INASE Sede Central - Cno. Bertolotti s/n y Ruta 8, km 29, Uruguay
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CURSO DE MUESTREO Y ASEGURAMIENTO DE LA CALIDAD APLICADO A LA TOMA DE MUESTRAS DE LOTES DE SEMILLAS
Miércoles 13 de noviembre de 2024 | 10 a 16 horas
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Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones + online - Madrid, Spain
Tailor-made for professionals within the fruit sector who are eager to delve deeper into the fascinating world of Plant Breeders’ Rights and Intellectual Property for Plants.
4 sessions covering large seed vegetables, Brassicaceae and okra in Asia and Pacific Region. Each session is to be held on Friday each month in March, June, September and November 2024 from 14.00 - 16.00 hrs. (ICT/GMT+7)
Iowa State University Campus - 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...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, 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 a small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee...
Iowa State University Campus - 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...
Iowa State University Campus - 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.
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
Provides current, in-depth information on seed treatment products, seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures. Includes indoor equipment displays, presentations from company representatives, and multiple concurrent ...
Iowa State University Campus - 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.
Iowa State University Campus - 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...
Iowa State University Campus - 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.
Iowa State University Campus - 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, with additional coverage of advanced opt...
Iowa State University Campus - 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.
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
During Germination week, participants gain experience evaluating seedlings of 16 species (crops, vegetables, flowers grasses, etc.) using the warm germination test, plus working with the cold test, accelerated aging test, tests for biotech traits (herbicide bioassay, im...
The workshop is targeted towards those preparing to take the Genetic Technologist exams (RGT, CGT), individuals looking for a refresher course, and those beginning in this field. Workshops include lecture, hands-on activities, and materials to take home. Time will also ...
Klein Karoo Seed Production - Oudtshoorn, South Africa
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the 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.
Participation is free and is open to everybody - 'Molecular perspectives into seed priming. The seed repair response as a key player in the pre-germinative metabolism.' by Anca Macovei
+ 'Seed priming: practical commercial use and its evaluation.' by Tomoko Sakata
Participants will acquire theoretical and hands-on experience with different imaging technologies, such a RGB imaging, multi- and hyperspectral imaging and X-ray imaging used to evaluate seeds, seed surface characteristics, chemical properties etc.
Live virtual sessions, every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:15 AM Central Time - Online, United States
In this 12-week virtual course, seed pathology experts will discuss: The importance of seed movement for global food security & health; Disease management in seed production; Seed health testing principles and processes; International phytosanitary regulations; and much...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, 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 a small lot or research applications may be included based on attendee...
Plant Sciences Hall Room: 280 - Lincoln, NE, United States
The workshop is on the analysis and summarization of plant breeding data using mixed models and Echidna/ASReml software. Emphasis is on analyses executed using phenotypic data to generate reports of relative genetic values of genetic entities evaluated in plant breeding...
Online 12:00 to 14:00 hrs ICT (GMT+7) - Online, Thailand
3 guest speakers: Prof. Kent Bradford, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis; Mr Johan van Asbrouck, Executive President, Rung Rueng Consulting Co., Ltd. (Rhino Research); and Ms Zahra Abdolmaleki, Pr...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - 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.
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
Provides current, in-depth information on seed treatment products, seed pests and pathogens, chemical stewardship, application equipment, and calibration procedures. Includes indoor equipment displays, presentations from company representatives, and multiple concurrent ...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University - 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.
The webinar will explore: 1. 'Dormancy breakage for germination testing' by David Johnston. 2. 'The ecological significance of physical dormancy: from conundrum to clarity' by Ganesh K. Jaganathan. Participation is free and is open to everybody.
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, 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, with additional coverage of advanced opt...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, 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...
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, 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.
Associação Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)
Hotel Crystal - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O curso será ministrado pelo Dr. Jonas Farias Pinto, Gerente de Certificação da Fundação Pró-Sementes. Objetivo: Treinar e capacitar profissionais envolvidos ou interessados na área de sementes sobre as novas legislações vigentes.
This webinar looks at how ISTA seed testing and sampling strengthens global seed exports, bringing confidence and benefits to international seed trade. Learn how SGS ISTA accredited seed laboratories in the United States and Canada facilitates seed exports and boost you...
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...
Online from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET - Online, United States
This workshop will focus on regulatory sampling, details surrounding the proper processes, and the ramifications of improper sampling. After the workshop, participants will have the knowledge and tools sufficient to obtain the AASCO Seed Sampler Certification. This work...
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
Online from 14:00 to 14:45 CET - Online, Netherlands
Do you want to provide your workforce in the field or greenhouse with up to date information from office? Do you want to carry out inspections to capture growth results and adjust planning? Visit our webinar and see how you can do it. Sign up for the webinar...
Online from 14:00 to 14:45 CET - Online, Netherlands
Production contracts, a very important subject for every seed company. You need to work together on the same contract. And when you change something, your colleague need to know that. How do you get sales, production and finance on the same wavelength? How can you mana...
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.
Designed to enhance participants’ 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...
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.
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
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.
The goal of Seed Business 101 is to enhance each participant’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.
Seed Science Center, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
This introductory course focuses on the 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 each participant to establish a co...
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.
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 ...
Aim: The use of protein based and DNA based tools for obtaining protein or DNA profiles had gain great value on the determination of seed mixtures, variety verification/identification schemes and for helping enforcement of breeder’s rights over the last decade.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Provides an applied overview of organizational leadership, teamwork, and negotiation with special emphasis on the ability to successfully influence in a variety of contexts. We will explore leadership, followership, and management as a process, including understanding t...
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.
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the activities to apply in the seed testing laboratory in order to satisfy the quality requirements specified in the ISTA Rules and ISTA Accreditation Standard.
GEVES, Groupe d'Etudes et de contrôle des Variétés et Semences
Beaucouzé, France
Ces journées constituent un rendez-vous annuel incontournable d’information des laboratoires sur les évolutions de méthodes et en particulier des règles ISTA.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
a 31 de Agosto de 2018 Local: Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil
Curso voltado para profissionais que desejam se tornar amostradores de sementes licenciados, e a todos os envolvidos com as boas práticas de amostragem.
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.
Targeted for entrepreneurs and seed company representatives who are interested in starting new seed ventures or scaling up current ventures regionally or globally.
Charles W. Capps, Jr. Entrepreneurial Center - Stoneville, MS, United States
The theme of this year’s course is “Seed Treatments and Enhancements.” Participants will learn about labels, coatings, treatment products, application methods, equipment calibration, and treatment solutions for commodity, forage and turf seed applications
Campus of Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO, United States
Topics will include the role of seeds in conservation of genetic resources as well as issues related to ex situ storage such as problems of maintaining seed quality and improving methods of ex situ seed banking.
The Teaching and Training committee will be hosting a webinar with Todd Erickson and Roger Burton. They will be answering prepared questions, as well as follow up comments that may come up as they present their answers.
Includes instruction, hands on, and examination. Attendees will attain the basics of seed sampling, sampling intensity, equipment use, and sample submission techniques for collecting samples that are representative of the seed lot.
The course targets quality assurance professionals in the seed industry, new employees, consultants, breeders and seed producers to extend and update their knowledge.
Grand Hyatt Washington - Washington, DC, United States
Education, debate and advocacy are on the agenda each June at ASTA’s annual convention. Attendees focus on science and policy issues related to the development and free movement of quality seed worldwide. This is also when new association officers are installed.
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 ...
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad - Novi Sad, Serbia
The course is aimed at professionals who are involved in plant breeding and germplasm improvement. It is an opportunity for breeders to expand their knowledge on new strategies and technologies that are applied in breeding programs, as well as R software and its use in ...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Londrina, PR, Brazil
Direcionado aos representantes da indústria produtora de sementes, de laboratórios, cooperativas, empresas de armazenamento e logística, estudantes e pesquisadores.
Waimanalo Research Station, University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resource - Waimanalo, HI, United States
This workshop is for farmers, seed producers, and agricultural students with basic knowledge of crop and seed biology and includes group exercises, networking opportunities, and local foods lunches. Registration is limited.
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.
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Bundesverband Deutscher Pflanzenzüchter e.V. (BDP) *
Burg Warberg - Warberg, Germany
Das neue Angebot richtet sich an Mitarbeiter im Tätigkeitsfeld „Saatgetreide“ aus Innendienst, Lager und Außendienst des Agrarhandels, von VO-Firmen und Züchtungsunternehmen. Das Seminar beinhaltet eine schriftliche Prüfung am Ende des Seminars. Der zu erzielend...
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...
Das neue Angebot richtet sich an Mitarbeiter im Tätigkeitsfeld „Saatgetreide“ aus Innendienst, Lager und Außendienst des Agrarhandels, von VO-Firmen und Züchtungsunternehmen. Das Seminar beinhaltet eine schriftliche Prüfung am Ende des Seminars. Der zu erzielend...
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
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.
South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)
Technology Park, Bentley - Perth, WA, Australia
Each one-day course provides accreditation for delivering PREDICTA® B – the DNA-based soil testing service which enables identification of the pathogens posing the greatest risk to cereal crops.
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 -...
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.
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.
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...
Learn seed production basics including harvesting and cleaning practices with hands-on equipment demonstrations. We’ll also tour seed crops in the field and see how they fit into a diversified produce and animal operation.
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.
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 ...
The target audience consists of professionals active in the breeding, production, logistic, trade and retail industry with a focus on postharvest quality control.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Instrumentação - São Carlos, SP, Brazil
Produtores, atacadistas, varejistas, técnicos, estudantes, pesquisadores e especialistas em pós-colheita poderão conhecer soluções desenvolvidas pela Embrapa e seus parceiros, por meio de módulos teóricos e práticos, visitas técnicas e demonstração de tecnolo...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Montes Claros, MG, Brazil
Tópicos: Mercado de sementes, legislação, produção de sementes orgânicas, produção de mudas de hortaliças, aspectos da qualidade sanitária de sementes, produção de sementes de várias espécies, beneficiamento de sementes de hortaliças, tratamento de sement...
General workshop covering typical operations required for conditioning small lots of unusual or high value products such as vegetable, flower, tree, or grass seeds.
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...
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. The seed treatment workshop will ...
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.
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.
Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK Gatersleben)
Leibniz-Institut für 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 ...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
This workshop will provide an overview of Seed health testing methods and method validation principle as well as methods to check the performance of their quality system: ability to implement a method, proficiency tests organization.
This workshop will provide an overview of Seed health testing methods and method validation principle as well as methods to check the performance of their quality system: ability to implement a method, proficiency tests organization. It will allow participants to work w...
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.
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 ...
Online at 2:00 p.m. Eastern U.S. time - Online, United States
This webinar will describe how farmers and formal breeders can develop improved vegetable varieties on their farm or in their breeding program using examples from the TOMI project.
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...
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.
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.
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. It will also offer an opportunity for general...
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.
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 ...
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.
Structure de l’IRBAB pour faire face aux défis futurs et retour sur l’évènement Betteravenir / Beet Europe - Variétés & graines, Protection de la culture, Conservation des betteraves,
Machinisme et qualité de la betterave.
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 ...
The training workshop will focus on important topics determining the successful implementation of biological control products: Markets & product registration, methods in research on ecology, detection & mode-of-action, screening strategies & efficacy testing, lab to gre...
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...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O objetivo do curso é apresentar aos profissionais que lidam diretamente com as etapas de produção de sementes de soja, tanto no campo quanto na Unidade de Beneficiamento de Sementes (UBS), as tecnologias que proporcionam a produção de sementes de soja de alta qual...
Associação Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)
Laboratório de Análise de Sementes da APASEM - Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
Aspectos legais ligados à análise de sementes; recepção, protocolo e armazenamento de amostras de sementes; obtenção da amostra de trabalho; análise de pureza; determinação de outras sementes por número; teste de germinação; identificação de sementes; emis...
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.
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.
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, 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.
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...
Join Organic Seed Alliance, Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), and other organic seed experts for the second of this six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016...
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.
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.
Associação Paranaense dos Produtores de Sementes e Mudas (Apasem)
Laboratório de Análise de Sementes da APASEM - Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
Aspectos legais ligados à análise de sementes; recepção, protocolo e armazenamento de amostras de sementes; obtenção da amostra de trabalho; análise de pureza; determinação de outras sementes por número; teste de germinação; identificação de sementes; emis...
Expert instructors will discuss and share information about phenotyping and data-science. The workshop is limited to 35 participants - interested persons please submit a brief description of interest to kevin.nagel@lemnatec.de.
Enables professional plant breeders and researchers to upgrade their knowledge parallel with their current career. This course aims to add academic knowledge to professional experience of plant breeders worldwide.
Online, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT - Online, United States
Participants will learn about the most detrimental abiotic stressors, discover the seed treatments already on the market, explore the future and what companies are working on.
Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (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.
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 ...
Join Organic Seed Alliance, Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), and other organic seed experts for the second of this six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Unit 1: August 29 – September 30, 2016 - Factorial Experimental Designs in Agronomic Research / Unit 2: October 3 – November 4, 2016 - Factorial and Unbalanced Designs in Agronomic Research / Unit 3: November 7 – December 16, 2016 - Correlation, Regression, Covari...
Unit 1: August 29 – September 30, 2016 - Advanced Genetic Principles in Plant Breeding /
Unit 2: October 3 – November 4, 2016 - Selection: Theory and Practice in Advanced Plant Breeding / Unit 3: November 7 – December 16, 2016 - Statistical Tools in Advanced ...
Unit 1: August 29 – September 30, 2016 - Introduction to Basic Plant Breeding / Unit 2: October 3 – November 4, 2016 - Breeding Self Pollinated / Unit 3: November 7 – December 16, 2016 - Breeding Cross Pollinated Crops
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.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Hortaliças - Brasília, DF, Brazil
Público-alvo: Profissionais, produtores, técnicos, professores e estudantes envolvidos e ou interessados na produção das hortaliças leguminosas (ervilha, feijão-vagem, grão-de-bico e lentilha).
Join Organic Seed Alliance, Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), and other organic seed experts for the second of this six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016...
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.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Crystal Palace Hotel - Londrina , PR, Brazil
Trata-se de um curso teórico, sem aulas práticas, direcionado aos profissionais da indústria produtora de sementes, de laboratórios, de cooperativas, de empresas de armazenamento e logística, estudantes e pesquisadores.
Join Organic Seed Alliance, Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), and other organic seed experts for the second of this six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and seed production interns throughout the 2016...
Join Russel Hurst of CropLife Canada and Patty Townsend as they walk you through the requirements to be in compliance. Who should participate? Growers, cleaners and retailers.
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...
Education, debate and advocacy are on the agenda each June at ASTA’s annual convention. Attendees focus on science and policy issues related to the development and free movement of quality seed worldwide. This is also when new association officers are installed.
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 ...
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.
This course aims at facilitating the introduction and practical implementation of Plant Breeders’ 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...
Agricultural Research Centre, Estonian Seed Testing Laboratory - Saku, Estonia
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the principles of the ISTA germination test, seedling evaluations for different species, results calculations and reporting plus aspects of quality management linked to germination testing. The workshop is for persons who ...
Agricultural Research Centre, Estonian Seed Testing Laboratory - Saku, Estonia
The objective is to give experienced laboratories the opportunity to discuss and be guided on ways to improve their Quality Assurance system and benefit from it. The workshop is for members of experienced laboratories that have already a well running quality management ...
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...
Unit 1: May 23 – 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
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.
Associação Nacional de Produtores de Sementes (ANPROSEM)
Campinas, SP, Brazil
Atualizar informações para os aspectos relevantes na produção e utilização de sementes de forrageiras na implantação, condução, colheita, beneficiamento de sementes de forrageiras, bem como o uso dos vários tipos sementes de acordo com o sistema de produção...
Fundação de Estudos e Pesquisas Agrícolas e Florestais Ltda. (Fepaf)
Fazenda Experimental Lageado - Botucatu, SP, Brazil
O objetivo do curso é apresentar a estudantes de graduação, pós-graduação, pesquisadores e profissionais da indústria de sementes uma atualização sobre o tema, por meio da apresentação e discussão das inovações da fisiologia e da biologia molecular voltada...
This course provides state-of-the-art insight into various plant genetic resources management strategies and relevant policies. There are possibilities for fellowships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Lavras, MG, Brazil
O curso é reconhecido pelo MAPA - Ministério da Agricultura Pecuária e Abastecimento - em conformidade com o Regulamento da Coordenação de Sementes e Mudas: “Quando amostrador de sementes e mudas: qualificação técnica em amostragem reconhecida pelo Ministéri...
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.
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.
The program is aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and germplasm improvement. The course covers basics of DNA markers, quantitative trait loci, association studies and genomic selection.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Insect pressure expectations for 2016. Status update on the development of resistance. Effective management plans using traits and seed-applied technologies. The latest research being done to help combat pests.
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.
El objetivo del curso es que los participantes logren obtener conocimientos necesarios para realizar una correcta gestión de los semilleros de las principales forrajeras (avena, raigrás, festuca, alfalfa, trébol rojo y lotus).
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia - Brasília, DF, Brazil
Para isso, o conteúdo programático engloba conceitos teóricos como: comportamento de sementes armazenadas; longevidade e viabilidade das sementes; desenvolvimento de sementes e maturidade; manejo pós-colheita; germinação e dormência, gerenciamento de dados de ace...
Inquadramento normativo; Cartelli tra imprese; Regole sulla distribuzione dei prodotti; Le posizioni dominanti; Le regole della gestione degli omaggi e degli sconti; Conclusioni.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina , PR, Brazil
O curso irá apresentar a tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório. Os participantes do curso terão acesso a conhecimentos gera...
The Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa
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...
The 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.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Campus de Curitibanos da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - Curitibanos , SC, Brazil
Organizado pela Embrapa Hortaliças, em parceria com a Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), o curso tem o objetivo de atender uma carência por formação nessa área específica.
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...
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...
Sessions on the America Invents Act, limited/restrictive use agreements and bag/tag wording, and an update on economic espionage in the vegetable industry.
Associação dos Produtores de Sementes de Mato Grosso (Aprosmat) *
Rua Engº Edgard Prado Arze, 1.777 – Quadra 03 – Setor A - Edifício Cloves Vettorato - Cuiabá, MG, Brazil
O evento tem o objetivo de capacitar produtores rurais, revendedores, engenheiros agrônomos e técnicos agrícolas quanto aos cuidados necessários para manter a qualidade de sementes de soja no transporte, armazenamento, manuseio e plantio.
During Seed meets Technology Holland shows its seed business. At trial fields and at an exhibition participants demonstrate new seed treatments, coatings, varieties and germination systems. You also experience the newest technologies for seed processing-, drying-, and ...
AVRDC East and Southeast Asia Research and Training Station - Kamphaeng Saen, Thailand
Module I: From Seed to Harvest (14 September – 9 October 2015)
Module II: From Harvest to Table (12 October – 6 November 2015)
Module III: Sustainable Development (9 November – 4 December 2015)
The AgriLife Center, 1538 John Kimbrough Blvd. - College Station, TX, United States
Focus: 1) R/qtl for expediting the identification of markers linked to genes and QTL of interest; 2) R/mpMap for use with multi-parent advanced generation inter-cross (MAGIC) populations in QTL mapping; and 3) Genomic Selection (GS) for the estimation of breeding values...
Rudder Tower, 401 Joe Routt Blvd., Room 301 - College Station, TX, United States
Focus: 1) R/qtl for expediting the identification of markers linked to genes and QTL of interest; 2) R/mpMap for use with multi-parent advanced generation inter-cross (MAGIC) populations in QTL mapping; and 3) Genomic Selection (GS) for the estimation of breeding values...
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States
You’ll learn from world-renowned agri-marketing experts about powerfully directing your firm’s marketing strategy in today’s volatile agriculture environment.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O objetivo do curso é treinar o pessoal responsável pela armazenagem pelas unidades armazenadoras de grãos e sementes, gestores, supervisores, técnicos e operadores, nas mais modernas e avançadas técnicas de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de Grãos e Sementes Armazena...
Bost Extension Center at Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS, United States
Designed for seed industry professionals. University experts will address seed storage topics such as moisture, drying, aeration, harvest practices, postharvest management and maintaining quality in storage. Continuing education units and in-service credit are available...
Associação dos Produtores e Comerciantes de Sementes e Mudas do RS (APASSUL)
Santana do Livramento, RS, Brazil
A programação foi cuidadosamente elaborada para atender aos anseios dos diversos elos da cadeia. Serão abordados temas como qualidade e análise de sementes, legislação, fiscalização, intercâmbio comercial no MERCOSUL, prognósticos climáticos, cenários para o...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Laboratório de Sementes da Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) - Lavras, MG, Brazil
O objetivo é capacitar profissionais para a avaliação da qualidade de sementes de grandes culturas - milho, soja, algodão e girassol - de acordo com as Regras para Análises de Sementes (Brasil, 2009).
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
Dentre os diversos testes de vigor que podem ser utilizados atualmente em sementes, o teste de tetrazólio é o mais amplamente aplicado na avaliação da qualidade de sementes da soja. Entretanto, existem outros testes que podem também ser utilizados com sucesso.
Syngenta, Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre - Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom
A day for interdisciplinary networking organised by SCI Agrisciences Group: this event is for early career scientists working in biological, chemical, environmental and other relevant sciences and all those interested in learning about progress and meeting new talent in...
FERA Science Ltd. - Sand Hutton, York, United Kingdom
A day on Fusarium ear blight of winter wheat, with an inoculated trial showing symptoms caused by the different pathogens, cultivar evaluation, pathogen diagnostics. A day on regulations for mycotoxins, sampling and rapid test methods – especially those linked to Fusa...
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Ames, IA, United States
Three 2-day courses: June 29-30: Genomic prediction in plant breeding. July 1-2: Plant breeding as an engineering discipline. July 3-4: Doubled haploids in plant breeding.
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Ames, IA, United States
Three 2-day courses: June 29-30: Genomic prediction in plant breeding. July 1-2: Plant breeding as an engineering discipline. July 3-4: Doubled haploids in plant breeding.
Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Ames, IA, United States
Three 2-day courses: June 29-30: Genomic prediction in plant breeding. July 1-2: Plant breeding as an engineering discipline. July 3-4: Doubled haploids in plant breeding.
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...
National Seed Institute (Uruguay) (INASE) - Canelones, Uruguay
This workshop aims to improve the knowledge and technical skills of seed analysts performing moisture determination as part of their daily work. Participants should be able to: - Know about ISTA rules for moisture determination; - How to take working samples for moistur...
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.
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.
La Estanzuela Experiment Station of the National Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) - Colonia, Uruguay
The workshop will be made up of lectures, interactive sessions and practical experience in Tetrazolium Testing as well as its use for determining the vigour in Glycine max. It will also offer the opportunity for general discussion of these techniques and provide time fo...
La Estanzuela Experiment Station of the National Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) - Colonia, Uruguay
The workshop will be made up of lectures, interactive sessions and practical experience in sampling of seed lots and evaluation of samplers. It will also offer the opportunity for general discussion of seed sampling and provide time for participants to ask specific ques...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O objetivo do curso é treinar o pessoal responsável pela armazenagem pelas unidades armazenadoras de grãos e sementes, gestores, supervisores, técnicos e operadores, nas mais modernas e avançadas técnicas de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de Grãos e Sementes Armazena...
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...
Arkansas Biosciences Institute - Jonesboro, AR, United States
Training includes experimental design, plant material preparation & collection, image acquisition, image & data analysis. Information: alorence@astate.edu
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Auditório do Crystal Palace Hotel - Londrina , PR, Brazil
Trata-se de um curso teórico, sem aulas práticas, direcionado aos representantes da indústria produtora de sementes, de laboratórios, cooperativas, empresas de armazenamento e logística, estudantes e pesquisadores.
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.
Online, 3:30pm-5:30pm Eastern U.S. time - Online, United States
Speakers: Alan Bennett, Executive Director, Public Intellectual Property Resource for Agriculture, and Distinguished Professor, University of California-Davis / Diana Horvath, President, Two Blades Foundation/ Richard Jefferson, Founder and CEO, Cambia, and Professor of...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina , PR, Brazil
O curso irá apresentar a tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório. Os participantes do curso terão acesso a conhecimentos gera...
UK PlantSci provides a unique opportunity to learn about the breadth of cutting edge plant science research in the UK, and to meet with plant scientists outside of usual networks. The meeting hosts a diverse range of talks, all held in plenary and pitched towards a gene...
O principal objetivo da atualização é fornecer ferramentas para a identificação de patógenos, além de métodos para o tratamento de semente mais eficiente e seguro – tudo por meio de vídeos, apresentações interativas, exercícios para fixação do aprendizad...
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...
Association Française pour la Production Fourragère (AFPF)
FIAP Jean Monnet - Paris, France
3 sessions : La fertilité des sols dans les rotations avec cultures fourragères : quantification et qualification, Impact des nouvelles pratiques sur la fertilité des sols, Raisonner la fertilisation du sol au système fourrager.
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...
Online, 11 a.m. PST - Port Townsend, WA, United States
Participants will learn about advancements in breeding under organic conditions for nematode resistance and for beneficial relationships with soil microorganisms.
Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
The spring training school’s lectures and practical exercises will cover a wide range of topics highly relevant to plant phenotyping: crop production, measuring plant phenotypes, data analysis.
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...
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 ‘Recognised Researcher’ or ‘Experienced Researcher’ categories in the EU framework for researc...
Iowa State University’s Scheman Building - Ames, IA, United States
Topics to be addressed include crop, nutrient and pest management, the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, soil and water quality, sustainability, cover crops and technology. There will be several farmer-led panel discussions along with researcher-led presentations. Certi...
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.
Frank Phillips College - Perryton, TX, 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...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Av. de Saudade 535, sala 32 - Bairro Cidade Universitaria - Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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Fort Hays State University Memorial Union - Hays, KS, 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...
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
Heartland Events Center - Grand Island, NE, 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...
The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a “300” level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinars classes. The primary references are: “Principles of Seed Science and Technology” Fourth Edition by Lawrence O....
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...
Robert M. Bouchard Regional Fairgrounds - Robstown, TX, 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...
Mallet Conference Center - Levelland, TX, 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...
Salina Bicentennial Center - Salina, KS, 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...
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 ...
Etec. Prof. Dr. Antônio Eufrásio de Toledo – Rod. Raposo Tavares, Km 561 (antigo Colégio Agrícola) - Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
Já tradicional no setor sementeiro, o treinamento tem o objetivo de promover o aperfeiçoamento contínuo dos profissionais que atuam no setor. Informações e inscrições: (18) 3908 2065 ou sandraferreira@anprosem.com.br
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.
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 participa...
This webinar will highlight situations where Group A herbicides have shown to be an effective integrated weed management tactic, how to maximise performance in the field, and considerations to delay resistance to this mode of action.
Centro de Eventos do Hotel Santa Maria – Rua Harrison José Borges, 1.000 - Centro - Campo Mourão , PR, Brazil
Já tradicional no setor sementeiro, o treinamento tem o objetivo de promover o aperfeiçoamento contínuo dos profissionais que atuam no setor. Informações e inscrições: (44) 3529 1363 ou campo.mourao@fundacaoprosementes.com.br
54 profissionais estão participando do treinamento, que aborda a importância da qualidade da semente, princípios do beneficiamento, recepção e amostragem, transporte, limpeza, mesa de gravidade, separadores, secadores, armazenamento, controle de pragas e tratamento...
Evento de grande importância nacional, na sua sétima realização, permitirá a atualização do conhecimento de grande número de pessoas interessadas em discutir a importância da Indução de Resistência na Agricultura, principalmente docentes, pesquisadores, Empr...
Fazenda Três Pinheiros – BR 020, Km 42, Núcleo Rural Taquara - Planaltina , DF, Brazil
Já tradicional no setor sementeiro, o treinamento tem o objetivo de promover o aperfeiçoamento contínuo dos profissionais que atuam no setor. Informações e inscrições: (54) 3314 8983 ou neile@fundacaoprosementes.com.br
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.
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.
The aim of this workshop is to give experienced laboratories the opportunity to discuss and find out how to improve their Quality Assurance system and benefit from it. Participation is open to both ISTA members and non-members. Registration is possible until September 3...
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...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (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 à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório.
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 ...
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.
O evento será na UFLA contemplará temas atuais de interesse, como o panorama de sementes no cenário econômico brasileiro e as principais técnicas pós-colheita que tem sido empregadas no país.
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...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Hortaliças - Brasília, DF, Brazil
O curso é voltado para produtores, técnicos e estudantes de ciências agrárias e apresenta os vários sistemas que podem ser utilizados a partir da escolha por essa técnica alternativa de cultivo em ambiente protegido.
The training programme is designed for public, civil, research, education and/or development professionals who may be practitioners in a range of related development projects, or originate from policy advocacy and awareness lobbying groups. Applicants should be fluent i...
O III curso sobre Produção de Hortaliças tem como objetivo atender às demandas por informações e conhecimentos sobre novas tecnologias que possibilitem a melhoria da qualidade da produção de hortaliças com ganhos para o produtor e o consumidor.
The ISTA Advanced Technologies Committee (ATC) and GEVES, French laboratories in Angers (France), organise an ISTA Hands-on Seminar on Seed Image Analysis. In the hands-on seminar the participants will learn and discuss about (basics of) different imaging technologies t...
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.
A three day intensive short-course specifically designed for Agri-Business professionals who want to learn about the financial outlook for the Salinas Valley, observe state-of-the-art farming operations and meet experts in cool season vegetable, fruit, berry and wine gr...
Focusing on three key areas, company benefits, departmental benefits, and personal skill development benefits, the agenda is designed to offer women the tools they need to succeed both personally and professionally.
The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...
The 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 specific questions relating to seed ...
Oliver Manufacturing, Colorado State University & Rocky Ford’s Growers Association - La Junta & Rocky Ford, CO, United States
The workshop will include education sessions on seed processing at Oliver Manufacturing, sessions on innovations in agriculture and the function of higher education systems in local agriculture, sponsored by Colorado State University, as
well as the evolution of Rocky ...
Auditório 8C - Av. Pará - Campus Umuarama da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia - Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
Objetivos: Apresentar tecnologias para o aprimoramento da produção e qualidade de sementes de hortaliças, bem como discutir problemas do setor sementeiro olerícola do Brasil.
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 ...
Associação Nacional de Produtores de Sementes (ANPROSEM)
Av. da Saudade, 535 Cidade Universitária - Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
Proporcionar conhecimento e domínio da metodologia para implantação e implementação do SGQ - Sistema de Gestão da Qualidade com ênfase nos processos de produção e certificação de sementes, utilizando a Lei 10.711/2003, Decreto 5.153/2004 e Instrução Normati...
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...
This workshop aims to improve the Quality Assurance inside Seed Testing Laboratories according to ISTA Accreditation Standard and provides theoretical and practical exercises for a better learning and so to prepare the seed testing station for an ISTA Audit or to keep t...
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.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Padre Marcos, Piaui, Brazil
O evento é voltado para a utilização de técnicas e práticas de produção orgânica, como o preparo e manejo dos canteiros, controle alternativo de pragas e doenças, práticas de desinfestação de canteiros (solarização), preparação de composto orgânico, bio...
Scheman Center, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
Conference brings growers, educators and industry experts together to discuss how you can take better control over data, whether you are going it alone or working with a trusted adviser.
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...
O Curso é destinado ao profissional ( Engº Agrº, Engº Agrícola, Engº de alimentos, Técnico Agrícola, Técnico em Agropecuária ou Técnico em Agricultura) com a apresentação do CREA ou Classificador que queira inserir ou atualizar estes produtos na Carteira de...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina , PR, Brazil
O objetivo do curso é treinar o pessoal responsável pela armazenagem pelas unidades armazenadoras de grãos e sementes, gestores, supervisores, técnicos e operadores, nas mais modernas e avançadas técnicas de Manejo Integrado de Pragas de Grãos e Sementes Armazena...
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.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Núcleo 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 tetrazólio é amplamente aplicado na avaliação da qualidade de sementes da soja.
Este curso abarca, entre otros temas, los factores que afectan la producción y la calidad de las semillas, sus métodos de análisis y evaluación y la importancia de la calidad en las semillas. El curso incluye clases teóricas y prácticas en laboratorio.
Campus universitari de la Universitat Jaume I - Castelló de la Plana, Spain
El curso busca ampliar los conocimientos de los asistentes sobre las distintas técnicas de la biotecnología. Después de una introducción teórica se analizará su impacto en biomedicina refiriéndose nuevas terapias y fármacos.
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 ...
The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...
The 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.
This international conference will be of significant interest to industry executives, scientists involved in commercial development and sale of improved crop cultivars, academic scientists who are interested in or doing research on crop growth and development, governmen...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
USP/ESALQ - Piracicaba , SP, Brazil
A formação é destinada a estudantes, profissionais e empresas da cadeia produtiva de sementes e tem como objetivo oferecer treinamento em técnicas de análise de imagens em sementes e plântulas para aplicação em pesquisas e programas industriais de controle de qu...
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 participa...
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.
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.
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.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil
As atividades serão desenvolvidas no Laboratório de Análise de Sementes e Unidade de Armazenamento da UFLA. Os temas abordados incluem os princípios básicos, definições e conceitos em amostragem de sementes, segurança do amostrador, marcação e rotulagem. Serã...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (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. Os participantes do curso terão acesso a conhecimentos gerais su...
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...
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.
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...
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
European Union - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Parma , Italy
The main objective of this Workshop is to exchange experience and reflect together on how to collect, store and disseminate plant health information at national, regional and global level. The Workshop will include presentations from key note speakers and participants, ...
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Auditório do Crystal Palace Hotel - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O conteúdo do III Curso de Fisiologia de Sementes permitirá aos participantes conhecer o comportamento dos componentes da semente durante os processos de embebição, de germinação, do desenvolvimento das plântulas, além de compreender as deficiências de ordem fi...
The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...
The 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.
Online, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. CT - Lincoln, NE, United States
Topics to be covered include Rootworm biology and behavior, Resistance evolution and IRM for rootworm, Adult management options, Larval management options, Decision tree for grower management options
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.
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 ...
The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
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.
The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
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.
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.
Conference attendees can choose from more than 30 different workshops that offer the latest information on crop production and protection technology in Iowa and surrounding states. Workshops are offered by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwe...
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.
Zielgruppe: Mitarbeiter/-innen im Saatguthandel ohne Kenntnisse. Das Seminar gibt Ihnen als künftigen Mitarbeiter der Saatgutabteilung einen guten Einblick in den Geschäftsbereich des Saatguthandels Ihrer Genossenschaft.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
Objetivo: apresentar tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório. Os participantes do curso terão acesso a conhecimentos gerais su...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Cana Brava Resort - Ilhéus, BA, Brazil
The target audience, of approximately 200 participants among researchers, undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in the area, will have access to most recent information on the topic “biotic and abiotic stress in cultivated plants”, providing an uniqu...
Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences of the Università Politecnica delle March - Ancona, Italy
An international academically accredited course based on a combination of distance-learning and on-campus training sessions. Applications are accepted until the 7th of October 2013.
The 2013 class will maintain the core curriculum delivered in the previous classes and add modules to address the most recent development in plant breeding theory and practice, including an expanded section on molecular marker use, genome selection, non-replicated desig...
The Seed Industry Program 2013, sixth in the series, hosted by Cornell University and Sathguru Management Consultants, is the bridge between knowledge and application for a better future of the seed industry.
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.
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 ...
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.
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...
AVRDC’s Research and Training Station - Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
The training emphasizes advanced and sustainable vegetable production and postharvest technologies, farmer education, marketing, and human health and nutrition. In addition, the training will enhance awareness and understanding of emerging global development issues and...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Agropecuária Oeste - Dourados, MS, Brazil
O objetivo do seminário é corrigir possíveis problemas que apareçam com o decorrer das safras e debater o tema com produtores, técnicos e estudantes do 5º período de Agronomia e áreas afins.
The Master Class leverages attendance at INTERDROUGHT-IV of participants from the developing world and of key Australian and International lecturers and covers the latest crop phenotyping techniques, drought management and aspects of molecular breeding for drought.
Targeted to graduate students in the plant sciences, as well as to professionals in the public and private sectors interested in increasing their knowledge in this area.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Hotel Premium Norte, Sala de Eventos - Campinas , SP, Brazil
As palestras contemplarão os seguintes temas: Biotecnologia e Genética; Desenvolvimento de Produtos para Sementes - Qualidade e Tecnologia; Tratamento Industrial de Sementes; Lei de Inovação Tecnológica; Sanidade e Patologia de Sementes de Hortaliças.
Salão de Eventos do Hotel Piratininga - Rondonópolis , MT, Brazil
Os cursos abordarão a importância da qualidade da semente, princípios do beneficiamento, recepção e amostragem, transporte, limpeza, mesa de gravidade, separadores , classificação, secadores, armazenamento, tratamento de sementes e controle de pragas em sementes...
Sophi Taylor building, Park Farm - Cambridge, United Kingdom
The target audience is industry (plant breeders and processors), academia (plant scientists, biomedical researchers and computational systems biologists), public sector research institutes (plant science/agriculture – e.g. Rothamsted/ John Innes Centre/ John Hutton In...
The workshop will consist of lectures, group work and practical exercises. It will offer the opportunity to discuss how to implement an efficient, effective and economically justifiable quality management in seed testing. The language of the workshop will be English.
University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus - Reading, United Kingdom
This event is for early career scientists working in biological, chemical, environmental and other relevant sciences and all interested in learning about progress and meeting new talent in agrisciences.
Christ Church University - Canterbury, United Kingdom
The conference will bring together representatives from the horticultural and agricultural industry with academics and teachers from primary and secondary education.
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.
Variety Registration and Certification Center (VRCC) Meeting Hall and VRCC Laboratories - Ankara, Turkey
Will present theoretical aspects of purity and germination testing, results, calculations and reporting; quality assurance and the practical application of ISTA rules on different species.
Seed Technology Centre, Ege Unversity - Izmir, Turkey
Will include new developments in seed vigour that have occurred over the last two years and potential future developments in vigour testing as well as established vigour tests.
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...
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
University Dalhousie Lecture Theatre - Dundee , United Kingdom
The Monogram Network consists of UK based researchers with an active interest in small grain cereal and grass (including the C4 energy grasses) research.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Londrina, PR, Brazil
Objetivo: apresentar tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório.
Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)
Auditório Embrapa Soja - Londrina, PR, Brazil
O curso deve preparar profissionais de toda a cadeia produtiva de sementes, proporcionando um melhor entendimento dos processos fisiológicos que estão intimamente a todas as etapas de produção de sementes, que vai desde as fases de formação até a pós colheit...
Mississippi State University, Eagle Ridge Conference Center - Raymond, MS, United States
Comprehensive workshop for the greenhouse tomato industry, designed to keep growers up-to-date on current research and help interested individuals determine whether the industry is right for them.
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
El Batan, Mexico
The Basic Wheat Improvement course is a unique and hands-on professional development opportunity for junior and early career scientists in the public, private, or non-governmental sectors. Scientists working in national agricultural research systems, particularly in ...
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
The goal of this module is to introduce the basic concepts of using genetic markers to identify QTL and of estimating marker-trait associations, and to expose students to applications of these methodologies.
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN, United States
Focuses on the practical application of general management concepts that are critical to the long-term success of seed firms. The core management courses form the foundation of the academy and are designed to broaden your general management abilities.
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...
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, ...
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
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...
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
On the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus or entirely online via the Internet. - Lincoln, NE, United States
Course covers classical concepts of heterosis; genetic hypotheses for hybrid vigor; quantitative genetics of heterosis; new tools to study hybrid vigor, structure and function; organization of germplasm into heterotic groups; prediction of heterosis and hybrid performan...
This course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers. It gives participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and cross-departmental knowledge of b...
Targeted to experts and professionals in seed technology. This advanced course will cover the latest technologies for seed coatings, seed identification, systemic markers and related topics. Three Registered Seed Technologist credits will be available upon completion of...
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
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
Online, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m - Urbana, IL, United States
The presenters will discuss planting media, crop planning, dealing with environmental factors (such as temperature and moisture), and planting out successful transplants.
Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Latest technical developments from HGCA research including: First analysis of this year's independent fungicide performance trials; Latest thinking on Fusarium mycotoxins; New information on saddle gall midge; Understanding thresholds for pollen beetle control; Market u...
Mississippi State University, Bost Extension Center - Bost , MS, United States
Will cover new research findings and information related to the state’s major row crops. Speakers: John Beasley, University of Georgia, peanut production; Scott Stewart, University of Tennessee, managing insect pests in corn; etc.
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 company’s operations and cross-departmental know...
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRAE)
Institute for Integrative Plant Biology (IBIP), Campus de la Gaillarde - Montpellier, France
L'Ecole thématique présentera les démarches de recherche visant à comprendre, par des approches biophysiques, moléculaires, génomiques et de physiologie
intégrative, les processus de transport d’eau, d'ions minéraux, et de
molécules organiques au travers de...
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.
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
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.
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...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Mossoró, RN, Brazil
Estudantes, professores e profissionais das áreas de melhoramento genético, tecnologia de sementes e produção de hortaliças na Região Nordeste vão ter a oportunidade de aprofundar os conhecimentos em torno dos avanços tecnológicos e participar de discussões so...
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...
Auditório da Faculdade de Agronomia Eliseu Maciel - Pelotas , RS, Brazil
Neste Workshop serão abordados assuntos atuais sobre problemas fitossanitários na cultura da soja, contemplando temas relacionados ao manejo das principais doenças, insetos praga e plantas invasoras na cultura, contando com a participação de importantes palestrante...
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.
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.
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 ...
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
A panel of experts will discuss drought-related topics, including assessing crops and their condition, management recommendations for various situations, risk management, and insurance. A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion.
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.
The aim of the ICEAE conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental and Agriculture Engineering.
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.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Naktuinbouw - 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 or has recently been passed.
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.
The Lakeside Conference Centre, Sand Hutton - York, United Kingdom
International speakers will present work demonstrating the step changes that 'omics' technologies are set to deliver in their respective sectors. The event will also host a state-of-the art exhibition focussed on 'omics' technologies.
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"
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.
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.
One week course designed to expose the participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). By creating a virtual seed company and case studies for each functional area, the course content is...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Centro de Eventos do Pantanal - Cuiab , MT, Brazil
No VI CBSoja sero debatidos assuntos como cenrios de insumos agrcolas; mudanas climticas; manejo de pragas, doenas e plantas daninhas; melhoramento gentico, armazenagem de gros, integrao lavoura-pecuria e floresta; produtividade com sustentabilidade, entre ou...
On the premises of the World Horticultural Expo, Floriade 2012 - Venlo, Netherlands
The aim of the meeting is to discuss and decide on proposals for changes to the ISTA International Rules of Seed Testing, and business items of the Association, with the international participation of ISTA delegates and representatives from both the seed industry and go...
'Think global. Win local' - focusing on key global issues, but also translating them into practical actions relevant wherever potatoes are produced or consumed.
This rare training opportunity is appropriate for Quality Assurance personnel, seed technologists, those sitting for technologist exams, companies shipping internationally, and others who are interested in seed testing analysis.
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 be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Online at 10:00 a.m. central U.S. time - Waukegan, IL, United States
Please join us for a 25-minute webinar as Precision Laboratories unveils a major update to their award-winning Mix Tank app. Overview of the app's enhanced capabilities for agricultural applicators.
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 ...
Illinois Crop Improvement Association, Inc. (ICIA)
Hawthorn Suites - Champaign, IL, United States
The program, which will cover a variety of topics, is designed for individuals who operate seed equipment, work with seed plants and handle and harvest seed.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Bowley Science Center, UC Davis from 3:00 to 4:30 pm - Davis, CA, United States
Topic: The talent pipeline - Medium and long term human resources requirements in the seed industry. A brainstorming session with UC Davis leaders and faculty.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
This course covers all theoretical and some practical subjects that are necessary for managing a professional breeding programme. It includes both basic and more complex breeding and selection methods. Also, new technological developments and their application in breedi...
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.
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.
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...
Comprehensive educational meeting for growers, industry members and interested parties, covering critical new areas for alfalfa, corn silage, and many other forages.
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.
DeVos Place Convention Center and the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel - Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Informative education program for fruit, vegetable and greenhouse growers, and for farm marketers - 63 sessions and workshops over 3 days. Trade show with 400 exhibitors covering four acres of exhibit space in one hall.
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.
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
Iowa State University campus - Ames, IA, United States
Conference attendees can choose from 34 different workshops that offer the latest information on crop production and protection technology in Iowa and surrounding states.
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.
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.
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Faculdade de Agronomia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) - Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
As inscries custam R$ 100, para estudantes, R$ 150, para professores e R$ 200, para profissionais e podem ser feitas pelo e-mail xicurso@cnph.embrapa.br ou pelo telefone (61) 3385-9030.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Informtica Agropecuria - Campinas , SP, Brazil
Mais informaes: NCO (Ncleo de Comunicao Organizacional) da Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, Unidade da Embrapa, vinculada ao Mapa (Ministrio da Agricultura, Pecuria e Abastecimento): (31) 3027-1272 ou ace@cnpms.embrapa.br
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...
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.
"At this year's conference, we will show turf managers and golf course superintendents how to maintain their turf with limited resources in a desert climate"
Online, 10:00 - 11:30 Central US 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, Phomopsis and others. We will also cover common met...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
Tirana, Albania
The aims of the symposium are the transfer of knowledge and the discussion of the main aspects of vegetable and potatoes production on a regional and European scale, and the highlight of current research work that targets increased productivity in harmony with agronomic...
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
TEAGASC - Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Keadeen Hotel - Newbridge, Co Kildare , Ireland
Teagasc Food Researcher, Eimear Gallagher will discuss ways of adding value to grain and will outline novel research which can contribute to adding value to Irish grain in the future. Forum will feature a session on Technology & Margins and one on Grain Marketing.
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre invite you to attend in the field information sessions on ethnic vegetable production. 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
EUCARPIA - European Association for Research on Plant Breeding
Dublin Castle Conference Centre - Dublin, Ireland
What will the future of forage and turf grass breeding look like? European grasslands in the future; Breeding strategies; Novel emerging tools for forage and turf species; Breeding towards breeding objectives (Abiotic and biotic stresses,
quality)
Simcoe Research Station - Simcoe , Ontario, Canada
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre invite you to attend in the field information sessions on ethnic vegetable production. 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre - Vineland Station, Ontario, Canada
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre invite you to attend in the field information sessions on ethnic vegetable production. 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
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.
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre - Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Will examine the latest developments in genomics; insights into the processes and pathways that control plant development, metabolism, or interactions with the environment and other organisms; and new opportunities for biotechnology and biofuels.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Servicio Nacional de Calidad y Sanidad Vegetal y de Semillas (SENAVE)
Direccin de Educacin Agraria (DEA) - San Lorenzo, Paraguay
Los cursos debieron brindarse entre el 20 y el 22 del corriente a Ingenieros Agrnomos, Ingenieros Forestales y tcnicos de cooperativas de produccin del Chaco central pero se acord postergarlos hasta la fecha sealada con la inclusin de tcnicos de establecimientos ...
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...
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
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Knoxville, IN, United States
ational Weed Science contest amongst student members of the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS), Northeastern Weed Science Society (NEWSS), Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS), and Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS).
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
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.
Universidad Internacional Menndez Pelayo - Madrid, Spain
Este curso est dirigido a estudiantes de los ltimos cursos de la Licenciatura en Biotecnologa o ciencias afines y correspondientes postgrados (Farmacia, Qumica, Bioqumica, Biologa, Veterinaria, etc.)
German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Convention Center, Bildungszentrum Kardinal-Dpfner-Haus - Freising, Germany
Dieses Langzeitprojekt hatte sich 1998-2010 unter Sprecherschaft der TUM auf unterschiedlichen Skalen und anhand diverser Modellpflanzen mit der Frage beschftigt, ob eine Steigerung der Stress- und Parasitenabwehr der Pflanze zu Einschrnkungen in ihrem Wachstum und Ko...
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.
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.
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.
The theme ―Lupin crops an opportunity for today, a promise for the future‖ provides an international forum to discuss the current role of lupins in animal nutrition, human diet and sustainable agricultural systems, and should stimulate researchers and ...
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.
Associação 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 prticas de amostragem.
Associação Brasileira de Melhoramento de Plantas (SBMP)
Faculdades Associadas de Uberaba, Anfiteatro do HVU - Uberaba, MG, Brazil
Este grupo buscou abordar a grande realidade das empresas pblica e privadas que trabalham com pesquisas na agricultura bem como as novidades e o que h de realidade em pesquisas e estudos em soja no pas.
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.
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
Fukuoka, Japan
Opportunity for scientists, growers and market players from around the world to discuss and share information on genetics & breeding, cultivation, quality control and so on in bulb onion, garlic, bunching onion etc.
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.
Experten aus Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft werden in informativen Vortrgen ber aktuelle Entwicklungen in der Weizen- und Leguminosenzchtung berichten.
Einen weiteren Schwerpunkt bildet die Saatgutqualitt, die fr den Erfolg im Ackerbau unverzichtbar ist.
Increasing demand, industry integration, development of patent-expiring products, focus on domestic market, seed treatment, priority to environment protection, overcapacity, soaring costs
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.
Scheduled speakers include: Getachew Belay, Senior Biotechnology Policy Advisor, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA); Rikin Gandhi, Executive Officer, Digital Green, India; Dennis Garrity, Director General, World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF); Rick Hell...
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.
In this seminar the food processing industry and seed industry share their experiences in how to benefit from the breakthrough research and innovations achieved in plant breeding and seed industry. Info: nbo@keygene.com
Babraham Research Campus - Cambridge , United Kingdom
Just how much are we expecting bioinformatics data to grow in the next few years? What data will it be? When will it arrive? Where will it be generated? Do we really need it all? Who's going to look after it? How are we going to search it? Who will build the tools to an...
To watch the webinar live, log onto https://gomeet.itap.purdue.edu/march31-2011outlook/ just before the program begins, provide a name in the "Enter as a guest" box and click "Enter room." The Adobe Connect webinar allows viewers to submit questions via a message box.
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.
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
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.
University of Illinois Dixon Springs Agricultural Center - Simpson, IL, United States
The educational program will focus on managing hayland and pastures. The program will also include commercial exhibits focusing on the forage industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Cambridge Belfry - Cambourne, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Discover the ins and outs of the practices used on their farms to grow specialist milling wheat of the highest quality. Presentations will explore the impact of market volatility throughout the supply chain and the specific agronomic challenges of producing milling whea...
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, Phomopsis and others.
Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North - Albuquerque , NM, United States
More than 30 production and marketing workshops, a locally grown organic food luncheon on Saturday and a large exhibitor hall for producers to learn about organic farming.
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...
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.
The conference program includes oral presentations from leading Scientist in Solanaceae Genetics and Genomics and will cover all aspects of the conventional and modern resistance breeding. The conference creates a forum for exchange of scientific ideas and knowledge bet...
The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed companys operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.
I-Hotel and Conference Center - Champaign, IL, United States
These two-day conferences will address a wide array of topics pertinent to crop production, pest management, and natural resources issues while providing a forum for discussion and interaction between participants and university researchers.
World's leading trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable business. More than 2,000 companies from across the entire fresh produce value chain will be present in a single location including global players as well as small and medium-sized suppliers from all around ...
Northfield Inn Conference Center - Springfield, IL, United States
These two-day conferences will address a wide array of topics pertinent to crop production, pest management, and natural resources issues while providing a forum for discussion and interaction between participants and university researchers.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Wellcome Collection - London, United Kingdom
The workshop aims to consider the research challenges and scientific opportunities associated with the impacts and the consequences of climate change on flowering time in plants, for agricultural and horticultural production and food webs and biodiversity in "natural" e...
Rend Lake Conference Center - Whittington, IL, United States
These two-day conferences will address a wide array of topics pertinent to crop production, pest management, and natural resources issues while providing a forum for discussion and interaction between participants and university researchers.
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.
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.
The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed companys operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.
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.
Haus der Land‐ und Ernhrungswirtschaft, Claire‐Waldoff‐Strae 7 - Berlin, Germany
Angesprochen werden ca. 100 Vertreter einer interessierten Fachffentlichkeit aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Anwendern, Wissenschaftsakademien, Forschungs-organisatoren und Multiplikatoren wie Journalisten sowie Fachvertreter aus Bundes‐ oder Landesressorts wie BMB...
Pennsylvania Convention Center - Pennsylvania , PA, United States
Intended for scientists and students in academia, industry, government, and higher education. Over 100 scientific sessions and 3,500 poster presentations cover a variety of scientific areas within the discipline.
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...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Recursos Genticos e Biotecnologia - Brasilia, Brazil
Profissionais, pesquisadores e estudantes de ps-graduao envolvidos na pesquisa dos recursos genticos e reas afins, como o melhoramento gentico vegetal, animal e microbiano, o controle biolgico, a prospeco biotecnolgica.
ENDURE - EU Network for the Durable Exploitation of Crop Protection Strategies
Eurosites George V Centre - Paris, France
The event will reveal the new knowledge, new strategies and new tools generated by ENDURE researchers since the launch of the Network of Excellence in 2007.
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.
Iowa State University, Scheman Building - Ames, IA, United States
This year's Iowa Organic Conference will feature:
- How to transition to organic farming,
- Marketing innovations,
- Organic grains, fruit and vegetables in the local food system, more...
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza - Wimauma, Florida, United States
The goal of this workshop is to provide a forum for presentation of new products and recent research results targeting tomato diseases. It will also provide an opportunity for researchers, processing, fresh-market and greenhouse tomato producers, seed and crop protectio...
The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed companys operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.
The Knowledge Based Bio-Economy will play a key role for the new EU 2020 strategy: it will provide biological solutions for the food and energy crisis, for climate change mitigation and conservation of biodiversity through its key technology, industrial biotechnology.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - , Switzerland
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the UPOV system of plant variety protection under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The course comprises 11 modules.
In this winter school, various techniques for novel gene isolation and characterization and other recently developed methods used have been incorporated. Participants will be trained on gene isolation and characterization and their application in agriculture.
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT's Center of Excellence in Genomics - Hyderabad, India
The eighth training course is open mainly to Indian scientists however, a few scientists from developing countries who have demonstrable ability to use the techniques taught can also apply.
The training program is specifically addressed to the sector of Genetically Modified Plant (GMP) benefit and risk assessment for scientists, trainers, operators and evaluators working mainly in the areas of agronomy, genetics and biotechnology. The aim is to provide th...
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
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 ...
Platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in applied biotechnology.
Associação Brasileira do Comércio de Sementes e Mudas (ABCSEM) *
Jaguarina, SP, Brazil
O objetivo do evento divulgar informaes atualizadas sobre o uso da tecnologia pelas empresas de sementes e afins (beneficiamento e peletizao, laboratrios de anlises, produtores de insumos, etc.) e sua aplicao prtica pelos consumidores (viveiristas e produtore...
GMO seed testing recommendations; What requirements impact international seed movement; Advantages to Orange and Blue ISTA certificates; Do you need a Seed Passport? More...
Accurate measurement of chemical applied to seed through analytical testing helps ensure your seed quality by verifying the proper application of seed treatment. It can also assist you in calibrating your seed treating equipment to prevent over or under treatment.
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.
Biotechnological approach to biocontrol; Plant pest management; Biodiversity as a source of biocontrol agents; Biotechnology products; Other areas related to biocontrol and biotechnology
Our 30 minute webinar will cover fungi and mycotoxin life cycles, six types of common mycotoxins, detection methods, quick kits, changed FDA recommended levels.
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 ...
Vines Resort in the Swan Valley - Perth, WA, Australia
There will be five themes: Invasive species and biosecurity, threats to biodiversity and their amelioration, food safety, insect biology and ecology, systematics and taxonomy
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (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 baixa germinao no teste de laboratrio.
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.
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.
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
Sentry Centers Midtown East - New York City, NY, United States
A conference with speakers who will highlight the best in global sustainable agriculture investment opportunities.
Natural resource conservation and sustainable growing practices are not just an American concern. Spend one day at this educational conference to hear fro...
Intercontinental Hotel - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Agriculture Outlook 2010 brings together farmland owners/operators, investors, buyers and government to strategise on how to manage supply threats, ensure sustainable agricultural export and attract significant investment.
Die grte Fachveranstaltung fr Phytomedizin und Pflanzenschutz im europischen Raum. Mehr als 1.300 Teilnehmer aus den Bereichen Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Garten-, Obst- und Weinbau sowie des Vorratsschutzes werden erwartet.
AgEng 2010 CF will be preceded by two technical Symposiums organized in parallel on September 3 and 4, 2010:
Symposium ECOTECHS 2010 - Eco-design methods and tools for Agricultural Technologies
Symposium ROBOTICS 2010 - Mobile Robotics for Environment/Agricult...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
University of NebraskaLincoln - 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.
School of Biotechnology, International Institute of Informational Technology - Pune, Maharashtra, India
This is a 5-day workshop that would help a molecular biologist to find solutions to real time problems in a lab and a bioinformatician to understand the laboratory aspects of bioinformatics.
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...
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station - Fayetteville, AR, United Kingdom
Field day will focus on University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture research and new products for the turf industry in relation to lawn and landscaping, golf and sports turf. Afternoon tours will include pesticide recertification, an equipment demonstration and a lon...
The aim of the ICEAE conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental and Agriculture Engineering. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollinati...
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The conference theme, 'Soil Solutions for a Changing World' provides a tremendous opportunity for a broad range of presentations. The Congress will provide an opportunity to share research, experiences and knowledge with members in Brisbane.
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...
National Agricultural Science Center (NASC) Complex - New Delhi, India
The Meet will give an opportunity to the Industry and Enterprises of getting a
glimpse of the ICAR Technology profile and its Technology Transfer Pursuits. It will
be show-cased under four themes: Seed and Planting Material; Diagnostics,
Vaccines and Biotechnological...
Pontificia Universidad Catlica de Chile - Santiago, RM, Chile
Curso semi-presencial, con actividades que se siguen a travs de internet (40 hrs) y tres das de actividades presenciales (28 al 30 de Septiembre 2010).
The International Tomato & Pepper Congress offers leading tomato and pepper growers from Mexico, Latin America and North America the opportunity to attend valuable education sessions with expert presenters from around the world sharing the latest production and marketin...
Rodale Institute - Kutztown, Pennsylvania, United States
Learn about new research findings in applied No-till practices.
Discover practical resources for weed control and soil health improvement.
See new in-field technologies for soil carbon measurement and mapping systems.
Explore supplemental farm income streams from tre...
"Face la crise et aux incertitudes grandissantes, comment les sciences et les socits peuvent-elles rinventer les systmes agricoles et agroalimentaires vers une plus grande durabilit ? Telle est la question que se poseront tous les acteurs du dveloppement du N...
Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
The Biosafety short course is designed to give participants a thorough grounding in all aspects of biosafety for environmental release and commercialization of genetically engineered organisms. It will cover the theory and practice of environmental risk assessment...
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
The purpose of the Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance Symposium is to provide a forum for exchange between plant physiologists, agronomists, and geneticists in order to continue the positive trend towards crop improvement through plant breeding and genetics. We hope a...
The 4th European Organic Congress invites the European organic sector to Rome to evaluate and discuss the European legislative framework for organic farming.
School of Biotechnology, International Institute of Information Technology - Pune, India
This is a 5-day workshop that would help a molecular biologist to find solutions to real time problems in a lab and a bioinformatician to understand the laboratory aspects of bioinformatics.
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.
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...
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.
The aim of the symposium is to bring together people from different areas of plant biology research and related activities, increase the cooperation and networking among researchers, and give an insight of current status of plant biology research in Finland.
This 5week training programme combines the course on Agriculture in transition: analysis, design and management of sustainable farming with the IPM food safety training programme with.
West Park Conference Centre - Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
This will be the foremost Conference concerning environmental management and crop protection and associated topics in northern environments, covering agri-environmental and economic aspects, combinable crops, and potatoes.
Wellcome Trust Conference Centre - Hinxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
In association with nabim, this year\\\'s HGCA Milling Wheat Conference will offer growers an insight into the broad market drivers for the sector and their potential impact on farm.
The speaker panel will cover:
- The global and regional market outlooks for milling w...
Edinburgh / Bury St Edmunds / Beverley, United Kingdom
These half-day workshop are run in association with MAGB and are free to levy payers. They are essential to attend for any malting barley grower after the challenging market conditions seen in 2009, and the likelihood of continued price volatility next season as well as...
The Peterborough and Cambridge Suites, East of England Showground - Peterborough, United Kingdom
For both growers and the supply chain, the day will cover a range of topics from the current market dynamics through to more long term issues such as changing market forces and consumption patterns. The afternoon session will be dedicated to pest control and disease for...
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