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 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.
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...
Rafain Palace Hotel & Convention - Foz do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil
O simpósio contará com uma ampla programação, incluindo sessões de palestras, uma mesa redonda e o lançamento do livro "Patologia de Sementes: a Ciência Básica", escrito por mais de 50 autores especialistas em áreas relevantes para a sanidade 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...
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 ...
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...
This workshop is designed for seed laboratory technicians, particularly those who work for companies looking to be, or already are, NSHS-accredited. Workshops will emphasize hands-on laboratory practices, combined with lectures and classroom discussions.
Modalidad Híbrida: Virtual Sincrónica en Sala Remota y Presencial Trabajo en Sala Remota (TSR) y/o Actividad Presencial (AP) - Córdoba, Argentina
Destinatarios: Maestrandos en Ciencias Agropecuarias, Mención Tecnología de semillas y profesionales de las Ciencias Agropecuarias. Ing.Agrónomos y egresados de carreras afines
Online, 11:30 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) - Online, United States
Seedborne cucurbits and chenopods diseases caused by Pseudomonas syringae - Dr. Gebert Hiddink (Enza Zaden) will dissect the methods used to detect Clavibacter michiganenesi subsp. michiganensis on tomato seeds.
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 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 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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
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...
CBB conference series is a platform where researchers get the chance to present their latest results and getting further motivation from in-depth keynote presentations where the most important fields of cereal scinence will be introduced and summarized.
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 ...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O objetivo do curso é treinar o pessoal responsável pela armazenagem pelas unidades armazenadoras de grãos e sementes, gestores, supervisores, técnicos e operadores, nas mais modernas e avançadas técnicas de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de Grãos e Sementes Armazena...
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
O objetivo do curso é treinar o pessoal responsável pela armazenagem pelas unidades armazenadoras de grãos e sementes, gestores, supervisores, técnicos e operadores, nas mais modernas e avançadas técnicas de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de Grãos e Sementes Armazena...
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.
O principal objetivo da atualização é fornecer ferramentas para a identificação de patógenos, além de métodos para o tratamento de semente mais eficiente e seguro – tudo por meio de vídeos, apresentações interativas, exercícios para fixação do aprendizad...
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....
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...
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 ...
An event all about innovative seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable crop protection, growing systems and varieties. In short: adding value to horticultural seed in the widest sense of the word.
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.
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 programme will be of a high technical and scientific quality discussing the latest scientific research on seed-borne pathogens; progress in seed health testing; and (both) phytosanitary and practical issues confronting the industry worldwide.
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...
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Modern production and marketing of agricultural crops depend on a limited number of genetically uniform varieties that deliver uniform food products. With this approach becoming global, genetic diversity is endangered. Worldwide, strategies are developed to conserve gen...
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.
Movenpick Hotel, Amsterdam City Center - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Seed Treatments 2013 will provide you with the latest regulatory and technical developments in seed treatment products from leading agrochemical/seed companies and seed industry suppliers across Europe and the USA.
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...
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...
Club Belambra "Les criques" - Hyères-les-Palmiers, France
The objectives of this EMBO Workshop are to promote and shape the common advances of the network of plant virologists towards a better comprehensive understanding of the impact that viruses of plants (and more generally of "green" organisms) have on their hosts and on e...
Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino - Punta del Este, Uruguay
The motto of the meeting is “Promoting the Seed Business in the Americas” and the principal focus is on Trade and Regulations. The agenda addresses the main burning issues that the industry is facing today: Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, Phytosanitary and See...
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.
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 - 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
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.
UC Davis, Plant & Environmental Sciences Building (Room 3001) - Davis, CA, United States
1:30 to 2:45 pm - Research & technology presentations. Speakers: DR. Hiro Nonogaki, Washington State University - Topic: Gene switches and miRNA to control seed development - Dr. Lindsey du Toit, Washington State University - Topic: Seed borne diseases
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...
Auditório da Faculdade de Agronomia Eliseu Maciel - Pelotas , RS, Brazil
Neste Workshop serão abordados assuntos atuais sobre problemas fitossanitários na cultura da soja, contemplando temas relacionados ao manejo das principais doenças, insetos praga e plantas invasoras na cultura, contando com a participação de importantes palestrante...
Rhino Research Seed Technology Lab - Phichit, Phitsanulok, Thailand
This module will assess the existing technologies and introduce newer systems as well. Practical sessions will ensure the total understanding of drying systems and their relation to the physiology of the seeds.
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"
University of California Davis, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center (5:00 to 7:30 pm) - Davis, CA, United States
Monthly networking event with featured speaker Dr. Luca Comai, Professor, UC Davis Genome Center, Department of Plant Biology, College of Biological Sciences
University of California Davis, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center (5:00 to 7:30 pm) - Davis, CA, United States
Monthly networking event with featured speaker Dr. Roberta Cook, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist and Lecturer, Food Distribution, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Marketing
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 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.
Bowley Science Center, UC Davis from 1:00 to 2:45 pm - Davis, CA, United States
Research & technology presentations - Topic: plant pathology - Speakers: Dr. Gitta Coaker, Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology, UC Davis and Dr. Robert Gilbertson, Professor, Plant Pathology, UC Davis
University of California Davis, Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center (5:00 to 7:30 pm) - Davis, CA, United States
Monthly networking event with featured speaker Dr. Florence Negre-Zakharov (webcast at 6:30), Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis - Topic: Investigating fruit volatile metabolism: toward improving crop flavor quality
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
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.
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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