ISTA Workshop on Seed Quality Maintenance during Storage

Aim of the workshop 

This workshop aims to present and discuss practical knowledge on innovative seed storage technologies to maintain seed quality across diverse African environments. It will address the unique needs of researchers, seed companies, and genebanks in Africa, supporting efforts to reduce postharvest losses, enhance seed longevity, and ensure seed security throughout the region.

Workshop content

• Objectives of the workshop
• Best Practices in Seed Collection and handling to maximize seed storage
• Seed storage: Seed Moisture Content, Humidity and Temperature
• Seed Packaging and the effect of Oxygen
• Seed Cryopreservation
• Seed Longevity Prediction Tools
• Seed Quality Evaluation During Storage
• Dry Chain Technology to Preserve Seed Quality at farmer and industrial level
• Hands on Training covering each session
• Preparing an Action Plan for Implementation of the Acquired Knowledge

Workshop Programme (to be uploaded soon)

Language of the Workshop is English

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 20 and restricted to a maximum of 25 participants. 

Registration and payment deadline is 1 June 2027

Please note:  
For cancellations made before 1 June 2027 registration fees are refundable minus a 50 USD administration fee. 
For cancellations made after 1 June 2027 registration fees are non-refundable. 

Accomodation recommendations (to be uploaded soon)
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 Morocco.

For more information, please consult the Embassy of Morocco in your country.

If you require an invitation letter, or for any additional information, please contact:

Andreea-Nicoleta Pinar
Email: andreea.pinar@ista.ch

The invitation letter will be issued by ISTA Secretariat only after payment of the registration fee.