Agricultural machinery and spare parts, plant growing, livestock breeding, storage and processing of agricultural production, standardization and metrology.
GMCC-13 is aimed at gathering academic and industry experts, regulators, policy makers and other key stakeholders from around the world to discuss both specific and comprehensive coexistence topics.
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 conference will feature 4 days of presentations and workshop discussions on organic greenhouse horticulture, and will include a tour to organic greenhouse farms, and distributors of organic vegetables.
The main objective is to provide a conference to discuss and promote the magnitude of engineering and technology on food industry and our life. This conference will also highlight development in research and innovations in agricultural and food engineering.
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.
Sportspark, University of East Anglia - Norwich, United Kingdom
The conference will be covering all aspects of fundamental and applied plant virology, and will include presentations from invited internationally-recognised speakers and from conference delegates.
Queen Elizabeth II Centre - London, United Kingdom
Pest, weeds and pathogens cost the arable sector through lower yields, poorer quality and the added expense of crop protection measures. A better understanding of their biology will enable more effective prevention and control.
The John McIntyre Conference Centre, situated at Pollock Halls within the University of Edinburgh's campus - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Key scientific themes will include development of new metrics for defining sustainable intensification, linking the development of climate change mitigation and adaptation, and how to support growth in developing countries without increasing their emissions.
Info: Riccardo Velasco, Istituto Agrario San Michele all’Adige, Via E. Mach, 1, 38010 S. Michele all’Adige, Italy. E-mail: riccardo.velasco@iasma.it / More info: http://www.ishs.org/calendar/
EUCARPIA - European Association for Research on Plant Breeding
Zentrales Hörsaal-Gebäude - Goettingen, Germany
This conference will focus on the development of new crop breeding strategies to improve crop nutrient use efficiency, as one strategy to address these challenges.
The program will include the first results of the NUE-CROPS project (Improving nutrient efficiency in maj...
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...
Provides an introduction to breeding methodology and selection theory for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in animal and plant breeding. Conducted by Piter Bijma of Wageningen UR, one of the leading authorities in this field.
The meeting will bring together labs at the cutting edge of plant reproduction research and will focus on the processes that regulate successful gamete delivery to the embryo sac and the complexity of post-fertilization regulation of early seed development.
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.
Brings together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of agriculture and biotechnology, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.
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.
Provides an introduction to the evolution and selection of quantitative traits for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in animal and plant breeding.
Free and open to all visitors will have access the latest independent advice and research on plant breeding, varieties, crop agronomy, soils and plant innovation with an afternoon of seminars, indoor exhibits and field demonstrations.
Topics will include plant biology for bioenergy, root biology, symbiotic interactions, natural variation and its significance in plants, organelle biology, stress responses, plant evolution, plants and ecosystems, plant invasions.
The symposium aims to bring together researchers and industry in the fields of substrate and compost production, the use of soilless growing systems and recirculating systems, aquaponics and microbiological processes in substrate and compost.
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.
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture - Leiden, Netherlands
The symposium aims to bring together researchers and industry in the fields of substrate and compost production, the use of soilless growing systems and recirculating systems, aquaponics and microbiological processes in substrate and compost.
Cereals is the leading technical event for the UK arable industry with over 64ha of stands and live demonstrations including crop plots, working cultivations, sprays and sprayers, post-harvest technology, business area, potatoes and renewables.
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.
Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra - Coimbra , Portugal
Main topics of the symposium will be: plant cloning, plant conservation, somatic embryogenesis, rooting, haploid research, genetic transformation and physiological, biochemical and molecular aspects of in vitro culture.
The conference aims to identify an action plan for both regulators and the industry; the proposal being to minimise the threat to the UK environment whilst developing a strong and thriving UK production industry.
Exchange Building, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham - Nottingham, United Kingdom
This meeting will introduce and showcase the many and varied applications of synthetic biology at the molecular, cell, and whole plant level to introduce synthetic biology to a broad UK plant science base.
The workshop will give an overview of epigenetics, detail the methods used and the mechanisms implicated, and present information about how epigenetics could be used in plant breeding programs, as well as in plant protection against viruses.
London Heathrow Marriott Hotel - London, United Kingdom
Attracting 150 experts working in next generation sequencing, plant genomics/ sciences, epigenetics, bioinformatics and data management, the conference will examine the latest NGS platforms and technologies suitable for progressing plant based research as well as tools ...
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...
This PolicyLab will bring together a diverse range of views from farmers, policymakers and academics. Covering both livestock and arable farming sectors.
This year's UK Brassica Research Community meeting will be held at Rothamsted Research. As in the past it is a useful opportunity for the community to get together, share, and generate ideas, as well as to learn what is happening within some of the larger projects and g...
Rothamsted Research - Harpenden, Herts, United Kingdom
The Weiss Technik UK Customer Day will include a series of talks on the challenges of food security for the future, new crop development and working with quarantine plant materials. There will be a rare opportunity to tour the Manor and the famous ‘Broadbalk’ – th...
The upcoming symposium will give testimony about the advances achieved during the past 4 years in the understanding of Verticillium diseases both on the fungus and plant side.
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
Info: Dr. Pervin Kinay, Ege University Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection, 35100 Bornova IZMIR, Turkey. Phone: (90)232-388 4000, Fax: (90)232-374 48 48, E-mail: pervin.kinay@ege.edu.tr
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.
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.
First section offers a general overview of metabolomics and its applications to plant science, second part will consider the various applications to plant breeding and plant genetics. Course targeted for young scientists who are interested in plant breeding.
The conference provides a prestigious business platform to meet and to exchange and create novel technologies, commercial applications and partnerships in the field of genomics in the agro and industrial biotech industries.
Babraham Research Campus - Cambridge, United Kingdom
This year's topic relates to the need to increase efficiency in bioinformatics teams and resources when faced with frequent arrivals of big data (e.g. NGS) and a shortage of skilled staff to manage and analyse that data
Babraham Research Campus - Cambridge, United Kingdom
This year's topic relates to the need to increase efficiency in bioinformatics teams and resources when faced with frequent arrivals of big data (e.g. NGS) and a shortage of skilled staff to manage and analyse that data.
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...
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 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.
Panoramic Hall, The Square, Rue Ravensteinstraat 2 - Brussels, Belgium
Distinguished speakers from various parts of the world will give their perspectives on our two panels: “Global food security and the role of biotech crops”and “The impact of EU policies on global trade in agricultural commodities”.
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...
The purpose of the conference is to assess the prospects of development of the relevant markets, become familiar with the new technologies, and with the modern world trends for the sector development.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
IET London - London, United Kingdom
BBSRC and NERC are working in partnership to explore opportunities for a new collaborative research and knowledge translation activity that will address key challenges surrounding sustainable agriculture.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
IET London: Savoy Place - London, United Kingdom
BBSRC and NERC are working in partnership to explore opportunities for a new collaborative research and knowledge translation activity that will address key challenges surrounding sustainable agriculture.
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, ...
Will provide leading academy and industry scientists a platform to communicate recent advances in Plant Genetics and Breeding Technologies and an opportunity to establish multilateral collaborations.
The main goal of the Symposium is to present to the agronomists and the general public the results of scientific and professional work of Croatian and international specialists and in this way enable a better transfer of scientific and professional achievements into agr...
Will provide leading academy and industry scientists a platform to communicate recent advances in Gene Delivery Systems and an opportunity to identify frontiers and establish multilateral collaborations.
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...
National Science Learning Centre, University of York - York, United Kingdom
The aim of the conference is to provide an update on the efficacy aspects of 1107/2009, and within the context of the wider regulatory framework. The conference will be of interest to anyone involved in the authorisation of Plant Protection Products in the EU and UK.
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...
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