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...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia - Brasilia, Brazil
Profissionais, pesquisadores e estudantes de pós-graduação envolvidos na pesquisa dos recursos genéticos e áreas afins, como o melhoramento genético vegetal, animal e microbiano, o controle biológico, a prospecção biotecnológica.
The workshop will be engaging seed samplers and laboratory managers who have to monitor seed sampling and want a quality assurance system and quality checks in place in their daily work.
The course offers participants a broad understanding of the major aspects of a seed company’s operations and a cross-departmental knowledge of best practices for profitability.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
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.
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.
The training program is specifically addressed to the sector of Genetically Modified Plant (GMP) benefit and risk assessment for scientists, trainers, operators and evaluators working mainly in the areas of agronomy, genetics and biotechnology. The aim is to provide th...
30 minute webinar will cover five processes used to determine soybean cultivars: Hilum check and seed characteristics, Seed coat peroxidase reaction, Hypocotyl color seedling growout test, Electrophoresis, Event ID using PCR/DNA based methods
Tagging and labeling, seed treatment, naming and use of names and phytosanitary requirements regarding seed exports to Canada and the United Participants will learn about regulatory issues pertaining to the export of seed ...
O objetivo do evento é divulgar informações atualizadas sobre o uso da tecnologia pelas empresas de sementes e afins (beneficiamento e peletização, laboratórios de análises, produtores de insumos, etc.) e sua aplicação prática pelos consumidores (viveiristas e produtore...
This workshop aims to discuss the potential role of water activity as a new method for seed testing. Lectures and practical aspects related to water activity measurement will be considered in relation with gravimetric moisture content.
Our 30 minute webinar will cover fungi and mycotoxin life cycles, six types of common mycotoxins, detection methods, quick kits, changed FDA recommended levels.
This workshop will appeal to seed analysts working in laboratories or laboratory leaders that have a quality assurance system implemented. The aim is to give laboratories the opportunity to discuss and obtain inspiration on how to improve their Quality Assurance system ...
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
Embrapa Soja - Londrina , Brazil
Objetivo: apresentar tecnologia adequada para avaliar corretamente a qualidade das sementes de soja e identificar as causas de descarte de seus lotes devido à baixa germinação no teste de laboratório.
The course presents the scientific background for seed production, seed quality control and seed treatments. It also provides an overview of the latest new developments in seed research and seed handling.
Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Will encompass biotechnology research, policies, management, networking, and public outreach components. In addition, biotechnology-related trade issues will be covered.
A 45 minute webinar on soybean seed moisture and mechanical damage, hypochlorite soak test for grower use and seed coat and severe field fungi infection in soybeans
University of California - Davis, California, United States
This two-year course addresses the reduced number of plant breeders being trained in academic programs around the world. The program targets working professionals who desire to become fully trained plant breeders while maintaining their current employment...
This course is the first step towards accreditation to sample for ISTA certificates. ISTA certificates require the sampler (person who pulls the sample) to be accredited.
The following topics will be reviewed: ISTA and AOSA sampling rules, Sampling methods, Sealing see...
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia - Valencia, Spain
Conservation of genetic resources and prebreeding, breeding for yield, breeding for resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, breeding for quality, development of molecular and other biotechnological tools, evaluation and release of breeding material, market developmen...
Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Designed not only to cover the molecular techniques available to a plant breeder for crop improvement but also to cover marker assisted selection with successful examples from around the world.
The seminar will include hands-on stem nematode identification of field and plant symptoms. Management strategies will be presented on how to cope with current field infestations and how to prevent and/or minimize future yield losses.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Course covers the common breeding methods used to improve self-pollinated
crops, such as wheat, rice and barley, and the theoretical basis for selfpollinated
crop breeding.
The conference series aims at attracting research contributions in all areas of computational molecular biology, including: molecular sequence analysis; recognition of genes and regulatory elements; molecular evolution; protein structure; structural genomics; analysis o...
This course is the first step towards accreditation to sample for ISTA certificates. ISTA certificates require the sampler (person who pulls the sample) to be accredited.
The following topics will be reviewed: ISTA and AOSA sampling rules, Sampling methods, Sealing see...
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Santiago, RM, Chile
Curso semi-presencial, con actividades que se siguen a través de internet (40 hrs) y tres días de actividades presenciales (28 al 30 de Septiembre 2010).
The course focuses on the practical implementation of the legal framework for the protection of plant varieties (plant breeders’ rights) in an intellectual property rights system.
The course reviews the current knowledge on seed potato technology and its application in different agro-ecological regions of the world. It assesses the efficient use of modern technology in seed supply systems, the development of adequate seed policies and institution...
The training programme aims to enhance the participants’ knowledge and ability to identify and solve problems in IPM and aspects related to sustainable agriculture and food safety.
This 5–week training programme combines the course on Agriculture in transition: analysis, design and management of sustainable farming with the IPM food safety training programme with.
Mississippi State University’s Extension Service, campus in the Bost Extension Center - , MI, United States
Mississippi cotton, soybean and corn producers who take advantage of a three-day short course in December will receive valuable information about how to succeed in agriculture.
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