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The International Society for Seed Science (ISSS) is a professional organisation of seed scientists, committed to fostering and promoting research, education and communication in the scientific understanding of seeds, in all aspects, pure and applied, from molecular biology to ecology.

Latest News

Wolfgang Stuppy’s latest Seed Blog

Love 'em or hate 'em, Wolfgang's latest 'Seed Blog' deals with the Durian, so-called 'King of Fruits'

Job Opportunities in Seed Conservation Research:

As part of an expansion of fundamental seed biology research in the Seed Conservation Department, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Wakehurst Place, UK, the group of Prof Hugh W. Pritchard has the following four staff posts ... Read more »

A case for educational technology

This isn't about seed biology; but as many ISSS members are involved in education, it may be of interest. It arises from correspondence between the Secretary and Mercedes Bell: 'I’m a researcher for a site dedicated ... Read more »

Meetings & Events

Seed Ecology Ⅳ:seeds and future

Event Date: June 22, 2013

The Fourth International Society for Seed Science Meeting on Seeds and the Environment; Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, June 22-26, 2013. The theme of Seed Ecology IV is ‘Seeds and Future’. Seeds link past, present, and future, ... Read more »

4th Workshop on the Molecular Aspects of Seed Dormancy and Germination, July 2013

Event Date: July 9, 2013

On behalf of the International Society for Seed Science, we are pleased to invite you to attend the "4th Workshop on the Molecular Aspects of Seed Dormancy and Germination" that will be held on July 9-12th, ... Read more »

SEST 2012

Event Date: July 1, 2012

SEST 2012 The 6th International Symposium on Seed, Transplant and Stand Establishment of Horticultural Crops: 'Sowing the Future of Tropical Horticulture', took place in Brasília, Brazil , from July 1 to July 5, 2012. For more information ... Read more »