ISTA Flower Seed Testing Committee Activity Report 2023-2024
The ISTA Flower Seed Testing Committee, led by Sarah Dammen, presented their activities in 2023-2024 in Cambridge, UK. The committee discussed testing procedures for various flower species, initiated new projects, and worked on updating the ISTA Handbook on Flower Seed Testing. Proficiency tests, workshops, and cooperation with other organizations are key aspects of their work. Members include individuals from different countries, focusing on advancing flower seed testing methodologies and standards.
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ISTA Flower Seed Testing Committee (FSC) Activity Report 2023-2024 Presenter: Sarah Dammen, Chair FSC Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Date: 2 July 2024
FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE FSC Composition 2022-2025 1. Sarah Dammen (Chair) 2. Meriam Dekalo Keren (Vice-Chair) 3. Rachael Davies 4. Erik van Egmond 5. Allessandra Barbante 6. Stefanie Kr mer 7. Maria Marin 8. Lucele Pretorius 9. Shizka Takeuchi 10. Sylvie Ducournau (ECOM liaison officer) USA Israel United Kingdom Netherlands Italy Germany Croatia South Africa Japan France Room for more members.
FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE Discussing TSW for some flower species Calendula Begonia Anemone Bellis Sunflower Plants.usda.gov
FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE New projects Plants.usda.gov Begonia test plan in progress Add 25C as temperature option Survey on flower seed testing Questions may include: species tested, how many of each, are new methods needed, TSW numbers gathered, native testing.
FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE Continued work on adding species to ISTA Handbook on Flower Seed Testing 22 Species pages in progress Sarah Dammen and Sylvie Ducournau are working on this project. If you would like to contribute, please let one of us know.
FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE FLOWER SEED TESTING COMMITTEE 1 Proficiency Test round every 3 years Workshop, seminar Answers to questions received from the ISTA community Cooperation with other TCOMs (GER, PUR, TEZ, BSC, PTC, RUL) Cooperation with AOSA (started in Denver)
