ISTA Workshop on Imaging in Seed Quality Assurance
ISTA Advanced Technologies Committee and Telangana State Seed & Organic Certification Authority, is looking forward to hosting you at the ISTA Workshop on Imaging in Seed Quality Assurance, to be held in Hyderabad, India in June 2024
| Date | 19.06.2024 - 22.06.2024 |
| Location | Hyderabad |
| Country | India |
| Registration |
Information
Aim of the workshop
The overall aim of this workshop is that participants learn about and practice the use of imaging technologies for seed evaluation. During training sessions and workshop discussions they will acquire insights into the potentials and limitations of how these new methods may have a (future) role in seed evaluation and seed testing.
Workshop content
Participants will acquire theoretical and hands-on experience with different imaging technologies, such a RGB imaging, multi - and hyperspectral imaging and X-ray imaging used to evaluate seeds, seed surface characteristics, chemical properties etc.
The language will be English – no translation.
Preliminary Programme:
The programme will be uploaded soon
Location
Telangana State Seed & Organic Certification Authority - Hyderabad, India
5-10-193, 1st Floor, HACA Bhavan, Public Gardens, 500 004 TS Hyderabad
Workshop Organiser
| ISTA Secretariat |
Local Organiser
|
Telangana State Seed & Organic Certification Authority |
Keshavulu Kunusoth |
Lecturers
| Bert van Duijn |
ISTA Advanced Technologies Technical Committee Chair Leiden University/Fytagoras, The Netherlands |
| Henry Bruggink |
ISTA Advanced Technologies Technical Committee Member INCOTEC Holding BV, Enkhuizen, The Netherlands |
| Ganesh Kumar |
ISTA Advanced Technologies Technical Committee Member Bayer - Crop Science, Saint Louis, USA |
| Sunmeet Bhatia |
ISTA Advanced Technologies Technical Committee Member NZ Avogardos, New Zealand |
| Craig R. McGill | Massey University, New Zealand |
Participation Fee
| ISTA Members |
750 USD |
| ISTA Non-Members | 1125 USD |
The participation fee includes all literature and supporting material for the workshop, lunches, coffee breaks and workshop official dinner. It does not include accommodation or meals other than those specified.
The number of participants is a minimum of 30 and restricted to a maximum of 35 participants.
If you would like to attend the workshop please fill in the registration form. In case you select payment by invoice the invoice will be sent to you, which has to be paid before the participation confirmation will be generated.
Registration and payment deadline is 20 May 2024
Please note:
For cancellations made before 20 May 2024 registration fees are refundable less the 50 USD administration fee.
For cancellations made after 20 May 2024 registration fees are non-refundable.
Accomodation:
A range of accommodations is available in Hyderabad. Please contact the local organiser for accommodation options and how to book.
Note: Guests may book directly with the hotel and will be responsible for payment of their own room, taxes and incidentals.
Travel & Visa information:
You may need a VISA and a Letter of Invitation for entry into India. For more information, please contact Indian Embassy in your country.
If you require an invitation letter, or for any additional information, please contact:
Karen De La Rosa
Email: karen.delarosa@ista.ch
The invitation letter will be issued by ISTA Secretariat only after payment of the registration fee.
Participants eligible to apply for support to attend this workshop under the Young@ISTA programme should view the funding criteria and download the application form here: Young@ISTA - International Seed Testing Association
Applications for funding close on Wednesday, May 01 2024.