Seed Biology, Production & Quality - March 2009
Delivering improved varieties and crop protection through high quality seed is a vital component of modern agricultural production systems. It is critical that seed producers have an understanding of the biological factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of seed viability and vigor. This course presents the scientific background for production, handling, storage and quality control procedures in the seed industry. It provides an opportunity for professionals in the seed industry, seed control officials, and crop growers and consultants to expand and update their knowledge about seed biology, production and quality.
Topics include:
Flowering and pollination
Seed development and maturation
Seed production and certification
Seed health and phytosanitation
Seed harvesting and conditioning
Seed vigor and viability
Seed storage and longevity
Seed biotechnology
Seed enhancement
This course is a partnership between the UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center and UC Davis Extension
Lead Instructor: Kent Bradford, Ph.D., is the director of the Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis, and a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences
Lead Instructor: Kent Bradford, Ph.D., is the director of the Seed Biotechnology Center at UC Davis, and a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences
When: March 25-26, 2009: Wed., 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. & Thurs., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE:
Where: 2001 Giedt Hall, UC Davis (map)
Parking and permits for $6.00 are available in lot VP40 and in the West Entry Parking Structure
Fee: $550 includes two lunches, a social & course materialsFor more information and to enroll go to UNEX
Credit: 4 Registered Seed Technologist Points
For questions please contact Jeannette Martins at 530-754-7333 or at jmartins@ucdavis.edu.