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.
GPMB 2018 will provide a dedicated platform to peer researchers, young inspired scientists, academicians, and industrialists to meet, discuss and share the knowledge that’s still more to be revealed in the field of plant science and molecular biology.
This workshop provides an intensive and substantive overview of fresh-cut production, processing, packaging, distribution and quality assurance. Participants gain working knowledge of established and new procedures through topic-related sessions and demonstrations.
Designed to enhance management skills of plant breeders and technical leads. Professionals directing these programs in agricultural research, in agribusiness development and those from the public sector will benefit from attending this course.
Upon completion of the course you will understand the link between primary production, post-harvest management, the supply chain and food security; be familiar with alternative uses of food waste; have insight into the public and private responsibilities in the supply c...
This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
a 31 de Agosto de 2018 Local: Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil
Curso voltado para profissionais que desejam se tornar amostradores de sementes licenciados, e a todos os envolvidos com as boas práticas de amostragem.
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.
Targeted for entrepreneurs and seed company representatives who are interested in starting new seed ventures or scaling up current ventures regionally or globally.
Charles W. Capps, Jr. Entrepreneurial Center - Stoneville, MS, United States
The theme of this year’s course is “Seed Treatments and Enhancements.” Participants will learn about labels, coatings, treatment products, application methods, equipment calibration, and treatment solutions for commodity, forage and turf seed applications
Campus of Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO, United States
Topics will include the role of seeds in conservation of genetic resources as well as issues related to ex situ storage such as problems of maintaining seed quality and improving methods of ex situ seed banking.
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.
Includes instruction, hands on, and examination. Attendees will attain the basics of seed sampling, sampling intensity, equipment use, and sample submission techniques for collecting samples that are representative of the seed lot.
The course targets quality assurance professionals in the seed industry, new employees, consultants, breeders and seed producers to extend and update their knowledge.
Grand Hyatt Washington - Washington, DC, United States
Education, debate and advocacy are on the agenda each June at ASTA’s annual convention. Attendees focus on science and policy issues related to the development and free movement of quality seed worldwide. This is also when new association officers are installed.
The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad - Novi Sad, Serbia
The course is aimed at professionals who are involved in plant breeding and germplasm improvement. It is an opportunity for breeders to expand their knowledge on new strategies and technologies that are applied in breeding programs, as well as R software and its use in ...
European Union - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Maison de la RATP - Paris, France
This conference aims to bring together researchers, public decision-makers and stakeholders in the environmental and agricultural production fields, to take stock of the subject and bring forth new ideas on the assessment and management of phytosanitary risks in respons...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Londrina, PR, Brazil
Direcionado aos representantes da indústria produtora de sementes, de laboratórios, cooperativas, empresas de armazenamento e logística, estudantes e pesquisadores.
Waimanalo Research Station, University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resource - Waimanalo, HI, United States
This workshop is for farmers, seed producers, and agricultural students with basic knowledge of crop and seed biology and includes group exercises, networking opportunities, and local foods lunches. Registration is limited.
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 ...
Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States
This part of the short course will highlight research management, leadership, teamwork, and sharpen your negotiating skills. Business to business marketing, supply chain management, finance, and business strategy, along with seed regulation, trade, and policy will be co...
The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...
Bundesverband Deutscher Pflanzenzüchter e.V. (BDP) *
Burg Warberg - Warberg, Germany
Das neue Angebot richtet sich an Mitarbeiter im Tätigkeitsfeld „Saatgetreide“ aus Innendienst, Lager und Außendienst des Agrarhandels, von VO-Firmen und Züchtungsunternehmen. Das Seminar beinhaltet eine schriftliche Prüfung am Ende des Seminars. Der zu erzielend...
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...
Week 1: 07-16 August 2017: 9 days of face-to-face training on theory and applied instruction / Fieldwork: August-December 2017 / Week 2: 15-19 January 2018: 5 days of face-to-face training on data analysis, interpretation and communications.
Enables professional plant breeders and researchers to upgrade their knowledge parallel with their current career. This course aims to add academic knowledge to professional experience of plant breeders worldwide.
The symposium will focus on technologies and resources that will help plant breeders to face the economic, ecological and social challenges of the future to facilitate necessary adaptations of current agricultural systems. Part of the DuPont Pioneer Plant Sciences Sympo...
Hotel Sheraton (Milan Malpensa International Airport) - Milan, Italy
This event is open to a very broad audience: trade organisations and agricultural producers, scientists and technical institutes, collectors and traders, national and European administrations, seed and plant production companies and all stakeholders involved in the sorg...
ABIM is the premier global meeting for the biocontrol industry and is internationally recognised as the global platform for the industry to network, discover and unveil new products, market opportunities and research areas. But as well as promoting biocontrol and networ...
Visit our open field and meet our teams to learn more about our existing range and new varieties of cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, squash, baby leaf… This year Sakata will celebrate its red beet variety both in the field and on your plate.
Proeftuin Zwaagdijk (Agricultural Research Centre)
Enkhuizen, Netherlands
Main theme: the reduction in seed treatments and the vision on it from a perspective of technology, seed companies and regulations. Symposium on 'The future of seed treatment - is there a threat for treatment?' with speakers from Limagrain and Ctgb, etc.
International researchers, scientists and experts will meet to share insights on their research and discuss fascinating developments around our technology.
The meeting will be an excellent opportunity for all seed health specialists from universities, institutes, seed testing laboratories and industry to present their scientific achievements and technical innovations.
This two-day symposium will provide the perfect platform to set up a scientific network as well as to discuss most recent research findings, new methods, and to get in contact with experts in that area of plant immunity.
Ter gelegenheid van het 100-jarig bestaan organiseert Wageningen University & Research samen met KeyGene de middag Plantenveredeling: successen uit het verleden, voedsel voor de toekomst! Aansluitend organiseren SeedValley en WUR een Carrière Event waar veredelingsbedr...
A brand new community for the global horticulture industry. GreenTech provides concrete answers to essential questions when it comes to innovation and technology for the production of vegetables, fruit and flowers. - Summit on 11 June, trade show on 12-14 June.
Visitors of HortiContact are predominantly active in ornamental plant cultivation and vegetable cultivation (in greenhouses). It also attracts representatives from related industries, such as suppliers of services or equipment.
Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie - Paris, France
Un nouveau rendez-vous scientifique et technique. Son objectif est de partager les connaissances les plus récentes, les nouvelles références techniques et les dernières innovations technologiques pour améliorer la multi-performance des systèmes céréaliers et de ...
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