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Job opportunity – Seed Bank Manager at Meise Botanic Garden

We are looking for a seed bank manager at Meise Botanic Garden, with the opportunity to develop her/his research. A degree obtained in French or a French language test is a requirement. For more information ... Read more »

ISSS-ISTA webinar – Wild Seeds in Focus: Science and Digital Innovation

The next ISSS-ISTA webinar will take place on Thursday May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM UTC. The aim of this joint ISTA-ISSS webinar is to showcase key initiatives in wild seed research, highlighting ... Read more »

ISSS-ISTA webinar on seed vigour – mechanisms and applications

The next ISSS-ISTA webinar on 'Seed vigour - mechanisms and applications' will take place on 10 December 2025. The speakers will be: Gerhard Leubner - Mechanisms underpinning seed vigour and seedling performance upon stress. Abstract. Alison Powell - Seed ... Read more »

Meetings & Events

ISSS 2025 on-demand recordings

EXPERIENCE THE CONFERENCE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Can’t make it to Perth? You don’t have to miss out. Pre-purchase access to on-demand recordings from the upcoming 15th Biennial ISSS Conference / Seed Ecology VIII is now open. You will get exclusive ... Read more »

ISSS 2025 registration and abstract submission open

Join us on the 15 – 19 September 2025 in Perth, Western Australia, to participate in the International Society for Seed Science Conference, the 15th Biennial ISSS Conference / Seed Ecology VIII (ISSS 2025). REGISTRATION NOW ... Read more »

Dates announced for ISSS 2025: 15-19 September 2025

The 15th Biennial meeting of the ISSS will be held in Perth, Western Australia from 15-19 September 2025. The Biennial meeting will be held jointly with Seed Ecology VIII, bringing these events together for the first ... Read more »