This short course is specifically designed for early-career seed laboratory technicians who are actively involved in testing. The training focuses on hands-on laboratory techniques supported by lectures and classroom discussions, with special relevance for technicians ...
Iowa State University Campus - Ames, IA, United States
This course will provide an opportunity for participants with experience in Purity Analysis to see species which they may not typically encounter in the lab or to study for the AOSA/SCST Purity Exam, which will be offered at the end of the week. We will study the AOSA R...
The workshop is targeted towards those preparing to take the Genetic Technologist exams (RGT, CGT), individuals looking for a refresher course, and those beginning in this field. Workshops include lecture, hands-on activities, and materials to take home. Time will also ...
Live virtual sessions, every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:15 AM Central Time - Online, United States
In this 12-week virtual course, seed pathology experts will discuss: The importance of seed movement for global food security & health; Disease management in seed production; Seed health testing principles and processes; International phytosanitary regulations; and much...
This webinar examines Canadian and US regulatory compliance as well as potential internal benchmark assessments to determine seed quality and build confidence in seed selection decisions.
Seed Science Center at Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
This course will provide an opportunity for participants with experience in Purity Analysis to see species which they may not typically encounter in the lab or to study for the AOSA/SCST Purity Exam, which will be offered at the end of the week. We will study the AOSA R...
This webinar looks at how ISTA seed testing and sampling strengthens global seed exports, bringing confidence and benefits to international seed trade. Learn how SGS ISTA accredited seed laboratories in the United States and Canada facilitates seed exports and boost you...
Online from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET - Online, United States
This workshop will focus on regulatory sampling, details surrounding the proper processes, and the ramifications of improper sampling. After the workshop, participants will have the knowledge and tools sufficient to obtain the AASCO Seed Sampler Certification. This work...
The three day workshop will focus on purity and identification of similar crop and weed species, with emphasis on identification of noxious-weed seeds. The AOSA/SCST consolidated exam will be held on August 16-17, 2018.
The Teaching and Training committee will be hosting a webinar with Todd Erickson and Roger Burton. They will be answering prepared questions, as well as follow up comments that may come up as they present their answers.
Seed Science Center, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
The workshops are targeted towards those preparing to take the Registered or Certified Genetic Technologist exams (RGT, CGT), individuals looking for a refresher course, and those beginning in this field. Workshops include lecture, hands-on activities, and materials to ...
The event will be held in collaboration with the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) and the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST).
This will be the first time that the three seed testing associations will be holding a joint Annual Meeting.
Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel - Denver, CO, United States
The first part will cover principles and applications of tolerances in seed testing. The second part of the workshop will cover how to establish a referee study.
Statistical distributions usually found in seed testing; Sampling principles for seed testing; Seed testing plans for adventitious presence testing or low level testing using qualitative and quantitative assays; Seed testing plans for purity testing; Statistical outlier...
Participants will evaluate seedlings from testing methods on two seed lots of corn and two soybean seed lots and will see how their results compare to the class average, high and low results. Traditional seed testing methods include warm germination (sand, rolled paper ...
The emphasis of the week will be on seed identification through working with samples, advice from instructors, and use of electronic and hard copy references. Participants will have the opportunity to work with up to 32 species of seeds, grasses, legumes, cereals plus w...
Participants will gain experience evaluating seedlings of 16 species (crops, vegetables, flowers grasses, etc.) from the warm germination test plus work with cold tests, accelerated aging, tests for biotech traits (herbicide bioassay, immunoassay), tetrazolium and more.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport - Portland, OR, United States
Each year the AOSA & SCST Joint Annual Meeting brings together hundreds of seed analysts, technologists, and scientists from both the United States and Canada with a common goal to further advance seed testing and research.
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