Plant Breeding 2014 will provide you with the latest regulatory guidance and industry practical advice on the application of next generation plant breeding technologies, access to genetic resources and IP protection rights for new varieties and breeding technologies for...
Informa LifeSciences' 2nd Annual Seed Treatments conference will provide you with the latest regulatory guidance and practical advice on product development, seed enhancement and risk mitigation strategies for chemical and biological seed treatments to enhance your seed...
Evento de grande importância nacional, na sua sétima realização, permitirá a atualização do conhecimento de grande número de pessoas interessadas em discutir a importância da Indução de Resistência na Agricultura, principalmente docentes, pesquisadores, Empr...
East of England Showground - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Brings together 16 of the UK’s leading industry experts speaking in seminar sessions on key areas of crop protection, crop nutrition, plant breeding and managing precision. Over 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest technology, business advice, research and developm...
Neben den internen Sitzungen und Veranstaltungen stehen verschiedene Fachausschüsse auf dem Programm, in denen die Tagungsteilnehmer aktuelle Züchtungs- und Marktfragen öffentlich diskutieren.
The aim of this course is to offer training in the genetic analysis methodologies employed in WISP at the John Innes Centre. The participants will gain the skills necessary to apply these methodologies in their own research.
The aim of this workshop is to give experienced laboratories the opportunity to discuss and find out how to improve their Quality Assurance system and benefit from it. Participation is open to both ISTA members and non-members. Registration is possible until September 3...
Amway Grand Plaza - Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Sessions will cover topics such as basic and advanced plant breeding techniques, managing a breeding program, bringing selections to market, intellectual property management, market trends.
Este evento tiene como objetivo transmitir al sector agroalimentario español el potencial de la investigación en Biología Vegetal para mejorar su competitividad, la revolución tecnológica que está teniendo lugar en este ámbito, y resaltar la importancia que tiene...
Introductory Plant Breeding course for non-majors. Emphasis is on methods of developing improved cultivars of cross-pollinated, self-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops. Student will learn the main areas of plant breeding, including germplasm resources, male ster...
Adaptations and responses to various stresses/factors of plants and ecosystems are diverse and still not fully understood. The uncertainty/variability of the weather and climate models/prediction and the co-variation and interaction of many of its components make it dif...
Biotech Building, Cornell campus - Ithaca, NY, United States
Will offer a primer to the science behind the new methods for gene modification, provide specific examples of improved crops and livestock that may soon enter the marketplace and address key policy issues underpinning oversight of these potential non-GMOs in the United ...
Mit Präsentationen zum Zwischenfruchtanbau wird ein aktuelles Thema hinsichtlich der Greeningauflagen und der notwendigen Ausrichtung auf hohe und stabile Zuckererträge abgedeckt. Hier werden die unterschiedlichen technischen Möglichkeiten der Herbstbearbeitung von Z...
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 day is designed to provide a “hands-on” field experience for those interested in the latest science applied to two of Australia’s most important grain crops; wheat and barley.
Special keynote presentation from Professor Joyce Tait, ESRC Innogen Institute, The University of Edinburgh entitled: Anticipatory Governance and Responsible Innovation: "Newspeak" and the political control of technology.
An event all about innovative seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable crop protection, growing systems and varieties. In short: adding value to horticultural seed in the widest sense of the word.
Bowley Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
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.
VIIth Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Research of the German Expert Committee on Medicinal Aromatic and Perfumery Plants and the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
„Mit Pflanzenzüchtung zum Erfolg“ ist die erste Veranstaltung der FNR, die sich ausschließlich mit der Züchtung von Industrie- und Energiepflanzen befasst.
Balkan Congress Center, Trakya University - Edirne, Turkey
The aim of our international congress is to present the newest research results and research goals, analyse current conditions and perspectives in agriculture.
A premium professional certificate course offered in the United States, Europe and Asia. To date, 133 breeders from 30 countries have attended the Plant Breeding Academy (PBA), making it the most significant training of its kind.
The primary aim of this multidisciplinary event is to define the global research priority agenda, integrating phosphorus-related issues across scales, geographical regions and scientific domains.
Introductory Plant Breeding course for first year graduate students and advanced undergraduate students. The emphasis is on traditional methods of developing improved cultivars of cross-pollinated, self-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops, and the genetic princi...
Aims to discuss current topics in research in plant breeding. This year’s meeting will focus on breeding for water stress; controlling genotype x environment interactions; objective phenotyping and physiological responses to water stress as well as workshops geared ...
Barrett Farm, Springlake Potato Sales, located 12.5 miles north of Littlefield and 8.5 miles south of Springlake on State Highway 385 - Springlake , TX, United States
For more information, contact Miller at 979-219-3388 or jcmillerjr@tamu.edu .
Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft / Institut für Pflanzenzüchtung
Versuchsstation Viehhausen/Kranzberg der Technischen Universität München - Viehhausen/Kranzberg, Germany
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Der Feldtag gibt einen Überblick über laufende Feldversuche zum ökologischen Landbau der Institute für Ökologischen Landbau, Bodenkultur und Ressourcen-schutz und für Pflanzenbau und Pflanzenzüchtung der LfL.
Park Farm demonstration site - Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Access the latest independent advice and research on plant breeding, varieties, crop agronomy, soils and plant innovation with an afternoon of indoor seminars, exhibits and field and glasshouse demonstrations.
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 objective of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling, and seed sampling related aspects of quality assurance in relation to a range of species. The workshop will offer a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to address ...
EUCARPIA - European Association for Research on Plant Breeding
NIAB Innovation Farm - Cambridge, United Kingdom
The conference will showcase novel characterization techniques and conservation strategies to identify and preserve CWR and LR traits to increase options for crop improvement as a means of underpinning food security in the face of climate change.
Our range of varieties for outdoor cultivation will be on display, with full information. We would be glad to personally show you our demo field in Fijnaart. Simply make an appointment with your regional crop advisor or trial field coordinator Arno van Oers, + 31 (0) 6 ...
European Union - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Parma, Italy
Discussions will focus on assessing the latest scientific information, on strengthening alliances with the relevant EU and international bodies to initiate discussions on the use of WGS methods for food safety applications and drive EFSA’s ongoing efforts in the colle...
EUCARPIA - European Association for Research on Plant Breeding
NIAB Innovation Farm - Cambridge, United Kingdom
The conference will showcase novel characterization techniques and conservation strategies to identify and preserve CWR and LR traits to increase options for crop improvement as a means of underpinning food security in the face of climate change.
The course aims at facilitating the introduction and practical implementation of Plant Breeders' Rights (Plant Variety Protection) in countries where legislation on this matter is being developed, has recently been passed or who are considering to develop a system.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO, United States
This course on the genetics, breeding, and physiology of drought stress tolerance is targeted to graduate students in the plant sciences, as well as to professionals in the public and private sectors. It provides three transferable graduate-level credits.
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands
The potato is a major food security crop, and a source of income for a wide range of farmers. It is highly productive per unit area in a short time. Seed potatoes are the base of the production chain and the most critical factor for crop yield. Often, the supply of good...
Cutting-edge research will be reviewed, including how epigenetic variation affecting changes in gene expression will create new breeding opportunities. Other topics will cover new genomic technologies, new targets for plant breeders, field testing of new varieties, and ...
Aktuelle Anbausituation in Gerste und Weizen: Linien- kontra Hybridsorten; Was können Hybriden mehr? – Heterosis für Ertrag und andere Merkmale; Problem Hybridsaatgutproduktion – oder warum ist das Saatgut teurer? Forschen die Saatzuchtfirmen überhaupt an Hybrids...
EUCARPIA - European Association for Research on Plant Breeding
Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse - Avignon, France
The Organizing Committee invites researchers and breeders interested in tomato genetics and breeding to participate. An excellent opportunity to show and discuss your latest results on genetic resources, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, genetics of yield and f...
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Modern production and marketing of agricultural crops depend on a limited number of genetically uniform varieties that deliver uniform food products. With this approach becoming global, genetic diversity is endangered. Worldwide, strategies are developed to conserve gen...
2-day intensive training on the State aid rules applicable to the agricultural sector, with a special focus on the modernisation of Guidelines for State aid in agricultural and forestry sector, the ABER and de minimis regulation.
Royal Garden Hotel Kensington - London , United Kingdom
Over 40 presentations and case studies from practitioners and researchers in food and nutrition companies, food testing and plant and agriculture research institutes.
European Union - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Parma , Italy
The main objective of this Workshop is to exchange experience and reflect together on how to collect, store and disseminate plant health information at national, regional and global level. The Workshop will include presentations from key note speakers and participants, ...
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...
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT - Patancheru , India
We have organized live telecast for all the presentations in the meeting. Listen to the presentations by using http://ksiconnect.icrisat.org:8080/nggibci/ site. Live telecast will start as per time (Indian time) schedule mentioned in the programme.
Association Générale des Producteurs de Maïs (AGPM)
Nantes Event Center - Nantes, France
L’Union des grandes cultures ORAMA qui rassemble : l’AGPM (Association Générale des Producteurs de Maïs), l’AGPB (Association Générale des Producteurs de Blé) et la (FOP) Fédération Française des Producteurs d'Oléagineux et de Protéagineux, organisent d...
UC Davis Buehler Alumni Center - Davis, CA, United States
The course covers the basics of DNA markers, quantitative trait loci and the transition from maker assisted selection with a highlight on breeding for disease resistance. The course is aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and ...
The largest horticulture trade fair in the Netherlands - Increasing interest from abroad - Focus on greenhouse cultivation - 17.800 visitors at the last edition - 500 exhibitors at the last edition
Oregon State University Alumni Center - Corvallis, OR, United States
Advancements in organic plant breeding - Breeding for resiliency and biodiversity - Farmer-led breeding projects - New models for organic seed production and enterprise development
Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft / Institut für Pflanzenzüchtung
Weichering, Germany
Der 7. Produkttages Spargel beschäftigt sich mit Themen rund um den Spargelanbau. Das Informationsangebot soll Hilfestellungen und damit einen guten Start für einen erfolgreichen Spargelanbau in der kommenden Saison 2014 bieten.
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.
Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)
Landesvertretung Rheinland-Pfalz - Berlin , Germany
Ziel des Fachseminars ist es, über die für die betroffene Wirtschaftskette neuen Anforderungen zu informieren und mit Experten der zuständigen Verwaltungen zu diskutieren, so dass die betriebliche Umsetzung der gesetzlichen Änderungsvorschriften möglichst unproblem...
European Union - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Star Hotel du Parc - Parma, Italy
The objective of the Conference is to promote understanding of EFSA’s working methods and practice in the European Neighbourhood countries and to contribute to the creation of communication and information exchange systems.
John Innes Centre Conference Centre, Norwich Research Park - Norwich , United Kingdom
Fourth in a series of international conferences which focus on the sustainable exploitation of agri-food co-products and related biomass, thereby helping to minimise waste.
The conference will be aimed at integrated solutions minimising mycotoxin contamination of raw materials and providing management solutions for safe use from the farm to the fork.
Agri-Tech East, the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, the Suffolk Agricultural Association, and the Home Grown Cereals Authority – have joined forces to present Agri-Tech Week.
Angesprochen werden unter anderem Aspekte zu gentechnischen Arbeiten, Sicherheitstechniken, synthetischer Biologie, neuen GVO, Risikobewertung, internationalem Handel, Koexistenz und Überwachung sowie Risikokommunikation und -wahrnehmung.
London Heathrow Marriott Hotel - London, United Kingdom
This event will attract over 150 industry & academic experts working in areas such as synthetic biology, bioengineering, biochemical / metabolic / chemical / genetic engineering, systems biology, microbiology, computational / molecular biology, chemistry, mathematics,...
Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre Hotel - Amsterdam , Netherlands
Can Bt proteins interact? Are effects on NTOs due to the combination of Bt proteins to be expected? Should we take possible interactions into account in the risk assessment? How should possible effects be assessed?
The ISTA Advanced Technologies Committee (ATC) and GEVES, French laboratories in Angers (France), organise an ISTA Hands-on Seminar on Seed Image Analysis. In the hands-on seminar the participants will learn and discuss about (basics of) different imaging technologies t...
Centre Culturel La Passerelle - Fleury les Aubrais, France
L'objectif est de présenter aux agriculteurs et techniciens les connaissances récemment acquises sur les implantations innovantes du colza, du tournesol, de la betterave, du maïs et des céréales, et de discuter de l'intérêt et des difficultés de leur adoption da...
Wwe invite you to visit our trial field and see our wide range of species (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, red beet, radish, squash and spinach) we have on offer. Included are some new varieties and novelties which we would like to share with you.
Hotel de Wageningsche Berg - Wageningen, Netherlands
The course is developed for employees of seed companies, seed technology companies, plant nurseries and related institutions, who are involved in seed production, seed quality, seed treatments and seed research. The minimum requirement for education is a BSc. degree in ...
Centre Technique Interprofessionel des Fruits et Legumes (CTIFL)
Agrocampus Ouest - Angers, France
Growers, industry and researchers will share experience and results in the areas of production practices, genetics and breeding, biology and plant protection, food technology and product quality of carrot and other Apiaceae species.
The MPF will focus on the conference program while SELECTBIO will take care of logistics, promotion and exhibition/sponsorship activities.We are expecting up to 300 attendees offering a unique opportunity to network with key researchers who are making innovative discove...
The venue is a 23 acre nursery site in Cheshire UK, close to the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope - Cheshire, United Kingdom
The last ten years have brought a steady growth to the nursery sector, specifically specimen plants and mature stock from across Europe. Massive displays of plant material form the heart of the show, with associated supplies and services from production to point-of-sale...
Multidisciplinary event, gathering plant nutritionists (plant physiology, genetics and systems biology), agronomists, ecologists, biogeochemists and soil scientists from worldwide, fostering scientific exchanges across discipline boundaries, in order to face the challen...
Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft / Institut für Pflanzenzüchtung
Abfahrt: Freising - Freising, Germany
Auf dem Programm stehen am ersten Tag unter Anderem eine Besichtigung eines Soja-Sortenversuches und eines On-Farm-Versuches sowie der Besuch eines Futtermittelwerkes. Einen intensiven Einblick in die Soja-Züchtung und -Aufbereitung erhalten die Teilnehmer am zweiten T...
The symposium will have a multidisciplinary perspective, and will put special emphasis on the presentation of emerging new fields and hitherto neglected areas.
Campus universitari de la Universitat Jaume I - Castelló de la Plana, Spain
El curso busca ampliar los conocimientos de los asistentes sobre las distintas técnicas de la biotecnología. Después de una introducción teórica se analizará su impacto en biomedicina refiriéndose nuevas terapias y fármacos.
Edinburgh International Conference Center (EICC) - Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
The scientific programme is being designed to cover a multitude of sections of biotechnology, including environmental and green biotechnology, microbial physiology, microbial synthetic and systems biology, applied biocatalysis, including industrial systems and synthetic...
10am to 4pm - Using semi-natural habitats at Wakehurst Place, seed will be collected and quality-assessed by participants in the Millennium Seed Bank laboratories. During the afternoon, grassland enhancement techniques and initial results will be demonstrated.
An informal workshop to engage the next generation of scientists in discovering major challenges in future plant research. Eligibility - Applicants should have three or more years of research experience at the time of the workshop. Closing date for applications 31st Mar...
European Union - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Ramada Plaza - Antalya, Turkey
The training intends to improve the knowledge of participants on risk assessment in Genetically Modified Organisms and other Biotechnologies and increase the awareness among participants on EFSA’s activities. Theoretical and practical balanced sessions will allow part...
Enza Zaden’s House Fair will give you a glimpse of our breeding programme and the opportunity to admire our leading varieties at a single glance. Familiar and new tomato, sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplant varieties will be on show and can be discussed with our repre...
Neuheiten und Trends in der Pflanzenproduktion von rund 300 Ausstellern - Komplettes Fachangebot auf über 45 ha anschaulich präsentiert im Versuchsfeld, auf dem Campus und bei Maschinenvorführungen - Umfangreiches Sortiment an Marktfrüchten, Futterpflanzen, Sonderku...
Pflanzen als Chemiefabriken, essbare Pflanzen im Hohenheimer Schlosspark und Wettrüsten zwischen Schädlingen und Kulturpflanzen: Dies sind nur einige Themen, die bei den Vorträgen und Führungen an der Universität Hohenheim behandelt werden.
The programme will be of a high technical and scientific quality discussing the latest scientific research on seed-borne pathogens; progress in seed health testing; and (both) phytosanitary and practical issues confronting the industry worldwide.
Westland region - Maasdijk, 's-Gravenzande, Kwintsheul, Poeldijk, , Netherlands
Five breeding companies are holding open days at the same time for visitors from the professional sector. They will offer you the opportunity to visit their demo sites in an efficient manner. On site, you can talk to specialists about the new crops and products, taste t...
BioTech 2014 will concentrate on microbial biotechnology, the key technology for bio-based economies. Microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, and microalgae, and their enzymes, are used for manufacturing a wide range of products in sustainable, forward-looking bioproces...
Chrishall Grange, Nr Duxford - Cambs, United Kingdom
Cereals is the leading technical event for the UK arable industry with over 64ha of stands and live demonstrations including Crop Plots, Working Cultivations, Sprays and Sprayers, Post-Harvest Technology, Business Area, Potatoes and Renewables.
Aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Sciences, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solu...
European Union - European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Brussels, Belgium
The objectives of this workshop are to discuss: (1) RNAi mechanisms in plants, mammals and invertebrates; (2) current and future RNAi applications in GM plants; and (3) risk assessment approaches for such plants.
ADAS Boxworth, Battlegate Road - Boxworth, United Kingdom
This popular event, will demonstrate HGCA, Defra and commercially funded research aimed at maximising margins, improving crop production efficiency and providing environmental benefits.
The aim of the Master Class is to offer professional seed technologists and physiologists a further deepening, broadening and actualisation of their knowledge and expertise.
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen , Netherlands
In recent decades, consumers have become increasingly concerned about the quality and safety of their food. Public and private standards for pesticide residues have become stricter than ever before. But while there are plentiful technical solutions, the application of I...
Centre for Advanced Technology AgroFood (CAT-AgroFood), Wageningen UR
Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation - Wageningen, Netherlands
In this course participants can broaden their international experience and strengthen their competencies to support seed sector development, taking an integrated perspective.
Montpellier SupAgro on the 'Campus de La Gaillarde' - Montpellier, France
This event brings together over 100 scientists and managers who share a strong interest in the Biology, Ecology and methods of controlling invasive plants in cultivated and natural habitats as well as urban areas.
Informa Life Sciences conference has been specifically designed to provide the latest regulatory guidance as well as explore the most novel scientific innovations currently being developed within the plant health specialty products sector.
In addition to exploring the rationale and consequences of the EU Commission restriction decisions on pollinating insects, the conference will include in-depth information on the status of pollinating insect populations across Europe, identification of factors leading t...
The 1st Plant Genomics Congress, was held in May 2013 in London and attracted 260 experts working in next generation sequencing, plant genomics/ sciences, epigenetics, bioinformatics and data management.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - Geneva, Switzerland
The course is estimated to require around 36 hours of study, which can be undertaken at any time within the 4-week study period. The course contains comprehensive explanations, diagrams, self-assessment questions and end of module tests to guide participants.
International Centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Izmir, Turkey
Will bring together the world’s leading stripe rust researchers to interact with decision makers from rust-affected countries and assess the current state of research and regional cooperation on rust surveillance.
The workshop will make an effort to get a closer connection between scientists working in different disciplines on sulfur in biology. This is a first attempt to get the interdisciplinary community of scientists working on sulfur in biology into discussions on current an...
The workshop will bring together scientists from GRiSP centers including IRRI, CIAT, AfricaRice, IRD and CIRAD, as well as from other key partners from the rice world: NARS (e.g. from China and Brazil), universities (e.g. in the US and Australia) and private sector (e.g...
Manchester Central Convention Complex - Manchester , United Kingdom
Will highlight the latest in advanced bioenergy research and help to build collaborations across research disciplines, including plant scientists, chemists, engineers, social scientists and national facilities.
Will address key opportunities and challenges facing the oilseed trade in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and provide networking opportunities for senior executives and participants operating across the supply chain.
Joint meeting of the British Ecological Society, Biochemical Society and the Society for Experimental Biology. This conference will discuss whether the key insecticides being used in this battle have an overall negative impact on bees, and so food security.
Will present a panorama of modelling approaches and their use for sustainable plant protection. The approaches include simple statistical models, dynamic system models, agent-based models and network models. Major emphasis will be on dynamic system models.
ENDURE - EU Network for the Durable Exploitation of Crop Protection Strategies
International School of Advanced Education - Volterra, Italy
Will present a panorama of modelling approaches and their use for sustainable plant protection. The approaches include simple statistical models, dynamic system models, agent-based models and network models. Major emphasis will be on dynamic system models.
Provides an opportunity to discuss pesticide and biopesticide application issues in an informal setting with platform and poster presentations. Key workers from research institutes, industry and regulatory authorities provide a unique mix of biological and engineering s...
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