miércoles 13 de noviembre de 2024 | 10 a 16 horas
INASE Sede Central (...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Rafain Palace Hotel & Convention - Foz do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil
Organizado pelo Comitê Técnico de Análises de Sementes, o simpósio reunirá especialistas para discutir as últimas inovações e práticas na análise de sementes.
ISTA’s Seed Health Committee (SHC) will lecture on how to validate different seed health testing protocols for fungi, bacteria and viruses. All different validation performance characteristics in combination with different testing methods like dilution plating, molecu...
Este taller propone enriquecer el conocimiento y perfeccionar las habilidades técnicas de los analistas de semillas que llevan a cabo la determinación de tetrazolio como parte fundamental de sus labores cotidianas. El taller se llevará a cabo en español.
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
This course will provide an opportunity for participants with experience in Purity Analysis to see species which they may not typically encounter in the lab or to study for the AOSA/SCST Purity Exam, which will be offered at the end of the week. We will study the AOSA R...
The workshop is targeted towards those preparing to take the Genetic Technologist exams (RGT, CGT), individuals looking for a refresher course, and those beginning in this field. Workshops include lecture, hands-on activities, and materials to take home. Time will also ...
Participants will acquire theoretical and hands-on experience with different imaging technologies, such a RGB imaging, multi- and hyperspectral imaging and X-ray imaging used to evaluate seeds, seed surface characteristics, chemical properties etc.
Live virtual sessions, every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:15 AM Central Time - Online, United States
In this 12-week virtual course, seed pathology experts will discuss: The importance of seed movement for global food security & health; Disease management in seed production; Seed health testing principles and processes; International phytosanitary regulations; and much...
The workshop would be aimed particularly at labs involved in GMO testing, either accredited or seeking accreditation, or labs outside of the ISTA circuit that would like to gain a better understanding of the ISTA approach.
Centro Nazionale Carabinieri Biodiversità - Peri, Italy
The workshop aim is detecting some quality parameters of native species (a flower, a herb, a tree, a shrub species) not already included in the ISTA Rules and it is focused on the needs of seed testing laboratories that would like to work according to the ISTA Methods, ...
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of Germination analysis content of a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to testing methodologies can be discussed. The workshop will include lectures, practical exercises, and group wo...
webinar aims to: Illustrate the need and desire of seed testing industries for computer vision (one type of advanced technology), Understand better the computer version (AI) for end-users (seed testing labs), Motivate collaborations among seed testing labs or organisati...
INASE Sede Central - Barros Blancos, Canelones, Uruguay
Dada la importancia que tiene la correcta realización de los muestreos de lotes de semillas, hemos establecido que el personal técnico que realice esta tarea debe estar entrenado y habilitado para ello. Los muestreadores habilitados pueden realizar la toma de muestras...
This webinar examines Canadian and US regulatory compliance as well as potential internal benchmark assessments to determine seed quality and build confidence in seed selection decisions.
The workshop will focus on seed lot sampling, labelling and sealing, automatic seed sampling, sample reduction, and quality assurance. As the workshop will be held at a large seed cleaning and production site in Højme, there will be a lot of practical exercises after e...
Seed Science Center at Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
This course will provide an opportunity for participants with experience in Purity Analysis to see species which they may not typically encounter in the lab or to study for the AOSA/SCST Purity Exam, which will be offered at the end of the week. We will study the AOSA R...
This webinar looks at how ISTA seed testing and sampling strengthens global seed exports, bringing confidence and benefits to international seed trade. Learn how SGS ISTA accredited seed laboratories in the United States and Canada facilitates seed exports and boost you...
Online from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET - Online, United States
This workshop will focus on regulatory sampling, details surrounding the proper processes, and the ramifications of improper sampling. After the workshop, participants will have the knowledge and tools sufficient to obtain the AASCO Seed Sampler Certification. This work...
Dr. Andreas Wais – ISTA Secretary General, and Fiona Hay – SST Chief Editor will discuss a number of topics: SST - how to publish / Changes at SST over recent years / 2022: 50 years SST / The next “50” years - the future of SST
by correspondence with a presentation session online - Online, Switzerland
We will organize an online discussion session on the ISTA Rule Changes early May, in which all stakeholders will have the opportunity to participate. The Seed Health Seminar that was planed for the Annual Meeting will be a virtual seminar distributed over 4 individual d...
Presentations will focus on Regulatory aspects of plant health and Plant protection in a changing world with new threats, new detection methods and alternative control measures.
Presentations will focus on Regulatory aspects of plant health and Plant protection in a changing world with new threats, new detection methods and alternative control measures.
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing basic principles of quality management. It focuses on the needs of seed testing laboratories that wish to comply with the ISTA Accreditation Standard.
This workshop will provide an overview of Seed health testing methods and detection of seed-borne bacterial, viral and fungal pests which are very relevant for seed trade in field and vegetable crops seed industry in Southern Africa & other countries.
The overall aim of this workshop is to introduce optical technologies in seed evaluation. The participants learn about and practice the use of imaging technologies for seed evaluation. During training sessions and workshop discussions they will acquire insights into the...
The workshop aim is detecting some quality parameters of wild species and flowers outside of the ISTA Rules and it is focused on the needs of seed testing laboratories that would like to work according to the ISTA Methods, standardizing testing methods for determining v...
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing basic principles of quality management and it focuses on the needs of seed testing laboratories that wish to comply with the ISTA Accreditation Standard and prepare for attaining and maintaining ISTA Accreditation.
Aim: Provide an overview of Seed Sampling, as well as Purity and Germination Analysis and Testing of Seed Moisture content of a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling and testing methodologies can be discussed.
Aim: The use of protein based and DNA based tools for obtaining protein or DNA profiles had gain great value on the determination of seed mixtures, variety verification/identification schemes and for helping enforcement of breeder’s rights over the last decade.
Entrenamiento incluyendo revisión y novedades del Capítulo 3 (análisis de pureza) y del Capítulo 5 (análisis de germinación) de las Reglas ISTA 2019. - Práctica con plántulas de Glycine max. Discusión de posibles casos. Docente invitado: Ing. Agr. Augusto Marti...
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the activities to apply in the seed testing laboratory in order to satisfy the quality requirements specified in the ISTA Rules and ISTA Accreditation Standard.
GEVES, Groupe d'Etudes et de contrôle des Variétés et Semences
Beaucouzé, France
Ces journées constituent un rendez-vous annuel incontournable d’information des laboratoires sur les évolutions de méthodes et en particulier des règles ISTA.
The three day workshop will focus on purity and identification of similar crop and weed species, with emphasis on identification of noxious-weed seeds. The AOSA/SCST consolidated exam will be held on August 16-17, 2018.
The Teaching and Training committee will be hosting a webinar with Todd Erickson and Roger Burton. They will be answering prepared questions, as well as follow up comments that may come up as they present their answers.
The workshop will include lectures, practical and group work. It will appeal to people in both seed testing laboratories and the wider seed industry, including warehouse staff, who are involved in sampling of seed.
Seed Science Center, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
The workshops are targeted towards those preparing to take the Registered or Certified Genetic Technologist exams (RGT, CGT), individuals looking for a refresher course, and those beginning in this field. Workshops include lecture, hands-on activities, and materials to ...
Discussion of the germination methods, the practical evaluation of seedlings as well as the preparation and evaluation of seeds for their viability with Tetrazolium salt.
Both methods were worked out in a comparative way with agricultural crops: Glycine, Oryza, Brassic...
Aarhus University, Department of Agroecology - Slagelse, Denmark
The overall aim of this workshop is to introduce optical technologies (like multispectral imaging, NIRS, electrophotography and X-ray) in seed evaluation. The participants learn about and practice the use of imaging technologies for seed evaluation.
Previous proficiency tests showed unexpected results between participants. This workshop will help participants to train on seed health testing methods for detecting fungi and harmonize notations.
The event will be held in collaboration with the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) and the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST).
This will be the first time that the three seed testing associations will be holding a joint Annual Meeting.
Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel - Denver, CO, United States
The first part will cover principles and applications of tolerances in seed testing. The second part of the workshop will cover how to establish a referee study.
Statistical distributions usually found in seed testing; Sampling principles for seed testing; Seed testing plans for adventitious presence testing or low level testing using qualitative and quantitative assays; Seed testing plans for purity testing; Statistical outlier...
The workshop will be focused on two of the ISTA validated tests, the Radicle Emergence test and the Conductivity test. The workshop will be made up of practical experience of the two tests, lectures and interactive seminars.
Participants will evaluate seedlings from testing methods on two seed lots of corn and two soybean seed lots and will see how their results compare to the class average, high and low results. Traditional seed testing methods include warm germination (sand, rolled paper ...
The emphasis of the week will be on seed identification through working with samples, advice from instructors, and use of electronic and hard copy references. Participants will have the opportunity to work with up to 32 species of seeds, grasses, legumes, cereals plus w...
Participants will gain experience evaluating seedlings of 16 species (crops, vegetables, flowers grasses, etc.) from the warm germination test plus work with cold tests, accelerated aging, tests for biotech traits (herbicide bioassay, immunoassay), tetrazolium and more.
This workshop will provide an overview of Seed health testing methods and method validation principle as well as methods to check the performance of their quality system: ability to implement a method, proficiency tests organization. It will allow participants to work w...
The workshop will be focused on two of the ISTA validated tests, the Radicle Emergence test and the Conductivity test. The workshop will be made up of practical experience of the two tests, lectures and interactive seminars. It will also offer an opportunity for general...
Associação Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)
Laboratório de Análise de Sementes da APASEM - Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
Aspectos legais ligados à análise de sementes; recepção, protocolo e armazenamento de amostras de sementes; obtenção da amostra de trabalho; análise de pureza; determinação de outras sementes por número; teste de germinação; identificação de sementes; emis...
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling, as well as purity and germination analysis of a range of species but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling and testing methodologies can be discussed.
This workshop will provide an overview of seed health testing methods using molecular methods. It will include various molecular assays for the detection of seed transmittable pathogens with reverse transcriptase PCR, classic end-point PCR, bio-PCR and real-time PCR.
Associação Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)
Laboratório de Análise de Sementes da APASEM - Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
Aspectos legais ligados à análise de sementes; recepção, protocolo e armazenamento de amostras de sementes; obtenção da amostra de trabalho; análise de pureza; determinação de outras sementes por número; teste de germinação; identificação de sementes; emis...
AsureQuality Palmerston North Seeds Laboratory - Ashburton, New Zealand
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling in a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling methodologies can be discussed. This workshop will appeal to people in both seed testing laboratories and the ...
Hoe ziet u het verschil tussen de zaden van 693 verschillende plantensoorten uit 105 plantenfamilies? De veertien belangrijkste families vertegenwoordigen tweederde van het aantal plantensoorten, namelijk 465. Deze komen dan ook uitgebreid aan bod in de cursus Zadendete...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Laboratório de Sementes do Instituto Federal Goiano - Rio Verde, GO, Brazil
Dirigido aos profissionais da indústria brasileira de sementes, o curso tem como objetivo capacitar analistas, para avaliação da qualidade fisiológica de sementes de algodão de acordo com as Regras para Análises de Sementes (Brasil, 2009). No curso será dado enfo...
Theme: "Progress in seed testing and seed quality improvement through science and technology". Participants intending to take part are encouraged to present oral and display poster detailing a range of topics under the above theme.
Agricultural Research Centre, Estonian Seed Testing Laboratory - Saku, Estonia
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the principles of the ISTA germination test, seedling evaluations for different species, results calculations and reporting plus aspects of quality management linked to germination testing. The workshop is for persons who ...
Agricultural Research Centre, Estonian Seed Testing Laboratory - Saku, Estonia
The objective is to give experienced laboratories the opportunity to discuss and be guided on ways to improve their Quality Assurance system and benefit from it. The workshop is for members of experienced laboratories that have already a well running quality management ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport - Portland, OR, United States
Each year the AOSA & SCST Joint Annual Meeting brings together hundreds of seed analysts, technologists, and scientists from both the United States and Canada with a common goal to further advance seed testing and research.
Hoe ziet u het verschil tussen de zaden van 693 verschillende plantensoorten uit 105 plantenfamilies? De veertien belangrijkste families vertegenwoordigen tweederde van het aantal plantensoorten, namelijk 465. Deze komen dan ook uitgebreid aan bod in de cursus Zadendete...
The conference is intended that the scientific subjects should be presented broadly in order to provide opportunity to sunflower community to present their work for sunflower production and trade in the world bringing science, research and private communities together.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Lavras, MG, Brazil
O curso é reconhecido pelo MAPA - Ministério da Agricultura Pecuária e Abastecimento - em conformidade com o Regulamento da Coordenação de Sementes e Mudas: “Quando amostrador de sementes e mudas: qualificação técnica em amostragem reconhecida pelo Ministéri...
The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.
The Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species. The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to have specific que...
The Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species. The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to have specific que...
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species. The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to have specific que...
During Seed meets Technology Holland shows its seed business. At trial fields and at an exhibition participants demonstrate new seed treatments, coatings, varieties and germination systems. You also experience the newest technologies for seed processing-, drying-, and ...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Laboratório de Sementes da Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) - Lavras, MG, Brazil
O objetivo é capacitar profissionais para a avaliação da qualidade de sementes de grandes culturas - milho, soja, algodão e girassol - de acordo com as Regras para Análises de Sementes (Brasil, 2009).
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
Dentre os diversos testes de vigor que podem ser utilizados atualmente em sementes, o teste de tetrazólio é o mais amplamente aplicado na avaliação da qualidade de sementes da soja. Entretanto, existem outros testes que podem também ser utilizados com sucesso.
National Seed Institute (Uruguay) (INASE) - Canelones, Uruguay
This workshop aims to improve the knowledge and technical skills of seed analysts performing moisture determination as part of their daily work. Participants should be able to: - Know about ISTA rules for moisture determination; - How to take working samples for moistur...
La Estanzuela Experiment Station of the National Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) - Colonia, Uruguay
The workshop will be made up of lectures, interactive sessions and practical experience in Tetrazolium Testing as well as its use for determining the vigour in Glycine max. It will also offer the opportunity for general discussion of these techniques and provide time fo...
La Estanzuela Experiment Station of the National Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) - Colonia, Uruguay
The workshop will be made up of lectures, interactive sessions and practical experience in sampling of seed lots and evaluation of samplers. It will also offer the opportunity for general discussion of seed sampling and provide time for participants to ask specific ques...
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands
The overall objective of the programme is to enhance the capabilities to translate the Integrated Seed Sector Development concept into strategies for making seed programmes and policies that seek enhancement by connecting to present practices.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina , PR, Brazil
O curso irá apresentar a tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório. Os participantes do curso terão acesso a conhecimentos gera...
The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a “300” level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinars classes. The primary references are: “Principles of Seed Science and Technology” Fourth Edition by Lawrence O....
Online, 10:00 AM Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States
This webinar will walk the participant through the primary standard germination and vigor tests used to evaluate seed corn quality. The principles of each test will be discussed, along with baseline quality levels and interactions that may occur. Two standard germinat...
The aim of this workshop is to give experienced laboratories the opportunity to discuss and find out how to improve their Quality Assurance system and benefit from it. Participation is open to both ISTA members and non-members. Registration is possible until September 3...
Workshop: Indo American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt., Ltd. / Theory: Hotel Chancery - Bangalore, India
The workshop will consist of lectures and practical exercises including evaluations and examinations. It will offer the opportunity for general discussion on automatic and manual seed sampling and dividing, as well as quality assurance in seed sampling and monitoring of...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
Objetivo: apresentar tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório.
Balai Besar PPMB-TPH, Jalan Raya Tapos - Depok, Indonesia
This workshop aim is to improve our understanding and practical ability in seed health testing based on ISTA Rules. This training course contains of Lectures and Practical work on detection of bacteria, viruses, fungi and nematodes. Classical and molecular methods will ...
Workshop: Indo American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt., Ltd. / Theory: Hotel Chancery - Bangalore, India
The workshop will be made up of lectures, interactive seminars and practical experience in vigour testing. It will also offer an opportunity for general discussion on seed vigour and time for participants to ask specific questions regarding vigour testing procedures.
The ISTA Advanced Technologies Committee (ATC) and GEVES, French laboratories in Angers (France), organise an ISTA Hands-on Seminar on Seed Image Analysis. In the hands-on seminar the participants will learn and discuss about (basics of) different imaging technologies t...
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species. The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as specific questions relating to seed ...
This workshop aims to improve the Quality Assurance inside Seed Testing Laboratories according to ISTA Accreditation Standard and provides theoretical and practical exercises for a better learning and so to prepare the seed testing station for an ISTA Audit or to keep t...
Balkan Congress Center, Trakya University - Edirne, Turkey
The aim of our international congress is to present the newest research results and research goals, analyse current conditions and perspectives in agriculture.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Núcleo de Sementes da Embrapa Soja - Londrina , PR, Brazil
Dentre os diversos testes de vigor que podem ser utilizados atualmente em sementes, apenas o teste de tetrazólio é amplamente aplicado na avaliação da qualidade de sementes da soja.
Este curso abarca, entre otros temas, los factores que afectan la producción y la calidad de las semillas, sus métodos de análisis y evaluación y la importancia de la calidad en las semillas. El curso incluye clases teóricas y prácticas en laboratorio.
The objective of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling, and seed sampling related aspects of quality assurance in relation to a range of species. The workshop will offer a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to address ...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina , Brazil
Objetivo: apresentar tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório. Os participantes do curso terão acesso a conhecimentos gerais su...
Objetivo: apresentar tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório. Os participantes do curso terão acesso a conhecimentos gerais su...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Auditório do Crystal Palace Hotel - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O conteúdo do III Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes permitirá aos participantes conhecer o comportamento dos componentes da semente durante os processos de embebição, de germinação, do desenvolvimento das plântulas, além de compreender as deficiências de ordem fi...
The aim of this workshop is to give experienced laboratories the opportunity to discuss and obtain inspiration on how to improve their Quality Assurance system and benefit from it. The language of the workshop will be English.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
Objetivo: apresentar tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório. Os participantes do curso terão acesso a conhecimentos gerais su...
ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Seed Identification - Ashburton, New Zealand
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling in a range of species. The workshop will also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling methodologies can be discussed. The language of the workshop will be English.
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed purity and identification in a range of species at both the theoretical and practical level. The workshop will also provide a forum where questions relating to seed purity analysis and seed identification can be ...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Espaço de Convençoes Centro Sul - Florianópolis , SC, Brazil
Pela primeira vez o Congresso vai agrupar o XII Simpósio Brasileiro de Patologia de Sementes, o VII Simpósio Brasileiro de Tecnologias de Sementes Florestais e o I Simpósio Brasileiro de Sementes de Espécies Forrageiras, o que mostra a integração entre os diversos...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Hotel Premium Norte, Sala de Eventos - Campinas , SP, Brazil
As palestras contemplarão os seguintes temas: Biotecnologia e Genética; Desenvolvimento de Produtos para Sementes - Qualidade e Tecnologia; Tratamento Industrial de Sementes; Lei de Inovação Tecnológica; Sanidade e Patologia de Sementes de Hortaliças.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina , PR, Brazil
Objetivo: dotar os alunos de conhecimentos sobre as metodologias atualizadas dos principais testes de vigor, passíveis de aplicação e que podem ser implementados para a soja, nos laboratórios de análise de semente.
The workshop will consist of lectures, group work and practical exercises. It will offer the opportunity to discuss how to implement an efficient, effective and economically justifiable quality management in seed testing. The language of the workshop will be English.
Variety Registration and Certification Center (VRCC) Meeting Hall and VRCC Laboratories - Ankara, Turkey
Will present theoretical aspects of purity and germination testing, results, calculations and reporting; quality assurance and the practical application of ISTA rules on different species.
Seed Technology Centre, Ege Unversity - Izmir, Turkey
Will include new developments in seed vigour that have occurred over the last two years and potential future developments in vigour testing as well as established vigour tests.
Online 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT - Itahca, NY, United States
This webinar will provide a basic overview and explanation of the tolerances in the AOSA Rules for Testing Seeds Vol. 1. We encourage everyone who is interested in understanding the correct application of tolerances for any purpose to participate in this educational se...
Online 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT - Ithaca, NY, United States
This webinar will provide an overview of the 2013 AOSA Rule amendment proposals. The 2013 Rule Proposals are available from the AOSA and SCST websites:
www.aosaseed.com/rules_committee.htm / www.seedtechnology.net/rules_committee.htm
On one of the production sites of DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S - Odense, Denmark
The workshop will consist of lectures and practical exercises. It will offer the opportunity for general discussion on automatic and manual seed sampling and dividing, as well as quality assurance in seed sampling and monitoring of seed samplers.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Londrina, PR, Brazil
Objetivo: apresentar tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório.
Targeted to experts and professionals in seed technology. This advanced course will cover the latest technologies for seed coatings, seed identification, systemic markers and related topics. Three Registered Seed Technologist credits will be available upon completion of...
The aim of this course is to provide understanding and enable the participants to master the important aspects in seed health and pathology which is essential in current competitive nature of the seed industry that prioritizes production of high quality seed that is fre...
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The aim of the seminar is to provide a forum where seed testing professionals can increase there level of understanding of statistical methods/analysis associated with seed testing and to gain confidence in using statistical tools that have been provided by the ISTA Sta...
The aim of the workshop is to both inform participants on vigour, moisture and tetrazolium testing methodology in a range of species but also to provide a forum where questions relating to these methodologies can be discussed.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency seed laboratory - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the principles of the ISTA germination test, seedling evaluations for different species, results calculations and reporting plus aspects of quality management linked to germination testing.
Introduction to seed vigour and its importance in crop production - Conductivity test - Controlled deterioration test - Radicle emergence test: development and validation - Accelerated ageing test for soyabeans - Seed vigour and seed treatments - Physiological basis of ...
USDA AMS Seed Regulatory & Testing Division, 801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C - Gastonia, NC, United States
The first three and a half days will focus on purity and identification of similar crop and weed species, with emphasis on identification of noxious-weed seeds. Other topics such as the uniform blowing procedure, ryegrass fluorescence, and pure seed definitions will b...
The course presents the scientific background for seed production, seed quality control and seed treatments. It also provides an overview of the latest new developments in seed research and seed handling.
The overall theme of the symposium will be: "Evaluation of seed quality: a key step in exploiting the benefits of plant breeding and genetic conservation"
On the premises of the World Horticultural Expo, Floriade 2012 - Venlo, Netherlands
The aim of the meeting is to discuss and decide on proposals for changes to the ISTA International Rules of Seed Testing, and business items of the Association, with the international participation of ISTA delegates and representatives from both the seed industry and go...
This rare training opportunity is appropriate for Quality Assurance personnel, seed technologists, those sitting for technologist exams, companies shipping internationally, and others who are interested in seed testing analysis.
USDA AMS Seed Regulatory & Testing Division, 801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C - Gastonia, NC, United States
The first three and a half days will focus on purity and identification of similar crop and weed species, with emphasis on identification of noxious-weed seeds. Other topics such as the uniform blowing procedure, ryegrass fluorescence, and pure seed definitions will be...
Iowa State University Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States
Germination week explores the processes involved in seed germination, AOSA & ISTA Rules, seedling evaluation, seed dormancy, vigor, seed longevity and deterioration, tetrazolium (TZ) testing, testing for biotech traits, and other special tests. One full day is dedicat T...
Iowa State University Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States
Purity week consists of lecture and laboratory practice on seed structure, seed identification, purity analysis, sampling and dividing, seed laws, and tolerances. Attendees will conduct purity analyses and perform seed identification separations on at least 10 different...
Online at 10:00 am Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States
Concepts of vigor testing to be covered are: Accelerated Aging, Electrical Conductivity, Saturated Salt Accelerated Aging and an in depth comparison cold test methods including box, rolled towel, tray and saturated colds plus a discussion on use of check samples and exp...
Online at 10:00 am Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States
Concepts of vigor testing to be covered are: Accelerated Aging, Electrical Conductivity, Saturated Salt Accelerated Aging and an in depth comparison cold test methods including box, rolled towel, tray and saturated colds plus a discussion on use of check samples and exp...
Online at 10:00 AM Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States
Our webinar covers the principles of moisture determination and the instruments used to determine seed moisture. Accurate seed moisture measurements are essential throughout seed production harvest and storage.
Lectures on principles of sampling, ISTA Handbook on Seed Sampling, training aspects for samplers, audit elements licensed samplers. Practical work: Sampling of cereals and other species in bags, big bags and boxes. Further species of interest asked for by participants ...
Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States
We will review the primary dormancy Exogenous and Endogenous factors plus methods to relieve these types of dormancy. We will also cover after-ripening, effects of light and causes of secondary dormancy.
Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States
We will review the impact that field and storage fungi has on seed quality and the fungi/germination interaction model. Species to be covered include: Fusarium, Diplodia, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Rhizopus, Cercospera, and Phomopsis.
Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States
This webinar relates production and processing to seed quality through analysis of types of physical damage expressed in seeds and seedlings. Impact and abrasion damage test methods are explained along with dicot and monocot examples.
Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States
This webinar discusses these genetic and environmental factors along with storage compounds including carbohydrates, lipids, protein and other compounds. The third class in our Seed Biology Series.
SGS Brookings laboratory - Brookings , SD, United States
The following topics will be reviewed: ISTA and AOSA sampling rules, sampling methods, sealing seed lots, subdividing samples, review of ISTA certificates and their use.
Presenting and discussing basic principles of quality management and it focuses on the needs of seed testing laboratories that wish to comply with the ISTA Accreditation Standard and prepare for attaining and maintaining ISTA Accreditation.
Sampling principles, testing plan design, assessment of GMO content, SeedCalc, Uncertainty. Theory of PCR methodologies; testing through-put and turnaround time, challenges specific to GMO testing. Hands-on practice of samples processing; Qualitative and qPCR testing an...
Online 10:00 AM Central - Brookings, SD, United States
Review of four corn warm germination methods illustrating normal and abnormal seedling appearances - Cold vigor test methods (tray and saturated) and the stresses imposed by each test and their relationship to field performance - The silent killer - field population
Official Seed Testing Station, NIAB, Huntingdon Road - Cambridge,, United Kingdom
Includes comprehensive training in both the theory and practice of sampling techniques. Included in the syllabus will be a background to seed certification procedures and detailed guidance on the official requirements for labelling, bag sealing and other duties of licen...
Online, 10:00 - 11:00 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States
ISTA Sampling, ISTA Certificates and Seed Health - Are your seed lots held up at the border? Knowing and understanding the regulations helps to expedite your seeds to other countries throughout the world.
Online, 10:00 - 11:00 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States
A diagnostic approach with laboratory tests is considered the best practice approach to identify factors affecting seed quality. This webinar will discuss the common tests ordered on the fall production of sorghum, millet, and rice.
Online, 10:00 - 11:00 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States
This webinar will discuss the common tests ordered on cotton and large seed vegetables. Photographs will show the symptoms and signs of seed coat mechanical damage, field and storage fungi, and seedling abnormalities/vigor
Viability of native seed is affected by collection and storage methods. Information on purity, germination and TZ testing methods will be presented along with a review morphology of dicot and monocotyledon natives and checking for seed fill prior to harvest.
University of Agriculture, Department of Crop Physiology - Faisalabad, Pakistan
Two days course on Seed Physiology, Production and Management followed by a one day workshop on Seed Testing through ISTA standards on September 29. Queries and registration: DR. Irfan Afzal, seedphysiology11@gmail.com
University of Saskatchewan, CFIA's Seed Testing Laboratory, 301-421, Downey Road - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the principles of the ISTA analytical Purity test, Pure Seed Definitions, the Other Seed Determination test, seed identification, results calculations and reporting plus aspects of quality management linked to analytical p...
The motto of the meeting is Promoting the seed business in the Americas and its principal focus of the congress will be "seed treatment". Biotechnology and phytosanitary aspects will be additional components of the agenda.
SGS will cover five processes used to determine soybean cultivars: hilum check and seed characteristics, seed coat peroxidase reaction. hypocotyl color seedling growout test, electrophoresis, event ID using PCR/DNA based methods
This webinar will discuss the common tests ordered on fall soybean production and also show photographs of symptoms/signs including seed coat mechanical damage, field and storage fungi and seedling abnormalities/vigor.
We will discuss: slight infection-seed coat, severe infectionembryo infection, how seed treatments can help, suggested test methods for evaluating seed quality
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