AMES, Iowa – If you love tomatoes, you may want to plant your own or buy local this spring or potentially face paying higher prices at the grocery store. Iowa State University Seed Science Center (ISU-SSC) is working with SENASICA, the department of Agriculture in Mexico, to help identify and stop the sprea Read more about ISU Seed Scientist Working to Control Highly Contagious Tomato Virus
Ames, IA – The Iowa State University (ISU) Seed Science Center (SSC) provides educational opportunities all over the world. During the first week of May 2019, 23 seed professionals attended the Seed Corn Conditioning Workshop in Mexico City taught by Alan Gaul, SSC Seed Conditioning Specialist Read more about Spring Seed Workshop Goes on the Road to Mexico City
The Iowa State University Seed Science Center will host a presentation by Dr. Alan Taylor, Professor of Seed Science and Technology, at the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, AgriTech, on Monday, April 29, 10 a.m. Read more about ISU-SSC to Host Presentation by Cornell University Seed Technology Expert
AMES, Iowa – A farmer using big data technology to manage pesticide application or a school cafeteria director conducting an audit to reduce food waste are both saving money by investing in sustainability. Read more about Investing in sustainability pays off in many ways
AMES, Iowa – A new film helmed by an Iowa State University scientist showcases the science of seeds, as well as their beauty. Read more about Film capturing the science and beauty of seeds set for festival debut
The National Seed Health System (NSHS) based at the Iowa State University (ISU) Seed Science Center (SSC) is on the front lines in the fight against a disease which effects cucurbit plants such as watermelon, squash, cucumber, pumpkin and other types of gourds. Read more about ISU National Seed Health System Oversees USDA Import-Testing Pilot Program
The Iowa State University Seed Science Center (ISU-SSC) will break ground on a 2,000 square foot growth room addition in summer, 2019. The addition, funded by donors, will provide valuable new space for student research. Read more about ISU-SSC to Add New Growth Rooms for Improved Research Opportunities
Photo taken February 19, 2019 at the Argentinian Cooperative Association. In the photo is soybean breeder Lucas Salas (ACA), Dr. Gary Munkvold , Erica (ACA), and Antonio Ivancovich (Universidad Nacional de Noroeste Buenos Aires) Read more about ISU Seed Science Professor in Argentina for Prestigious Fulbright Program
An Iowa State University professor is the recipient of the 2019 Iowa Seed Association (ISA) Honorary Membership Award. Dr. Susana Goggi, Professor of Agronomy, has dedicated her life to addressing major seed quality issues confronting the seed industry in Iowa and globally. Read more about ISU Ag Professor Honored for Seed Industry Dedication and Achievement
AMES, IA - Eleven scholarships were given to ten Iowa State University (ISU) College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) students at the 2019 Iowa Agribusiness Showcase and Conference on February 13, in Des Moines, Iowa. Eight Iowa Seed Association (ISA) Scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded. One of ISA awarded students was selected as the Manjit Misra Outstanding Senior Scholar and received an additional $500 scholarship. Read more about Ten CALS Students Recognized as Seed Leaders and Awarded Scholarships
AMES, Iowa – A start-up company founded by two Iowa State University researchers is receiving a national honor for an invention named one of 2019’s best innovations in agricultural, food and biological engineering and technology. Read more about Iowa State Researchers Honored for One of Year's Best Ag Engineering Innovations
The use of soil might be an option for the germination testing of untreated soybean seed with fungal problems.
By Michael Stahr Read more about Additional Options for Phomopsis-Infected Soybean Seed
By Megan Lutz, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Communications Service
"I like seeds... in each one of them is that urge of life waiting to express itself," said Manjit Misra, the director of the Seed Science Center. "They're so tiny but they are a powerhouse."
Misra is originally from India and in 1971 moved to Missouri where he "got two degrees and met his wife." He has been at Iowa State since 1979 and is receiving the Outstanding Achievement in International Agriculture Award. Read more about Misra Receives Outstanding Achievement in International Agriculture Award
Manjit Misra, director of the Seed Science Center and professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, was presented the 2018 ASABE Sukup Global Food Security Award during the 2018 ASABE Annual International Meeting in Detroit, Michigan, on August 1. Read more about Misra Receives ASABE Sukup Global Food Security Award
Seed Science Center Global Program Manager Dileepkumar Guntuku was named a recipient of the Professional and Scientific Excellence Award, September 14, during the University's 2018 Annual Award Ceremony. Read more about Guntuku Receives ISU Professional and Scientific Excellence Award
Seed Science Center Director Manjit Misra was awarded the International Service Award September 14 during the University's 2018 Annual Award Ceremony. Read more about Misra Awarded ISU International Service Award
Eight Iowa State University students were honored February 14 during the 2018 Iowa Seed Association Scholarship Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference in Des Moines. Read more about Eight ISU Students Recognized at Iowa Seed Association Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Keynote Speaker Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, praised the Government of Andhra Pradesh for its efforts to enhance agricultural technology for smallholders during the AP AgTech Summit 2017 held November 15 - 17 in Visakhapatnam, India. Read more about Gates Says Mega Seed Park Will Drive Innovation
Seed Science Center Director Manjit Misra and Global Program Leader Dileepkumar Guntuku represented Iowa State University at a "Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony" held October 9, 2017, in Thangadancha Village, located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. Read more about Misra, Guntuku Represent ISU in Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony
In October 2017, Seed Science Center Scientist and Senior Engineer Yuh-Yuan Shyy was named a Tenured Honorary Professor by the Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) located in Jilin, China. Read more about Shyy Named Tenured Honorary Professor
(Commentary by Seed lab Manager, Mike Stahr) Read more about ISU Seed Lab Certified to Test for Dicamba Tolerance and Other Biotech Traits
October 19, 2017
AMES, Iowa – An Iowa State University sophomore studying agronomy and global resource systems is the 2017 recipient of an endowed scholarship honoring global food security advocate David Lambert. Read more about Scholarship Honoring Food Security Advocate David Lambert Presented to Iowa State Student
