Designed to enable participants to better understand the entire value chain related to research, development, commercialization, and trade of LMOs; national and international legal instruments related to LMOs; and effective communication of agribiotechnology and biosafe...
Aim: Provide an overview of Seed Sampling, as well as Purity and Germination Analysis and Testing of Seed Moisture content of a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling and testing methodologies can be discussed.
Targeted for entrepreneurs and seed company representatives who are interested in starting new seed ventures or scaling up current ventures regionally or globally.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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 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.
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 ...
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)
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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 ...
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...
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.
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
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
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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
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.
Objective: to provide hands-on training and enhance the capability of rice scientists to apply molecular technologies into on-going rice breeding programs aimed at developing high yielding varieties resistant to various biotic and abiotic stresses with improved grain an...
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
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
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) - Los Baos, Laguna, Philippines
The course aims to develop the next generation of rice breeders adept in using modern tools for enhancing the precision and efficiency of their breeding programs.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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