Seed and Stand Establishment (SSEST) Working Group Business Meeting

Objective(s):
To bring together those interested in seed technology, seed storage, seed production, seed physiology, seed pathology, plant breeding, and all other phases of research, education, or extension related to horticultural seeds and seed quality, to discuss problems, new methods, technologies, and other aspects related to these areas, and to promote a strong union of public- and private-sector workers interested in seeds and seed crops. To promote activities related to the establishment of a uniform and vigorous crop from seed, transplant material, or vegetative propagules, with emphasis on seed treatments, soil amendments, transplanting techniques, and other practices that might lead to stand enhancement in the field or greenhouse. Chair 2013-2014: Juan Carlos Diaz-Perez Chair-elect: Susmitha Nambuthiri Secretary: Ajay Nair