Posts by louisecolville, Author at International Society for Seed Science
Save the date for ISSS 2027
We are excited to announce that the 16th Biennial ISSS Conference will be held on 13-17 September 2027 at Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands. Please save the date and join us there!
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 and to apply visit this link: Chercheur en biologie de la conservation - Gestionnaire scientifique de la banque de graines - Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles - Portail officiel Closing date 15/06/2026
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 recent advances in seed functional ecology with a particular emphasis on tropical species. The webinar will also present the mandate and key deliverables of ISTA's Wild Species Committee, along with a live demonstration of a web-based database designed to support ... 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 ageing / repair hypothesis: a basis for image analysis in vigour testing. Abstract. The webinar is free to attend. Please register here: ISSS-ISTA Webinar on Seed vigour - mechanisms and applications - Workshops and ... Read more »
ISSS-ISTA Webinar on The Seed Journey: from Laboratory Insights through Production to Agricultural Impact
The next ISSS-ISTA webinar will take place on 26 August 2025 at 12:00-13:30 (UTC+1) This session will showcase how cutting-edge research in seed biology drives practical advances in agriculture and will feature talks on: - Understanding the physiological basis of secondary dormancy in corn: Exploring how environmental and physiological factors induce secondary dormancy, affecting seed germination and crop establishment. - Decoding seed biology through single-cell 'omics: Highlighting how single-cell technologies unravel the complex molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying ... Read more »
Email notices to members
Please be aware that emails to members with hotmail.com and outlook.com email addresses are not being delivered due to the email server rejecting the incoming mail. There are also a number of incorrect email addresses in our membership database. If you a member and have not received an email from me today (22 July), it is recommended that you log in to the membership area of the website and update your contact details, preferably using an institutional ... Read more »
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 access to recorded keynote talks, cutting-edge research presentations, and curated sessions, available to stream at your convenience after the conference. Stay connected to the global seed science community and catch up on the latest discoveries—on your own schedule, from wherever ... Read more »
ISSS 2025 – full program is now live
The full program schedule is now LIVE for the internationally renowned ISSS Conference 2025! Coming to Kings Park for the first time, ISSS 2025 will address the critical role of seeds in responding to some of the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. This year’s program covers topics including: 🫘Seed development 🌍 Ex-situ conservation 🌾 Climate-resilient agriculture 🌱 Habitat restoration Whether you’re a seed scientist, ecologist, conservationist, restoration practitioner, land manager, or conservation policy maker, ISSS 2025 is a valuable opportunity to ... Read more »
Reminder – abstract submission for ISSS 2025 closes on 28 February 2025
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS CLOSING 28 FEBRUARY 2025 The clock is ticking – don’t miss your chance to submit your abstract for the ISSS Conference 2025! Submissions will close 28 February 2025 AWST. We invite submissions on genetic, molecular, physiological, and ecological perspectives, including trait-based approaches. Contributions with an end-user focus from across the seed sector including seed technologists, restoration and conservation practitioners, and native seed and agricultural industries are also encouraged. Submit your abstract and register here: ISSS 2025 | International ... Read more »
Deadline for abstract submission for ISSS 2025 extended to 28 February 2025
The deadline for abstract submissions for the 15th Biennial ISSS Conference / Seed Ecology VIII (ISSS 2025) has been extended to 28 February 2025. Submit an abstract now to be selected to provide an oral or poster presentation at ISSS 2025. The conference program will be accepting submissions under the following themes: 🌱 Seed Developmental Biology 🌱 Seed Dispersal and Predation 🌱 Seed Banks and Soil Seed Bank Dynamics 🌱 Seed Dormancy and Germination 🌱 Seed Conservation and Gene Bank Management (Co-organised with the International Seed Testing Association) 🌱Seeds ... Read more »