International Society for Seed Science

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This week's edition of our #SeedScience newsletter is here! Explore our #ResearchHighlights to stay updated on breakthroughs across seed research, including molecular biology, physiology, and ecology.

Seminar/Webinar: Wednesday 11 December at 9h30 Paris time (UTC+1) Guillaume Née (University Munster, Germany) - How seeds adapt their germination time without impacting their stress-reactiveness?” Molecular interplay between the protein DELAY OF GERMINATION1 and the stress-associated phytohormone Abscisic Acid. Place: Institut de Recherche en Horticulture et Semences, 42 Rue George Morel, 49070 Beaucouzé, Bâtiment A. Webinar link: https://lnkd.in/e-g5QGR7 Please join us!

Seminar/Webinar: Wednesday 11 December at 9h30 Paris time (UTC+1) Guillaume Née (University Munster, Germany) - How seeds adapt their germination time without impacting their stress-reactiveness?” Molecular interplay between the protein DELAY OF GERMINATION1 and the stress-associated phytohormone Abscisic Acid. Place: Institut de Recherche en Horticulture et Semences, 42 Rue George Morel, 49070 Beaucouzé, Bâtiment A. Webinar link: https://lnkd.in/e-g5QGR7 Please join us!

Nice opportunities to join the Laboratory of Plant Physiology at Wageningen University & Research as a PhD candidate! Please share!! #plantscifyi #plantresearch #climatechange #cropresilience #cytoplasminheritance #

Fresh PRE-PRINT! 📢 We present SeedMatExplorer: an extensive transcriptome atlas underlying the acquisition of multiple seed quality traits during Arabidopsis seed maturation. Using module-trait correlations and gene co-expression network analysis we identified specific gene groups linked to the regulation of multiple seed quality traits. E.g.: we identified Late Embryogenesis Abundant (LEA) genes uniquely associated with desiccation tolerance and three DREB AND EAR MOTIF PROTEIN (DEAR) transcription factors involved in seed longevity regulation. We integrated several physiological and transcriptome data into a web tool specifically designed to advance seed maturation research, serving as a unique resource for the scientific community. For access links to the webtool please reach out via: 📧 seedmatexplorer@bioinformatics.nl. Already a huge congrats to the efforts of this amazing team of scientists: Renake Nogueira Teixeira for leading this exciting research, and the essential contribution of all co-authors Robert Koetsier, Harm Nijveen, Bas Dekkers, Lars Bakermans, Annabel van Driel, Joram Dongus, Leo Willems, Alexandre Marques, Asif Ahmed Sami, Leónie Bentsink, Henk Hilhorst. #seedscience #seedtechnology #seedresearch #plantbreeding #climatechange #seedresilience #seedmaturation https://lnkd.in/eK6ptS-M #seedresearch #seedtechnology #seedscience #seedmaturation #breeding #climatechange #plantscience

Our weekly newsletter with the latest #SeedScience papers is back! Our #ResearchHighlights brings together the advances in the different seed-related subjects, from molecular biology and physiology to ecology.

During October, we celebrated the #ISSS25Jubilee through a series of posts where our members introduced themselves and the exciting #SeedScience they are doing. Below, you'll find the compilation of all the posts!

Join us for the 19th Master Class on Seed Technology! 🌱 I’m excited to announce the 19th Master Class on Seed Technology, organized by myself and Leónie Bentsink, hosted by the Wageningen Seed Science Centre (WSSC). This Master Class is an exclusive opportunity for seed technologists and biologists to stay at the cutting edge of seed research. Through expert-led seminars, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive discussions, we’ll explore topics like: 🌾 Flowering, embryogenesis, and seed-expressed genes 🌾 Seed dormancy, longevity & germination 🌾 Seed quality & stress tolerance 🌾 Seed health & seed microbiome 🌾 Seed enhancement, priming, coating and more! Whether you’re from industry, academia, or a research institute, this Master Class will give you strategic insights to boost your expertise and drive innovation in your field. 📅 6-10 April 2025 📍 Wageningen, the Netherlands Ready to take your seed knowledge to the next level? Limited to 8-16 participants, so apply early! 📌 Flyer below ⬇️ #seedtechnology #seedscience #innovation Wageningen Plant Research, Euroseeds, American Seed Trade Association, ISTA - International Seed Testing Association, International Society for Seed Science, International Seed Federation, Plantum

To continue the #ISSS25Jubilee celebration, we will launch a series of posts highlighting different society members and their research areas. If you are interested in participating, there is still time! Send us your text and photo via the following link: https://lnkd.in/esFFWhm2