New Technologies in Seed Testing
Organized jointly by the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Virtual Event, 04/10/2023
The primary purpose of the webinar is to bring together experts to present information on emerging new technologies in seed testing to a wide range of seed sector stakeholders, including researchers and practitioners, with the view to educate and raise awareness. The webinar will also promote discussions on potential benefits arising from using these new technologies and best practices to advance trade in quality seeds for improved agricultural production and therefore contributing to continuing efforts by FAO to raise awareness of the importance of quality seeds for food security and nutrition in line with aspirations of the 2021 FAO Global Seed Conference.
Agenda
Time | Agenda item and presenter |
11.00-11.05 | Welcome address and opening remarks, Chikelu Mba, Deputy Director NSP, FAO |
11.05-11.10 | Opening remarks,Keshavulu Kunusoth, President, ISTA |
11.10-11.15 | Launching of Joint FAO-ISTA handbook, Wilson Hugo, Seed and Plant Genetic Resources Team, FAO; |
11.16-11.20 | Brief outline of webinar and introduction of panel members, Bonnie Furman, OiC Seed & Plant Genetic Resources, FAO |
11.20-11.30 | Historical development of seed testing, benefits, and the need for new technologies, Craig McGill, Executive, ISTA |
11.30-12.00 | Application and uses of new technologies in different areas of seed quality testing: Seed purity testing, Ruojing Wang, Chair of ISTA Purity Committee Seed germination testing, David Johnston, Vice Chair of ISTA Germination Committee Seed moisture testing, Kent J Bradford, Member ISTA Advanced Technology Committee Seed health testing, Ruud Barnhoorn, Chair of ISTA Seed Health Committee |
12.00-12.07 | Adoption of modern seed testing technologies across the world and how to address the capacity needs and gaps in different countries, Aureile Charrier, Member ISTA Advanced Technology Committee |
12.07-12.14 | Emerging trends and future outlook of modern technologies in seed quality testing, Bert Van Duijn, Chair of ISTA Advanced Technology Committee |
12.14-12.24 | Discussion, moderator: Bonnie Furman, OiC Seed and Plant Genetic Resources, FAO |
12.24-12.30 | Closing remarks and vote of thanks, Chikelu Mba, Deputy Director NSP, FAO; |