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 prime international meeting of the biocontrol industry, novel and safe biological crop protection products will be presented and new trends in the global market will be discussed.
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.
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...
East of England Showground - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Will cover the latest technical research and developments, presenting advice relating to crop nutrition, crop protection, plant breeding and precision farming.
The conference will feature 4 days of presentations and workshop discussions on organic greenhouse horticulture, and will include a tour to organic greenhouse farms, and distributors of organic vegetables.
The symposium will be made up of talks, discussions and poster sessions around four themes: DNA methylation, chromatin, non-coding RNAs, and integration of epigenomic data
The trials will include our portfolio of Brassicas including Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower as well as other crops such as beet, herbs, baby leaf and many, many more. A range of trial types will be used throughout the site to showcase the widest range of crop...
Birnam Arts & Conference Centre - Birnam, Dunkeld , Scotland , United Kingdom
Bringing together European scientists and breeders seeking to translate breakthroughs in plant-pathogen interaction research into effective breeding strategies for durable disease resistance in cereal and Solanaceous crops.
The main objective is to provide a conference to discuss and promote the magnitude of engineering and technology on food industry and our life. This conference will also highlight development in research and innovations in agricultural and food engineering.
International companies working in agrarian technology, innovation and production (biotechnology and seeds, alternative farming, breeders, ecological production, fertilizers, irrigation systems, etc.) will share ideas, innovations and business opportunities.
CosmoCaixa. C/ Isaac Newton, 26 - Barcelona, European Union
Bringing together outstanding local and international researchers working on plant programmed cell death, agricultural biotech companies, and animal programmed cell death experts