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Training course in plant cryopreservation

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja | Rua CapitÃ£o-do-mato, sn, Conjunto Habitacional Violim - Londrina, PR, Brazil

October 31, 2023 - November 8, 2023

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Wakehurst, Royal Botanic Gardens - Kew, United Kingdom

October 26-26, 2023

Curso de Muestro

Training course on â€˜Plant cryopreservation â€“ theory and practiceâ€™

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

INASE Sede Central (Cno. Bertolotti s/n y Ruta 8, km 29) - Barros Blancos, Canelones, Uruguay

October 21, 2023 - November 8, 2023

WORKSHOP - Use of molecular markers in DUS studies

Wakehurst, Royal Botanic Gardens - Kew, United Kingdom

June 6-8, 2023

ISTA Workshop on Tetrazolium Testing and Equilibrium Relative Humidity (eRH) Determination for Native Species

GEVES, Groupe d'Etudes et de contrÃ´le des VariÃ©tÃ©s et Semences

near La Rochelle, France - La Rochelle, France

The course will be given in English and has a limited number of places (max 16 places) to facilitate exchanges and practices.

May 26-27, 2023

ISTA Workshop on Germination

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Centro Nazionale Carabinieri BiodiversitÃ - Peri, Italy

The workshop aim is detecting some quality parameters of native species (a flower, a herb, a tree, a shrub species) not already included in the ISTA Rules and it is focused on the needs of seed testing laboratories that would like to work according to the ISTA Methods, ...

April 17-20, 2023

Corso di formazione fitosanitario per operatori professionali sementieri settore orticolo

Chilanga, Zambia

The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of Germination analysis content of a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to testing methodologies can be discussed. The workshop will include lectures, practical exercises, and group wo...

March 20-30, 2023

IV ediÃ§Ã£o do Curso de identificaÃ§Ã£o de sementes e propÃ¡gulos para o comÃ©rcio no Brasil

Associazione Italiana Sementi (Assosementi)

, Italy

December 3-4, 2022

XXII Curso sobre Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes de HortaliÃ§as

Universidade Federal de GoiÃ¡s (UFG)

Universidade Federal de GoiÃ¡s - GoiÃ¢nia, GoiÃ¡s, Brazil

October 25-27, 2022

Postharvest Technology Course

Universidade Federal de ViÃ§osa (UFV)

Universidade Federal de ViÃ§osa - ViÃ§osa, MG, Brazil

October 18-21, 2022

Seed Health Testing Workshop

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR Campus - Wageningen, Netherlands

October 4-7, 2022

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling & Quality Assurance in Sampling

National Seed Health System

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

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.

September 5-8, 2022

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Karacabey-Bursa, Turkey

The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species. The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to have specific que...

August 17-18, 2022

Seed Quality Workshop

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Seed Corn Conditioning

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

August 9-11, 2022

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Gravity Separation

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

General â€œcrop specificâ€ workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for a small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee...

August 3-4, 2022

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

A detailed review of the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of the destoner and gravity table for removing foreign material and upgrading seed quality. The primary focus will be on typical seed corn and soybean separation issues with an additional discussion regar...

July 26-28, 2022

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Seed Treatment Workshop

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

General â€œcrop specificâ€ workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.

July 20-21, 2022

2022 Seed & Ag. Technology Short Course

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

July 15-16, 2022

Curso de Posgrado â€œSanidad de Semillasâ€

Mississippi State University

MSU Bost Extension Conference Center - Mississippi State, MS, United States

Participants will learn about management and implementation of precision agricultural information and data, carbon credit market economics, Ag. autonomous technologies, and prescriptive/high speed planting technologies for seed and crop production.

July 14-29, 2022

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Soybean & Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Universidad Nacional de CÃ³rdoba

Modalidad HÃbrida: Virtual SincrÃ³nica en Sala Remota y Presencial Trabajo en Sala Remota (TSR) y/o Actividad Presencial (AP) - CÃ³rdoba, Argentina

Destinatarios: Maestrandos en Ciencias Agropecuarias, MenciÃ³n TecnologÃa de semillas y profesionales de las Ciencias Agropecuarias. Ing.AgrÃ³nomos y egresados de carreras afines

July 12-14, 2022

Curso: Muestreo y aseguramiento de la calidad aplicado a la toma de muestras de lotes de semillas

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

June 29-29, 2022

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Seed Corn Conditioning

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

INASE Sede Central - Barros Blancos, Canelones, Uruguay

Dada la importancia que tiene la correcta realizaciÃ³n de los muestreos de lotes de semillas, hemos establecido que el personal tÃ©cnico que realice esta tarea debe estar entrenado y habilitado para ello. Los muestreadores habilitados pueden realizar la toma de muestras...

June 28-30, 2022

NEPAC Seed Treatment Workshop

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

June 21-21, 2022

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Specialty Seed Conditioning

Purdue University

Northeast Purdue Ag Center - Columbia City, IN, United States

This workshop is an opportunity for farmers and agribusiness professionals to learn the latest technological and research updates along with ways to protect themselves and the environment. Credits will be available for individuals seeking continuing credits for their Ca...

June 21-23, 2022

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Color Sorting, Satake

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

General workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning small lots of unusual or high-value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seeds.

June 7-9, 2022

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling & Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

Brand-specific workshop provides advanced color sorter training for equipment operators and other interested personnel. Hands-on training will be provided using corn and soybean seed. The primary focus will be on Satake machines.

May 31, 2022 - June 3, 2022

Seed Conditioning Workshop - Commercial Popcorn Conditioning

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

DLF seeds A/S - Odense, Denmark

The workshop will focus on seed lot sampling, labelling and sealing, automatic seed sampling, sample reduction, and quality assurance. As the workshop will be held at a large seed cleaning and production site in HÃ¸jme, there will be a lot of practical exercises after e...

May 24-26, 2022

Seed Quality Workshop - AOSA Advanced Purity Testing Short Course

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

Includes discussion of basic psychrometrics, equilibrium moisture content, and low temperature drying fundamentals. Intended for operations that handle large volumes of food grade product.

May 2-5, 2022

CPVO policy seminar on the impact of the Community Plant Variety Rights in the EU

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

This course will provide an opportunity for participants with experience in Purity Analysis to see species which they may not typically encounter in the lab or to study for the AOSA/SCST Purity Exam, which will be offered at the end of the week. We will study the AOSA R...

April 28-28, 2022

Workshop sur lâ€™utilisation de marqueurs molÃ©culaires dans le cadre des Ã©tudes officielles de DHS

European Union - Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)

Centre des CongrÃ¨s Jean Monnier + online - Angers, France

March 29-31, 2022

Mise en Å“uvre de technologies modernes en sÃ©lection

GEVES, Groupe d'Etudes et de contrÃ´le des VariÃ©tÃ©s et Semences

La Rochelle, France

La formation se tiendra en anglais et le nombre de places sera limitÃ© (max 16 places) afin de faciliter les Ã©changes et la pratique.

March 15-17, 2022

SCST Genetic Testing Super Workshop

Nouvelle France Genetics

Roscoff , France

March 7-10, 2022

2nd edition of the Seed Functional Ecology School

Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) *

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

For more information contact: Molly Richeson (molly.richeson@agreliantgeentics.com) or Mike Stahr (mgstahr@iastate.edu).

January 24-28, 2022

Seed Business 101, Horticulture

International Society for Seed Science (ISSS)

Online - Online, Italy

The winter school, which is sponsored by the ISSS, will provide an up-to-date theoretical background and the practical laboratory and statistical skills needed for the measurement, analysis and reporting of seed functional studies linked to three main functions: dispers...

December 6-10, 2021

XV Curso TeÃ³rico-PrÃ¡tico de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o de AnÃ¡lise de Sementes de Grandes Culturas

University of California, Davis

In-person instruction is planned, contingent upon the global pandemic situation at the time - Davis, CA, United States

The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers. By selecting and sponsoring employees to attend this course, companies acknowledge past performance and invest in acc...

November 8-11, 2021

COURSE â€“ Plant Genetic Resources and Resilient Seed Systems for Sustainable Food Security

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

October 18, 2021 - December 17, 2021

COURSE - Lost Harvest and Wasted Food 2021

Wageningen University & Research

Online, part-time, 9 weeks, 14 hours per week - Online, Netherlands

October 4-14, 2021

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy

Wageningen University & Research

Facilitated online sessions, full-time, 40hrs per week (2 weeks) - Online, Netherlands

September 13-18, 2021

COURSE: Plant Genetic Resources- Genomes, Genebanks, and Growers

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Tentative dates, based on whether we are able to hold in-person classes in September of 2021: September 13-18, 2021 / February 7-12, 2022 / June 6-11, 2022 / September 12-17, 2022 / February 6-11, 2023 / June 5-9, 2023

August 23, 2021 - September 24, 2021

Workshop: Designing, Implementing and Managing a Breeding Program for Hybrid Crops

Colorado State University

Asynchronous online instruction and small-group discussions - Online, United States

Discover the origins of plant genetic resources. Appreciate the role they play in global food systems. Learn about plant domestication and diversification. Understand their genetic properties and the forces that shape them. Explore geographic patterns of plant diversity

August 10-12, 2021

2021 Seed & Ag. Technology Short Course

University of Nebraska

280 Plant Sciences Hall, East Campus or via Zoom - Lincoln, NE, United States

Would you like to learn how to design, implement and manage a comprehensive breeding program that targets development and commercialization of a hybrid cultivar?

August 3-4, 2021

2. French-German Maize Breeders School

Mississippi State University

Bost Extension Conference Center - Starkville, MS, United States

Participants will learn about Precision/Digital Ag. technologies, applications, economics, data management strategies, UAV applications, and precision planting technologies for seed and crop production. Control and automated solutions for seed processing and handling, s...

May 27-28, 2021

Seed Business Management webinar series of the Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business

Gesellschaft fÃ¼r PflanzenzÃ¼chtung e.V. (GPZ)

UniversitÃ¤t Hohenheim - Stuttgart, Germany

April 5-9, 2021

COURSE - Integrated Seed Sector Development 2021

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Online - Online, United States

April 5, 2021 - June 24, 2021

Wageningen University & Research

Facilitated online sessions, part-time, 10hrs per week (12 weeks) - Online, Netherlands

March 1-5, 2021

Seed Business 101â„¢ - Horticulture

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States

February 22-26, 2021

Mise en Å“uvre de technologies modernes en sÃ©lection

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

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.

February 9-11, 2021

COURSE - Seed Business 101, Field Crops

Vegenov

Roscoff, France

https://www.vegenov.com/vars/fichiers/Formation_Fev2021.pdf

November 16-20, 2020

Curso - CRISPR, EdiÃ§Ã£o genÃ´mica em plantas

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Hotel Baker - St. Charles, IL, United States

November 10-12, 2020

SHORT COURSE - Seed Science and Technology

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

On-line das 8h Ã s 18h - Online, Brazil

November 2-6, 2020

COURSE - Hemp Breeding and Seed Production

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

October 27-28, 2020

COURSE - Plant Genetic Resources and Resilient Seed Systems for Sustainable Food Security

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Online - Online, CA, United States

Designed to enhance the knowledge of professionals working on hemp improvement and propagation. The course covers hemp seed production topics such as flowering, pollination, seed development, harvesting and certification. Course participants will also learn about hemp g...

October 19, 2020 - November 6, 2020

ISTA SHC Workshop: Seed Health Methods to detect fungi, bacteria and viruses

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, Netherlands

August 31, 2020 - September 4, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Seed Corn Conditioning

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Pretoria, South Africa

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.

August 3-6, 2020

Food and Agri Executive Management Program

Iowa State University

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

General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for a small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee dem...

August 2-13, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Gravity Separation

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY, United States

July 29-30, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University

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

July 20-23, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University

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

General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning soybean seed with additional information related to edible beans, small grains, sunflowers, and select agronomic crops.

July 6-9, 2020

XIV Curso de FormaÃ§Ã£o de Analista de Sementes

Iowa State University

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

July 6-10, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Seed Corn Conditioning

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Universidade Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

June 22-25, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Specialty Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University

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

June 16-18, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Color Sorting - Buhler Sortex

Iowa State University

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

General workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning small lots of unusual or high-value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seeds.

June 10-11, 2020

ISTA ATC Workshop on Seed Image Analysis

Iowa State University

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

Brand-specific workshops provide advanced color sorter training for equipment operators and other interested personnel. Hands-on training will be provided using corn and soybean seed. The primary focus will be on Satake ScanMaster II, Satake Evolution and Buhler Sortex ...

June 8-11, 2020

WORKSHOP - Gene Editing in African Agriculture

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

University of Bologna - Bologna, Italy

The overall aim of this workshop is to introduce optical technologies in seed evaluation. The participants learn about and practice the use of imaging technologies for seed evaluation. During training sessions and workshop discussions they will acquire insights into the...

June 8-12, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Color Sorting - Satake ScanMaster, Evolution

University of Ghana

Legon, Ghana

June 2-4, 2020

XIII Curso de Amostradores de Sementes

Iowa State University

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

June 1-3, 2020

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 6)

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Universidade Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

June 1-6, 2020

ISTA Workshop on Tetrazolium Testing and Equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) determination for Wild Species and Flowers

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

May 20-22, 2020

Seed Conditioning Workshop: Commercial Popcorn Conditioning

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Peri, Italy

The workshop aim is detecting some quality parameters of wild species and flowers outside of the ISTA Rules and it is focused on the needs of seed testing laboratories that would like to work according to the ISTA Methods, standardizing testing methods for determining v...

May 19-21, 2020

Iowa State University

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

Includes discussion of basic psychrometrics, equilibrium moisture content, and low temperature drying fundamentals. Intended for operations that handle large volumes of food grade product.

April 22-24, 2020

Curso TetrazÃ³lio 2020

ISTA Workshop sur lâ€™Assurance QualitÃ© et lâ€™AccrÃ©ditation pour dÃ©butants / ISTA Workshop on Quality Assurance and Accreditation for Early Beginners

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)

Lab APASEM - Ponta Grossa, ParanÃ¡, Brazil

April 21-24, 2020

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Tunis, Tunisia

Le Workshop est organisÃ© en franÃ§ais. There will be no English translation.

April 15-17, 2020

Curso TetrazÃ³lio 2020

IV Curso Sobre Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes de Soja de Alta Qualidade

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)

Lab APASEM - Toledo, Parana, Brazil

March 30, 2020 - April 3, 2020

WEBINAR - Conquer downy mildew and other fungal and bacterial diseases with biologicals

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Londrina, PR, Brazil

Objetivo: Apresentar tecnologias que propiciem a produÃ§Ã£o de sementes de soja de alta qualidade nas regiÃµes tropicais e subtropicais.

March 24-24, 2020

34th Annual Illinois-Indiana Seed Conditioning Workshop

Online - Online, United States

Join Us for this FREE online learning event - Approved for .5 CEU credit hours from CCA. In this webinar, you will learn how adding biologicals to an integrated pest management program can produce stronger, healthier plants with greater yield and quality.

March 11-11, 2020

Illinois Crop Improvement Association, Inc. (ICIA)

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

March 2-6, 2020

ASTA Management Academy 2020

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States

March 2, 2020 - -, 0000

II Curso de identificaÃ§Ã£o de sementes e propÃ¡gulos para o comÃ©rcio no Brasil

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States

February 29, 2020 - March 1, 2020

Seed Quality Management seminar & workshop 2020

Universidade Federal de GoiÃ¡s (UFG)

Instituto de CiÃªncias BiolÃ³gicas (ICB), UFG, Campus Samambaia - GoiÃ¢nia, GO, Brazil

February 17-18, 2020

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Centara Grand Hotel, Lad Prao - Bangkok, Thailand

February 10-14, 2020

COURSE: Seed Production

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 5)

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Designed to enhance participantsâ€™ knowledge of the underlying biology of seed production and the key roles of bees and other insect pollinators, how to manage seed crops from agronomic, quality control, and genetic integrity standpoints, and how to meet new challenges...

February 3-8, 2020

Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance, Educational Unit

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

February 1-1, 2020

WEBINAR: Plant Variety Protection and Patents

Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA)

ASTA Flower and Vegetable Conference & online - Monterey, CA, United States

January 15-15, 2020

4Ã¨me Ã©dition des JournÃ©es CÃ©rÃ©ales

Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA)

Online, United States

In collaboration with the Seed Ambassador Leadership Training Continuing Education Program,James Weatherly of SIPA will discuss Plant Variety Protection and Patents as they pertain to the seed industry. Joy Reinhart : 303-861-2900 or joyr@seedipalliance.com

December 10-10, 2019

GEVES, Groupe d'Etudes et de contrÃ´le des VariÃ©tÃ©s et Semences

BeaucouzÃ©, France

JournÃ©e technique pour les laboratoires d'analyse de la qualitÃ© des semences cÃ©rÃ©ales

December 9-13, 2019

2nd Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biotechnology Regulation and Commmunication

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The goal of Seed Business 101 is to enhance each participantâ€™s career performance and help them avoid costly mistakes. The course is designed to focus on the optimum operations of the five major functional areas of a seed company.

December 2-6, 2019

Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) Outreach & Educational Training

SEAMEO SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center

Los BaÃ±os, Laguna, Philippines

Designed to enable participants to better understand the entire value chain related to research, development, commercialization, and trade of LMOs; national and international legal instruments related to LMOs; and effective communication of agribiotechnology and biosafe...

November 21-21, 2019

Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) Outreach & Educational Training

California Seed Association (CSA)

Yolo Fliers Club - Woodland, CA, United States

The California Seed Association will be offering training in Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) to cucurbit seed and transplant growers, and seed companies in Yolo, Colusa, Glenn, Solano and Sutter Counties.

November 19-19, 2019

XIX Curso sobre Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes de HortaliÃ§as

California Seed Association (CSA)

Colusa Industrial Properties, 100 Sunrise Blvd. - Colusa, CA, United States

October 29-31, 2019

COURSE: Hemp Breeding and Seed Production

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio Mesquita Filho" (UNESP) - Botucatu, SP, Brazil

O curso irÃ¡ promover a troca de informaÃ§Ãµes e transferÃªncia em pesquisa, desenvolvimento e inovaÃ§Ã£o no campo de tecnologia de produÃ§Ã£o de sementes de hortaliÃ§as, contribuindo para o aumento da competividade da produÃ§Ã£o nacional e geraÃ§Ã£o do conhecimento por...

October 29-30, 2019

CURSO - Biometria, melhoramento e produÃ§Ã£o de sementes

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center (ARC) - Davis, CA, United States

October 21-24, 2019

Purdue Food and Agribusiness Executive Summit

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Universidade de Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil

MÃ³dulo III: ParÃ¢metros genÃ©ticos e abordagem multivariadas

October 1-3, 2019

Treinamento de AnÃ¡lise de Vigor de Sementes e Workshop TetrazÃ³lio

Purdue University

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United Kingdom

September 23-27, 2019

CURSO - Biometria, melhoramento e produÃ§Ã£o de sementes

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)

Lab APASEM - Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil

September 23-26, 2019

COURSE: Fresh-cut Products

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Universidade de Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil

MÃ³dulo II: InteraÃ§Ã£o GenÃ³tipos x Ambientes â€“ estratificaÃ§Ã£o de ambientes, adaptabilidade e estabilidade

September 17-19, 2019

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 4)

University of California, Davis

Buehler Alumni & Visitors Center on the UC Davis campus - Davis, CA, United States

Instructive and illuminating course where we cover how fresh cut products are handled from farm all the way to fork. Learn how to ensure quality assurance. Participate in discussions about innovations in technology, packaging, sensors, and microbial prevention.

September 9-14, 2019

CURSO - Biometria, melhoramento e produÃ§Ã£o de sementes

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

August 26-29, 2019

I Curso de identificaÃ§Ã£o de sementes e propÃ¡gulos para o comÃ©rcio no Brasil

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Universidade de Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil

MÃ³dulo I: Planejamento e AnÃ¡lise de Experimentos AgrÃcolas

August 24-25, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Tetrazolium Testing Workshop

Instituto de CiÃªncias BiolÃ³gicas, UFG, Campus Samambaia - GoiÃ¢nia, GO, Brazil

August 13-14, 2019

On-farm Plant Breeding and Variety Improvement

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

August 5-6, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Seed Corn Conditioning

Organic Seed Alliance

Organic Seed Alliance's research farm at Finriver Farm & Cidery - Chimacum, WA, United States

Do you want to learn the fundamentals of breeding for organic production on your farm? Join the plant breeding team of the Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Collaborative (NOVIC) for a special two-day in-depth workshop focused on organic plant breeding and variety ...

August 5-8, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Gravity Separation

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

August 1-1, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Gravity Separation

Iowa State Seed Testing Laboratory

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 30-30, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 22-25, 2019

Cornell Sathguru Food and Agri Executive Management Program (AMP)

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 21, 2019 - August 1, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Seed Treatment Workshop

Cornell University - Ithaca, NY, United States

July 17-18, 2019

Statistical Analysis of Genetic and Phenotypic Data for Breeders

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 15-26, 2019

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o: Gestores de Unidades de Benefinicamento de Sementes (UBS)

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

CIMMYT headquarters - Texcoco, Mexico

July 8-10, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

AACC, AssociaÃ§Ã£o AtlÃ©tica Copercampos - Campos Novos, SC, Brazil

July 8-11, 2019

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling, Purity, Germination and Moisture

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 5-12, 2019

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o: Gestores de Unidades de Benefinicamento de Sementes (UBS)

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Hyderabad, India

Aim: Provide an overview of Seed Sampling, as well as Purity and Germination Analysis and Testing of Seed Moisture content of a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling and testing methodologies can be discussed.

July 3-5, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Seed Corn Conditioning

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Campo MourÃ£o, PR, Brazil

June 24-27, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Specialty Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 18-20, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Color Sorting, Buhler Sortex (Z)

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 11-12, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Color Sorting, Satake Evolution

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 5-6, 2019

ISU Seed Conditioning Workshop - Color Sorting, Satake ScanMaster

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 3-4, 2019

COURSE: Integrated Pest Management and Food Safety

Iowa State University Seed Laboratory

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 3-21, 2019

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 3)

Wageningen University & Research

Campus WUR - Wageningen, Netherlands

aimed at creating mechanisms that will support Integrated Pest Management though looking at pesticides-related policies, the role of the various stakeholders and innovative (technical) solutions. Participants will enhance their ability to identify and solve problems in ...

June 3-8, 2019

Curso DIACOM: TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

May 13-17, 2019

COURSE: Integrated Seed Sector Development

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Londrina, PR, Brazil

May 6-24, 2019

ISTA Workshop on Quality Assurance and Accreditation for Beginners

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

Participants learn how to design demand driven interventions tailored to specific crops, value chains and seed systems. The overall objective of the programme is to enhance the capabilities to translate the ISSD concept into strategies for making seed programmes and pol...

April 9-11, 2019

ONLINE COURSE : Organic Vegetable Seed Production

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Kosovo Institute of Agriculture - PejÃ«, Kosovo

This workshop is to present and discuss basic principles of quality management and it focuses on the needs of seed testing laboratories that wish to comply with the ISTA Accreditation Standard and prepare for attaining and maintaining ISTA Accreditation.

April 8, 2019 - November 1, 2019

COURSE: Fruit Ripening & Ethylene Management

Online - Online, Canada

Want to learn more about producing organic seeds? Want to learn about their commercial production, harvesting, quality, marketing, breeding and more? Want to build your own business following your own unique seed-farm business plan? If so, this course is for you!

April 2-3, 2019

Curso de pureza y germinaciÃ³n segÃºn reglas ISTA 2019 - Glycine max

UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States

Learn how to increase both your profits and yields. Reduce produce loss and learn how to deliver fresh, tasteful, and delicious fruits and vegetables.

March 27-28, 2019

MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) Semences

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

INIA La Estanzuela - Colonia, Uruguay

Entrenamiento incluyendo revisiÃ³n y novedades del CapÃtulo 3 (anÃ¡lisis de pureza) y del CapÃtulo 5 (anÃ¡lisis de germinaciÃ³n) de las Reglas ISTA 2019. - PrÃ¡ctica con plÃ¡ntulas de Glycine max. DiscusiÃ³n de posibles casos. Docente invitado: Ing. Agr. Augusto Marti...

March 20, 2019 - May 8, 2019

WEBINAR - Automated Seed Phenotyping with the QM3 by Vibe Imaging Analytics

Online - Online, France

March 12-12, 2019

Webinar Series: The Road Trip of Your Career - 1: Transitioning from Learner to Thinker

Online - Online, United States

Join Dr. Edwin Reidel, Co-Founder of CID Agtech, Inc. and Mr. Ron Hadar, Chairman of Vibe Imaging Analytics to learn how the Vibe QM3 can help you to quickly count, measure, and classify seeds and grains based on size and color characteristics.

February 20-20, 2019

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 2)

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

Online at 1:00 PM PST - Online, United States

Transitioning from full-time student to full-time employee is the first significant transition in a career journey. This move from university to the workforce has significant impact on your individual success and on your organization. Thinking critically and creativel...

February 4-9, 2019

Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance Technical Education Unit

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

December 3-3, 2018

69Âº Curso DIACOM: TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes para divulgaÃ§Ã£o

Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA)

Hyatt Regency - Chicago, IL, United States

Updating IP, patents, PVPs and branding cases and law that impact the seed industry.

November 5-9, 2018

III SeminÃ¡rio de Sementes: DifusÃ£o de Boas PrÃ¡ticas AgrÃcolas na RegiÃ£o dos Campos de Cima da Serra

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

October 4-4, 2018

WORKSHOP - Fresh-cut Products: The Science and Art of Quality and Safety

Campus UniversitÃ¡rio de Vacaria - Vacaria, Brazil

Objetivo: Promover o encontro de profissionais ligados Ã Ã¡rea de Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes para discutir temas de relevÃ¢ncia na Ã¡rea.

September 18-21, 2018

Program Management for Plant Breeders

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA, United States

This workshop provides an intensive and substantive overview of fresh-cut production, processing, packaging, distribution and quality assurance. Participants gain working knowledge of established and new procedures through topic-related sessions and demonstrations.

September 18-20, 2018

Lost harvest and wasted food

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Designed to enhance management skills of plant breeders and technical leads. Professionals directing these programs in agricultural research, in agribusiness development and those from the public sector will benefit from attending this course.

September 17-28, 2018

Plant Breeding Academy in Davis Class VII (session 1)

Wageningen University & Research

Campus WUR - Wageningen, Netherlands

Upon completion of the course you will understand the link between primary production, post-harvest management, the supply chain and food security; be familiar with alternative uses of food waste; have insight into the public and private responsibilities in the supply c...

September 10-15, 2018

Biotechnology Trait Detection Workshop

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This course develops the skills and abilities of current industry personnel to enable them to become independent breeders or more valuable contributors to larger breeding programs.

August 28-31, 2018

Professional Training Course on Seed Coating, Encrusting and Pelleting

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Moscow, Russian Federation

August 27-31, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Tetrazolium Testing Workshop

International Seed Academy

Fahluang Residence Hotel - Phichit, Thailand

August 14-15, 2018

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

August 13-17, 2018

Seed Analyst Workshop

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Seed Corn Conditioning

USDA

Gastonia, NC, United States

The three day workshop will focus on purity and identification of similar crop and weed species, with emphasis on identification of noxious-weed seeds. The AOSA/SCST consolidated exam will be held on August 16-17, 2018.

August 6-9, 2018

Certificate Program in Seed Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

August 5, 2018 - September 12, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Gravity Separation

Michigan State University

Jalna, India

Targeted for entrepreneurs and seed company representatives who are interested in starting new seed ventures or scaling up current ventures regionally or globally.

August 2-2, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Gravity Separation

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 31-31, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 23-26, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 23-26, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Seed Treatment Workshop

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 18-19, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 9-12, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Seed Corn Conditioning

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 25-28, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Specialty Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 19-21, 2018

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 19-21, 2018

Seed Biology and Quality

COURSE - Plant variety protection (PVP)

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The course targets quality assurance professionals in the seed industry, new employees, consultants, breeders and seed producers to extend and update their knowledge.

June 18-29, 2018

Jornadas de especializaciÃ³n en protecciÃ³n jurÃdica de obtenciones vegetales

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

Application deadline: 07 May 2018 - Deadline NFP (KOP) / MENA (MSP): 18 October 2017 (for a scholarship opportunity)

June 14-15, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Color Sorting â€“ Buhler Sortex (Z+)

Universidad de Alicante - Alicante, Spain

June 12-13, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Color Sorting, Satake Evolution

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 6-7, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop â€“ Color Sorting, Satake ScanMaster

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 4-5, 2018

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 4-9, 2018

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning Workshop - Commercial Popcorn Conditioning

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The PBA is a postgraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics and statistics through lectures, discussions, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. The 2016 class core curriculum will maintain the upgrades from the previous ...

May 22-22, 2018

Integrated seed sector development

Iowa State University

ISU Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

May 14, 2018 - June 1, 2018

Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

Application deadline: 02 April 2018 - Deadline NFP (KOP) / MENA (MSP): 18 October 2017 (for a scholarship opportunity)

April 9-27, 2018

ISTA SHC Workshop: Seed Health Methods using PCR, ELISA, dilution plating and indexing methods

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen , Netherlands

Application deadline: 26 February 2018 - Deadline NFP/MENA (MSP): 18 October 2017 (for a scholarship opportunity)

March 13-16, 2018

American Seed Trade Association Management Academy

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Bangalore, India

March 5-9, 2018

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling & Quality Assurance in Sampling

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

Purdue Universityâ€™s Center for Food and Agricultural Business - 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.

February 19-22, 2018

Formation sur la Mise en Oeuvre de Technologies Modernes en SÃ©lection

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Volcani Center - Rishon LeZion, Israel

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.

February 13-15, 2018

Genetic Testing Super Workshop

Vegenov

Roscoff, France

HaploÃ¯des doublÃ©s, sÃ©lection assistÃ©e par marqueurs, sÃ©lection gÃ©nomique

February 12-15, 2018

Seed Science and Technology Short Course - Part II: Seed Business Management

Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) *

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

The workshops are targeted towards those preparing to take the Registered or Certified 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 ...

February 5-9, 2018

Iowa State University

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

This part of the short course will highlight research management, leadership, teamwork, and sharpen your negotiating skills. Business to business marketing, supply chain management, finance, and business strategy, along with seed regulation, trade, and policy will be co...

February 5-10, 2018

ISTA Workshop on Germination Analysis & Viability by Tetrazolium Testing and Quality Management in Seed Testing

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

January 15-19, 2018

WEBINAR - Variability in Seed Testing Results

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Seed Laboratory IN07, Indo-American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Bangalore, India

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...

December 6-6, 2017

Seed Innovation & Protectin Alliance (SIPA) Technical Education Unit

Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) *

Online - Online, United States

December 4-4, 2017

Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA)

Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, United States

Case study on the intellectual property which seed dealers and distributors own / Update on recent case law impacting the seed industry - The Education Unit will be provided live as well as by online webinar

December 4-8, 2017

2017 PREDICTAÂ® B Root Disease Risk Management Courses

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis`, CA, United States

December 1-1, 2017

WEBINAR: Share breeding work: 3 scenarios of team collaboration

South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)

Technology Park, Bentley - Perth, WA, Australia

Each one-day course provides accreditation for delivering PREDICTAÂ® B â€“ the DNA-based soil testing service which enables identification of the pathogens posing the greatest risk to cereal crops.

November 30-30, 2017

1Â° Workshop para Analistas de Sementes

Doriane SAS

Online, France

How to share breeding data and processes efficiently throughout the research department - Order biotech analysis and retrieve the MM results - Share field trial work with technicians - Communicate variety and hybrid performances with the Product Development department -...

November 27-29, 2017

Workshop on Imaging Technologies for Seed Evaluation

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)

Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil

November 27-29, 2017

Jornada de ActualizaciÃ³n en Semillas para profesionales de las ciencias agrarias

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Aarhus University, Department of Agroecology - Slagelse, Denmark

The overall aim of this workshop is to introduce optical technologies (like multispectral imaging, NIRS, electrophotography and X-ray) in seed evaluation. The participants learn about and practice the use of imaging technologies for seed evaluation.

November 22-22, 2017

Seed Technology and Business Short Course

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Argentina (INASE)

Pergamino, RS, Brazil

November 8-10, 2017

PSA Grower Training and Advanced Produce Safety Workshop

Iowa State University

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

Part 1: Seed Science and Technology

November 8-9, 2017

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o para Operadores de UBS

University of California, Davis

Heidrick Agriculture Museum and Event Center - Woodland, CA, United States

An interactive two-day workshop with a focus on microbial produce safety systems from preharvest to postharvest.

November 7-9, 2017

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy (PBA), Advanced Module

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Guarapuava, PR, Brazil

November 7-9, 2017

Seed Technology and Business Short Course - Part I: Seed Science and Technology

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This module is designed to review the breeding strategies in context of modern tools, build the necessary background towards understanding and practical application of BLUPs, genomic selection, with lectures and discussion.

November 6-10, 2017

1Â° Workshop para Analistas de Sementes

Iowa State University

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

This introductory course focuses on the current state of the industry, life cycle of seed, crop improvement, seed production, along with health, variety, and quality testing, post harvest management, and seed conditioning technologies. The goal of this course is for eac...

October 23-25, 2017

COURSE - Plant genetic resources and resilient seed systems for sustainable food security

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)

Toledo, PR, Brazil

October 23, 2017 - November 10, 2017

Organic Seed Production Workshop and Field Day

Wageningen University & Research

, Nepal

The training is designed for public, civil, research, education and/or development professionals working in a range of relevant programmes.

September 24-24, 2017

ISTA Workshop Seed Health Testing Sunflower, Soybean and Flax

Organic Seed Alliance

Red Gate Ranch - Red Bluff, CA, United States

Learn seed production basics including harvesting and cleaning practices with hands-on equipment demonstrations. Weâ€™ll also tour seed crops in the field and see how they fit into a diversified produce and animal operation.

September 18-21, 2017

Treinamento para ResponsÃ¡veis TÃ©cnicos

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Angers, France

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.

September 14-14, 2017

COURSE - Lost harvest and wasted food

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Sindicato Rural de Passo Fundo - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil

September 11-22, 2017

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

In this course, we will look at ways to minimise losses, reduce food waste and explore alternative uses.

September 11-16, 2017

Postharvest technology course

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

September 7-7, 2017

Treinamento para ResponsÃ¡veis TÃ©cnicos

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Campus - Wageningen , Netherlands

The target audience consists of professionals active in the breeding, production, logistic, trade and retail industry with a focus on postharvest quality control.

September 5-6, 2017

Treinamento para ResponsÃ¡veis TÃ©cnicos

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Faculdade Campo Real - Guarapuava, PR, Brazil

Controle de qualidade em PÃ³s-Colheita de Sementes (UFPel); Vistoria de campo de Sementes (Embrapa Soja); LegislaÃ§Ã£o de Sementes (MAPA)

August 31, 2017 - September 1, 2017

5Âª ediÃ§Ã£o do curso de Tecnologia PÃ³s-Colheita em Frutas e HortaliÃ§as

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Centro de Eventos do Hotel Thomasi, Sala Ouro - Londrina, PR, Brazil

Controle de qualidade em PÃ³s-Colheita de Sementes (UFPel); Vistoria de campo de Sementes (Embrapa Soja); LegislaÃ§Ã£o de Sementes (MAPA)

August 28, 2017 - September 1, 2017

Modern Breeding Techniques of Maize

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa InstrumentaÃ§Ã£o - SÃ£o Carlos, SP, Brazil

Produtores, atacadistas, varejistas, tÃ©cnicos, estudantes, pesquisadores e especialistas em pÃ³s-colheita poderÃ£o conhecer soluÃ§Ãµes desenvolvidas pela Embrapa e seus parceiros, por meio de mÃ³dulos teÃ³ricos e prÃ¡ticos, visitas tÃ©cnicas e demonstraÃ§Ã£o de tecnolo...

August 21, 2017 - September 8, 2017

Training Program; Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property Management, Technology Commercialization, and Product Stewardship

Institute of Plant Biotechnology for Developing Countries (IPBO)

IPBO - Gent, Belgium

August 20, 2017 - September 1, 2017

Iowa State University's Seed Conditioning Workshop: Seed Corn/Soybean Quality Testing

Michigan State University

Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI, United States

August 15-17, 2017

Organic Breeding and Seed Intensive

Iowa State University

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

August 10-10, 2017

COURSE - Organic Seed Intensive

Organic Seed Alliance

UC Davis, Bowley Science Center - Davis, CA, United States

One-day intensive course includes instruction on planning for successful seed production, harvesting and cleaning seed, managing population size and isolation distances, conducting variety trials, and understanding on-farm breeding techniques.

August 10-10, 2017

Iowa State University's Seed Conditioning Workshop: Seed Corn Conditioning

Organic Seed Alliance

Davis, CA, United States

This one day class will include instruction on planning for successful seed production, harvesting and cleaning seed, managing population size and isolation distance, conducting variety trials, and understanding on-farm breeding techniques.

August 7-10, 2017

GREAT Gender-responsive Cereal Grain Breeding Course

Iowa State University

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee demog...

August 7, 2017 - January 19, 2018

Iowa State University's Seed Conditioning Workshop: Gravity Separation

Kampala, Uganda

Week 1: 07-16 August 2017: 9 days of face-to-face training on theory and applied instruction / Fieldwork: August-December 2017 / Week 2: 15-19 January 2018: 5 days of face-to-face training on data analysis, interpretation and communications.

August 3-3, 2017

Iowa State University's Seed Conditioning Workshop: Gravity Separation

Iowa State University

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

Detailed review of the operation, adjustment, and effectiveness of the destoner and gravity table for removing foreign material and upgrading seed quality. The primary focus will be on typical seed corn and soybean separation issues with additional discussion regarding ...

August 1-1, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Gravity Separation

Iowa State University

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

August 1-3, 2017

The Sainsbury Laboratory's Summer School in Plant Microbe Interactions 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

July 31, 2017 - August 11, 2017

Iowa State University's Seed Conditioning Workshop: Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

The Sainsbury Laboratory

The Sainsbury Laboratory - Norwich, United Kingdom

July 24-27, 2017

Iowa State University's Seed Conditioning Workshop: Seed Treatment Workshop

Iowa State University

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

July 19-20, 2017

Bayer Company - ISAAA Summer Workshop

Iowa State University

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

Intended for seed industry personnel requiring updated information and more detailed coverage of current seed treatment products, typical seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures.

July 18-19, 2017

Iowa State University's Seed Conditioning Workshop: Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) *

Bayer Vegetable Seeds - Parma, ID, United States

July 10-13, 2017

Workshop Spoor van het zaad

Iowa State University

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

June 29, 2017 - September 27, 2017

Curso: Muestro y aseguramiento de la calidad aplicado a la toma de muestras de lotes de semillas

Naktuinbouw

Naktuinbouw - Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

June 26, 2017 - August 9, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Seed Corn Conditioning

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

Complejo Turistico Flores - Flores, Uruguay

June 26-29, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

General "crop specific" workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning seed corn for lot sizes typical of larger foundation and commercial seed production. Additional coverage for small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee demog...

June 24-27, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Specialty Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 20-22, 2017

International Certificate Program in Seed Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

General workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning small lots of unusual or high value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seeds.

June 19, 2017 - December 15, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Seed Treatment Workshop

Michigan State University

Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI, United States

Global seed agribusiness management, strategy and new ventures (at Michigan State University); Practical training and experience with seed companies in India (at Bejo Sheetal Bio-Science Foundation); Business management and entrepreneurship training (at National Institu...

June 19-20, 2017

Plant variety protection (PVP) course

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

June 19-30, 2017

Workshop: Tolerances in Seed Testing: Applications and Practices and How to Design and Implement a Referee Study

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Netherlands

Legal, institutional and technical aspects will be introduced through lectures, discussions and working groups. Also exploitation of plant breeders rights: enforcing rights, royalty collection, farm saved seed.

June 18-18, 2017

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

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.

June 17-18, 2017

Flower Seed Workshop

nternational Workshop: "Genome Engineering" and "Epigenetic Variation of Flowering Time Genetics"

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Denver Botanical Gardens - Denver, CO, United States

June 16-23, 2017

Native Seed Testing Workshop

Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK Gatersleben)

Leibniz-Institut fÃ¼r Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung - Gatersleben, Germany

1st session will deal with the latest developments in genome engineering with relevance for the modification of crop plant genomes. 2nd session is closely related to the topic of the PP 1530. It will cover all aspects of epigenetics from DNA and histone modification to ...

June 16-18, 2017

Workshop: Seedcalc and other Tools for Statistics in Seed Testing Workshop

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Denver, CO, United States

Testing native seeds: Purity, Germination, TZ and practical testing issues will be explored

June 14-16, 2017

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Denver, CO, United States

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...

June 13, 2017 - September 1, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Color Sorting

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

St Charles, IL, United States

June 13-14, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Soybean and Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

Buhler Sortex: June 13-14 - Brand-specific workshops provide advanced color sorter training for equipment operators and other interested personnel. Hands-on training will be provided using corn and soybean seed.

June 10-13, 2017

Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology Course

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

June 7, 2017 - October 30, 2018

ISTA Workshop on Advanced Seed Vigour Testing

University of Ghent

Online, with on campus training at Ghent University - Ghent, Belgium

Postgraduate e-learning course aimed at training scientists and law specialists

June 6, 2017 - November 23, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Color Sorting

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Bangalore, India

The workshop will be focused on two of the ISTA validated tests, the Radicle Emergence test and the Conductivity test. The workshop will be made up of practical experience of the two tests, lectures and interactive seminars.

June 5-8, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

Satake ScanMaster II: June 5-6, Satake Evolution: June 7-8 - Brand-specific workshops provide advanced color sorter training for equipment operators and other interested personnel. Hands-on training will be provided using corn and soybean seed.

June 5-10, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Conditioning Short Course: Food Grade Bean Conditionaing

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

May 15-18, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Testing Short Course: Corn and Soybean Quality Evaluation Workshop

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

The program is similar to the soybean seed program, but focused on requirements for food grade identity preserved soy and dry edible bean markets with an emphasis on issues relevant to primary export markets and related processes. Equipment demonstrations include seed c...

May 15-17, 2017

Integrated Seed Sector Development Course 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

Participants will evaluate seedlings from testing methods on two seed lots of corn and two soybean seed lots and will see how their results compare to the class average, high and low results. Traditional seed testing methods include warm germination (sand, rolled paper ...

May 15, 2017 - June 2, 2017

36th International Vegetable Training Course

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Netherlands

Overall objective is to enhance the capabilities to translate the ISSD concept into strategies for making seed programmes and policies that seek enhancement by connecting to present practices. The training is experience-based and task-oriented and highly interactive.

May 12, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Testing Short Course: Purity Week

World Vegetable Center

WorldVeg East and Southeast Asia Research and Training Station, Kasetsart University - Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

MODULE I: From Seed to Harvest (9 October â€“ 3 November 2017) MODULE II: From Harvest to Table (6 November â€“ 1 December 2017)

May 8-11, 2017

CURSO: anÃ¡lisis de germinaciÃ³n y tetrazolio en gramÃneas y leguminosas forrajeras

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

The emphasis of the week will be on seed identification through working with samples, advice from instructors, and use of electronic and hard copy references. Participants will have the opportunity to work with up to 32 species of seeds, grasses, legumes, cereals plus w...

May 3-4, 2017

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center - Seed Testing Short Course: Germination Week

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

INASE Sede Central - Barros Blancos, Canelones, Uruguay

May 1-4, 2017

VI Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Seed Science Center - Ames, IA, United States

Participants will gain experience evaluating seedlings of 16 species (crops, vegetables, flowers grasses, etc.) from the warm germination test plus work with cold tests, accelerated aging, tests for biotech traits (herbicide bioassay, immunoassay), tetrazolium and more.

April 24-28, 2017

ISTA SHC Workshop: How to validate a method and check the performance of quality system in Seed Health testing

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Hotel Crystal - Londrina, PR, Brazil

April 3-6, 2017

ISTA SHC Workshop: How to validate a method and check the performance of quality system in Seed Health testing

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

University of Almeria - Almeria, Spain

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.

April 3-6, 2017

COURSE - Agriculture in transition

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Universidad de AlmerÃa - Almeria, Spain

April 3-14, 2017

Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

he course will use a mix of lectures, discussions, group work and field trips to offer background, theoretical foundations, as well as practical approaches for production and market development.

April 3-21, 2017

Workshop: â€˜Challenges of Phytopathologists working in the Seed Industryâ€™

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

This course provides state-of-the-art insight into various plant genetic resources management strategies and relevant policies.

March 22-22, 2017

Plantum*

Naktuinbouw - Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

March 20-21, 2017

CyVerseUK Workshop

ICRA Course: Learning, action research and outreach â€“ Making higher education boost food security

University of York

University of York - York, United Kingdom

This workshop is focused on researchers who are either toward the beginning of their studies or have moved onto a new subject area. We will provide a hands-on sessions that will describe the use of software tools that can interrogate RNAseq, imaging, gene expression or ...

March 13-31, 2017

March 2017 Maricopa Field-Based High Throughput Phenotyping Workshop

Wageningen, Netherlands

March 13-16, 2017

Opleiding Zaadanalyse & Gezondheidsonderzoek

University of Arizona

University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center - Maricopa, AZ, United States

March 7, 2017 - May 16, 2017

ASTA Management Academy 2017

Naktuinbouw

Naktuinbouw - Roelofsarendsveen, Netherlands

March 6-10, 2017

Course: 'Quantitative methods in plant breeding'

Purdue University

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States

The ASTA Management Academy 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 a...

March 6-17, 2017

Bioinformatics for Breeding Course

National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

NIAB - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Now in its 10th year, the course covers well established methods, for example variety trial design and analysis, to more contemporary methods such as linkage disequilibrium mapping and genomic selection.

February 21-24, 2017

ISTA Workshop on Advanced Seed Vigour Testing

Earlham Institute

Earlham Institute - Norwich, United Kingdom

The increasing number of genomic tools and resources which facilitate large-scale analysis of genotypes and traits are leading to novel, quicker approaches to breeding.

February 20-23, 2017

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Seed Laboratory INO7 - Bengaluru, India

February 14-16, 2017

Seed Production Course

COURSE - A Practical Guide to Successfully Navigating the Patent System

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States

The course focuses on the biological, genetic, agronomic and technological processes and practices involved in the production and processing of agricultural seeds and how they influence seed quality.

February 13-13, 2017

Illinois-Indiana Seed Conditioning Workshop

Royal Society of Biology

Charles Darwin House 2, 107 Gray's Inn Road - London, United Kingdom

This course aims to give you an overview of the patent system and provide practical tips to scoring successes and avoiding pitfalls.

February 7-7, 2017

Indiana Seed Trade Association (ISTA)

Indianapolis Marriott North - Indianapolis, IN, United States

February 6-11, 2017

Data Visualisation for Biology: A practical workshop on design, techniques and tools

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

January 30, 2017 - February 3, 2017

Cursus "Novel Breeding Tools"

Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton - Cambridge, United Kingdom

In this 5-day workshop, we will dive into the topic of biological data visualization and how it can be used to gain insight in and get a "feel" for a dataset, so that targeted analyses can be defined.

January 26-31, 2017

2017 North East Seed Analyst Workshop

Amsterdam, Netherlands

January 18-19, 2017

Seed Industry Program 2016 - "Traits - Market - Growth - Leadership"

Harrisburg, PA, United States

January 18-21, 2017

Joint EFSA-EPPO Workshop: Modelling in Plant Health â€“ how can models support risk assessment of plant pests and decision-making?

Cornell University

Hotel Radisson Blu - Hyderabad, India

The program will focus on enhancing the ability of the participants to understand emerging issues and develop strategic solutions to augment business through deeper understanding of research management, technology access through licensing, regulatory compliance, market ...

December 12-12, 2016

JournÃ©e technique pour les laboratoires d'analyse de la qualitÃ© des semences cÃ©rÃ©ales

European Union - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

European Food Safety Authority - Parma, Italy

This workshop is aimed at scientific and technical experts on risk assessment, plant health risk managers and stakeholders.

December 6-6, 2016

Seed Innovation and Protection Alliance - Technical Education Unit

GEVES, Groupe d'Etudes et de contrÃ´le des VariÃ©tÃ©s et Semences

BeaucouzÃ© , France

December 6-6, 2016

1Âº Curso sobre Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes de Soja

Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA)

Hyatt Regency - Chicago, IL, United States

The Technical Education Unit will focus on enforcement of intellectual property rights and will include presentations on the: basics of enforcing IP; standard operating procedures for enforcement of IP; audits, including royalty audits of distributors, retailers and use...

December 5-9, 2016

2Âª Turma do Curso de Analistas de Sementes

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

O objetivo do curso Ã© apresentar aos profissionais que lidam diretamente com as etapas de produÃ§Ã£o de sementes de soja, tanto no campo quanto na Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes (UBS), as tecnologias que proporcionam a produÃ§Ã£o de sementes de soja de alta qual...

December 5-9, 2016

ISTA Workshop on Sampling, Purity and Germination

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)

LaboratÃ³rio de AnÃ¡lise de Sementes da APASEM - Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil

Aspectos legais ligados Ã anÃ¡lise de sementes; recepÃ§Ã£o, protocolo e armazenamento de amostras de sementes; obtenÃ§Ã£o da amostra de trabalho; anÃ¡lise de pureza; determinaÃ§Ã£o de outras sementes por nÃºmero; teste de germinaÃ§Ã£o; identificaÃ§Ã£o de sementes; emis...

December 5-9, 2016

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Hyderabad, India

The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling, as well as purity and germination analysis of a range of species but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling and testing methodologies can be discussed.

December 5-9, 2016

Seed Business 101 Field Seed

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

December 2-6, 2016

WISP course on Wheat Genetics

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, United States

November 21-24, 2016

ISTA SHC Workshop: Molecular Methods in Seed Health Testing

John Innes Centre

Norwich, United Kingdom

Aim: to offer training in the genetic analysis methodologies employed in WISP at the John Innes Centre. The participants will gain the skills necessary to apply these methodologies in their own research. Aimed at anyone with an interest in cereals research and crop bre...

November 14-17, 2016

65Âº Curso DIACOM: TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Naktuinbouw - Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

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.

November 7-11, 2016

WORKSHOP: Fundamentals of Commercial Organic Seed Production

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

November 6-6, 2016

Curso para formaÃ§Ã£o e aperfeiÃ§oamento de analistas de sementes

Organic Seed Alliance

The Mushroom Farm - Pescadero, CA, United States

Seed biology fundamentals; managing population size and isolation distances; seed production, harvesting, and cleaning practices for several vegetable crops; basic on-farm varietal improvement and breeding techniques; and economics of seed production.

October 24-28, 2016

XVI Curso sobre Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes de HortaliÃ§as

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)

LaboratÃ³rio de AnÃ¡lise de Sementes da APASEM - Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil

October 19-21, 2016

1st International Course on Irrigation

Universidade Federal da ParaÃba, Campus II-Areia-PB - Areia, PB, Brazil

October 17-21, 2016

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling

Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia AgroalimentÃ ries (IRTA)

Lleida, Spain

The objective of the course is to provide the elements required to operate an irrigation system so that the efficiency of plant water use and the efficacy of the system in delivering water are maximized.

September 20-23, 2016

Program Management for Plant Breeders (PMPB) 2016

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

AsureQuality Palmerston North Seeds Laboratory - Ashburton, New Zealand

The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling in a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling methodologies can be discussed. This workshop will appeal to people in both seed testing laboratories and the ...

September 20-22, 2016

Short course on Marker-Assisted Plant Breeding

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The course objective is to enhance the management skills of professional scientists who are leading and directing plant breeding and laboratory programs in modern agricultural research and development programs of agribusiness companies and the public sector.

September 20-23, 2016

49Âº Curso de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de GrÃ£os e Sementes Armazenados (MIPGRÃƒOS e MIPSEMENTES)

University of Wisconsin

Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN, United States

Target audience and prerequisites: Graduate students, postdocs, and industry scientists who are interested in the fundamentals of marker-assisted plant breeding are invited. Participants should be familiar with basic terminology, concepts, and methods in plant breeding ...

September 13-14, 2016

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

September 12-17, 2016

Plant Breeding Academy (PBA)

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

September 12-16, 2016

workshop on " Effective Seed Operations for Better Seed Preservation"

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Durham, NC, United States

September 9-9, 2016

COURSE - CRISPR-CAS9 Tool: From Gene to Function

Gubba Cold Storage - Aurangabad, India

September 5-9, 2016

ONLINE COURSE - Experimental Designs in Agronomic Research - Full Course (3 Units)

Centre for Genomic Regulation - Barcelona, Spain

During this course, the participants will learn advanced investigation methods in enzymology and protein science, and will also obtain a basic knowledge of the underlying principles, methods and potential of genome editing using the CRISPR/Cas9 system.

August 29, 2016 - December 16, 2016

ONLINE COURSE - Advanced Plant Breeding - Full Course (3 Units)

Texas A&M AgriLife

Online - Online, United States

Unit 1: August 29 â€“ September 30, 2016 - Factorial Experimental Designs in Agronomic Research / Unit 2: October 3 â€“ November 4, 2016 - Factorial and Unbalanced Designs in Agronomic Research / Unit 3: November 7 â€“ December 16, 2016 - Correlation, Regression, Covari...

August 29, 2016 - December 16, 2016

ONLINE COURSE - Basic Plant Breeding â€“ Full Course (3 Units)

Texas A&M AgriLife

Online - Online, United States

Unit 1: August 29 â€“ September 30, 2016 - Advanced Genetic Principles in Plant Breeding / Unit 2: October 3 â€“ November 4, 2016 - Selection: Theory and Practice in Advanced Plant Breeding / Unit 3: November 7 â€“ December 16, 2016 - Statistical Tools in Advanced ...

August 29, 2016 - December 16, 2016

2016 Summer Bioinformatics Workshop - Using Galaxy for Analysis of RNA-Seq, Exome-Seq, and Variants

Texas A&M AgriLife

Online - Online, United States

Unit 1: August 29 â€“ September 30, 2016 - Introduction to Basic Plant Breeding / Unit 2: October 3 â€“ November 4, 2016 - Breeding Self Pollinated / Unit 3: November 7 â€“ December 16, 2016 - Breeding Cross Pollinated Crops

August 29, 2016 - September 2, 2016

I Seminario sobre HortaliÃ§as e Leguminosas

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

This workshop will include a rich collection of lectures and hands-on sessions, covering both theory and tools. We will explore the basics of high throughput sequencing technologies, focusing on Illumina data for hands-on exercises.

August 18-19, 2016

VIII Curso TeÃ³rico-PrÃ¡tico de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o de Analistas de Sementes

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa HortaliÃ§as - BrasÃlia, DF, Brazil

PÃºblico-alvo: Profissionais, produtores, tÃ©cnicos, professores e estudantes envolvidos e ou interessados na produÃ§Ã£o das hortaliÃ§as leguminosas (ervilha, feijÃ£o-vagem, grÃ£o-de-bico e lentilha).

August 8-12, 2016

Student Organic Seed Symposium

Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA)

Lavras , MG, Brazil

InformaÃ§Ãµes: (43) 3025-5120

August 5-8, 2016

V Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes

Colby College campus - Waterville, ME, United States

Annual event organized by and for graduate students across the country who are interested in organic plant breeding and sustainable agricultural systems.

August 1-5, 2016

I Curso TeÃ³retico-PrÃ¡tico de AvaliaÃ§Ã£o da Qualidade FisiolÃ³gica de Sementes de AlgodÃ£o

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Crystal Palace Hotel - Londrina , PR, Brazil

Trata-se de um curso teÃ³rico, sem aulas prÃ¡ticas, direcionado aos profissionais da indÃºstria produtora de sementes, de laboratÃ³rios, de cooperativas, de empresas de armazenamento e logÃstica, estudantes e pesquisadores.

July 18-20, 2016

Summer school on image analysis for plant phenotyping

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

LaboratÃ³rio de Sementes do Instituto Federal Goiano, Campus Rio Verde - Rio Verde, GO, Brazil

July 12-15, 2016

XI Curso de Vigor em Sementes de Soja

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR - Wageningen, Netherlands

July 11-15, 2016

Zadendeterminatie, Module 2

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

InformaÃ§Ãµes: Fone: (43) 3025-5223 ou E-mail: vigor@fbeventos.com

June 22-22, 2016

I Curso TeÃ³rico de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes Florestais Tropicais

University of Groningen

University of Groningen - Groningen, Netherlands

Hoe ziet u het verschil tussen de zaden van 693 verschillende plantensoorten uit 105 plantenfamilies? De veertien belangrijkste families vertegenwoordigen tweederde van het aantal plantensoorten, namelijk 465. Deze komen dan ook uitgebreid aan bod in de cursus Zadendete...

June 20-24, 2016

Corn and Soybean Seed Quality Workshop

Londrina , PR, Brazil

InformaÃ§Ãµes: (43) 3025-5120

June 14-15, 2016

2016 Summer Bioinformatics Workshop - Using Galaxy for Analysis of RNA-Seq and ChIP-Seq Data

SoDak Labs, Inc.

SoDak Labs - Brookings, SD, United States

Classroom style on-site workshop with a mix of lectures on principles and hands on experience with towel, tray and sand germination, tray cold, saturated cold, seed coat damage test, electrical conductivity and accelerated aging tests for vigor. There will be herbicide ...

June 13-17, 2016

Short course: Plant variety protection (PVP)

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

June 13-24, 2016

2016 Seed Technology Short Course

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Netherlands

This course aims at facilitating the introduction and practical implementation of Plant Breedersâ€™ Rights in countries where legislation on this matter is being developed or has recently been passed and a better understanding of how a Plant Variety Protection System wo...

June 7-23, 2016

Zadendeterminatie, Module 1

Lincoln University (NZ)

Lincoln University, Nursery Teaching Lab - Christchurch, New Zealand

Topics â€‹range â€‹from â€‹seed â€‹quality â€‹assurance â€‹and â€‹seed â€‹deterioration â€‹to â€‹seed â€‹certification â€‹and â€‹seed â€‹priming â€‹to â€‹organic â€‹seed â€‹production â€‹and â€‹strategies â€‹for â€‹biocontrol.

June 3-3, 2016

Curso: AnÃ¡lisis de la calidad fÃsica de gramÃneas y leguminosas forrajeras

Naktuinbouw

Naktuinbouw - Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

June 1-3, 2016

ONLINE COURSE - Basic Plant Breeding - Full Course (3 Units)

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

INASE Sede Central - Canelones, Uruguay

May 23, 2016 - September 2, 2016

WEBINAR - Diseases of Leafy Greens and Their Management

Texas A&M AgriLife

Online - Online, United Kingdom

Unit 1: May 23 â€“ June 24, 2016 - Introduction to Basic Plant Breeding / Unit 2: June 27 - July 29, 2016 - Breeding Self Pollinated Crop / Unit 3: August 1 - September 2, 2016 - Breeding Cross Pollinated Crops

May 10-10, 2016

SimpÃ³sio Sobre ProduÃ§Ã£o, Qualidade e Uso de Sementes de Forrageiras Tropicais

Marrone Bio Innovations

Online from 10:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. (PT) - Online, United States

Designed for growers, pest control advisers, certified crop advisers, qualified applicators, private applicators and others affiliated with leafy green culture, this Webinar is free of charge and will provide one credit hour for continuing education for those enrolled.

May 3-4, 2016

Curso Internacional de Sementes: Fisiologia e Qualidade

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Nacional de Produtores de Sementes (ANPROSEM)

Campinas, SP, Brazil

Atualizar informaÃ§Ãµes para os aspectos relevantes na produÃ§Ã£o e utilizaÃ§Ã£o de sementes de forrageiras na implantaÃ§Ã£o, conduÃ§Ã£o, colheita, beneficiamento de sementes de forrageiras, bem como o uso dos vÃ¡rios tipos sementes de acordo com o sistema de produÃ§Ã£o...

April 26-28, 2016

Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and use

FundaÃ§Ã£o de Estudos e Pesquisas AgrÃcolas e Florestais Ltda. (Fepaf)

Fazenda Experimental Lageado - Botucatu, SP, Brazil

O objetivo do curso Ã© apresentar a estudantes de graduaÃ§Ã£o, pÃ³s-graduaÃ§Ã£o, pesquisadores e profissionais da indÃºstria de sementes uma atualizaÃ§Ã£o sobre o tema, por meio da apresentaÃ§Ã£o e discussÃ£o das inovaÃ§Ãµes da fisiologia e da biologia molecular voltada...

April 4-22, 2016

COURSE: â€˜Contemporary approaches to genetic resources conservation and useâ€™

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, Netherlands

April 4-22, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Deterioration

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, Netherlands

This course provides state-of-the-art insight into various plant genetic resources management strategies and relevant policies. There are possibilities for fellowships.

March 31-31, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Storage

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

March 24-24, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Vigor II

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

March 17-17, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Vigor I

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

March 10-10, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Microbes and Seed Interactions

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

March 3-3, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Dormancy

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

February 25-25, 2016

Seed Treatment Continuing Instruction Course

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

February 24-24, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Viability Testing

Iowa State University

Oâ€™Brien County Extension Office - Primghar, IA, United States

February 18-18, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Germination II

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

February 11-11, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Germination I

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

February 4-4, 2016

Advanced Course on Seed Production

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

February 2-5, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Chemistry

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

The course focuses on the biological, genetic, agronomic and technological processes and practices involved in the production and processing of agricultural seeds and how they influence seed quality. The intent of seed production programs is to obtain the highest possib...

January 28-28, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series â€“ Seed Formation and Development

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

January 21-21, 2016

Turfgrass Ecology and Management Short Course

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

January 19-22, 2016

The Seed Biology webinar series - Reproduction in Plants

Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M University campus - College Station, TX, United States

January 14-14, 2016

WISP course on Wheat Genetics

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Online, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a "300" level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinar classes on Thursday mornings.

November 23-26, 2015

Curso: manejo de producciÃ³n de semilla fina de forrajeras

John Innes Centre

John Innes Centre - Norwich, United Kingdom

This course offers training in the genetic analysis methodologies employed in the BBSRC funded Wheat Improvement Strategic Programme (WISP) at the John Innes Centre. Participants will gain the skills necessary to apply these methodologies in their own research.

November 18-19, 2015

II Curso Internacional - TÃ©cnicas de ConservaÃ§Ã£o de Sementes / Seed Conservation Techniques

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

COPAGRAN, OmbÃºes de Lavalle - Colonia, Uruguay

El objetivo del curso es que los participantes logren obtener conocimientos necesarios para realizar una correcta gestiÃ³n de los semilleros de las principales forrajeras (avena, raigrÃ¡s, festuca, alfalfa, trÃ©bol rojo y lotus).

November 16-20, 2015

COURSE: Standardization of stem rust field notes and germplasm evaluation, with discussions on stripe and leaf rust

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Recursos GenÃ©ticos e Biotecnologia - BrasÃlia, DF, Brazil

Para isso, o conteÃºdo programÃ¡tico engloba conceitos teÃ³ricos como: comportamento de sementes armazenadas; longevidade e viabilidade das sementes; desenvolvimento de sementes e maturidade; manejo pÃ³s-colheita; germinaÃ§Ã£o e dormÃªncia, gerenciamento de dados de ace...

October 12-18, 2015

Curso: muestreo y aseguramiento de la calidad aplicado a las tomas de muestras de lotes de semillas

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization - Nairobi, Kenya

The course is designed for new and upcoming wheat breeders and pathologists from public and private sector in Africa, Middle East, and Central and South Asia, who wish to learn about the three rust pathogens. The course will include field and greenhouse evaluation of ge...

October 6-6, 2015

Workshop Qualidade de Sementes â€“ Transporte & Armazenagem de Sementes

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

INASE Sede Central - Barros Blancos, Canelones, Uruguay

September 22-22, 2015

34th International Vegetable Training Course

AssociaÃ§Ã£o dos Produtores de Sementes de Mato Grosso (Aprosmat) *

Rua EngÂº Edgard Prado Arze, 1.777 â€“ Quadra 03 â€“ Setor A - EdifÃcio Cloves Vettorato - CuiabÃ¡, MG, Brazil

O evento tem o objetivo de capacitar produtores rurais, revendedores, engenheiros agrÃ´nomos e tÃ©cnicos agrÃcolas quanto aos cuidados necessÃ¡rios para manter a qualidade de sementes de soja no transporte, armazenamento, manuseio e plantio.

September 14, 2015 - December 4, 2015

World Vegetable Center

AVRDC East and Southeast Asia Research and Training Station - Kamphaeng Saen, Thailand

Module I: From Seed to Harvest (14 September â€“ 9 October 2015) Module II: From Harvest to Table (12 October â€“ 6 November 2015) Module III: Sustainable Development (9 November â€“ 4 December 2015)

August 31, 2015 - September 2, 2015

Executive Agri-Marketing

47Âº Curso de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de GrÃ£os e Sementes Armazenadas

Purdue University

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States

Youâ€™ll learn from world-renowned agri-marketing experts about powerfully directing your firmâ€™s marketing strategy in todayâ€™s volatile agriculture environment.

August 27-28, 2015

PhD Course - Modeling Climate Effects on Crops and Cropping Systems

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

O objetivo do curso Ã© treinar o pessoal responsÃ¡vel pela armazenagem pelas unidades armazenadoras de grÃ£os e sementes, gestores, supervisores, tÃ©cnicos e operadores, nas mais modernas e avanÃ§adas tÃ©cnicas de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de GrÃ£os e Sementes Armazena...

August 24-30, 2015

Webinar - Seed Treatments for Soybeans

Aarhus University

AU-Foulum - Tjele, Denmark

Volume of the course is 5 ECTS and the target group is PhD students within agronomy, environmental engineering or biology.

August 11-11, 2015

COURSE - Agribusiness Finance for Non-Finance Managers

Issues Ink

Online, 11 AM EDT - Winnipeg, MA, Canada

August 11-14, 2015

7Âª ediÃ§Ã£o do Curso de Analistas de Sementes

Purdue University

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States

Will deepen your understanding of financial management responsibilities and how they fit into broader company goals, the industry and the marketplace.

August 3-6, 2015

X Curso de Vigor de Sementes de Soja

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

LaboratÃ³rio de Sementes da Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) - Lavras, MG, Brazil

O objetivo Ã© capacitar profissionais para a avaliaÃ§Ã£o da qualidade de sementes de grandes culturas - milho, soja, algodÃ£o e girassol - de acordo com as Regras para AnÃ¡lises de Sementes (Brasil, 2009).

July 20-24, 2015

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 6

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

Dentre os diversos testes de vigor que podem ser utilizados atualmente em sementes, o teste de tetrazÃ³lio Ã© o mais amplamente aplicado na avaliaÃ§Ã£o da qualidade de sementes da soja. Entretanto, existem outros testes que podem tambÃ©m ser utilizados com sucesso.

June 22-27, 2015

2015 Summer Plant Breeding Workshop - Session 3: Genome Wide Analysis

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA, United States

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...

June 15-19, 2015

18th Plant Variety Protection Course

Ohio State University

Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center - Wooster, OH, United States

June 15-26, 2015

Workshop: "Together we phenotype"

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

The following subjects will be introduced through lectures, discussions and working groups: legal aspects, institutional aspects, technical aspects, exploitation of plant breeders rights.

June 9-9, 2015

46Âº Curso de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de GrÃ£os e Sementes Armazenadas

LemnaTec GmbH

LemnaTec Headquarters - Aachen, Germany

The workshop will be based on a collection of exemplary phenotyping scenarios comprising Arabidopsis and crop plants that are challenged with environmental stress factors, e.g. water or nutrient limitation, or pathogen attack. The workshop includes practical sessions.

June 8-9, 2015

2015 Summer Plant Breeding Workshop - Session 2: Marker Assisted Selection

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

June 1-5, 2015

COURSE - Integrated Pest Management and Food Safety (fellowship opportunity)

Ohio State University

Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center - Wooster, OH, United States

June 1-19, 2015

Plant High-Throughput Phenotyping Workshop

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, Netherlands

In recent decades, consumers have become increasingly concerned about the quality and safety of their food. Public and private standards for pesticide residues have become stricter than ever before. But while there are plentiful technical solutions, the application of I...

May 18-22, 2015

2015 Summer Plant Breeding Workshop - Session 1: Field Design and Analysis

Arkansas Biosciences Institute - Jonesboro, AR, United States

Training includes experimental design, plant material preparation & collection, image acquisition, image & data analysis. Information: alorence@astate.edu

May 18-22, 2015

IV Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes

Ohio State University

Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center - Wooster, OH, United States

May 18-22, 2015

COURSE - Integrated seed sector development

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

AuditÃ³rio do Crystal Palace Hotel - Londrina , PR, Brazil

Trata-se de um curso teÃ³rico, sem aulas prÃ¡ticas, direcionado aos representantes da indÃºstria produtora de sementes, de laboratÃ³rios, cooperativas, empresas de armazenamento e logÃstica, estudantes e pesquisadores.

May 18, 2015 - June 5, 2015

Training workshop - Modelling climate impacts on water and energy use in European irrigated agriculture

Wageningen University & Research

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.

May 5-7, 2015

VIII Curso TeÃ³rico-PrÃ¡tico de FormaÃ§Ã£o de Amostradores de Sementes

Modelling European agriculture with climate change for food security (MACSUR)

Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University - Bedford, United Kingdom

A 3-day FACCE MACSUR training workshop for students and researchers.

April 15-17, 2015

Curso online sobre Diagnose e ProteÃ§Ã£o de Sementes

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

LaboratÃ³rio de AnÃ¡lise de Sementes da Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras , MG, Brazil

April 13-13, 2015

COURSE - Contemporary Approaches to Genetic Resources Conservation and Use

Instituto Phytus

Online - Online, Brazil

O principal objetivo da atualizaÃ§Ã£o Ã© fornecer ferramentas para a identificaÃ§Ã£o de patÃ³genos, alÃ©m de mÃ©todos para o tratamento de semente mais eficiente e seguro â€“ tudo por meio de vÃdeos, apresentaÃ§Ãµes interativas, exercÃcios para fixaÃ§Ã£o do aprendizad...

April 13, 2015 - May 1, 2015

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

Upon completion of the course you will understand current perspectives, concepts and strategies regarding the conservation and use of genetic resources and be able to apply genetic resources management strategies which covers aspect of gene bank management and on-farm m...

April 3-3, 2015

EPPN Spring School on Plant Phenotyping

United Sorghum Checkoff

Highland Event Center - Mitchell, SD, United States

Sorghum U is farmer-focused educational series sponsored by the Sorghum Checkoff, High Plains Journal, Sorghum Partners and other regional sponsors that gives producers an opportunity to explore the profitability potential and water management qualities of grain sorghum...

March 9-13, 2015

2015 Greenhouse Tomato Short Course

University of Aberystwyth - Prifysgol Aberystwyth

Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

The spring training schoolâ€™s lectures and practical exercises will cover a wide range of topics highly relevant to plant phenotyping: crop production, measuring plant phenotypes, data analysis.

March 3-4, 2015

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 5

Mississippi State University

Eagle Ridge Conference Center - Raymond, MS, United States

March 2-7, 2015

Plant Breeding Workshop "Latest technologies for crop improvement"

University of California, Davis

Almeria/Barcelona, Spain

February 22-26, 2015

Turfgrass Ecology and Management Short Course

University of Worcester

Venezia Palace Hotel - Antalya, Turkey

Participants must be early career researchers, holding a PhD (or equivalent research experience) and have no more than 10 years post-doctoral experience (equivalent to â€˜Recognised Researcherâ€™ or â€˜Experienced Researcherâ€™ categories in the EU framework for researc...

February 16-20, 2015

Securing Food Using Non-Conventional Water Sources

Texas A&M AgriLife

Travis County East Service Center - Austin, TX, United States

This course is designed for professional turfgrass managers as well as anyone else in the green industry with a desire to learn the basics of how to properly manage turfgrasses with respect to growth, fertility, pest control, water use and water quality.

February 11-12, 2015

Web-Seminar: Anbau, Nutzung und Verarbeitung von Einkorn, Emmer und Dinkel

Modelling European agriculture with climate change for food security (MACSUR)

University of Haifa - Haifa, Israel

February 10-10, 2015

COURSE - Seed Biology, Production & Quality

University of Hohenheim

Online - Hohenheim, Germany

February 10-12, 2015

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis Conference Center & Buehler Alumni Center - Davis, CA, United States

The course has been expanded to include both hands-on exercises and detailed discussions of seed production and seed technology.

January 28-28, 2015

Curso de interpretaÃ§Ã£o da NBR ISO IEC 17025:2005

United Sorghum Checkoff

Frank Phillips College - Perryton, TX, United States

January 26-28, 2015

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Av. de Saudade 535, sala 32 - Bairro Cidade Universitaria - Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil

Presidente Prudente 12 de Dezembro de 2014, 2:42:08 PM Hrs, Temperatura Min. 15ÂºC MÃ¡x. 27ÂºC Acesso ao WEBMAIL Anprosem Selo Anprosem Home AssociaÃ§Ã£o Sobre NÃ³s Diretoria LegislaÃ§Ã£o Eventos InformaÃ§Ãµes ...

January 23-23, 2015

2015 Commercial Turf and Ornamental Workshop

United Sorghum Checkoff

Fort Hays State University Memorial Union - Hays, KS, United States

January 22-22, 2015

17th Wild World of Weed Workshop

Texas A&M AgriLife

Science Spectrum and Omni Theater - Lubbock, TX, United States

The presentations will target those holding structural and/or commercial Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators licenses, but the information will be beneficial to anyone interested in turf and ornamental plant management on the South Plains

January 20-20, 2015

AGROBASE Generation II - Intro to Advanced Training Course

North Dakota State University

Fargodome - Fargo, ND, United States

January 19-23, 2015

Agronomix Software, Inc.

Park Inn by Radisson Frankfurt Airport Hotel - Frankfurt,, Germany

January 15-15, 2015

Symposium xSAMPLES 2015

SoDak Labs' Winter 2015 Seed Biology Webinar Series

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Campus - Wageningen, Netherlands

New possibilities for multiplex detection of pathogens of plants and animals

January 13, 2015 - April 7, 2015

SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a â€œ300â€ level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinars classes. The primary references are: â€œPrinciples of Seed Science and Technologyâ€ Fourth Edition by Lawrence O....

January 9-9, 2015

United Sorghum Checkoff

Enid Convention Center - Enid, OK, United States

January 9-9, 2015

United Sorghum Checkoff

Robert M. Bouchard Regional Fairgrounds - Robstown, TX, United States

January 7-7, 2015

United Sorghum Checkoff

Mallet Conference Center - Levelland, TX, United States

January 6-6, 2015

2015 Tucson Plant Breeding Institute

United Sorghum Checkoff

Salina Bicentennial Center - Salina, KS, United States

January 5-9, 2015

Central Queensland, Mungbean - 2 Day- Best Management Practice Training Course

University of Arizona

BIO5 Institute, Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Building, University of Arizona Campus - , United States

The TPBI offers breeders state-of-the art training in these modern tools. By offering modules on different topics, the Institute allows a breeder to choose courses that best fit their specific needs. The mission of the institute is to transfer current technologies to a ...

December 9-10, 2014

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o de Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

Pulse Australia

Emerald , QLD, Australia

December 9-11, 2014

Seed Business 101 Horticultural Crops

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Etec. Prof. Dr. AntÃ´nio EufrÃ¡sio de Toledo â€“ Rod. Raposo Tavares, Km 561 (antigo ColÃ©gio AgrÃcola) - Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil

JÃ¡ tradicional no setor sementeiro, o treinamento tem o objetivo de promover o aperfeiÃ§oamento contÃnuo dos profissionais que atuam no setor. InformaÃ§Ãµes e inscriÃ§Ãµes: (18) 3908 2065 ou sandraferreira@anprosem.com.br

December 8-12, 2014

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA, United States

A one-week course designed to expose participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). Taught by widely respected seed business executives with additional help of industry experts.

December 5-9, 2014

Curso Sobre Muestreo de Semillas

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Chicago, Illinois, United States

December 3-3, 2014

Curso sobre muestreo de semillas

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

Sede Central de INASE - Canelones, Uruguay

Dirigido a muestreadores y tÃ©cnicos en general. Costo: $3.600 Inscripciones: hasta viernes 28 de noviembre.

December 3-3, 2014

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o de Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

Sede Central de INASE - Canelones, Uruguay

Inscripciones: hasta viernes 28 de noviembre.

December 2-4, 2014

North New South Wales, Mungbean - 2 Day Best Management Practice Training Course

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Centro de Eventos do Hotel Santa Maria â€“ Rua Harrison JosÃ© Borges, 1.000 - Centro - Campo MourÃ£o , PR, Brazil

November 25-26, 2014

5th International Conference on Next Generation Genomics and Integrated Breeding (NGGIBCI-2015) for Crop Improvement

Pulse Australia

Narrabri , NSW, Australia

November 24, 2014 - December 5, 2014

South Queensland, Mungbean - 2 Day Best Management Practice Training Course

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

ICRISAT Campus - Patancheru, Hyderabad, India

This course is part of the Critical Focus Area-Molecular Breeding of ICRISAT.

November 18-19, 2014

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o de Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

Pulse Australia

Goondiwindi , QLD, Australia

November 18-20, 2014

11th Training Course on Next Generation Sequencing Technologies for Crop Improvement

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Fazenda TrÃªs Pinheiros â€“ BR 020, Km 42, NÃºcleo Rural Taquara - Planaltina , DF, Brazil

November 17-28, 2014

VI Curso TeÃ³rico-PrÃ¡tico de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o de Analistas de Sementes

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

ICRISAT - Patancheru, Hyderabad , India

This course is part of the Critical Focus Area-Molecular Breeding of ICRISAT. ICRISAT-CEG has already trained >260 scientists by organizing 10 training courses.

November 17-20, 2014

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling

Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA)

LaboratÃ³rio de Sementes da Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras , MG, Brazil

November 17-20, 2014

CAFT Training on Functional Genomics and Proteomics - Techniques and Tools for Crop Improvement

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Workshop: Indo American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt., Ltd. / Theory: Hotel Chancery - Bangalore, India

The workshop will consist of lectures and practical exercises including evaluations and examinations. 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...

November 12, 2014 - December 2, 2014

61Â° Curso Diacom TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes de Soja

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)

Division of Biochemistry, IARI - New Delhi , India

November 10-14, 2014

ISTA Seed Health Testing Training Course

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - 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 Ã baixa germinaÃ§Ã£o no teste de laboratÃ³rio.

November 10-14, 2014

ISTA Workshop on Seed Vigour

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

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 ...

November 10-13, 2014

Plant Breeding Overview - Distance Education version

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Workshop: Indo American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt., Ltd. / Theory: Hotel Chancery - Bangalore, India

The workshop will be made up of lectures, interactive seminars and practical experience in vigour testing. It will also offer an opportunity for general discussion on seed vigour and time for participants to ask specific questions regarding vigour testing procedures.

October 29, 2014 - December 3, 2014

Curso de Cultivo HidropÃ´nico

North Carolina State University

Online - Raleigh, NC, United States

Introductory Plant Breeding course for non-majors. Emphasis is on methods of developing improved cultivars of cross-pollinated, self-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops. Student will learn the main areas of plant breeding, including germplasm resources, male ster...

October 27-28, 2014

CURSO - InterpretaÃ§Ã£o da NBR ISO IEC 17025:2005

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa HortaliÃ§as - BrasÃlia, DF, Brazil

O curso Ã© voltado para produtores, tÃ©cnicos e estudantes de ciÃªncias agrÃ¡rias e apresenta os vÃ¡rios sistemas que podem ser utilizados a partir da escolha por essa tÃ©cnica alternativa de cultivo em ambiente protegido.

October 27-28, 2014

III Curso de ProduÃ§Ã£o de HortaliÃ§as

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Nacional de Produtores de Sementes (ANPROSEM)

Av. da Saudade, 535 Cidade UniversitÃ¡ria - Presidente Prudente , SP, Brazil

Fundamentos da NBR ISO IEC 17025:2005 - Requisitos gerais para a competÃªncia de laboratÃ³rios de ensaios e calibraÃ§Ã£o.

October 21-23, 2014

II Workshop Surveillance of race Ug99 in South America and breeding wheat for resistance

Comfort Inn Taguatinga - Taguatinga, Brazil

O III curso sobre ProduÃ§Ã£o de HortaliÃ§as tem como objetivo atender Ã s demandas por informaÃ§Ãµes e conhecimentos sobre novas tecnologias que possibilitem a melhoria da qualidade da produÃ§Ã£o de hortaliÃ§as com ganhos para o produtor e o consumidor.

October 8-10, 2014

Synbreed Summer School 2014 - â€œFrom SNPs to gene networksâ€

Faculty of Agronomy of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul , Brazil

Target audience: Research Scientists and Professors in all Agronomy and Biology areas, Plant Breeders, Post-doc Scientists, undergraduate and graduate students, lab and field technicians, policymakers.

October 6-10, 2014

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 4

Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany

October 6-11, 2014

Integrated Breeding Databases - Distance Education version

University of California, Davis

Enkhuizen, Netherlands

September 24, 2014 - October 27, 2014

XIV Curso sobre Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes de HortaliÃ§as

North Carolina State University

Online - Raleigh, NC, United States

Course prepares students for commercial plant breeding in agronomy, horticulture and forestry.

September 23-26, 2014

International Course on Seed Physiology and Technology

AuditÃ³rio 8C - Av. ParÃ¡ - Campus Umuarama da Universidade Federal de UberlÃ¢ndia - UberlÃ¢ndia, MG, Brazil

Objetivos: Apresentar tecnologias para o aprimoramento da produÃ§Ã£o e qualidade de sementes de hortaliÃ§as, bem como discutir problemas do setor sementeiro olerÃcola do Brasil.

September 22-26, 2014

Curso de ImplantaÃ§Ã£o do Sistema de GestÃ£o da Qualidade para CertificaÃ§Ã£o de Sementes

Breedwise BV

Hotel de Wageningsche Berg - Wageningen, Netherlands

The course is developed for employees of seed companies, seed technology companies, plant nurseries and related institutions, who are involved in seed production, seed quality, seed treatments and seed research. The minimum requirement for education is a BSc. degree in ...

September 15-16, 2014

Native Seed Propagation Workshop

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Nacional de Produtores de Sementes (ANPROSEM)

Av. da Saudade, 535 Cidade UniversitÃ¡ria - Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil

Proporcionar conhecimento e domÃnio da metodologia para implantaÃ§Ã£o e implementaÃ§Ã£o do SGQ - Sistema de GestÃ£o da Qualidade com Ãªnfase nos processos de produÃ§Ã£o e certificaÃ§Ã£o de sementes, utilizando a Lei 10.711/2003, Decreto 5.153/2004 e InstruÃ§Ã£o Normati...

September 13-13, 2014

ISTA Seed Health Testing Workshop

University of North Carolina

NC Botanical Garden Education Center - Chapel Hill, NC, United States

This workshop is intended for all interested in seed propagation techniques for native perennials and woody plants. Topics include seed collection methods, post-collection handling, cleaning equipment and techniques, seed storage and sowing techniques, sowing media, cul...

September 4-7, 2014

UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy, Class V

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

PoznaÅ„ University of Life Sciences - Poznan, Poland

September 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015

CURSO: Cultivo OrgÃ¢nico de HortaliÃ§as

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

A premium professional certificate course offered in the United States, Europe and Asia. To date, 133 breeders from 30 countries have attended the Plant Breeding Academy (PBA), making it the most significant training of its kind.

August 27-28, 2014

Plant Breeding Methods - Distance Education version

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Padre Marcos, Piaui, Brazil

O evento Ã© voltado para a utilizaÃ§Ã£o de tÃ©cnicas e prÃ¡ticas de produÃ§Ã£o orgÃ¢nica, como o preparo e manejo dos canteiros, controle alternativo de pragas e doenÃ§as, prÃ¡ticas de desinfestaÃ§Ã£o de canteiros (solarizaÃ§Ã£o), preparaÃ§Ã£o de composto orgÃ¢nico, bio...

August 20, 2014 - December 3, 2014

AGROBASE Generation II - South America Training Course

North Carolina State University

Online - Raleigh, NC, United States

Introductory Plant Breeding course for first year graduate students and advanced undergraduate students. The emphasis is on traditional methods of developing improved cultivars of cross-pollinated, self-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops, and the genetic princi...

August 18-22, 2014

45Âº Curso de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de GrÃ£os e Sementes Armazenadas

Agronomix Software, Inc.

IBIS Hotel - Montevideo, Uruguay

Register for 2, 3, 4 or all 5 days based on your knowledge and areas of interest.

August 12-13, 2014

Food & Agribusiness Management Program

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina , PR, Brazil

July 22, 2014 - August 1, 2014

IX Curso de Vigor para Semente de Soja

Sathguru Management Consultants Pvt Ltd

Cornell University campus - Ithaca, NY, United States

The well recognized Food and Agri Business Management Program from Cornell University and Sathguru Management Consultants is arranged every year to keep pace with the dynamically changing agri business sector worldwide.

July 21-25, 2014

Plant Breeding Summer Workshop - Genome Wide Selection

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

NÃºcleo de Sementes da Embrapa Soja - Londrina , PR, Brazil

Dentre os diversos testes de vigor que podem ser utilizados atualmente em sementes, apenas o teste de tetrazÃ³lio Ã© amplamente aplicado na avaliaÃ§Ã£o da qualidade de sementes da soja.

July 21-25, 2014

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o para Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

Ohio State University

OARDC Campus - Wooster, OH, United States

July 16-18, 2014

AGROBASE Generation II - Intro to Advanced Training Course

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

Hotel Nacional - RondonÃ³polis , MT, Brazil

July 14-18, 2014

Plant Breeding Summer Workshop - Marker Assisted Selection

Agronomix Software, Inc.

Meeting Room1, Lower Level, 2b Hartley Grove, PIRSA-SARDI, Plant research Center, University of Adelaide, Urrbrae Campus - Adelaide, Australia

July 7-11, 2014

ISTA Variety Identification Using Molecular Markers Workshop

Ohio State University

OARDC Campus - Wooster, OH, United States

July 7-10, 2014

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o para Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The workshop is intended to instruct the participant on the theory and practices of basic DNA techniques, genotyping methods, data interpretation.

June 24-26, 2014

Plant Breeding Summer Workshop - Phenotyping: Field design and analysis

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil

June 23-27, 2014

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed

Ohio State University

OARDC Campus - Wooster, OH, United States

June 23-26, 2014

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 3

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The objective of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling, and seed sampling related aspects of quality assurance in relation to a range of species. The workshop will offer a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to address ...

June 23-28, 2014

17th Plant Variety Protection course

University of California, Davis

Gatersleben, Germany

June 16-27, 2014

AGROBASE Generation II - Intro to Advanced Training Course

Naktuinbouw

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Netherlands

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.

June 9-13, 2014

II Curso de AnÃ¡lise de Imagens de Sementes e PlÃ¢ntulas

Agronomix Software, Inc.

Viscount Gort Hotel - Winnipeg, MB, Canada

June 3-5, 2014

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

USP/ESALQ - Piracicaba , SP, Brazil

A formaÃ§Ã£o Ã© destinada a estudantes, profissionais e empresas da cadeia produtiva de sementes e tem como objetivo oferecer treinamento em tÃ©cnicas de anÃ¡lise de imagens em sementes e plÃ¢ntulas para aplicaÃ§Ã£o em pesquisas e programas industriais de controle de qu...

June 2-6, 2014

11th International Master Class on Seed Technology

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Coralville, IA, United States

May 19-22, 2014

ISTA Workshop on Tree and Shrub Seeds from the Mediterranean Basin

Wageningen University & Research

Hof van Wageningen - Wageningen, Netherlands

The aim of the Master Class is to offer professional seed technologists and physiologists a further deepening, broadening and actualisation of their knowledge and expertise.

May 19-21, 2014

Integrated seed sector development

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Technical University of Madrid - Madrid, Spain

May 19, 2014 - June 6, 2014

ISTA Quality Assurance Workshop

Centre for Advanced Technology AgroFood (CAT-AgroFood), Wageningen UR

Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

In this course participants can broaden their international experience and strengthen their competencies to support seed sector development, taking an integrated perspective.

May 12-16, 2014

7Âª ediÃ§Ã£o do Curso TeÃ³rico-PrÃ¡tico de FormaÃ§Ã£o de Amostradores de Sementes

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Depok, Indonesia

This workshop aims at presenting and discussing basic principles of quality management and it focuses on the needs of seed testing laboratories that wish to comply with the ISTA Accreditation Standard and prepare for attaining and maintaining ISTA Accreditation.

May 7-9, 2014

60Â° Curso Diacom TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes de Soja

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

As atividades serÃ£o desenvolvidas no LaboratÃ³rio de AnÃ¡lise de Sementes e Unidade de Armazenamento da UFLA. Os temas abordados incluem os princÃpios bÃ¡sicos, definiÃ§Ãµes e conceitos em amostragem de sementes, seguranÃ§a do amostrador, marcaÃ§Ã£o e rotulagem. SerÃ£...

May 5-9, 2014

AGROBASE Generation II - Intro to Advanced Training Course

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina , Brazil

May 5-9, 2014

OSU 2014 Seed Quality Management Workshop

Agronomix Software, Inc.

ICRISAT Campus, - Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh,, India

May 1-9, 2014

Curso de ProduÃ§Ã£o de HortaliÃ§as

Oregon State University

OSU Seed Laboratory - Corvallis, OR, United States

The workshops will be on May 1-2, and May 8-9. These workshops are most useful for grass seed growers, seed conditioners, and seed dealers. The instructors are: Dr. Adriel Garay, Dr. Sabry Elias, Dr. Andrew Hulting, Mr. Dennis Lundeen, manager of Seed Certification, and...

April 23-25, 2014

Independent Professional Seed Association webinar - Coaching and company culture: building your company into a community of leaders

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa HortaliÃ§as - BrasÃlia, DF, Brazil

April 15-15, 2014

SEMINAR - Training on State Aid in the Agricultural Sector

Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA)*

Online - Omaha, NE, United States

Please contact Jennifer Hospodka at IPSA, 402-991-3550, with any questions.

April 7-8, 2014

Contemporary Approaches to Genetic Resources Conservation and Use

MCE Conference Centre - Brussels, Belgium

2-day intensive training on the State aid rules applicable to the agricultural sector, with a special focus on the modernisation of Guidelines for State aid in agricultural and forestry sector, the ABER and de minimis regulation.

April 7-25, 2014

One-day technical workshop focusing on variety selection and the National Variety Trials (NVT)

Wageningen University & Research

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...

April 1-1, 2014

III Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes

Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)

Country Comfort Inter City - Belmont , Australia

Pilot event in the western region aimed at grain growers, advisers, agronomists and consultants. Designed to provide a better understanding of the science behind variety selection and performance. To register please contact: admin@agcommunicators.com.au

March 17-21, 2014

Training Programme on Hybrid Seed Production Technology in Field Crops

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

AuditÃ³rio do Crystal Palace Hotel - Londrina, PR, Brazil

O conteÃºdo do III Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes permitirÃ¡ aos participantes conhecer o comportamento dos componentes da semente durante os processos de embebiÃ§Ã£o, de germinaÃ§Ã£o, do desenvolvimento das plÃ¢ntulas, alÃ©m de compreender as deficiÃªncias de ordem fi...

March 3-7, 2014

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU)

Hyderabad, India

March 3-7, 2014

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 2

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

Purdue University, Center for Food and Agricultural Business - West Lafayette, IN, United States

March 3-8, 2014

16th annual Wild World of Weeds workshop

University of California, Davis

Angers, France

February 21-21, 2014

Sorghum Production School

North Dakota State University

Fargodome - Fargo, ND, United States

The workshop is intended for agricultural professionals who advise growers on weed control and herbicide use, crop consultants, agronomists, agricultural dealers and distributors, Extension agents and industry representatives.

February 11-14, 2014

Kansas State University

Scott City / Beloit / Wichita / Manhattan, KS, United States

Address such issues as risk management, irrigation management, production practices, nutrient and soil fertility, and weed, insect and disease management.

February 11-13, 2014

Breeding with Genomics

SCST Genetic Technology Super Workshop

University of California, Davis

UC Davis Buehler Alumni Center - Davis, CA, United States

The course covers the basics of DNA markers, quantitative trait loci and the transition from maker assisted selection with a highlight on breeding for disease resistance. The course is aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and ...

February 3-7, 2014

Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) *

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

Contact for more information: Trisha Scott Phone: 515-294-6028 E-mail: tscott@iastate.edu SCST office Phone: 309-736-0119 E-mail: scst@seedtechnology.net

January 29, 2014 - February 2, 2014

2014 Turfgrass Ecology Workshop and Short Course

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Hyatt Regency - Monterey, CA, United States

The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.

January 27-31, 2014

Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M University Memorial Student Center - College Station, TX, United States

An intensive five-day educational opportunity for anyone interested in the fundamentals of turfgrass physiology and management.

January 20, 2014 - October 16, 2015

Plant Breeding course

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Academy - 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.

January 20-24, 2014

SHORT COURSE - Mathematical modelling for sustainable management of crop health

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Hyatt Regency - Monterey, CA, United States

The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.

January 13-17, 2014

WEBINAR - Nutrient Master Class

Volterra, Italy

Will present a panorama of modelling approaches and their use for sustainable plant protection. The approaches include simple statistical models, dynamic system models, agent-based models and network models. Major emphasis will be on dynamic system models.

December 10-10, 2013

Curso TeÃ³rico - PrÃ¡tico de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o de Analistas de Sementes

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

ISTA Quality Assurance Workshop in Seed Testing for Advanced Laboratories

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

InformaÃ§Ãµes: abrates@abrates.org.br

December 3-6, 2013

Das 1 x 1 des Saatguthandels

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

59Â° Curso Diacom TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes de Soja

Hannover, Germany

Zielgruppe: Mitarbeiter/-innen im Saatguthandel ohne Kenntnisse. Das Seminar gibt Ihnen als kÃ¼nftigen Mitarbeiter der Saatgutabteilung einen guten Einblick in den GeschÃ¤ftsbereich des Saatguthandels Ihrer Genossenschaft.

November 25-29, 2013

VI Curso Internacional de Noctuidae (Lepidoptera) â€“ VI CINO

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Londrina, ParanÃ¡, Brazil

November 18-22, 2013

Curso para FormaÃ§Ã£o de Amostradores de Batatas-Sementes

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Cerrados - Planaltina, DF, Brazil

November 12-12, 2013

Workshop on Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants: - Workshop Internacional em TolerÃ¢ncia a Estresses BiÃ³ticos e AbiÃ³ticos em Plantas: O Desafio do SÃ©culo 21

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Canoinhas, Brazil

November 6-8, 2013

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Cana Brava Resort - IlhÃ©us, 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 â€œbiotic and abiotic stress in cultivated plantsâ€, providing an uniqu...

November 6-7, 2013

IV Proteomics Workshop

Distance Learning Course in Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology

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

November 4-5, 2013

XIII Curso sobre Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã£o de Sementes de HortaliÃ§as

Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences of the UniversitÃ 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

UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 3 - Session 1

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Araras, SP, Brazil

October 21-26, 2013

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Seed Identification

University of California, Davis

Gent, Belgium

September 30, 2013 - October 2, 2013

ISTA Workshop on Seed Purity and Identification

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

Seed Business 101, Field Seed

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 30, 2013 - October 4, 2013

Intellectual Property Rights in Seed Business

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Guelph, ON, Canada

September 25-27, 2013

Curso Internacional "PredicciÃ³n y SelecciÃ³n GenÃ³mica"

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

32nd International Vegetable Training Course (IVTC) â€œVegetables: From Seed to Table and Beyondâ€

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

El Batan, Texcoco, Mexico

September 16, 2013 - December 6, 2013

AtualizaÃ§Ã£o TecnolÃ³gica na Cultura da Soja"

World Vegetable Center

AVRDCâ€™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

Master Class on "Adaption to Drought"

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa AgropecuÃ¡ria Oeste - Dourados, MS, Brazil

O objetivo do seminÃ¡rio Ã© corrigir possÃveis problemas que apareÃ§am com o decorrer das safras e debater o tema com produtores, tÃ©cnicos e estudantes do 5Âº perÃodo de Agronomia e Ã¡reas afins.

August 27-31, 2013

Graduate-level online course in Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance

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

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

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o para Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

Iowa State University

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

July 17-19, 2013

Bioinformatics Workshop â€“ From data deluge to delivering better crops

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

SalÃ£o de Eventos do Hotel Piratininga - RondonÃ³polis , MT, Brazil

Os cursos abordarÃ£o a importÃ¢ncia da qualidade da semente, princÃpios do beneficiamento, recepÃ§Ã£o e amostragem, transporte, limpeza, mesa de gravidade, separadores , classificaÃ§Ã£o, secadores, armazenamento, tratamento de sementes e controle de pragas em sementes...

July 9-9, 2013

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

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 â€“ e.g. Rothamsted/ John Innes Centre/ John Hutton In...

June 30, 2013 - July 12, 2013

Tenth Training Course: "Modern Genomics for Crop Improvement"

Technische UniversitÃ¤t MÃ¼nchen

Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany

June 14-14, 2013

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o para Operadores de UBS (Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes)

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

ICRISAT Campus - Patancheru, Greater Hyderabad, India

June 3-5, 2013

WEBINAR - Understanding Seed Testing Tolerances

FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes

AuditÃ³rio da FundaÃ§Ã£o PrÃ³-Sementes - Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil

May 9-9, 2013

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

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

IV Curso TeÃ³rico-PrÃ¡tico de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o de Analista de Sementes

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Technical University of Madrid - Madrid, Spain

May 6-9, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA)

Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

May 6-10, 2013

WEBINAR - 2013 AOSA Rule Proposal Amendments

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

May 3-3, 2013

6Âª ediÃ§Ã£o do Curso TeÃ³rico-PrÃ¡tico de FormaÃ§Ã£o de Amostradores de Sementes

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

ISTA Workshop on Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Lavras , MG, Brazil

April 22-25, 2013

Seed Quality Workshop - Germination Testing Short Course

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S - Odense, Denmark

April 22-25, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

April 22-26, 2013

58Â° Curso Diacom TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes de Soja

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

April 15-19, 2013

Seed Quality Workshop - Purity Testing Short Course

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Londrina, PR, Brazil

April 15-18, 2013

II SeminÃ¡rio de Tecnologia de Sementes

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

April 11-11, 2013

II Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes

Universidade de Caxias do Sul

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

March 19-22, 2013

Introduction Ã lâ€™analyse des donnÃ©es de sÃ©quenÃ§age Ã haut dÃ©bit en gÃ©nomique fonctionnelle

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

AuditÃ³rio Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil

O curso deve preparar profissionais de toda a cadeia produtiva de sementes, proporcionando um melhor entendimento dos processos fisiolÃ³gicos que estÃ£o intimamente a todas as etapas de produÃ§Ã£o de sementes, que vai desde as fases de formaÃ§Ã£o atÃ© a pÃ³s colheit...

March 18-20, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Paris, France

March 11-15, 2013

23rd Annual National Greenhouse Tomato Short Course

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

March 5-6, 2013

49th Annual Illinois Corn Breedersâ€™ School

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

SEMINAR - Growing Tomatoes in Greenhouses

University of Illinois

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

March 1-1, 2013

COURSE - Basic Wheat Improvement Course

Louisiana State University (LSU)

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

March 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013

Seed Treatment Continuing Instructional Course for Commercial Pesticide Applicators

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.â€‹ Scientists working in national agricultural research systems, particularly in ...

February 27-27, 2013

COURSE: Introduction to Marker Association Analysis and QTL Detection

Iowa State University

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

February 25, 2013 - April 5, 2013

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

2013 Small Farms Webinar - Seed Saving

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 21-21, 2013

WEBINAR - Fresh market tomato workshop

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

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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

Seed Biology, Production & Quality

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

February 12-14, 2013

COURSE - Heterosis in Plant Breeding

University of California, Davis

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...

January 29, 2013 - February 28, 2013

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 28, 2013 - February 1, 2013

Seed Authentication Markers Workshop

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

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 companyâ€™s operations and cross-departmental knowledge of b...

January 22-23, 2013

Workshop on Organic Corn Production

University of California, Davis

UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

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...

January 16-16, 2013

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

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

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

Pune, Maharashtra, India

December 24-28, 2012

Pune, Maharashtra, India

December 3-5, 2012

Row Crops Short Course

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University, Bost Extension Center - Bost , MS, United States

Will cover new research findings and information related to the stateâ€™s major row crops. Speakers: John Beasley, University of Georgia, peanut production; Scott Stewart, University of Tennessee, managing insect pests in corn; etc.

December 3-7, 2012

Seed Captain Program - Module: Breeder Language

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

Created to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers. The course has already attended by over 120 seed professionals. It gives participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed companyâ€™s operations and cross-departmental know...

December 3-7, 2012

Workshop - Insumos para Agricultura SustentÃ¡vel

International Seed Academy

Bangkok , Thailand

November 27-29, 2012

CURSO: "UtilizaÃ§Ã£o e biosseguranÃ§a ambiental de culturas geneticamente modificadas"

Embrapa Clima Temperado - Pelotas, RS, Brazil

November 26-30, 2012

Thematic school " membrane transport in plant ", in the Master's degree framework " Functional Biology of Plants / biotechnologies of tropical Plants"

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Nia (NÃºcleo de InformaÃ§Ã£o para o AgronegÃ³cio) da Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, que fica na rodovia MG 424, km 45 - Sete Lagoas, MG, Brazil

November 26-30, 2012

Seed Conservation Techniques

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRAE)

Institute for Integrative Plant Biology (IBIP), Campus de la Gaillarde - Montpellier, France

L'Ecole thÃ©matique prÃ©sentera les dÃ©marches de recherche visant Ã comprendre, par des approches biophysiques, molÃ©culaires, gÃ©nomiques et de physiologie intÃ©grative, les processus de transport dâ€™eau, d'ions minÃ©raux, et de molÃ©cules organiques au travers de...

November 26-30, 2012

TÃ©cnicas de anÃ¡lise proteÃ´mica: digestÃ£o in gel e identificaÃ§Ã£o de proteÃnas por espectrometria de massa

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Recursos GenÃ©ticos e Biotecnologia - BrasÃlia, DF, Brazil

November 19-23, 2012

WISP Course on Wheat Genetics

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Recursos GenÃ©ticos e Biotecnologia - BrasÃlia, DF, Brazil

November 19-22, 2012

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

John Innes Centre

John Innes Centre - Norwich, United Kingdom

The aim of this course is to offer training in the genetic analysis methodologies employed in WISP at the John Innes Centre. The participants will gain the skills necessary to apply these methodologies in their own research.

November 12-16, 2012

COURSE - Cross-Pollinated Crop Breeding

Pune, Maharashtra, India

November 1, 2012 - December 6, 2012

Curso de PÃ³s-Colheita de HortaliÃ§as

University of Nebraska

On the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus or entirely online via the Internet. - Lincoln, NE, United States

Course emphasizes standard breeding methods and theories associated with population movement of cross-pollinated crops and self-pollinated crops that are forced to cross-pollinate.

October 29, 2012 - November 5, 2012

Curso de CapacitaÃ§Ã£o para Operadores de Unidades de Beneficiamento de Sementes

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa HortaliÃ§as - Rodovia BrasÃlia/AnÃ¡polis, Brazil

October 29-31, 2012

Seed Captain Program - Module: Seed Health & Pathology

APROSESC

ChapecÃ³, SC, Brazil

informaÃ§Ãµes e inscriÃ§Ãµes: aprosesc@gmail.com / (47) 3622.4084

October 29, 2012 - November 2, 2012

XII Curso sobre Tecnologia de ProduÃ§Ã¡o de Sementes de HortaliÃ§as

International Seed Academy

Kasetsart University - Bangkok, Thailand

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...

October 22-24, 2012

SEMINAR - ISTA Seminar on Statistics in Seed Testing

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

MossorÃ³, RN, Brazil

Estudantes, professores e profissionais das Ã¡reas de melhoramento genÃ©tico, tecnologia de sementes e produÃ§Ã£o de hortaliÃ§as na RegiÃ£o Nordeste vÃ£o ter a oportunidade de aprofundar os conhecimentos em torno dos avanÃ§os tecnolÃ³gicos e participar de discussÃµes so...

September 26-28, 2012

II Workshop Manejo FitossanitÃ¡rio

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The aim of the seminar is to provide a forum where seed testing professionals can increase there level of understanding of statistical methods/analysis associated with seed testing and to gain confidence in using statistical tools that have been provided by the ISTA Sta...

September 25-27, 2012

COURSE - Germplasm and Genes

AuditÃ³rio da Faculdade de Agronomia Eliseu Maciel - Pelotas , RS, Brazil

Neste Workshop serÃ£o abordados assuntos atuais sobre problemas fitossanitÃ¡rios na cultura da soja, contemplando temas relacionados ao manejo das principais doenÃ§as, insetos praga e plantas invasoras na cultura, contando com a participaÃ§Ã£o de importantes palestrante...

September 25, 2012 - October 30, 2012

ISTA Workshop on Vigour, Moisture & Tetrazolium Testing

University of Nebraska

On the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus or entirely online via the Internet - Lincoln, NE, United States

Course focuses on the importance of creating the necessary genetic variation resources for conventional and modern plant breeding programs.

September 24-28, 2012

WORKSHOP - ISTA Workshop on Germination

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Tullamarine, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The aim of the workshop is to both inform participants on vigour, moisture and tetrazolium testing methodology in a range of species but also to provide a forum where questions relating to these methodologies can be discussed.

September 17-19, 2012

57o Curso Diacom: TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Canadian Food Inspection Agency seed laboratory - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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.

September 17-21, 2012

WORKSHOP - ISTA Workshop on Vigour

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, Parana, Brazil

September 11-14, 2012

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

20/20 Seeds Labs Inc.

20/20 Seed Labs Inc. - Nisku, Alberta, Canada

Introduction to seed vigour and its importance in crop production - Conductivity test - Controlled deterioration test - Radicle emergence test: development and validation - Accelerated ageing test for soyabeans - Seed vigour and seed treatments - Physiological basis of ...

September 10-14, 2012

31st International Vegetable Training Course - "Vegetables: From Seed to Table and Beyond"

Pune, Maharashtra, India

September 10, 2012 - November 30, 2012

TRAINING PROGRAM - Phenomics for Tolerance to Stresses

World Vegetable Center

AVRDC - Tainan, Taiwan

Module I: From Seed to Harvest (10 Sept. - 5 Oct. 2012) Module II: From Harvest to Table - (8 Oct. - 2 Nov. 2012) Module III: Vegetables for Sustainable Development - (5 Nov. - 30 Nov. 2012)

September 4-7, 2012

Borlaug Global Rust Initiative Technical Workshop

Barwale Foundation

Barwale Foundation, Barwale Chambers, # 3-6-666, Street No. 10, Himayathnagar - Hyderabad, India

August 31, 2012 - September 5, 2012

Seed Captain Program - Module: Seed Longevity, Drying & Storage

Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)

Friendship Hotel - Beijing, China

August 27-31, 2012

Curso de ProduÃ§Ã£o de HortaliÃ§as

International Seed Academy

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.

August 27-31, 2012

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa HortaliÃ§as - BrasÃlia, DF, Brazil

August 27-31, 2012

COURSE - Self-Pollinated Crop Breeding

Pune, Maharashtra, India

August 21, 2012 - September 20, 2012

II Curso de Tecnologia PÃ³s-Colheita em Frutas e HortaliÃ§as

University of Nebraska

On the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus or entirely online via the Internet - Lincoln, NE, United States

Course covers the common breeding methods used to improve self-pollinated crops, such as wheat, rice and barley, and the theoretical basis for self-pollinated crop breeding.

August 20-24, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Seed Corn / Soybean Quality Testing

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa InstrumentaÃ§Ã£o - Rua XV de Novembro, 1452. Centro - SÃ£o Carlos, SP, Brazil

August 15-16, 2012

2nd Course "Applications of biotechnology and its regulation"

Iowa State University

Ames, IA, United States

August 13-31, 2012

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

August 13-17, 2012

Federal Seed Schools

Curso de Analise de Imagens de Sementes e Plantulas

USDA

USDA AMS Seed Regulatory & Testing Division, 801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C - Gastonia, NC, United States

The first three and a half days will focus on purity and identification of similar crop and weed species, with emphasis on identification of noxious-weed seeds. Other topics such as the uniform blowing procedure, ryegrass fluorescence, and pure seed definitions will b...

August 8-10, 2012

WEBINAR - "Testing for Exports" Webinar Series - Part 2

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

ESALQ, Anfiteatro - Piracicaba , SP, Brazil

August 7-7, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Seed Corn Conditioning

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States

August 6-9, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Gravity Separation

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

August 2-2, 2012

WEBINAR - "Testing for Exports" Webinar Series - Part 2

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

July 31-31, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Gravity Separation

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States

July 31-31, 2012

Curso Internacional sobre ProduÃ§Ã£o SustentÃ¡vel de HortaliÃ§as

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

July 26, 2012 - August 8, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Soybean & Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa HortaliÃ§as - BrasÃlia, DF, Brazil

July 23-26, 2012

Agronomix Software, Training Course

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

July 23-27, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Specialty Seed Conditioning

Agronomix Software, Inc.

Adelaide, SA, Australia

July 17-19, 2012

7o Curso de Vigor para Semente de Soja

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

July 16-20, 2012

Food Barley Uses Short Course

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, ParanÃ¡, Brazil

July 10-12, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Soybean & Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Northern Crops Institute (NCI)

Fargo, ND, United States

Course will provide comprehensive information on barley from nutrition to functionality, market trends of barley food products, how to outsource barley, and a tour of a barley processing facility.

July 9-12, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Seed Treatment

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

June 27-28, 2012

6Âº Curso de AtualizaÃ§Ã£o em Fitossanidade e Tecnologia de AplicaÃ§Ã£o

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

June 20-22, 2012

10th Annual Environmental and Conservation Seed Workshop

AuditÃ³rio do SESC - Santa Maria, RS, Brazil

June 19-19, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Seed Corn Conditioning

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)*

USDA headquarters - Beltsville, MD, United States

June 18-21, 2012

International Course on Seed Physiology and Technology

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

June 18-22, 2012

Plant Variety Protection Course

Breedwise BV

Wageningen,, Netherlands

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.

June 18-29, 2012

WEBINAR - Discussion of the Canadian variety registration system of the Prairie Grain Development Committee

International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)

Naktuinbouw - Wageningen, Netherlands

June 14-14, 2012

Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)

Online at at 2:00 pm CDT - Winnipeg, MB, Canada

This webinar will focus on the variety registration for wheat and will help answer many questions about how this process works in Western Canada, who is involved and how producers, grain industry and customers benefit.

June 12-14, 2012

30th ISTA Seed Symposium

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Antalya, Turkey

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"

June 11-15, 2012

COURSE & SYMPOSIUM - Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Minneapolis, MN, United States

One week course designed to expose the participants to the five functional areas of a seed company. During each of the 4 case studies, participants assume a different functional responsibility within the company.

June 11-22, 2012

ISTA Seminar on New developments and technologies in seed testing

University of Nebraska

Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO, United States

Researchers at Colorado State University are offering a 3-credit course targeted to graduate students in the plant sciences, as well as to professionals in the public and private sectors.

June 11-11, 2012

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Venlo, Netherlands

June 9-9, 2012

ISTA Variety Workshop

Iowa State University workshop - Color Sorting - Satake

Naktuinbouw

Naktuinbouw - Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

June 6-7, 2012

COURSE - Seed Regulation, Quality Assurance & Certification

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Ames, IA, United States

June 6-8, 2012

ISTA Workshop on Flower Seed Testing

Barwale Foundation

Barwale Foundation, Barwale Chambers, Research and Training Institute - Hyderabad, AP, India

June 6-9, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Color Sorting - Satake

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Naktuinbouw - Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

June 4-5, 2012

Iowa State University workshop - Commercial Popcorn Conditioning

Iowa State University

Ames, IA, United States

May 22-24, 2012

Regional Course on Research Management for Executives

Iowa State University

Ames, IA, United States

April 25-27, 2012

56o Curso Diacom: TetrazÃ³lio e Patologia de Sementes

SEAMEO SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center

SEARCA - Los Banos, Philippines

April 23-27, 2012

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina, Parana, Brazil

April 23-27, 2012

Federal Seed Schools

AOSA Seed Analyst: Germination Short Course

USDA

USDA AMS Seed Regulatory & Testing Division, 801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C - Gastonia, NC, United States

April 23-26, 2012

Next Generation Sequencing in Arabidopsis Research Workshop

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

Germination week explores the processes involved in seed germination, AOSA & ISTA Rules, seedling evaluation, seed dormancy, vigor, seed longevity and deterioration, tetrazolium (TZ) testing, testing for biotech traits, and other special tests. One full day is dedicat T...

April 17-17, 2012

AOSA Seed Analyst: Purity Short Course

Earlham Institute

Norwich, United Kingdom

April 16-19, 2012

1st Annual Cornell University Graduate Student Plant Breeding Symposium

Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

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

Purity week consists of lecture and laboratory practice on seed structure, seed identification, purity analysis, sampling and dividing, seed laws, and tolerances. Attendees will conduct purity analyses and perform seed identification separations on at least 10 different...

April 13-13, 2012

Curso de Controle BiolÃ³gico de Pragas

Cornell University

Cornell University Mann Library - Ithaca, NY, United States

"Wild and forgotten: conservation, characterization and utilization of orphan crops and wild relatives"

April 9-20, 2012

WEBINAR - Vigor Test - Stressing Low Vigor Seeds

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

April 5-5, 2012

CURSO - Calidad de semillas y cÃ³mo podemos evaluarlas

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States

Concepts of vigor testing to be covered are: Accelerated Aging, Electrical Conductivity, Saturated Salt Accelerated Aging and an in depth comparison cold test methods including box, rolled towel, tray and saturated colds plus a discussion on use of check samples and exp...

March 30-30, 2012

WEBINAR - Vigor Test - Stressing Low Vigor Seeds

Holiday Inn Express - Rosario, Argentina

March 29-29, 2012

Cereal Foliar Disease Management Workshop for Advisers

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States

March 28-29, 2012

Cereal Foliar Disease Management Workshop

Perth, Australia

March 26-27, 2012

WEBINAR - Seed Moisture Testing

Meridien Hotel - North Adelaide, SA, Australia

March 22-22, 2012

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling of Agricultural Seeds

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 AM Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States

Our webinar covers the principles of moisture determination and the instruments used to determine seed moisture. Accurate seed moisture measurements are essential throughout seed production harvest and storage.

March 20-23, 2012

Sustainability in Agriculture: A Bayer Executive Course

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Chisinau, Moldova

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 ...

March 19-21, 2012

WEBINAR - Impatiens Downy Mildew

Bayer CropScience LP (U.S.)

The Umstead Hotel & Spa - Cary, NC, United States

March 14-14, 2012

WEBINAR - Seed dormancy: physical, physiological, morphological

Online 2:00 to 3:00 pm U.S. Eastern time - Willoughby, United States

March 13-13, 2012

WEBINAR - Fungi and Mycotoxins

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States

We will review the primary dormancy Exogenous and Endogenous factors plus methods to relieve these types of dormancy. We will also cover after-ripening, effects of light and causes of secondary dormancy.

March 8-8, 2012

SGS North America, Inc.*

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.

March 7-9, 2012

III Curso Internacional de Manejo da Cultura do Arroz

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Sete Lagoas, MG, Brazil

March 5-16, 2012

COURSE - Seed Industry Program 2012

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Arroz e Feijão - Santo Antônio de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil

March 5-8, 2012

WEBINAR - Damage & Handling: Factors and Assessment of Seed Damage

Sathguru Management Consultants Pvt Ltd

Hyderabad, India

The program will enhance the ability of the participants to understand emerging issues and develop strategic solutions to augment business through deeper understanding of research management, technology access through licensing, regulatory compliance, market access fact...

March 1-1, 2012

APSA Researchers' Workshop: From Genome Sequencing to Crop Improvement

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States

This webinar relates production and processing to seed quality through analysis of types of physical damage expressed in seeds and seedlings. Impact and abrasion damage test methods are explained along with dicot and monocot examples.

February 29-29, 2012

WEBINAR - Seed Viability - How good is the field population ?

Asia & Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA)*

Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall - Pattaya, Thailand

February 23-23, 2012

Seed Germination - Physiological and Physical Aspects

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States

Germination, tetrazolium and other viabililty tests will be reviewed.

February 16-16, 2012

WEBINAR - Solutions for De Novo Genome Assembly

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States

February 7-7, 2012

WEBINAR - Chemistry of Seeds - Factors that affect seed quality

DNAStar, Inc.

Online at 2:30 pm U.S. Eastern time - Needham, MA, United States

February 7-7, 2012

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am U.S. Central time - Brookings, SD, United States

This webinar discusses these genetic and environmental factors along with storage compounds including carbohydrates, lipids, protein and other compounds. The third class in our Seed Biology Series.

February 7-8, 2012

Seed Sampler Workshop

COURSE - Online plant breeding course: Advanced Plant Breeding Topics

SGS North America, Inc.*

SGS Brookings laboratory - Brookings , SD, United States

The following topics will be reviewed: ISTA and AOSA sampling rules, sampling methods, sealing seed lots, subdividing samples, review of ISTA certificates and their use.

February 7, 2012 - March 8, 2012

Data-Intensive Computing in Biology Workshop

University of Nebraska

Offered by the Dept. of Agronomy & Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Online graduate-level course offered for noncredit professional development. Topic for 2012 is "Genotype by Environment Interaction." Students will learn about the phenotypic plasticity of genotypes as they develop in different environments, and how this impacts plant...

February 6-8, 2012

Agronomix Software, Training Course

Earlham Institute

Merrison Lecture Theatre, STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus - Warrington, United Kingdom

The workshop will look at the computational challenges in data-driven biology. It will bring together hardware experts and scientists involved in challenging data-driven disciplines.

February 6-10, 2012

WEBINAR - Life after fertilization: seed formation and development

Agronomix Software, Inc.

St. Louis, MO, United States

February 2-2, 2012

WEBINAR - Flowering processes in plants - The amazing world of seed reproduction

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States

January 26-26, 2012

COURSE - Seed Industry Program

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States

This 60 minute webinar is the first class in our Seed Biology Series which is similar to a college course where weekly classes are held January through April. You may register for the whole series or individual classes.

January 23-26, 2012

III Curso Teorico-Pratico de CapacitaÃ§ao de Analista de Sementes

Turkish Seed Industry Association (TURKTED)

Paloma Renaissance Antalya Beach Resort & SPA - Antalya, Turkey

Sharing the most recent developments and innovations in the world seed industry. Trends & strategies; Research & technology management; Regulations; Markets & marketing

January 16-19, 2012

COURSE - International Postgraduate Course in Plant Breeding

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

UFLA - Lavras, MG, Brazil

January 16, 2012 - October 15, 2013

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Netherlands

January 16-20, 2012

Seed Business 101

IV Curso Teorico-Pratico FormaÃ§ao de Amostradores de Sementes

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Wimauma, FL, United States

Designed for new employees in the seed industry, the course teaches what everyone must know about the main functional areas of a seed company in order to perform optimally in the team as quickly as possible and avoid mistakes.

January 10-12, 2012

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

UFLA - Lavras, MG, Brazil

December 15-15, 2011

COURSE - An introduction into data management & data integration

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

Will address the goals of the series and why growers should engage in social media. Presenters will define the objectives and review “return on investment” of engaging in social media and how it fits within the context of agriculture.

December 14-15, 2011

HGCA Agronomists Conference

Wageningen University & Research

Hof van Wageningen - Wageningen, Netherlands

Plant breeding research nowadays deals with a lot of data, resulting from phenotyping in field and greenhouse trials but also from high-throughput analysis of molecular markers, RNA transcripts (microarrays & RNA seq), proteins, metabolites and whole genome (re)sequenci...

December 6-6, 2011

Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA)

Hellidon Lakes, Hellidon - Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The latest information on disease control, growing threats from insecticide resistance, new approaches to Soil Mineral Nitrogen, controlling Alternaria in potatoes, carbon accounting and the implications for agronomy.

December 5-9, 2011

Seed Business 101

WEBINAR - Corn Test Methods: Accurately Predicting Performance

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

UC Davis campus - Davis, CA, United States

December 1-1, 2011

WEBINAR - Online Resources for Plant ID and Management

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online 10:00 AM Central - Brookings, SD, United States

Review of four corn warm germination methods illustrating normal and abnormal seedling appearances - Cold vigor test methods (tray and saturated) and the stresses imposed by each test and their relationship to field performance - The silent killer - field population

December 1-1, 2011

CURSO: Arominización en la técnica de muestreo y análisis de semillas

Texas A&M AgriLife

Online from noon until 1 pm Central U.S. time - College Station, TX, United States

November 22-24, 2011

WEBINAR - How to Use Double Haploids to Improve Winter Wheat

Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

Sede Central de INASE, Cno. Bertolotti, s/n y Ruta 8, Km. 29 - Barros Blancos, Canelones, Uruguay

November 17-17, 2011

South Dakota State University

Online at 1pm Eastern Standard Time (GMT - 5:00) (12pm Central, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific). - Brookings, SD, United States

Drs. Bill Berzonsky and Melanie Caffe at South Dakota State University will describe how to generate double haploids in wheat and demonstrate the use of the technique in the South Dakota State University winter wheat breeding program.

November 17-17, 2011

TRAINING - Identifying grasses and grassland weeds

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

November 16-16, 2011

Pacific Seed Association Fall 2011 Regional Workshop

National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

Cambridge, United Kingdom

For farmers, crop inspectors, seed producers and agronomists. Includes theory and practice of grass identification, managing grass crops including variety choice and cultural and chemical weed control and understanding the legislation covering grassland management and s...

November 15-15, 2011

WEBINAR - Legally Moving Seed: Federal Seed Act, State Seed Laws and Labeling

Pacific Seed Association

Northern Quest Resort and Casino - Spokane, WA, United States

8 Certified Crop Advisory Credits have already been approved and Pesticide Licensing Credits will also be provided to participants from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada and Montana.

November 10-10, 2011

Intellectual Property in seed business

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online, 10:00 - 11:00 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States

How to properly label seed; Germination and Purity regulations/tolerances; Date of last test; Required disclosures such as treatments

November 10-18, 2011

WEBINAR - How to design and analyze experiments using an augmented design

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen Business School - Wageningen, Netherlands

By linking knowledge on developments in IPR systems with business strategies, this Masterclass is unique in its kind. It provides a learning platform that crosses the disciplines of law, business administration and plant sciences.

November 10-10, 2011

Seminário Sementes e Mudas

Oregon State University

Online at 1pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT - 4:00) (12pm Central, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific) - , United States

Dr. Jennifer Kling, Oregon State University, will describe the augmented design and demonstrate sample analyses using her meadowfoam breeding program.

November 8-8, 2011

Licensed Seed Samplers Course

Brazil, Government

Auditório da UNEB, do Departamento de Tecnologia e Ciências Sociais - Juazeiro , Bahia, Brazil

November 8-9, 2011

1º Curso de Capacitação em Espectroscopia no Infravermelho Próximo (NIR) - Fundamentos, Tratamento de Dados, Aspectos Práticos e Aplicações Analíticas

National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

Official Seed Testing Station, NIAB, Huntingdon Road - Cambridge,, United Kingdom

Includes comprehensive training in both the theory and practice of sampling techniques. Included in the syllabus will be a background to seed certification procedures and detailed guidance on the official requirements for labelling, bag sealing and other duties of licen...

November 7-11, 2011

Capacitação na técnica de PCR em tempo real para quantificação gênica

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Informática Agropecuária - Campinas , SP, Brazil

Mais informações: NCO (Núcleo de Comunicação Organizacional) da Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, Unidade da Embrapa, vinculada ao Mapa (Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento): (31) 3027-1272 ou ace@cnpms.embrapa.br

November 7-12, 2011

9th Training course on Molecular Plant Breeding for Crop Improvement

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Auditório Central da Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, Prédio da Administração - Brasília, DF, Brazil

November 7-18, 2011

30th International Vegetable Training Course

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

ICRISAT Campus - Patancheru, Hyderabad, India

Major focus: analysis and the use of marker genotyping data rather than on data generation. Presentations and/or hands-on training on topics like overview of molecular marker technology especially SSRs and SNPs, experimental design and data analysis components of phenot...

November 7, 2011 - December 2, 2011

COURSE - Online plant breeding course: Cross-Pollinated Crop Breeding

World Vegetable Center

Regional Office for East and Southeast Asia - Bangkok, Thailand

Module III: Vegetables for Sustainable Development

November 3, 2011 - December 8, 2011

WEBINAR - Mycotoxins 101 webinar - Life cycle of fungi and mycotoxins

University of Nebraska

Online course offered by the Dept. of Agronomy & Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Online graduate-level course offered for noncredit professional development. Course covers standard breeding methods and theories associated with population movement of cross-pollinated crops and self-pollinated crops that are forced to cross-pollinate.

October 27-27, 2011

TRAINING - Identifying grasses and grassland weeds

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online, 10:00 - 11:30 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States

October 26-26, 2011

National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

Cambridge, United Kingdom

October 20-20, 2011

WEBINAR - How to breed for organic production systems

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

October 18-18, 2011

European Plant Breeding Academy, Class II

Oregon State University

Online at 1pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT - 4:00) (12pm Central, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific) - , United States

Dr. Jim Myers, Oregon State University, will discuss how to breed for organic production systems and provide examples from his breeding program.

October 17, 2011 - June 29, 2013

WEBINAR - Sorghum, Millet & Rice - Physical, physiological and pathological testing

University of California, Davis

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...

October 13-13, 2011

Fodder & Oilseeds Crop Inspectors Course

SGS North America, Inc.*

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.

October 12-13, 2011

30th International Vegetable Training Course

National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

, United Kingdom

Courses in variety identification and crop inspection for cereals, pulses, herbage, oil & fibre crops and sugar beet. The courses are designed to provide appropriate training for candidates sitting the Defra examinations for a Seed Crop Inspectors Licence of the appropr...

October 10, 2011 - November 4, 2011

WEBINAR - Cotton and Large Seed Vegetables - Physical, physiological & pathological testing

World Vegetable Center

Regional Office for East and Southeast Asia - Bangkok, Thailand

Module II: From Harvest to Table

October 6-6, 2011

Thematic School 'Biophysical principles, molecular mechanisms and prospective applications for crop improvement'

SGS North America, Inc.*

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

October 3-7, 2011

WEBINAR - How to align sequences

Agropolis International

Campus Montpellier SupAGro / INRA - Montpellier, France

September 29-29, 2011

COURSE - Seed Physiology, Production and Management

Michigan State University

Online at 1pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT - 4:00) (12pm Central, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific) - , United States

Dr. Candice Hansey, Michigan State University, will demonstrate the problem of sequence alignment and provide examples of software that can be used to align sequences.

September 27-28, 2011

COURSE - Online plant breeding course: Germplasm and Genes

University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

University of Agriculture, Department of Crop Physiology - Faisalabad, Pakistan

Two days course on “Seed Physiology, Production and Management” followed by a one day workshop on “Seed Testing through ISTA standards” on September 29. Queries and registration: DR. Irfan Afzal, seedphysiology11@gmail.com

September 27, 2011 - November 1, 2011

Seed Captain Program - Module Seed Priming, Dormancy & Enhancement

University of Nebraska

Online course offered by the Dept. of Agronomy & Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Online graduate-level course offered for noncredit professional development. Course focuses on the importance of creating the necessary genetic variation resources for conventional and modern plant breeding programs.

September 26-30, 2011

COURSE - Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance

Rhino Research Group

Taichung , Taiwan

This module will provide a deeper insight in seed priming, an important physiological enhancement method and its relation to seed germination and seed dormancy breakage. Theory and practicum will combine basic as well as some advanced technologies in seed priming.

September 26, 2011 - October 28, 2011

WEBINAR - The Value of Biopesticides: Effective. Safe. Smart

Colorado State University

Online - , United States

The course will focus on plant breeding strategies and practices directed toward improving plant performance in moisture-stressed environments. Targeted to graduate students in the plant sciences, as well as to professionals in the public and private sectors.

September 22-22, 2011

WEBINAR - Soybean Cultivar Testing - Cultivar and accelerated aging tests

Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA)

Online, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT - , United States

September 22-22, 2011

Molecular Breeding Course 2011

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

SGS will cover five processes used to determine soybean cultivars: hilum check and seed characteristics, seed coat peroxidase reaction. hypocotyl color seedling growout test, electrophoresis, event ID using PCR/DNA based methods

September 19-30, 2011

Problem Formulation: A Strategic Approach to Risk Assessment of GMOs

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

IRRI Headquarters - Los Baños, Philippines

Objective: to provide hands-on training and enhance the capability of rice scientists to apply molecular technologies into on-going rice breeding programs aimed at developing high yielding varieties resistant to various biotic and abiotic stresses with improved grain an...

September 19-23, 2011

WEBINAR - How to use R software for statistical data analysis

International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

Trieste, Italy

September 15-15, 2011

Ohio State University

Online at 1pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT - 4:00) (12pm Central, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific) - , United States

During this webinar, Dr. Heather Merk, The Ohio State University, will introduce R software for statistical analysis and demonstrate how R has been used to analyze tomato phenotypic data collected for the SolCAP project.

September 15-15, 2011

Plant Systems Biology Summer School: tools and strategies for elucidating gene regulatory networks

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

September 12-16, 2011

30th International Vegetable Training Course

University of Warwick

Palazzo Pesaro-Papafava - Venice, Italy

A mixed program of research talks and workshops focused on different experimental and theoretical methods for elucidating gene regulatory networks.

September 12, 2011 - October 7, 2011

WEBINAR - Soybean: physical, physiological and pathological testing

World Vegetable Center

Regional Office for East and Southeast Asia - Bangkok, Thailand

Module I: From Seed to Harvest

September 8-8, 2011

WEBINAR - Comparing corn cold test: physical, physiological and pathological testing

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

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.

September 1-1, 2011

COURSE - Online plant breeding course: Self-Pollinated Crop Breeding

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 am Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States

August 23, 2011 - September 22, 2011

Curso de Capacitação e Qualificação de Classificadores de Feijão

University of Nebraska

Online course offered by the Dept. of Agronomy & Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Lincoln, NE, United States

Online graduate-level course offered for noncredit professional development. Course covers common breeding methods used to improve self-pollinated crops, such as wheat, rice and barley, and theoretical basis for self-pollinated crop breeding.

August 22-26, 2011

WORKSHOP - Variety Selection and NVT - Putting science into selection

Viçosa, MG, Brazil

August 19-19, 2011

Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Technical workshop for agronomists and farm advisers on variety selection and the National Variety Trials to enable them to provide the most relevant and up-to-date advice to growers. Contact belindacay@baonline.com.au or 0423 295 576

August 18-18, 2011

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

August 17-18, 2011

Seed Sampler Workshop

WORKSHOP - Variety Selection and NVT - Putting science into selection

SGS North America, Inc.*

SGS Brookings laboratory - Brookings, SD, United States

The following topics will be reviewed: ISTA and AOSA sampling rules; Sampling methods; Sealing seed lots; Subdividing samples; Review of ISTA certificates and their use.

August 17-17, 2011

WORKSHOP - Variety Selection and NVT - Putting science into selection

Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)

Birchip, Victoria, Australia

August 12-12, 2011

Cursos de Habilitación de Registro para Asesores Técnicos y para Muestreadores de Semillas

Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)

Adelaide, SA, Australia

August 10-12, 2011

Rice Breeding Course 2011

Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Sanidad Vegetal y de Semillas (SENAVE)

Dirección de Educación Agraria (DEA) - San Lorenzo, Paraguay

Los cursos debieron brindarse entre el 20 y el 22 del corriente a Ingenieros Agrónomos, Ingenieros Forestales y técnicos de cooperativas de producción del Chaco central pero se acordó postergarlos hasta la fecha señalada con la inclusión de técnicos de establecimientos ...

August 9-24, 2011

ISTA Workshop on Quality Assurance in Seed Testing

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) - Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

The course aims to develop the next generation of rice breeders adept in using modern tools for enhancing the precision and efficiency of their breeding programs.

August 8-12, 2011

Clare Cereal Disease Workshop

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Bangalore, India

This workshop will appeal to quality managers, laboratory managers and seed testing analysts with or without experience in quality management . This workshop aims at presenting and discussing basic principles of quality management and it focuses on the needs of seed tes...

July 28-29, 2011

Horsham Cereal Disease Workshop

Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)

Clare, Australia

Will cover the integration of genetics and varietal selection, seasonal conditions and epidemiology with the use of at-sowing and foliar fungicides for the economic management of foliar diseases in wheat and barley. Info: erica@icanrural.com.au

July 25-26, 2011

Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)

Horsham, Australia

July 21-21, 2011

II Curso de Iniciación a la Biotecnología

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

July 11-12, 2011

Curso de Formação de Analistas de Sementes

Sociedad EspaÃ±ola de BiotecnologÃa (SEBIOT)

Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo - Madrid, Spain

Este curso está dirigido a estudiantes de los últimos cursos de la Licenciatura en Biotecnología o ciencias afines y correspondientes postgrados (Farmacia, Química, Bioquímica, Biología, Veterinaria, etc.)

July 5-8, 2011

COURSE - Diagnosis of Plant Disease in Agricultural Crops

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

July 4-15, 2011

Diagnosis of Plant Disease in Agricultural Crops

Aarhus University

Research Centre Flakkebjerg - Aarhus , Denmark

July 4-15, 2011

Indiana Seed Trade Association Training Day

Aarhus University

Research Centre Flakkebjerg - Aarhus , Denmark

The course will introduce you to common plant diseases in agricultural crops. It is based on short introductory sessions followed by practical exercises, in which you diagnose plant diseases under field conditions as well as in the laboratory.

June 23-23, 2011

COURSE - Bioinformatics: Computer methods in molecular biology

Indiana Seed Trade Association (ISTA)

Purdue University Diagnostic Trainging & Research Center - West Lafayette, IN, United States

June 20-25, 2011

COURSE - Plant Variety Protection

International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

Trieste, Italy

Participants must have a basic working knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology, a basic familiarity with computer uses and a need for DNA or protein sequence analysis for their ongoing research. Apply by 27 January 2011.

June 20, 2011 - July 1, 2011

Naktuinbouw

Wageningen, Netherlands

June 16-16, 2011

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

June 13-13, 2011

Seminar on Germination

2011 North American Rust Workers Meeting (NARW)

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)

Tsukuba, Japan

June 12-12, 2011

Canola Council of Canada WEBINAR: Spraying Tips for 2011

Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel - St. Paul, MN, United States

June 2-2, 2011

II Curso Teórico-Prático de Formação de Amostradores de Sementes

Canola Council of Canada

Online, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM in Manitoba, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM in Alberta and Saskatchewan - , Canada

A presentation from Dr. Tom Wolf, Research Scientist with Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, on spraying tips for 2011. Will run for approximately 60 minutes. Will include a Q&A session with participants. Eligible for 1 Pest Management CEU credit.

June 1-3, 2011

International Workshop: Unravelling plant regulatory networks - NAC transcription factors in senescence and disease resistance

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Campus II da UNOESTE - Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil

Embora o curso seja dirigido especialmente para as necessidades dos candidatos que desejam se tornar amostradores de sementes licenciados, interessa a todos os envolvidos com as boas práticas de amostragem.

May 19-19, 2011

Aarhus University

Research Centre Flakkebjerg - Aarhus, Denmark

May 19-19, 2011

5-Day Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

May 16-20, 2011

Pune, India

This 5-day workshop will help a molecular biologist to find solutions to real time problems in a lab and a bioinformatician to understand the laboratory aspects of bioinformatics.

April 28-28, 2011

WEBINAR - Cultivar purity: which test is best to use?

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

April 19-19, 2011

WEBINAR on Seed Treatments - Protectants, Systemic, Nematicides, Insecticides and Colorants

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States

Covers the concepts of assuring generic purity for major crops and vegetables through the use of seed morphology tests, seedling morphology tests, chemical tests, electrophoresis (PAGE, IEF and Starch), and SNPs.

April 14-14, 2011

WEBINAR - Tolerances, report of analysis and certificates

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

We will cover analysis for corn, soybeans, wheat, rice, and cotton plus the chemical recovery methods for corn and soybeans.

April 7-7, 2011

WEBINAR - Legally moving seed: U.S. Federal Act, state seed laws & labeling

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States

Seed companies know the importance of accurate labels on their seed. Understanding the acceptable tolerances and how they are calculated helps to provide accurate labels.

March 31-31, 2011

WEBINAR - Tetrazolium (TZ) & Germination Testing

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

How to properly label seed; Germination and Purity regulations/tolerances; Date of last test; Required disclosures such as treatments

March 31, 2011 - April 1, 2011

WEBINAR - Seed Sampler Workshop

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

March 30-31, 2011

Wheat Market Analysis Seminar

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Wednesday; 8:00 - noon Thursday

March 29-30, 2011

WEBINAR - Seed Purity & Identification

Kansas State University

K-State IGP Conference Center - Manhattan, KS, United States

This program is an opportunity for Hard Red winter wheat producers to gain information about how global market situations impact their decisions about when to sell their grain.

March 28-29, 2011

COURSE - Quantitative Genetics in Plant Breeding

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day

March 28, 2011 - April 8, 2011

WEBINAR - Exporting seed: Why are seed lots held up at the border?

National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

National Institute of Agricultural Botany - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Information: courses@niab.com or +44 1223 342269

March 24-24, 2011

Workshop for farm advisers on the practical management of cereal foliar disease

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online at 10:00 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States

Our 60 minute session will cover how ISTA Orange Certificates help move your seed, GMO seed testing recommendations, what other requirements impact international seed movement, international shipping concerns regarding requirements by the customer, country and customs

March 24-25, 2011

53º Curso de Tetrazólio e Patologia De Sementes

Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

It will cover the integration of genetics and varietal selection, seasonal conditions and epidemiology with the use of at-sowing and foliar fungicides for the economic management of foliar diseases in wheat and barley.

March 21-25, 2011

Workshop for farm advisers on the practical management of cereal foliar disease

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

, Brazil

March 21-22, 2011

Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)

Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

March 17-17, 2011

Curso Teórico-Prático de Formação de Amostradores de Sementes

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

March 16-18, 2011

WEBINAR - Trait tests webinar - Insect, herbicide, cultural and quality

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Lavras , MG, Brazil

March 15-15, 2011

WEBINAR - Vigor tests : stressing low vigor seeds

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online, at 10:00 am Central - Brookings, SD, United States

During our Trait Test Webinar, we will show examples of Herbicide bioassay, spray tests, ELISA plate and lateral flow strip formats, PCR based DNA techniques. GC oil analysis for free fatty acid profiles also included.

March 10-10, 2011

WEBINAR - Vigor tests : stressing low vigor seeds

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

Accelerated Aging, Electrical Conductivity, Saturated Salt Accelerated Aging and an in depth comparison cold test methods including box, rolled towel, tray and saturated colds plus a discussion on use of check samples and expected variation ranges.

March 3-3, 2011

WEBINAR - Fungi and mycotoxins

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

February 24-24, 2011

WEBINAR - Integrated Crop Management (ICM) and Biological Control

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

February 22-22, 2011

WEBINAR - Mechanical damage and handling; Factors and assessment of seed damage

Online - , United States

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/934269153

February 17-17, 2011

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

Damage to seeds has a visual and physiological impact. This webinar relates production and processing to seed quality through analysis of types of physical damage expressed in seeds and seedlings. Impact and abrasion damage test methods are explained along with dicot an...

February 17-17, 2011

Seed Biology, Production and Quality Course

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

February 16-17, 2011

Wheat Improvement & Pathology training program 2011

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis - |Davis, California, United States

This unique two-day course is designed for professionals in the seed industry, crop consultants and growers to update and expand their current knowledge. Participants will learn fundamental and specialized information on topics including seed development, production, ha...

February 14, 2011 - March 13, 2011

COURSE - Seed Business 101

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

CIMMYT El Batán & Obregón, Mexico

February 14-18, 2011

Indiana Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) Seed Conditioning Workshop

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Yuma, AZ, United States

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.

February 9-9, 2011

1º Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes

Indianapolis Marriott North Hotel - Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

February 7-11, 2011

COURSE - Online crop breeding course: Advanced Plant Breeding Topics

AssociaÃ§Ã£o Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Campus da Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz” (Esalq/USP) - São Paulo, Brazil

Destinado aos profissionais da indústria de sementes de todo o Brasil.

February 1, 2011 - March 3, 2011

University of Nebraska

, United States

Contact Cathy Dickinson at 402-472-1730 or cdickinson2@unl.edu

January 20-20, 2011

COURSE - Seed Industry Program 2011

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

January 17-21, 2011

COURSE - Seed Business 101

Cornell University

Taj Deccan - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Focus is to enhance the participants’ ability to develop strategic solutions to augment business through a deeper understanding of research management, technology access through licensing, regulatory compliance, market access factors and business restructuring.

January 17-21, 2011

Hands-on Workshop on Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Boise, ID, United States

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.

January 10-14, 2011

Workshop: 'Seed Production for the 21st Century"

Pune, India

This 5-day workshop will help a molecular biologist to find solutions to real time problems in a lab and a bioinformatician to understand the laboratory aspects of bioinformatics.

December 18-18, 2010

Workshop on seed production and seed saving

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Durgas Farm - St Ann , Jamaica

Targeted at commercal farmers.

December 16-16, 2010

Conference on Plant Breeding

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Ministry of Agriculture's Bodles Research Station - St Catherine, Jamaica

Targeted at small farmers.

December 16-16, 2010

Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Laws Workshop

Germanna’s Daniel Center for Advanced Technology - Culpeper, VA, United States

9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

December 15-15, 2010

Workshop on seed production and seed saving

CropLife Asia

Beijing, China

December 14-14, 2010

COURSE - Practical proteomics

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Jacobs Farm - Port Morant, St Thomas, Jamaica

Targeted at small farmers.

December 13-15, 2010

Genome Informatics Workshop

University of Warwick

The School of Life Sciences, The University of Warwick - Warwick, United Kingdom

December 10-16, 2010

Curso de Introdução ao Uso de Marcadores Moleculares: Teoria e Prática

Hangzhou, China

The scope includes all works that are ultimately devoted to the computational understanding of biological systems on the molecular basis and the aims are to present recent results of both theoretical and practical research, to demonstrate biological systems, and to show...

December 6-17, 2010

WEBINAR - Germination and vigor for large seed vegetables: beans, peas, sweet corn, vine crops

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia - Brasilia, Brazil

Profissionais, pesquisadores e estudantes de pós-graduação envolvidos na pesquisa dos recursos genéticos e áreas afins, como o melhoramento genético vegetal, animal e microbiano, o controle biológico, a prospecção biotecnológica.

December 2-2, 2010

WEBINAR - Seed health testing - Understanding the basics of seed health

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

November 23-23, 2010

ISTA Workshop on Germination, Tetrazolium, Sampling and Statistics

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

Host - Pathogen - Environment - Vector Interaction; Common Seed Pathogens; Types of Seed Health Tests - Blotter, Culture Plates, ELISA, Wash, PCR; Accreditations, Rules, and Methods for Seed Health testing

November 22-26, 2010

COURSE - Fifth International Training Course In Vitro and Cryopreservation for Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources: Current Methods and Techniques

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Nakuru, Kenya

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.

November 15-27, 2010

COURSE - Seed Business 101

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa Campus - New Delhi, India

November 15-19, 2010

CURSO - II Ciclo de seminarios sobre avances en la caracterización genética y molecular de la apomixis en gramíneas forrajeras

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

Davis, CA, United States

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.

November 9-11, 2010

COURSE - Workshop France-Brésil de Bioinformatique / Encontro França-Brasil de Bioinformática

Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias - Rosario, Argentina

November 8-12, 2010

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE - Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection under the UPOV Convention

CIRAD

Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (UESC) - Ilhéus/Bahia, Brazil

November 8, 2010 - December 12, 2010

COURSE - Molecular techniques in gene identification and characterization

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.

November 8-28, 2010

COURSE - Application of Molecular Markers in Crop Improvement

New Delhi, India

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.

November 8-19, 2010

COURSE, distance learning - Master in Biosafety in plant biotechnology

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.

November 5, 2010 - October 30, 2011

COURSE - Online crop breeding course: Cross-Pollinated Crop Breeding,

Online - , Italy

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...

November 4, 2010 - December 9, 2010

Curso de formação e gestão de bancos de germoplasma

University of Nebraska

, United States

Contact Cathy Dickinson at 402-472-1730 or cdickinson2@unl.edu

November 3-12, 2010

Distance learning postgraduate course "Biosafety in Plant Biotechnology"

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia - Brasilia, Brazil

November 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

WEBINAR - Soybean Testing Webinar - Cultivar and accelerated aging tests

Online - , Belgium

Two on-campus periods of 2 weeks each are foreseen in the beginning (December 2010) and at the end (June 2011) of the course.

October 28-28, 2010

SEMINAR - Marker-assisted breeding and molecular characterization of the major rice QTLs Sub1 and Pup1

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

30 minute webinar will cover five processes used to determine soybean cultivars: Hilum check and seed characteristics, Seed coat peroxidase reaction, Hypocotyl color seedling growout test, Electrophoresis, Event ID using PCR/DNA based methods

October 26-26, 2010

EDUCATIONAL UNIT - Facilitating Trade of Seed between Canada and the United States

Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)

Nariño room - Cali, Colombia

October 26-27, 2010

Workshop sobre tecnologias aplicadas às sementes e mudas

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)

Middlebury, Indiana, United States

Tagging and labeling, seed treatment, naming and use of names and phytosanitary requirements regarding seed exports to Canada and the United Participants will learn about regulatory issues pertaining to the export of seed ...

October 20-20, 2010

ISTA Workshop Water activity measurement applied to seed testing

Jaguariúna, SP, Brazil

O objetivo do evento é divulgar informações atualizadas sobre o uso da tecnologia pelas empresas de sementes e afins (beneficiamento e peletização, laboratórios de análises, produtores de insumos, etc.) e sua aplicação prática pelos consumidores (viveiristas e produtore...

October 13-15, 2010

CURSO - Herramientas de manejo integrado de plagas hortícolas dentro del contexto de la producción sustentable

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Montargis & Nogent sur Vernisson, France

This workshop aims to discuss the potential role of water activity as a new method for seed testing. Lectures and practical aspects related to water activity measurement will be considered in relation with gravimetric moisture content.

October 12-15, 2010

Mycotoxin webinar - Life cycle of fungi and mycotoxins

Universidad Nacional de Rosario

Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias - Rosario , Argentina

September 30-30, 2010

ISTA Quality Assurance in Seed Testing Workshop

SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

Our 30 minute webinar will cover fungi and mycotoxin life cycles, six types of common mycotoxins, detection methods, quick kits, changed FDA recommended levels.

September 29, 2010 - October 1, 2010

COURSE - Online crop breeding course: Germplasm & Genes

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

This workshop will appeal to seed analysts working in laboratories or laboratory leaders that have a quality assurance system implemented. The aim is to give laboratories the opportunity to discuss and obtain inspiration on how to improve their Quality Assurance system ...

September 28, 2010 - November 2, 2010

LII Curso Diacom - Tetrazólio e patologia de sementes

University of Nebraska

Lincoln, NE, United States

Contact Cathy Dickinson at 402-472-1730 or cdickinson2@unl.edu

September 20-24, 2010

Course on Seed Physiology and Technology

Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuÃ¡ria (Embrapa)

Embrapa Soja - Londrina , 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.

September 20-24, 2010

COURSE - International Agricultural Biotechnology Short Course

Breedwise BV

Hof van Wageningen - Wageningen, Netherlands

September 19-30, 2010

Soybean Harvest and Testing Webinar

Michigan State University

Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Will encompass biotechnology research, policies, management, networking, and public outreach components. In addition, biotechnology-related trade issues will be covered.

September 16-16, 2010

Seminar and Forum on Intellectual Property Protection

SGS North America, Inc.*

, United States

A 45 minute webinar on soybean seed moisture and mechanical damage, hypochlorite soak test for grower use and seed coat and severe field fungi infection in soybeans

September 6-6, 2010

Plant Breeding Academy, Class III (September 2010 - June 2012)

SEAMEO SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center

UPLB Campus - College, Laguna, Philippines

September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012

Agro2010 - The International Scientific Week around Agronomy

Seed Biotechnology Centre at UC Davis

University of California - Davis, California, United States

This two-year course addresses the reduced number of plant breeders being trained in academic programs around the world. The program targets working professionals who desire to become fully trained plant breeders while maintaining their current employment...

August 31, 2010 - September 3, 2010

CIRAD

Corum et Campus de la Gaillarde - Montpellier, France

August 31, 2010 - September 1, 2010

Seed Sampling Workshop

XIVth EUCARPIA - Meeting on Genetics and Breeding of Capsicum and Eggplant

SGS North America, Inc.*

Brookings, SD, United States

This course is the first step towards accreditation to sample for ISTA certificates. ISTA certificates require the sampler (person who pulls the sample) to be accredited. The following topics will be reviewed: ISTA and AOSA sampling rules, Sampling methods, Sealing see...

August 30, 2010 - September 1, 2010

COURSE - Molecular Plant Breeding: An International Short Course on Practical Applications of Molecular tools for Plant Breeding

Universidad Politecnica de Valencia - Valencia, Spain

Conservation of genetic resources and prebreeding, breeding for yield, breeding for resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, breeding for quality, development of molecular and other biotechnological tools, evaluation and release of breeding material, market developmen...

August 29, 2010 - September 3, 2010

COURSE - Molecular Plant Breeding: An International Short Course on Practical Applications of Molecular tools for Plant Breeding

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI, United States

August 29, 2010 - September 3, 2010

Alfalfa Stem Nematode Seminar and Diagnostic Workshop

Michigan State University

Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Designed not only to cover the molecular techniques available to a plant breeder for crop improvement but also to cover marker assisted selection with successful examples from around the world.

August 25-25, 2010

COURSE - Online crop breeding course: Self-pollinated crop breeding

Producer's Choice Seed

Woodland, CA, United States

The seminar will include hands-on stem nematode identification of field and plant symptoms. Management strategies will be presented on how to cope with current field infestations and how to prevent and/or minimize future yield losses.

August 24, 2010 - September 23, 2010

Training Workshop on Experimental Design and Data Analysis with Focus on Underutilized Crops Research

University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska–Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Course covers the common breeding methods used to improve self-pollinated crops, such as wheat, rice and barley, and the theoretical basis for selfpollinated crop breeding.

August 23-27, 2010

14th International Conference on Research in Computational Molecular Biology

Bioversity International

Entebbe,, Uganda

Deadline for applications is July 20th 2010

August 12-15, 2010

2010 ASHS Intellectual Property Symposium - Current Issues and Applications for Intellectual Property of Horticultural Plant Cultivars

Lisbon, Portugal

The conference series aims at attracting research contributions in all areas of computational molecular biology, including: molecular sequence analysis; recognition of genes and regulatory elements; molecular evolution; protein structure; structural genomics; analysis o...

August 3-3, 2010

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning & Seed Quality Workshops: Gravity Separation

American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS)

Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa - Palm Desert, California, United States

August 3-3, 2010

Hands-on training program, Wheat Improvement and Pathology

Iowa State University

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

August 2, 2010 - October 1, 2010

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

El Batán & Toluca, Mexico

Contact Petr Kosina: p.kosina@cgiar.org

July 28-29, 2010

Seed Sampling Workshop

Curso sobre Tecnologia de Produção de Sementes de Hortaliças

SGS North America, Inc.*

Salinas, CA, United States

July 28-30, 2010

Curso Fundamentos y Prácticas de Producción de Semillas

Embrapa Hortaliças - Brasília, DF, Brazil

July 26, 2010 - September 30, 2010

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning & Seed Quality Workshops: Soybean & Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Santiago, RM, Chile

Curso semi-presencial, con actividades que se siguen a través de internet (40 hrs) y tres días de actividades presenciales (28 al 30 de Septiembre 2010).

July 26-29, 2010

Workshop: Drought Screening and Double Heploidy

Iowa State University

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

July 21-23, 2010

July 12-15 Iowa State University Seed Conditioning & Seed Quality Workshops: Soybean & Small Grain Seed Conditioning

Barwale Knowledge and Study Center - Jalna, India

July 12-15, 2010

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning & Seed Quality Workshops: Commercial Seed Corn Conditioning

Iowa State University

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

June 21-24, 2010

COURSE - Plant variety protection (Plant Breeders\' Rights)

Iowa State University

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

June 14-25, 2010

VII Curso sobre Cultura de Tecidos de Plantas

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Netherlands

The course focuses on the practical implementation of the legal framework for the protection of plant varieties (plant breeders’ rights) in an intellectual property rights system.

June 12-16, 2010

ISTA Workshop on Species and Variety Testing / Proteinelectrophoresis

Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia - , Brazil

June 11-13, 2010

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning & Seed Quality Workshops: Color Sorting

Bundessortenamt (Federal Plant Variety Office) - Hanover, Germany

June 9-10, 2010

ISTA Workshop on GMO Testing

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

June 8-12, 2010

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning & Seed Quality Workshops: Color Sorting

Bayerisches Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit (Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety) - Oberschleißheim, Bavaria, Germany

June 7-8, 2010

ISF Conference on Adventitious Presence and Low Level Presence: Impact on International Seed Trade

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

June 3-3, 2010

COURSE - Seed potato technology, certification and supply systems

International Seed Federation (ISF)*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

May 31, 2010 - June 25, 2010

COURSE - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and food safety

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Holland

The course reviews the current knowledge on seed potato technology and its application in different agro-ecological regions of the world. It assesses the efficient use of modern technology in seed supply systems, the development of adequate seed policies and institution...

May 31, 2010 - June 18, 2010

BGRI 2010 Technical Workshop

Wageningen University - Wageningen, Holland

The training programme aims to enhance the participants’ knowledge and ability to identify and solve problems in IPM and aspects related to sustainable agriculture and food safety.

May 30-31, 2010

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning & Seed Quality Workshops: Commercial Popcorn Conditioning

Holiday Inn Hotel - St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

May 25-27, 2010

Sustainable farming and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Iowa State University

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

May 17, 2010 - June 18, 2010

COURSE - Seventh Training course: Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, Holland

This 5–week training programme combines the course on Agriculture in transition: analysis, design and management of sustainable farming with the IPM food safety training programme with.

May 10-21, 2010

COURSE - Seventh Training course: Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

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

Patancheru, India

May 10-21, 2010

Advanced course on applications of bioinformatics in plant breeding

ICRISAT Campus - Patancheru, Hyderabad, India

April 12-16, 2010

COURSE - Advanced Plant Breeding Topics

Zaragoza, Spain

March 3, 2010 - April 8, 2010

COURSE - Breeding with Molecular Markers

University of Nebraska

Lincoln, NE, United States

Mini-course for seed professionals

February 16-17, 2010

Crop Short Course, cotton, soybean and corn

University of California, Davis

Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

February 6, 2010 - December 8, 2010

COURSE - Seed Industry Program 2009

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University’s Extension Service, campus in the Bost Extension Center - , MI, United States

Mississippi cotton, soybean and corn producers who take advantage of a three-day short course in December will receive valuable information about how to succeed in agriculture.

October 26-30, 2009