ISTA Workshop on Seed Identification and Purity Analysis
| Date | 02.07.2025 - 04.07.2025 |
| Location | Montevideo |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Registration |
Information
Aim of the workshop
The workshop aims to provide training and resources for intermediate-level analysts or other professionals in a seed testing laboratory further to develop skills and understanding in purity analysis and other seed determination.
Workshop content
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How to build seed identification resources and references
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Seed morphology and identification of Brassicaceae species and Fabaceae emphasizing on Trifolium spp. and Lotus spp.
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Steps on the identification of unknown seeds
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ISTA PSD definition and exercise, emphasizing on Poaceae and Asteracea
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Purity analysis on encrusted seed testing
The language will be English; if required, with Spanish support for comprehension
| Workshop Organiser | International Seed Testing Association Richtiarkade 18, 8304 Wallisellen, Switzerland Contact person: Andreea-Nicoleta Pinar Email: andreea.pinar@ista.ch INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE SEMILLAS - URUGUAY Address: Barros Blancos, Canelones, Uruguay. Contact person: Ph.D. Vanessa Sosa, Seed Laboratory Manager Email: vsosa@inase.uy |
| Lecturers |
Augusto Martinelli: ISTA Purity Technical Committee Member Dr. Ruojing Wang: ISTA Purity Technical Committee Chair Jennifer Neudorf: ISTA Laboratory Member |
| Participation fee |
ISTA Members: 600 USD |
The participation fee includes all literature and supporting material for the workshop, lunches, coffee breaks and workshop official dinner. It does not include accommodation or meals other than those specified.
The number of participants is a minimum of 25 and restricted to a maximum of 30 participants.
Registration and payment deadline is 6 June 2025
Please note:
For cancellations made before 6 June 2025 registration fees are refundable minus a 50 USD administration fee.
For cancellations made after 6 June 2025 registration fees are non-refundable.
Accomodation recommendations
A range of accommodations is available. Please contact the local organiser for accommodation options and how to book.
Note: Guests may book directly with the hotel and will be responsible for payment of their own room, taxes and incidentals.
Travel & Visa Information
You may need a VISA and a Letter of Invitation for entry into Uruguay. For more information, please consult the Embassy of Uruguay in your country.
If you require an invitation letter, or for any additional information, please contact:
Andreea-Nicoleta Pinar
Email: andreea.pinar@ista.ch
The invitation letter will be issued by ISTA Secretariat only after payment of the registration fee.
Funding via the Young@ISTA Programme
Participants eligible to apply for support to attend this workshop under the Young@ISTA programme should view the funding criteria and download the application form here: Young@ISTA - International Seed Testing Association
Applications for funding close on Monday, 02 June, 2025