Seed Biology, Production & Quality - February 2011

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

Brochure for SBPQ (PDF)

When: February 16-17, 2011

Location: UC Davis Conference Center
Daily parking and permits for $6.00 are available in lot VP2 and in the South Entry Parking Structure

Registration Fee: $650 includes two lunches, a social & course materials

Instructors:

• J. Derek Bewley, University Professor Emeritus, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
• Kent J. Bradford, Professor, Department of Plant Sciences and Director, Seed Biotechnology Center, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
• Robert Gilbertson, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
• Henk W.M. Hilhorst, Professor, Department of Plant Physiology, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands
• Deborah Meyer, Senior Seed Botanist-Supervisor, California State Seed Laboratory, Sacramento, CA, USA
• Hiroyuki Nonogaki, Professor, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA

Refund policy: Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be granted if the request is received seven calendar days before the course begins. Requests of refunds must be received ina written form by email or fax.

For questions or additional information, please contact Jeannette Martins at 530-752-4984.