🚀Join our upcoming #ISTA Webinar on X-ray testing in forest seeds, organised by the Forest Tree and Shrub Seed Committee! 📅16 November 2026 | 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET 🌲 Explore X-ray testing methods, pros and cons, US and Polish lab experiences, client applications and Chapter 14 of the ISTA Rules. 🎤Hear from experts Magdalena Beza (Poland) and Victor Vankus (USA), followed by an interactive Q&A. 🌍Open to members and non-members. All participants receive a Certificate of Attendance. 🔗Register now: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… #seedtesting #seedquality #ISTAwebinar #ForestSeeds

🚀 What happens to seeds after a trip to the edge of space? 🧪 @pnTORAF is studying seeds exposed to suborbital flight by comparing them with control samples kept on Earth under identical laboratory conditions. 📊 The experiment measures germination percentage, time to germination and embryo growth to assess whether the flight affected seed performance. @ISTAseedtesting learns more: toraf.pl/blog/toraf-seed-rap… #seedquality #seedtesting

🥕 One seed, one carrot 🔬 @VilmorinMikado's Vilrob technology uses carefully selected carrot seed lots and mini-pelleting to improve sowing precision and crop uniformity. 📊 The approach combines seed calibration, germination and vigour with more precise placement in the soil. 🌾 Better establishment can help create more uniform roots and improve the proportion of marketable carrots. @ISTAseedtesting reads more: vilmorinmikado.es/news/vilro… #seedquality #seedtesting

📚@ISTAseedtesting Committees are creating open-access reading lists on Zotero to support #seedtesting professionals and the ISTA community! 🔬X-ray in Seed Testing: zotero.org/groups/5080258/is… 🧬Seed ID Resources:zotero.org/groups/5989889/is… Feedback is welcome 📧 [email protected] #seedquality #seedtesting

Tomorrow is #WorldFoodDay Every food system begins with a seed. @ISTAseedtesting reaffirms its commitment to seed quality, safety, and innovation. Together, we nurture: 🌾 Better Production 🍎 Better Nutrition 🌿 Better Environment 🌍 Better Life #seedquality #seedtesting @FAO

🌱 How do temperature and water stress shape seed germination? 🌡️ A study in #SST reviews 624 publications on population-based threshold models, exploring their growing role in predicting germination and seedling emergence under changing environmental conditions. Read more: ingentaconnect.com/contenton… #seedquality #seedtesting

📖New fast track article from the third issue of Seed Science and Technology (SST), Volume 54, is nows released and accessible for free: ingentaconnect.com/content/i… ✍️For detailed information on the journal, its scope, how to be featured and more, please visit SST's webpag: seedtest.org/en/publications… #seedquality #seedtesting @ISTAseedtesting

📊 Good science starts with good data, but good data need good statistics. 🔬 From experimental design and replication to analysing variation and avoiding misleading conclusions, statistics is essential for reliable plant research. 📈 In seed testing and research, robust data analysis helps turn measurements into evidence that can be interpreted and reproduced. @ISTAseedtesting learns more: plantae.org/power-of-statist… #seedquality #seedtesting

🌍 Europe’s heatwaves are putting growing pressure on agriculture. 💧 Heat and drought can affect crops, water availability and agricultural productivity across the value chain. As growing conditions become more challenging, understanding how seeds and varieties perform under stress becomes increasingly important. 🧪 Reliable seed testing can help provide the data needed to assess seed quality and support resilient crop production. @ISTAseedtesting reads more: weforum.org/stories/manufact… #seedquality #seedtesting

🤩STI Issue 172 is now out! Dive into the latest @ISTAseedtesting news and achievements🌱📚 seedworld.com/cdn/flipbooks/… 🧡Happy reading! #seeedquality #seedtesting

The ISSS-ISTA Webinars page on the #ISTA website is a hub for high-quality educational content. You can find it under the Events → ISSS-ISTA Webinars section on our website: seedtest.org/en/events/isss-… The webpage presents a series of webinar sessions dating back to June 2021. For each webinar it typically includes: 📌Title and date of the webinar 🧠Abstracts summarising the topics covered 🎤 Presentations and speakers’ names ❓Q&A documents 📺 Links to the recordings (via YouTube) for all sessions 💡Whether you’re new to seed science or a seasoned specialist, this webinar archive is a valuable educational resource with recordings and supporting documents you can revisit at any time. Stay on the lookout as our next session is coming up! #seedtesting #seedtest #seedquality #GlobalSeedWebinars

🧵 We see the fibre, but it all starts with a seed. 🔬 Yesterday was the #WorldCottonDay, we celebrate the seeds behind one of the world’s most important natural fibres. 🧪 From sampling and germination to seed quality assessment, reliable testing helps provide confidence in the quality of seeds used for crop production. Seed quality and successful establishment are the first steps in the journey from cotton seed to cotton fibre. #seedquality #seedtesting

🌱 Can deeper roots help soybeans cope with drought? 🔬 @salkinstitute's new ROOTS project is taking deeper-rooted soybean research from the lab into field trials to test drought resilience, disease response and soil carbon storage. 📊 Testing promising traits under real field conditions is a crucial step towards understanding how they perform beyond controlled environments. @ISTAseedtesting reads more: salk.edu/news-release/salk-i… #seedquality #seedtesting

📢Don’t miss our upcoming @ISTAseedtesting webinar on Accreditation Scope! 🗓 10 November 2026, 15:00 CET 🚨Can the accreditation scope be extended or reduced after initial accreditation? Join us for an in-depth exploration of the requirements and processes for changing the scope of ISTA accreditation. 🔎Discover when a scope extension or reduction is possible, what requirements must be met, how laboratories can comply with the ISTA Accreditation Policy and Accreditation Standard, and what evidence should be provided to our auditors to demonstrate compliance. 🔗If you still haven't, register now: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg… #seedquality #seedtesting #ISTAwebinar

🌱 What if seed treatment could improve germination and seedling establishment without adding chemicals? 🧪 Argentine AgTech startup Sylvarum is developing a plasma-based technology designed to reduce pathogen loads on seeds and improve germination, vigour and emergence uniformity. 📊 The technology is currently being validated through pilot projects with farmers and seed companies. @ISTAseedtesting learns more: ecosistemastartup.com/agtech… #seedquality #seedtesting

🧪 Faster, more sensitive virus detection for ornamental crops. 🌸 @Naktuinbouw has introduced real-time PCR tests for Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus, Chrysanthemum virus B and Tomato aspermy virus. 📋 The tests can detect the presence or absence of these viruses in chrysanthemum leaf material. From 1 November, PCR will replace ELISA testing for CSNV in chrysanthemum. @ISTAseedtesting reads more: naktuinbouw.nl/nieuws/nieuwe… #seedquality #seedtesting

🌍Stay connected with the events we hold and participate in! 📅Explore @ISTAseedtesting annual calendar for key events during the calendar year - discover where we make an impact & how to meet & connect! 🤝TCOM members: share event details where you represent @ISTAseedtesting via 📧 [email protected] #seedquality #seedtesting

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☕ From coffee seeds to your morning cup! 🌍 On the #InternationalCoffeeDay, we’re celebrating the tiny seeds at the beginning of one of the world’s most loved agricultural products. 🌱 Seed quality and successful establishment are important first steps in the journey from seed to cup. #seedquality #seedtesting

🌍 As climates become more variable, how can we better test seed performance? 🔬 ClimaRack, developed by @PhenoKey and @Certhon enables different climate and stress conditions to be tested in parallel within one research setup. 🌱 This could help researchers and seed companies compare varieties, seed lots and treatments under a wider range of conditions. @ISTAseedtesting reads more: gulfagriculture.com/news/cli… #seedquality #seedtesting