December 5-9, 2011

ISTA Biotechnology Trait Detection Workshop

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Shanghai, China

Sampling principles, testing plan design, assessment of GMO content, SeedCalc, Uncertainty. Theory of PCR methodologies; testing through-put and turnaround time, challenges specific to GMO testing. Hands-on practice of samples processing; Qualitative and qPCR testing an...

October 16-20, 2011

International Symposium on Sunflower Genetic Resources

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Trakya Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)

Fantasia Deluxe Hotel - Kusadasi, Izmir, Turkey

The aim of this international symposium is to present the newest research results and research goals, analyse present conditions and perspectives in sunflower genetic resources.

October 11-12, 2011

California Seed Association Mid Year Meeting

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California Seed Association (CSA) *

InterContinental Hotel - Monterey, California, United States

September 27-28, 2011

COURSE - Seed Physiology, Production and Management

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University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

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

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

September 26-30, 2011

Seed Captain Program - Module Seed Priming, Dormancy & Enhancement

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Rhino Research Group

Taichung , Taiwan

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

September 22-22, 2011

WEBINAR - Soybean Cultivar Testing - Cultivar and accelerated aging tests

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

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

September 19-23, 2011

54º. Curso Diacom: Tetrazólio e Patologia de Sementes

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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.

September 1-1, 2011

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

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SGS North America, Inc.*

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

August 17-18, 2011

Seed Sampler Workshop

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SGS North America, Inc.*

SGS Brookings laboratory - Brookings, SD, United States

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

August 15-18, 2011

XVII Congresso Brasileiro de Sementes (CB Sementes 2011)

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Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Centro de Conveções - Natal, RN, Brazil

Com o tema A Semente no Contexto da Inovação e da Sustentabilidade, a programação do evento abrangerá palestras, painéis, sessão pôster, além do show room tecnológico com exposição de estandes de empresas renomadas do segmento de sementes, insumos, máquinas e equipament...

August 8-12, 2011

ISTA Workshop on Quality Assurance in Seed Testing

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Bangalore, India

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

July 25-29, 2011

ISTA Workshop on Statistical Aspects of GMO Detection

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana - Iztapalapa, Mexico

The workshop will cover sampling principles, testing plan design and uncertainty assessment in GMO testing and will include practice of specific software such as Seedcalc.

July 24-27, 2011

12th International Symposium on Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Cereals

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The Capri Centre - Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Bringing together international scientists working on pre-harvest sprouting, seed dormancy and related seed sciences to discuss and share new information on the latest developments. Providing a forum for cereal industry players and research scientists to meet and discus...

July 5-8, 2011

Curso de Formação de Analistas de Sementes

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Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras, MG, Brazil

June 21-23, 2011

Future Farm World Europe 2011

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The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington - London, United Kingdom

Many experts say that 'seed technology' will play a crucial role in meeting future demand for food. Future Farm World Europe 2011 will explore this area with expert analysis and presentations from some of the sectors leading figures.

June 13-13, 2011

Seminar on Germination

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)

Tsukuba, Japan

June 13-16, 2011

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Annual Meeting 2011

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Zurich, Switzerland

June 7-10, 2011

Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) & Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST), Annual Meeting

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Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) *

Woodlands Convention center and the Woodlands Hotel & Suites - Williamsburg, VA, United States

The meeting will be preceded by four workshops: Statistics, Lab Standardization, Genetic Technology and Teaching & Training.

April 19-19, 2011

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

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SGS North America, Inc.*

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

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

April 14-14, 2011

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

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

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

April 10-15, 2011

10th Conference of the International Society for Seed Science

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International Society for Seed Science (ISSS)

Sauipe Class Hotel - Costa do Sauípe, Bahia, Brazil

This important forum proposes to debate on the future of science in the global seed scenario involving agriculture, plant biodiversity and its uses, having as main theme 'Seed Science in the 21st Century'.

April 7-7, 2011

WEBINAR - Tolerances, report of analysis and certificates

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SGS North America, Inc.*

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

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

March 31, 2011 - April 1, 2011

WEBINAR - Tetrazolium (TZ) & Germination Testing

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

March 30-31, 2011

WEBINAR - Seed Sampler Workshop

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

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

March 28-29, 2011

WEBINAR - Seed Purity & Identification

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

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

March 24-24, 2011

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

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SGS North America, Inc.*

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

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

March 21-25, 2011

53º Curso de Tetrazólio e Patologia De Sementes

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Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)

, Brazil

March 15-15, 2011

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

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SGS North America, Inc.*

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

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

March 10-10, 2011

WEBINAR - Vigor tests : stressing low vigor seeds

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

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

March 3-3, 2011

WEBINAR - Vigor tests : stressing low vigor seeds

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

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

February 17-17, 2011

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

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

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

February 8-8, 2011

WEBINAR - Germination: Physiological and Physical Aspects

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online - , United States

Our webinar will discuss moisture imbibition into seeds, including the types of cell water and binding, enzyme activation, radicale protrusion onward to normal seedling development.