December 10-10, 2013

WEBINAR - Nutrient Master Class

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Wolf Trax, Inc.

Online, 2:00-3:00 PM EST - Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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.

December 9-13, 2013

Curso Teórico - Prático de Capacitação de Analistas de Sementes

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Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

Informações: abrates@abrates.org.br

December 3-6, 2013

ISTA Quality Assurance Workshop in Seed Testing for Advanced Laboratories

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

ISTA Secretariat - Bassersdorf, Switzerland

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.

November 27-28, 2013

Das 1 x 1 des Saatguthandels

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Hannover, Germany

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.

November 25-29, 2013

59° Curso Diacom Tetrazólio e Patologia de Sementes de Soja

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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...

November 18-22, 2013

VI Curso Internacional de Noctuidae (Lepidoptera) – VI CINO

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Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)

Embrapa Cerrados - Planaltina, DF, Brazil

November 12-12, 2013

Curso para Formação de Amostradores de Batatas-Sementes

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Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)

Canoinhas, Brazil

November 6-8, 2013

Workshop on Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants: - Workshop Internacional em Tolerância a Estresses Bióticos e Abióticos em Plantas: O Desafio do Século 21

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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...

November 6-7, 2013

IV Proteomics Workshop

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Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) Campus - Campinas, SP, Brazil

November 4-5, 2013

Distance Learning Course in Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology

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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.

October 21-24, 2013

XIII Curso sobre Tecnologia de Produção de Sementes de Hortaliças

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Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)

Araras, SP, Brazil

September 30, 2013 - October 2, 2013

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Seed Identification

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

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.

September 30, 2013 - October 2, 2013

ISTA Workshop on Seed Purity and Identification

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Palmerston North, New Zealand

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 ...

September 25-27, 2013

Intellectual Property Rights in Seed Business

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Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Academy - Oosterbeek, Netherlands

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...

September 23-27, 2013

Curso Internacional "Predicción y Selección Genómica"

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International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

El Batan, Texcoco, Mexico

September 16, 2013 - December 6, 2013

32nd International Vegetable Training Course (IVTC) “Vegetables: From Seed to Table and Beyond”

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World Vegetable Center

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...

September 13-13, 2013

Atualização Tecnológica na Cultura da Soja"

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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.

August 27-31, 2013

Master Class on "Adaption to Drought"

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University of Western Australia (UWA)

Perth, WA, Australia

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.

August 26, 2013 - December 13, 2013

Graduate-level online course in Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance

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Colorado State University

Online - Fort Collins, CO, United States

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.

August 14-15, 2013

Seed Quality Workshop

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Iowa State University

Seed Science Center at Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

July 17-19, 2013

Curso de Capacitação para Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

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Fundação Pró-Sementes

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...

July 9-9, 2013

Bioinformatics Workshop – From data deluge to delivering better crops

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National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

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...

June 30, 2013 - July 12, 2013

Synbreed Summer School 2013 - "Quantitative Traits: Advanced Topics in Plant and Animal Breeding"

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Technische Universität München

Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany

June 14-14, 2013

Tenth Training Course: "Modern Genomics for Crop Improvement"

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International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

ICRISAT Campus - Patancheru, Greater Hyderabad, India

June 3-5, 2013

Curso de Capacitação para Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

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Fundação Pró-Sementes

Auditório da Fundação Pró-Sementes - Passo Fundo, RS, 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 ...

May 9-9, 2013

WEBINAR - Understanding Seed Testing Tolerances

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Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) *

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...

May 7-9, 2013

ISTA Workshop on Tree and Shrub Seeds from the Mediterranean Basin: development of test methods to be introduced into the ISTA Rules

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Technical University of Madrid - Madrid, Spain

May 6-9, 2013

IV Curso Teórico-Prático de Capacitação de Analista de Sementes

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Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA)

Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

May 6-10, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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ICSCCB, R.H. 2, Ujwal Regalia, Near Prabhavee Tech Park, Baner Road - Pune, India

May 3-3, 2013

WEBINAR - 2013 AOSA Rule Proposal Amendments

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Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) *

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

April 29-30, 2013

6ª edição do Curso Teórico-Prático de Formação de Amostradores de Sementes

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Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Lavras , MG, Brazil

April 22-25, 2013

ISTA Workshop on Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S - Odense, Denmark

April 22-25, 2013

Seed Quality Workshop - Germination Testing Short Course

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Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center at Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

April 22-26, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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ICSCCB, R.H. 2, Ujwal Regalia, Near Prabhavee Tech Park, Baner Road - Pune, India

April 15-19, 2013

58° Curso Diacom Tetrazólio e Patologia de Sementes de Soja

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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.

April 15-18, 2013

Seed Quality Workshop - Purity Testing Short Course

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Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center at Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

April 11-11, 2013

II Seminário de Tecnologia de Sementes

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Universidade de Caxias do Sul

Universidade de Caxias do Sul - Campus de Vacaria - Vacaria, RS, Brazil

March 19-22, 2013

II Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes

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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...

March 18-20, 2013

Introduction à l’analyse des données de séquençage à haut débit en génomique fonctionnelle

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Paris, France

March 11-15, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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ICSCCB, R.H. 2, Ujwal Regalia, Near Prabhavee Tech Park, Baner Road - Pune, India

March 5-6, 2013

23rd Annual National Greenhouse Tomato Short Course

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Mississippi State University

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.

March 4-5, 2013

49th Annual Illinois Corn Breeders’ School

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University of Illinois

I-Hotel and Conference Center - Champaign, IL, United States

March 1-1, 2013

SEMINAR - Growing Tomatoes in Greenhouses

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Louisiana State University (LSU)

Red River Research Station - Bossier City, LA, United States

March 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013

COURSE - Basic Wheat Improvement Course

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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 ...

February 27-27, 2013

Seed Treatment Continuing Instructional Course for Commercial Pesticide Applicators

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Iowa State University

ISU Webster County Extension and Outreach office - Ames, IA, United States

February 25, 2013 - April 5, 2013

COURSE: Introduction to Marker Association Analysis and QTL Detection

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USDA

Online - Ames, IA, United States

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.

February 25, 2013 - March 1, 2013

ASTA Management Academy

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American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

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.

February 25-27, 2013

Global AgInvesting Middle East 2013

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InterContinental Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

A comprehensive overview of agriculture investment opportunities, risks, and return profiles across all major global production regions, as well as strategies for diversified ag portfolios including regional variation, private equity, liquid investments, water, and prot...

February 21-21, 2013

2013 Small Farms Webinar - Seed Saving

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University of Illinois

Online at 1 p.m. - Urbana, IL, United States

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...

February 18-18, 2013

WEBINAR - Fresh market tomato workshop

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University of Illinois

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, ...

February 18-22, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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ICSCCB, R.H. 2, Ujwal Regalia, Near Prabhavee Tech Park, Baner Road - Pune, India

January 29, 2013 - February 28, 2013

COURSE - Heterosis in Plant Breeding

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University of Nebraska

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...

January 16-16, 2013

Workshop on Organic Corn Production

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University of Kentucky

Warren County Cooperative Extension office, 3132 Nashville Rd - Bowling Green, KY, United States

January 14-18, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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Pune, Maharashtra, India

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

January 7-11, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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Pune, Maharashtra, India

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

January 16, 2012 - October 15, 2013

COURSE - International Postgraduate Course in Plant Breeding

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Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Netherlands

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...

November 17-18, 2013

2013 International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2013)

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Cristal Hotels & Resorts - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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 Sustainable Environment and Agriculture.

July 6-8, 2013

8th Biotechnology Congress of Iran & Fourth Congress on Biosafety and Genetic Engineering in Iran

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University of Tehran - Tehran, Iran

Theme: Biotechnology for Food Security and Health

February 24-26, 2013

International Conference on Agricultural Engineering: New Technologies for Sustainable Agricultural Production and Food Security

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Sultan Qaboos university - Muscat , Oman