WG Seeds and Plant Varieties

Working group Seeds and Plant Varieties

The WG Seed and Variety deals with seed research, certification, and marketing. Seed quality is crucial for plant germination, growth, and yield. In view of future food security and possible extreme weather conditions, seed quality plays a key role. The working group provides a platform for experts to exchange ideas on topics such as genetic resources, seed quality, phytopathology, and plant breeding.

News / Dates

Reports from the AG

WG Report 2025
WG Report 2023
WG Report 2021
WG Report 2018
WG Report 2016
WG Report 2014
WG Report 2012

Contact person

PD Dr Manuela Nagel
Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK)
Head of Cryo- and Stress Biology
Corrensstraße 3, D-06466 Seeland, OT Gatersleben
Phone: 039482-5156
nagel@ipk-gatersleben.de