This session is open to seed industry professionals only. For any questions on attending, contact Martha Malapi on the ASTA team at mmalapi@betterseed.org. 

Preliminary agenda:

• Welcome: Samantha Thomas (Bayer), Chair
• Building a roadmap with conflicting information: emerging seed-borne virus concerns: Samantha Thomas (Bayer)
• Pantoea ananatis on Corn? Will the real pathogen please step forward?: Scott Heuchelin (Corteva Agriscience )
• Adapting Ahead: Next-Gen diagnostic technologies for enhanced biological relevance: Martha Malapi (ASTA)
• What Does ASTA do to support these Issues?
  • Provide expertise, coordination
  • Work with US Gov. Agencies
  • Research support (ASRF, SSF, Other)          
• Summary Discussion: Workshop Participants
• Adjourn