ISSS 2021 will be online

In the face of continued uncertainty with respect to the COVID pandemic, we have taken the decision to hold the triennial meeting in 2021 online. The meeting will be hosted by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew on 9 to 13 August 2021. We hope that an online meeting will enable us to engage with a wider audience and look forward to an exciting meeting.

Seed Innovation Systems for the 21^st Century

Plenary speakers:

Prof. Richard Ellis, The J. Derek Bewley Career Lecture

Prof. Françoise Corbineau, The J. Derek Bewley Career Lecture

Prof. Gerhard Leubner, The Alfred Mayer Plenary Lecture

Dr Guillaume Née, The Michael Black Founders Lecture

Themes:

1. Seed memory – how environment influences traits during development
2. Seed lifespan – the science of maximising survival
3. Seed innovation systems for the 21^st century (local to global)
4. Seed form and function – the morphology of success
5. Seed germination and stress – niches and coping strategies

Each theme will be supported by keynotes, posters, contributed talks and lightning talks. In addition, we will have themed discussions for strategy development on Enhancing lifespan; CWR-NUS; Trait databases; Seeds for use, e.g., restoration.

Papers from the meeting will be published in a special issue of Seed Science Research.

More details, including registration and abstract submission will be available soon.

Comments

1. Olisa Babafemi Sunday says:

   13/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

   I want to inquire if I can still register to participate in the event.

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   • louisecolville says:

     15/03/2021 at 9:05 am

     Registration has not yet opened so you will be able to register and participate. I have added you to our mailing list to receive notification of registration opening.

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2. Sanjay Gairola says:

   01/04/2021 at 6:43 pm

   Hi,
   We are interested to participate in this event and inquire if there is a chance for an oral presentation. I would appreciate it if you kindly consider my request and add it to your mailing list to receive notification of registration opening.

   Thank you.

   Sanjay

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   • louisecolville says:

     21/04/2021 at 9:17 am

     I have added you to our mailing list. Abstract submission for oral presentations will open shortly.

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3. Kath Whitehouse says:

   19/05/2021 at 12:17 am

   Hi Louise,

   I am interested in registering, could you please add me to the mailing list

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   • louisecolville says:

     20/05/2021 at 4:47 pm

     Of course 🙂

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