Annenberg Presidential Conference Center - College Station, TX, United States
Theme: "From Field to Data: Evolving Roles of Plant Breeders". We will highlight research on various tools developed and applied in plant breeding programs, such as genomic prediction, phenomics, crop modeling, molecular breeding, big data management and more.
The workshops present an opportunity for small and large companies, academics, and other potential developers to spend time with regulatory officials from three US regulatory agencies (USDA-APHIS, FDA, and EPA) and learn the specifics of putting together an actual dossi...
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...
Foundational level, designed for plant breeders and their teams, this course will aid in the design and development of a true hybrid breeding engine, covering the topics of breeding targets, germplasm, and trait organization into pools, the importance of hybrid testing/...
Foundational level, designed for plant breeding, product development, agronomy, and seed professionals working in all areas, this foundational course covers topics in descriptive statistics, data visualization, distributions, correlation, regression, comparison tests, r...
Level 1: R for plant breeders, scientists, trial specialists, agronomists, and their teams: introduction, set-up, and workflows. This module aims to introduce Seed industry professionals to the world of R and to guide them through setting up their work environments, too...
The congress will explore novel strategies and developments in plant genomics and gene editing through a series of case studies and an examination of the latest scientific research.
Loews Coronado Resort - Coronado, CA, United States
AGBT-Ag will bring together the world’s leading genome researchers, data scientists, breeders, policy influencers, funders, and technology innovators from the global North and South who wish to embrace opportunities to redesign terrestrial and aquatic agriculture.
Online 12:00 to 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time - Online, United States
This webinar will introduce the genotyping expertise of SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH TraitGenetics Section (SGS IF TG) for various cereal species. Our high density, intermediate density and low-density genotyping arrays are optimized to reliably generate high-quality gen...
Online 12:00 - 12:45 PM U.S. Eastern Standard Time - Online, United States
This webinar introduces the genotyping activities of SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH TraitGenetics Section (SGS IF TG), using public and proprietary arrays. Our high-density, intermediate-density and low-density genotyping arrays are optimized to reliably capture haplotypic...
A 3 half-day online course designed to enhance the knowledge of professionals working on hemp improvement and propagation. The course covers hemp seed production topics such as flowering, pollination, seed development, harvesting and certification.
Overview of the Current Rust Situation and Surveillance Systems. / Orchestrating new solutions for faster genetic gains and improved wheat seed delivery. / Data-driven line advancement and parental selection decisions in the CIMMYT bread wheat breeding program.
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
280 Plant Sciences Hall, East Campus or via Zoom - Lincoln, NE, United States
Would you like to learn how to design, implement and manage a comprehensive breeding program that targets development and commercialization of a hybrid cultivar?
Online from 9 to 10 a.m. CST - Online, United States
The webinar will be offered three times: Wed., March 17, Thurs., March 18, and Tues., March 23, from 9 to 10 a.m. CT. Register on the home page at foodintegrity.org.
A panel discussion focused on how daily work as a breeder has changed during the pandemic. Are any of these changes here to stay? And, if so, how would this change the way we do plant breeding from now on? The panel consists of four plant breeders from different organiz...
During this two-day virtual meeting, scientists will share the latest findings on breeding and genomics in specialty crops. For Florida, those include blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, olives, hops, vanilla and more.
It is designed to help those involved in any aspect of polyploid crop breeding incorporate the power of genomic data into a breeding program to accelerate breeding gain. Thus, all those involved in polyploid crop breeding and genetics are invited to attend.
Dedicated exclusively to showcasing next generation CRISPR tools being applied to deliver sustainable and superior agricultural products to market faster and help meet the world’s growing nutritional demands.
Online from 3:00 to 4:00 U.S. Pacific time - Online, United States
Featured speaker: Dr. Savithramma Dinesh-Kumar, Professor Dept of Plant Biology, College of Biological Sciences / Genome Center, UC Davis. TOPIC: Forgoing the GMO footprint: First steps to using viruses for gene editing in plants.
Online from 3:00 to 4:00 U.S. Pacific time - Online, United States
Panel discussion on new breeding technologies for quality, nutrition and indoor farming. With Vonnie Estes, PMA, Emma January, Benson Hill, John Purcell, Unfold Bio, and Megan Thomas, Pairwise.
The National Association of Plant Breeders will hold a virtual annual meeting during the week of 16 August(original meeting scheduled for 16-19 August at the University of Nebraska Lincoln)
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.
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa - Pismo Beach, CA, United States
Convening experts in lettuce breeding, production, post-harvest handling, safety, marketing, and consumer preferences to envision the future of lettuce.
North Carolina Biotechnology Center - Researech Triangle Park, NC, United States
NCBiotech will gather experts to present and discuss topics and challenges faced by plants in today's environment. This may include biotic and abiotic stresses, plant protection, breeding and genetics, microbial and natural solutions, disease spread and detection, regul...
This event is an interactive mixer designed to build community among between plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, consumers, produce buyers, food journalists, and more.
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.
StateView Hotel - Raleigh-Durham, NC, United States
This conference will examine the latest NGS, ‘omic’ and gene editing technologies being used for progressing plant-based research. The importance of plant phenotyping in the context of bioinformatics challenges will also be addressed, while an expert panel discussio...
Online 8:00 to 11:00 AM Central US Time - Online, United States
Criteria for successful application of GS in breeding programs. / Comparison of SeqSNP with existing targeted genotyping by sequencing technologies. / Flexibility in marker numbers in probe library design. / The balance between outsourcing to access technologies versus ...
Online 8:00 AM to 11 AM Central U.S. Time - Online, United States
The webinar details the application of SeqSNP, a targeted genotyping by sequencing (GBS) technology for the estimation of breeding values (GBEV) for selection of optimal lines to be taken forward in breeding programs.
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.
Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, GA, United States
The National Association of Plant Breeders advances excellence in research, education, and outreach in the field of improvement, and seeks to communicate the importance of plant breeding in unison with the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee.
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 ...
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 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.
At the ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference - Orlando, FL, United States
The Education Unit will be provided live as well as by online webinar, and will consist of presentations by Dr. Mark Massoudi of Ag-Biotech Inc., Chris Holly of Cooley, and Marian Suelmann, Company Lawyer for Rijk Zwaan.
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.
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.
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 ...
Aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and germplasm improvement. It is an opportunity for breeders who are already using these tools to expand their knowledge of new strategies and technologies and for laboratory personnel to a...
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 ...
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.
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 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 ...
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.
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 ...
Town and Country Hotel - San Diego, CA, United States
Designed to provide a forum on recent developments and future plans for plant and animal genome projects. Consisting of technical presentations, poster sessions, exhibits and workshops, the conference is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and applications on thi...
Focus on various aspects of translational research that leverage genetics and genomics approaches to enhance crop productivity. Topics include biomass and yield traits, abiotic stress tolerance and disease resistance, nutrient allocation, plant architecture, and crop do...
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 ...
Co-located with our Global Biocontrol & Biostimulants Congress 2016. The conference will examine the latest strategies, technologies and research techniques utilizing NGS, 'omic' technologies, phenotyping, epigenetics, bioinformatics and data analysis to further plant r...
This international conference brings together over 300 scientists and students to discuss the latest advances in genomics and applications for understanding and producing solanaceous plants and crops.
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
The Commons Hotel - Minneapolis, MN, United States
At the symposium, you will learn about the latest developments in barley genetics, genomics, and breeding efforts related to a wide array of traits and phenotypes. The fourth day of the symposium will include a tour of barley field trials and display plots on the Univer...
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.
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
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