The International Society for Seed Science (ISSS) is a professional organisation of seed scientists committed to fostering and promoting research, education and communication in the scientific understanding of seeds by:

• Publication of scientific research on seed biology in Seed Science Research, the official journal of the ISSS.
• Co-ordination and organisation of conferences, workshops and more specialised meetings related to seed science.
• Publication of proceedings of certain ISSS conferences and other meetings.
• Sharing news and comment of interest to seed scientists and technologists, via online and other fora.
• Support for educational activities in seed biology, including courses, slide exchanges, web sites, etc.
• Establishment of prizes and honours for meritorious work in seed biology.
• Posting of job listings.
• Involvement in political and public relations activities affecting seed research and utilisation.

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