November 17-17, 2015

Symposium - “Vivid Properties of Seeds: : Updates from W-3168 on Aging, Pre-harvest Sprouting & Dormancy ”

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American Society of Agronomy (ASA)

Hilton Minneapolis, Marquette Ballroom IV-V - Minneapolis, MN, United States

W-3168 (Environmental and Genetic Determinants of Seed Quality and Performance) is a multi-state research fund project, supported by the USDA's Institute of Food & Agriculture, that facilitates interactive seed biology research among US university and federal laboratori...

November 16-19, 2015

Asian Seed Congress 2015

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Asia & Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA)*

Goa Grand Hyatt Hotel - Goa, India

November 2-4, 2015

3rd Conference of Cereal Biotechnology and Breeding

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Embassy of Hungary - Berlin, Germany

CBB conference series is a platform where researchers get the chance to present their latest results and getting further motivation from in-depth keynote presentations where the most important fields of cereal scinence will be introduced and summarized.

October 27-27, 2015

1º Fórum de Sementes: Qualidade, Tecnologia e Marco Legal

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Auditório do Parque da Expodireto Cotrijal - Não-Me-Toque, RS, Brazil

September 29-29, 2015

Webinar - Advanced Seed Coatings and Polymers

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Seed World

Online - Online, United States

In this webinar, you will learn what companies are doing to advance seed coatings and polymers, key factors driving the industry, and the latest from sector leaders

September 29-29, 2015

DuPont Plant Breeding Symposium 2015

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DuPont

Plant Science Complex Auditorium, University of Pretoria - Pretoria, South Africa

Current innovations in insect resistance management and pest control.

September 22-25, 2015

Seed meets Technology

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INCOTEC Group BV

Proeftuin Zwaagdijk, Tolweg 13 - Zwaagdijk-Oost, Netherlands

An event about innovative seed- and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable crop protection, growing systems and varieties.

September 22-23, 2015

3rd Annual Africa Food Security Conference & Agri - Exhibition 2015

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Royal Orchid Azzure Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya

August 13-14, 2015

1° Congreso Paraguayo de Semillas

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Asociación de Productores de Semillas del Paraguay (APROSEMP) *

Le Club Resort Hotel - Encarnación, Paraguay

Primera expo semillas y premera expo ciencia y technologia de semillas

August 4-5, 2015

Seed Technology Short Course

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Mississippi State University

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...

July 20-24, 2015

X Curso de Vigor de Sementes de Soja

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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.

July 7-10, 2015

ISSS Workshop on Seed Longevity

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International Society for Seed Science (ISSS)

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

Seed banking – state of the art - Role of pre- and post-harvest environmental factors on seed longevity - Genetics of inter- and intra-specific variation of seed survival - Physiology and biochemistry behind seed ageing - deleterious effects vs. repair mechanisms.

July 5-8, 2015

Seed Longevity Workshop - Seeds for future generations - Determinants of longevity

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International Society for Seed Science (ISSS)

HKK Hotel Wernigerode - Wernigerode, Germany

Session I: Seed banking - state of the art - Session II: Role of pre- and post-harvest environmental factors on seed longevity - Session III: Genetics of inter- and intra-specific variation of seed survival - Session IV: Physiology and biochemistry behind seed ageing - ...

July 5-9, 2015

14th International Rapeseed Congress

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Canola Council of Canada

TCU Place - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

The most comprehensive global rapeseed/canola event in the world. Scientists, students, policy analysts, industry managers, government, producer groups, trade associations are invited to this important event. Abstract deadline: Feb. 1, 2015

June 15-18, 2015

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Annual Meeting 2015

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza - Montevideo, Uruguay

June 9-10, 2015

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning and Quality Evaluation Workshop - Color Sorting – Buhler Sortex (Z+)

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Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

June 3-4, 2015

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning and Quality Evaluation Workshop - Color Sorting – Satake (Evolution)

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Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

June 1-2, 2015

Iowa State University Seed Conditioning and Quality Evaluation Workshop - Color Sorting – Satake (ScanMaster II)

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Iowa State University, Seed Science Center

Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States

May 18, 2015 - June 5, 2015

COURSE - Integrated seed sector development

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Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

The overall objective of the programme is to enhance the capabilities to translate the Integrated Seed Sector Development concept into strategies for making seed programmes and policies that seek enhancement by connecting to present practices.

April 15-17, 2015

VIII Curso Teórico-Prático de Formação de Amostradores de Sementes

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Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (ABRATES)

Laboratório de Análise de Sementes da Universidade Federal de Lavras - Lavras , MG, Brazil

April 13, 2015 - May 1, 2015

COURSE - Contemporary Approaches to Genetic Resources Conservation and Use

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Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands

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

March 23-25, 2015

California Seed Association Annual Convention

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California Seed Association (CSA) *

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa - Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

March 23-25, 2015

2nd Minia International Conference on Agriculture and Irrigation in the Nile Basin Countries

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Minia University Center for Arts and Letters, Minia University - El-Minia, Egypt

January 13, 2015 - April 7, 2015

SoDak Labs' Winter 2015 Seed Biology Webinar Series

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SoDak Labs, Inc.

Online - Brookings, SD, United States

The Seed Biology webinar series is similar to a “300” level university course on Seed Science and Technology presented as twelve (12) one hour webinars classes. The primary references are: “Principles of Seed Science and Technology” Fourth Edition by Lawrence O....

November 23-26, 2015

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

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...

November 9-12, 2015

ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling

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International Seed Testing Association (ISTA)*

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...

October 26-26, 2015

12th African Crop Science Society Conference

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Abuja, Nigeria

October 19, 2015 - November 23, 2015

UPOV Distance Learning Course DL-205 - Introduction to the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection under the UPOV Convention

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

Online - 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.

October 12-18, 2015

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

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International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization - Nairobi, Kenya

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

October 12-15, 2015

12th African Crop Science Society Conference / 12e Conférence de la Société Africaine de la Science de Culture

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African Crop Science Society

Abuja, Nigeria

Theme: "Economically viable and sustainable agricultural systems for food and nutrition security in Africa"

October 8-9, 2015

4th Commercial Farm Africa

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Lusaka, Zambia

August 17-19, 2015

International Conference on Food Safety & Regulatory Measures

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Birmingham, UK - Birmingham, United Kingdom

June 17-19, 2015

Agritec Africa 2015 - 2nd International Exhibition & Conference

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Kenyatta International Conference Center - Nairobi, Kenya

April 28, 2015 - May 3, 2015

Salon International de l'Agriculture au Maroc

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Meknes, Morocco

March 3-5, 2015

African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) Congress 2015

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African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)*

Elephant Hills Hotel - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

February 9-13, 2015

2015 AfricaRice Science Week & GRiSP-Africa Forum

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Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)

AfricaRice headquarters - Cotonou, Benin

At least 200 international and national rice research and development partners from the public and private sectors, including representatives of national research and extension programs of 28 African countries are expected to participate in this event.

February 9-13, 2015

2015 AfricaRice Science Week & GRiSP-Africa Forum

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Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)

AfricaRice headquarters - Cotonou, Benin

At least 200 international and national rice research and development partners from the public and private sectors, including representatives of national research and extension programs of 28 African countries are expected to participate in this event.