The importance of micronutrients in producing high performance vegetable crops. Wolf Trax crop nutrition experts Mark Goodwin and Jeff Baublits will discuss the value of a complete, innovative and professional approach to plant nutrition in vegetables.
Conference attendees can choose from more than 30 different workshops that offer the latest information on crop production and protection technology in Iowa and surrounding states. Workshops are offered by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwe...
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.
Zielgruppe: Mitarbeiter/-innen im Saatguthandel ohne Kenntnisse. Das Seminar gibt Ihnen als künftigen Mitarbeiter der Saatgutabteilung einen guten Einblick in den Geschäftsbereich des Saatguthandels Ihrer Genossenschaft.
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...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Cana Brava Resort - Ilhéus, BA, Brazil
The target audience, of approximately 200 participants among researchers, undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in the area, will have access to most recent information on the topic “biotic and abiotic stress in cultivated plants”, providing an uniqu...
Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences of the Università Politecnica delle March - Ancona, Italy
An international academically accredited course based on a combination of distance-learning and on-campus training sessions. Applications are accepted until the 7th of October 2013.
Symposium will cover the latest findings in the mechanisms of plant dormancy in vegetative buds, seeds and other meristems from a variety of experimental plant systems ranging from agronomic, horticultural and tree crops to model plants.
The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...
The theme “Expanding horizons” aims to focus attention on how we can meet the
Pulse Breeding Australia objective of expanding pulse production to more than 15% of the total cropping area.
The Seed Industry Program 2013, sixth in the series, hosted by Cornell University and Sathguru Management Consultants, is the bridge between knowledge and application for a better future of the seed industry.
Objective is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Food and Agricultural Sciences.
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 ...
Attracting and retaining talented new employees is a critical challenge for the seed industry. The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
You will learn about recent developments in breeding rights and patent rights in different jurisdictions with emphasis on Europe and the United States. After this masterclass, you will be equipped with knowledge and understanding of the IPR systems relevant to the secto...
AVRDC’s Research and Training Station - Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
The training emphasizes advanced and sustainable vegetable production and postharvest technologies, farmer education, marketing, and human health and nutrition. In addition, the training will enhance awareness and understanding of emerging global development issues and...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Agropecuária Oeste - Dourados, MS, Brazil
O objetivo do seminário é corrigir possíveis problemas que apareçam com o decorrer das safras e debater o tema com produtores, técnicos e estudantes do 5º período de Agronomia e áreas afins.
The objective is to serve as a platform for presenting and debating key issues and strategies relevant for increasing the yield and stability of crops under drought conditions by genetic and crop management approaches
The Master Class leverages attendance at INTERDROUGHT-IV of participants from the developing world and of key Australian and International lecturers and covers the latest crop phenotyping techniques, drought management and aspects of molecular breeding for drought.
Targeted to graduate students in the plant sciences, as well as to professionals in the public and private sectors interested in increasing their knowledge in this area.
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.
Salão de Eventos do Hotel Piratininga - Rondonópolis , MT, Brazil
Os cursos abordarão a importância da qualidade da semente, princípios do beneficiamento, recepção e amostragem, transporte, limpeza, mesa de gravidade, separadores , classificação, secadores, armazenamento, tratamento de sementes e controle de pragas em sementes...
Sophi Taylor building, Park Farm - Cambridge, United Kingdom
The target audience is industry (plant breeders and processors), academia (plant scientists, biomedical researchers and computational systems biologists), public sector research institutes (plant science/agriculture – e.g. Rothamsted/ John Innes Centre/ John Hutton In...
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.
University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus - Reading, United Kingdom
This event is for early career scientists working in biological, chemical, environmental and other relevant sciences and all interested in learning about progress and meeting new talent in agrisciences.
Christ Church University - Canterbury, United Kingdom
The conference will bring together representatives from the horticultural and agricultural industry with academics and teachers from primary and secondary education.
The course aims at facilitating the introduction and practical implementation of Plant Breeders' Rights (Plant Variety Protection) in countries where legislation on this matter is being developed, has recently been passed or who are considering to develop a system.
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
University Dalhousie Lecture Theatre - Dundee , United Kingdom
The Monogram Network consists of UK based researchers with an active interest in small grain cereal and grass (including the C4 energy grasses) research.
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.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Auditório Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O curso deve preparar profissionais de toda a cadeia produtiva de sementes, proporcionando um melhor entendimento dos processos fisiológicos que estão intimamente a todas as etapas de produção de sementes, que vai desde as fases de formação até a pós colheit...
This multi-disciplinary conference aims to provide a challenging forum and vibrant opportunity for researchers and industry practitioners to share their original research results and practical development experiences on specific new challenges and emerging issues.
Mississippi State University, Eagle Ridge Conference Center - Raymond, MS, United States
Comprehensive workshop for the greenhouse tomato industry, designed to keep growers up-to-date on current research and help interested individuals determine whether the industry is right for them.
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
El Batan, Mexico
The Basic Wheat Improvement course is a unique and hands-on professional development opportunity for junior and early career scientists in the public, private, or non-governmental sectors. Scientists working in national agricultural research systems, particularly in ...
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
The goal of this module is to introduce the basic concepts of using genetic markers to identify QTL and of estimating marker-trait associations, and to expose students to applications of these methodologies.
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States
Focuses on the practical application of general management concepts that are critical to the long-term success of seed firms. The core management courses form the foundation of the academy and are designed to broaden your general management abilities.
The Small Farm Webinar Series is a weekly on-line educational series for the small farm community. It provides practical knowledge on emerging topics to advance local food production in Illinois. This series of online events will look at how leading practices in product...
Online, 6:00 to 7:30 PM - Urbana, Illinois, United States
Will cover every aspect of tomato production for fresh market growers and will look at field tomatoes as well as tomatoes grown in high tunnels. Session topics: water management, pest control, pruning/training, growth/culture, fertility, disease management, harvesting, ...
Focus on state-of-the-art resistance science, addressing resistance from the
molecular and biochemical, through to agro-ecological and socio-economic issues. Will review herbicide resistance management, with a field tour focusing on farm resistance management.
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
The course presents the scientific background for production, handling, storage and quality control procedures in the seed industry. It updates participants on new information in these topics, including seed pathology and seed enhancement. The course targets professiona...
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
On the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus or entirely online via the Internet. - Lincoln, NE, United States
Course covers classical concepts of heterosis; genetic hypotheses for hybrid vigor; quantitative genetics of heterosis; new tools to study hybrid vigor, structure and function; organization of germplasm into heterotic groups; prediction of heterosis and hybrid performan...
This course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers. It gives participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and cross-departmental knowledge of b...
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...
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
This course covers all theoretical and some practical subjects that are necessary for managing a professional breeding programme. It includes both basic and more complex breeding and selection methods. Also, new technological developments and their application in breedi...
6 one-week sessions in Belgium, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and California - , United States
The integrated postgraduate program, which is not crop specific, teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics, and statistics through lectures, discussion, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. Participants attend six 6-day sessions in five co...
Will feature top researchers, opinion leaders presenting in keynote lectures, paper presentation sessions and workshops. A commercial exhibition will be held in conjunction with the symposium to showcase the latest cutting-edge technology in rice production and sustaina...
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - Brisbane , QLD, Australia
The full day program will also include a panel discussion sponsored by Monsanto on The current landscape and future outlook for agricultural biotechnology facilitated by Professor Robert Henry. He is Professor of Innovation in Agriculture and Foundation Director of the ...
Aims to focus attention on how to expand Australian pulse production to more than 15% of the total cropping area. Will build on existing collaboration across five temperate pulse crops, while providing an excellent opportunity for the pulse industry - from growers to ag...
Henan Agricultural University - Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Brings together scientists working on innovative and recent research related to disease ecology and management, genomics, host/parasite interactions and pathogenesis, pathogen detection and disease diagnosis, population biology and genetics, symbiosis, and taxonomy of R...
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT Campus - Patancheru, Greater Hyderabad, India
The course is about the use of modern genomics approaches and will train participants on data analysis. ICRISAT scientists will be the resource speakers during the course. The training course is open to Indian scientists, but those from developing countries can also app...
Forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental and Agriculture Engineering. Aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose and discuss innovative theor...
This meeting will aim to create bridges between seed ecology and plant conservation, restoration ecology, and global change research. Better understanding seeds and making best use of seeds are our joint efforts, which can lead to a good many of human benefits and a sus...
Log onto website: http://2013.cast.org.cn/ Click to English, Choose "04" under the "Venue navigation" and sign up. For more details contact Prof.Hongxiang Zhang (zhanghx@mail.las.ac.cn) from CSBT and ChinaBIC.
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Hyatt Hotel - Manila, Philippines
Key researchers and farmers from each of the three countries will discuss highlights of the research results and share experiences in growing Bt Corn (in the Philippines) and Bt Cotton (in China and India).
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