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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 »
Job opportunity – Research Leader in Seed and Stress Biology at RBG Kew
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated seed scientist to join the Seed and Stress Biology research group as a Research Leader. The Research Leader will develop and lead their own innovative research projects within the broader research programme overseen by a Senior Research Leader in Seed Biology. This is a full-time, permanent research position based at Wakehurst in West Sussex, UK. For more information and to apply please see here: Research ... Read more »
Job opportunity – Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Molecular Seed Biology
The Seed Biology and Technology Team at Royal Holloway, UK invites applications for the post of a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Molecular Seed Biology at the Department of Biological Sciences. For more information and to apply please see here: 1224-368 Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Molecular Seed Biology - Jobs at Royal Holloway
Job opportunity – Assistant/Associate Professor in Seed Biology and Technology – Geneva, NY.
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor; Tenure track Location: Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY 14456. The academic home for this position is in the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, housed on the Geneva campuses of Cornell University The School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University invites applications for a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position focused on seed biology and technology at the ... Read more »
New ISSS regional representative for UK and Eire
We are pleased to welcome Sofia Kourmpetli as our new regional representation for the UK and Eire. For members in this region Sofia will be a point of contact for dissemination of regional news and events.
Recordings available for ISSS-ISTA webinar, 27 November 2024
The recordings of the ISSS-ISTA webinar, 'Seed Supply and Storage with a Focus on Tropical Tree Species', that took place on 27 November 2024 are available to view here: ISSS-ISTA webinars - International Seed Testing Association
Register now for ISSS-ISTA webinar 27 November 2024
The next ISSS-ISTA webinar is next Wednesday 27 November at 15:00-16:30 CET. The topic is ‘Seed supply and storage with a focus on tropical tree species’ and there will be two speakers: Karen Somerville, Australian PlantBank - Tools to aid the conservation of rainforest seeds Elisa Vieira, Embrapa Forestry - Tropical tree seeds: supply, testing and solutions The webinars are free and open to all, you do not need to be a member of ISSS or ISTA ... 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 OPEN Early bird registrations are now open, secure your registration at the lowest price now! Registration includes the following: 🌟 Access to the full Conference Program 🌟 Mobile app with official Conference information 🌟 Access to Conference Catering: morning/afternoon tea and lunch 🌟 Access to the ISSS Welcome Reception To be ... Read more »
ISSS Silver Jubilee
The International Society for Seed Science is celebrating its 25th anniversary!
Please see our Silver Jubilee page for more information about the events that we have planned.