Conference Time：2014.09.15~2014.09.19 registration online：June 30, 2014 abstract submission：June 15, 2014 accomodation book online：June 30, 2014 The 11th Conference of the International Society for Seed Science (ISSS) Website Seed science plays an increasingly important role in ensuring future food security in a sustainable environment and is therefore a subject of expanding international interest. This 11th ISSS conference, an event sponsored by the International Society for Seed Science(ISSS), in partnership with China National Hybrid Rice Research & Development Center (CNHRRDC) and Hunan Agricultural University (HAU), will build upon the success of previous conferences to bring together international experts and young scientists from around the world with an interest in seed science. The conference aims to provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas on seed science and the development of new scientific collaborations. It will encompass the latest research progress in key areas including: seed development, dormancy, germination, stress tolerance, germplasm preservation, seed ecology, seed engineering and biotechnology to improve seed quality and hybrid seed. Invitation from the Chair On behalf of the organizing committee, it is my pleasure and honor to invite you to the 11th Conference of the International Society for Seed Science from September 15 to 19, 2014 at Longhua internation Hotel, which is located in the Xingsha Economic and Technological Development Zone, Changsha city, Hunan province, China. During the five-day conference we hope to provide an important forum where leading experts in the fields of seed science will come together to share their expertise to improve Seed Science for future food security in a sustainable environment, which is also the main theme of the conference. Researchers and key opinion leaders in seed development, dormancy and germination, seed stress tolerance, germplasm preservation and innovation, seed ecology, seed engineering and biotechnology, utilization of heterosis in plants, are invited to facilitate sessions and deliver lectures or posters at the 11th ISSS conference, thus ensuring a world-class and quality experience for all. It will provide participants with a comprehensive and fruitful experience. Apart from the exciting scientific program, we welcome participants to embrace and enjoy what Changsha has to offer - its unique and cultural attractions, landmarks and entertainment in central China. We sincerely hope that you will come to support us in Changsha. Thank you and I look forward to your participation. Yours faithfully Longping Yuan Chair organizing Committee Invitation from President ISSS On behalf of the ISSS executive committee I am delighted to extend to you an invitation to attend the 11th ISSS Conference on Seed Biology. The conference will be held on 15-19 September 2014 in Changsha, China. In keeping with previous conferences in this successful series it will highlight recent advances in seed science research. Sessions will include invited international speakers as well as contributing speakers selected by the appointed scientific committee. In addition there will be attended poster sessions. The organizing committeesare committed to making this conference both scientifically valuable and socially enjoyable to foster a lively exchange of ideas and new scientific collaborations. I look forward to seeing you there. Bill Finch-Savage President ISSS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 种子科学在保障未来世界粮食安全与可持续发展中的重要作用日益增强，已成为一项事关国际社会利益的重要学科。由国际种子科学协会（ISSS）主办，国家杂交水稻工程技术研究中心、湖南农业大学、杂交水稻国家重点实验室、中国植物学会种子科学与技术专业委员会承办的“第十一届国际种子科学大会”将于2014年9月15-19日 在中国长沙召开。大会以“种子科技、粮食安全与可持续发展”为主题，围绕种子发育与休眠、种子萌发与种子质量遗传改良、种子胁迫耐性与种质保存、种子生态、种子工程与生物技术、杂交种子等方面的最新研究进展，为广大科研工作者提供一个学术交流与合作的契机，致力于搭建一届汇集全球种子科学领域的尖端科学家及青年优秀人才充分展示研究成果的平台。 邀请信 各位专家、朋友： 我非常荣幸地代表大会组委会，诚邀各位参加于2014年9月在湖南长沙召开的第十一届国际种子科学大会。大会地点为隆华国际大酒店，该酒店位于长沙市芙蓉区红旗路199号，毗邻国家杂交水稻工程技术研究中心和湖南农业大学，交通方便，酒店设施完善。在4天的会议期间，我们希望为全球种子科学领域的专家、学者、企业人士提供一个充分展示最新研究成果与开展学术交流的平台，探讨种子科技在保障世界粮食安全、促进环境可持续发展中所起的重要作用，共同分享全球种子科技给人类生活带来的福祉，确保将本次大会办成一届一流的、高水平的科学大会，使参会的学者、科技人员受益匪浅。此外，我们也将欢迎各位享受长沙独特、丰富的文化底蕴和人文气息。真诚地期待您的参与，我们将热忱相盼。 大会组织委员会主席 袁隆平 各位朋友： 我非常荣幸地代表国际种子科学协会，向您发出参加第十一届国际种子科学大会的邀请。第十一届国际种子科学大会将于2014年9月15-19日在中国长沙举行。与以往召开的系列会议一样，本次大会将突出展示近年来国际种子科学研究的最新成果，一些从事种子科学研究领域的国际专家以及相关贡献者将被邀请作学术报告，此外，还安排了墙报学术成果展。大会组委会将致力于使本次会议办成一个即具有科学价值又能培养活跃学术思想和新的科研合作的交流平台。 我真诚地期待您的参与！ 国际种子科学协会主席 Bill Finch-Savage 会议注册网站：第十一届国际种子科学大会网站 第十一届国际种子科学大会会议通知下载 点击下载文件: