Technical Committees

The principal objective of ISTA Technical Committees is to develop, standardise and validate methods for sampling and testing of seed quality, using the best scientific knowledge available.

These tasks are subject-focused in Technical Committees where scientists, technicians, and specialists from all over the world work closely together for the enhancement of seed testing methodologies.

The Technical Committees perform comparative studies and surveys in different research fields. They develop and enhance the ISTA ‘International Rules for Seed Testing’ and ISTA Handbooks on seed methods including sampling, testing, and processing seeds, and are responsible for the organisation of Symposia, Seminars, and Workshops. ISTA Technical Committees regularly hold workshops that provide a platform for the exchange of information, experience, and ideas.

Advanced Technologies Committee
Bulking and Sampling Committee
Editorial Board of Seed Science and Technology
Flower Seed Testing Committee
Forest Tree and Shrub Seed Committee
GMO Committee
Germination Committee
Moisture Committee
Nomenclature Committee
Proficiency Test Committee
Purity Committee
Rules Committee
Seed Health Committee
Seed Science Advisory Group
Seed Storage Committee
Statistics Committee
Tetrazolium Committee
Variety Committee
Vigour Committee
Wild Species Working Group