The RFBG held its tenth symposium in Nantes from 12 to 14 November. In his introduction, Christian Huyghe invited participants […]
Variety & Seed Expertise
Workshop: Detection and identification of bruchids in seed samples
GEVES is organising a workshop in Beaucouzé with the aim of sharing knowledge and practices relating to the detection of […]
Detection and identification of insects in seed lots: enhanced collaboration with Anses
By combining their expertise, GEVES and Anses offer seed industry professionals a high-quality service adapted to current plant health monitoring […]
CPVO workshop on new phenotyping tools for DUS testing
In a context where DUS testing procedures face several challenges such as climate change, rising costs and the continuous expansion […]
Meeting of the UFS Working Group on the Physical and Germination Quality of Vegetable and Flower Species in Beaucouzé
On 19 and 20 March, GEVES welcomed nearly 25 people from seed companies producing vegetables and flowers. Two workshops were […]
International ISTA workshop on insect detection in seed lots at GEVES
On 4 and 5 March, GEVES welcomed 30 participants from various countries to discuss methods for detecting insects in seed […]
Basic plant pathology course at GEVES
The French Variety and Seed Study and Control Group (GEVES) recently welcomed a group of engineering students as part of […]
Officialisation of the method for detecting and identifying regulated bruchids on seeds of Pisum sativum, Vicia faba, Phaseolus vulgaris and Phaseolus coccineus
As the National Plant Health Reference Laboratory for the detection of non-quarantine regulated organisms (NQROs), mainly on seed matrix, GEVES […]
Publication of the GEVES Index Seminum 2025
Index Seminum is a specialised catalogue published by botanical gardens and research institutions. It lists seeds available for exchange with […]
A look back at the day of approved plant health laboratories
Approved laboratories, the General Directorate for Food (DGAL) and the National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) for Plant Health (PH) met on […]