ISTA - International Seed Testing Association

🤩Registration is now open for our next webinar with the The International Society for Seed Science! 🚀Hurry up and save Tuesday, 26 August, 2025, 13:00 - 14:30 CEST in your calendar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/90989… 👀Keep an eye out for further updates. #seedquality #seedtesting…

🥬 Research from @LJMU shows climate change may lower the nutritional value of crops like spinach, kale & rocket. More CO₂ + heat = less protein, fewer minerals, more sugar. @ISTAseedtesting learns more: tinyurl.com/n5fh8b33 #FoodSystems #seedquality #seedtesting

🌿 The latest @ISTAseedtesting funded TCOM projects are online! Discover innovations in imaging technology, pest detection, rapid testing for seed vigour and more. 🔍 Explore the outcomes and read the full reports here: seedtest.org/en/technical-c… #seedquality #seedtesting

🌍 July 28 is #WorldNatureConservationDay! 🌱 A healthy planet is not a choice — it’s a necessity. @ISTAseedtesting invites everyone to protect our ecosystems, preserve biodiversity, and ensure a sustainable future for all. #seedquality #seedteting

A new #SST study introduces LiCl Calc, a free tool to simplify humidity control in seed experiments. No coding? No problem. 🌡️ Predict RH 🧪 Mix or adjust LiCl solutions 📊 Boost reproducibility with ease Learn more: tinyurl.com/3y7dz8kw #seedquality #seedtesting

🌱Join us for our next joint webinar with the International Society for Seed Science on Tue, 26 Aug! Register now: ow.ly/wNSY50Wr8X7 📃Abstracts⤵️ seedtest.org/en/events/isss… 🎓 Certificate of attendance included! #seedquality #seedtesting #ISTAwebinar

Research by @USDA, @UFZ_de & @idiv shows N+P make ecosystems more rain-sensitive💦. @ISTAseedtesting learns how nutrients amplify how grasslands respond to rainfall here: tinyurl.com/4hxdtuth #seedquality #seedtesting

Scientists from @MIT & SMART are using tiny silk needles to inject vitamins, treat disease & monitor plant health, all with precision and less waste🌿. @ISTAseedtesting learns about this new era of farming here: tinyurl.com/bde48awn #seedquality #seedtesting

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📣Seed Science and Technology (SST) Volume 53, Number 2, latest fast track article/s released and available online: ingentaconnect.com/content/ista/s… 🌱 Want to publish in SST? Learn more 👉 seedtest.org/en/publication… #seedquality #seedtesting @ISTAseedtesting #ISTApublications

🌸 Lilium taliense seeds don’t all sleep the same. A new #SST study shows they mix dormancy types: some need time, some need warmth, and none sprout right after autumn. After winter? They’re ready. Read more: tinyurl.com/4cdeh3vw #seedquality #seedtesting

Summer holidays are here! @ISTAseedtesting reminds everyone the importance to leave seeds and plants behind! 🦠 They can carry pests 🌾 Harm crops 🌳 Disrupt ecosystems ⚖️ Could lead to legal trouble Protect #PlantHealth this season! #seedquality #seedtesting

Did you know that legumes are delicious and packed with nutrients? @ISTAseedtesting highlights their role in enhancing soil health and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. ✨Share your favorite legume in the comments! #seedquality #seedtesting

🚨 Final call! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in the Oct 2025 issue of Seed Testing International (#STI)! ✍️ Submit your article today. 📌 Instructions: seedtest.org/en/publication… #seedquality #seedtesting @ISTAseedtesting #ISTApublications

Today, the @ISTAseedtesting Secretariat passed its 2nd Surveillance Audit for its ISO9001:2015 Certification by our Certification Body QS Zürich AG. After the audit, our auditor, Jürg Bachofner, attested the Secretariat a significantly higher level of quality than a comparable…

🇹🇷The workshop will provide an overview of seed sampling for moisture analysis and aspects of quality assurance in relation to purity and moisture analysis for a range of species. 🚀Learn More and Register Now⤵️ seedtest.org/en/workshops-a… #seedquality #seedtesting @ISTAseedtesting

📱The @FAO Food Loss App #FLAPP is changing how we track & reduce on-farm losses. The app empowers farmers & producers with video-based advice and crowdsourced insights. @ISTAseedtesting learns more: tinyurl.com/2s4kyyf5 #seedquality #seedtesting

A new #SST study reveals red clover seeds are tiny and tricky to plant but coating them with a mix of chalk, diatom earth, and glue makes a big difference: 🌱 +160% vigour 🌱 +11% germination 🌱 +89% single seeds Read more: tinyurl.com/26vbc6s4 #seedquality #seedtesting

📚New update to the @ISTAseedtesting Bookstore! 🔍Now you can browse all ISTA handbooks by committee in A–Z order. No redesign. Just smarter structure. 🔗seedtest.org/en/handbooks-r… #seedquality #seedtesting #ISTApublications