The workshop will be engaging seed samplers and laboratory managers who have to monitor seed sampling and want a quality assurance system and quality checks in place in their daily work.
The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.
The First Global Conference on Biofortification is the first international effort to take stock of progress made in developing nutrient-rich crops, share lessons learned, and chart the future of biofortification.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - , Switzerland
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the UPOV system of plant variety protection under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The course comprises 11 modules.
In this winter school, various techniques for novel gene isolation and characterization and other recently developed methods used have been incorporated. Participants will be trained on gene isolation and characterization and their application in agriculture.
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT's Center of Excellence in Genomics - Hyderabad, India
The eighth training course is open mainly to Indian scientists however, a few scientists from developing countries who have demonstrable ability to use the techniques taught can also apply.
The training program is specifically addressed to the sector of Genetically Modified Plant (GMP) benefit and risk assessment for scientists, trainers, operators and evaluators working mainly in the areas of agronomy, genetics and biotechnology. The aim is to provide th...
Topics to be covered during the conference include: successful independent plant breeding, selection of plants with commercial potential, horticultural biotechnologies, naming plants, plant patents, stock plant hygiene and how to market new plants.
Iowa State University, Scheman Building - Ames, IA, United States
This year's Iowa Organic Conference will feature:
- How to transition to organic farming,
- Marketing innovations,
- Organic grains, fruit and vegetables in the local food system, more...
30 minute webinar will cover how to properly label seed, germination and Purity regulations/tolerances, date of last test and required disclosures such as treatments.
University of Florida/ IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center - Wimauma,, FL, United States
Workshop presented by SolCAP in conjunction with the 25th Annual Tomato Disease Workshop. For more information contact Jeannette Martins: jmartins@ucdavis.edu
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza - Wimauma, Florida, United States
The goal of this workshop is to provide a forum for presentation of new products and recent research results targeting tomato diseases. It will also provide an opportunity for researchers, processing, fresh-market and greenhouse tomato producers, seed and crop protectio...