SOCIETY OF COMMERCIAL SEED TECHNOLOGISTS
February 2nd – 6th, 2026
Seed Science, 2115 Osborn Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Sponsored by the SCST Genetic Technology Committee
The Society of Commercial Seed Technologists Genetic Testing Super Workshop is held every other year and is the equivalent of five individual workshops in one week. The workshop is targeted towards those preparing to take the Genetic Technologist exams (RGT, CGT), individuals looking for a refresher course, and those beginning in this field. Workshops include lectures, hands-on activities, and real time practice of concepts. Time will also be spent discussing preparing for the exams, genetic testing issues, new technology, training resources, and sources of information for testing products.
Participants will earn 8 continuing education points.
General Topics:
- Molecular Biology
- Herbicide Bioassay
- Immunoassay (ELISA, Lateral Flow Strips)
- Electrophoresis
- PCR
Exam Categories:
- Genetic Purity
- Adventitious Presence
- Trait Confirmation (Biotech Trait Purity)
- Molecular Biology
Register using the link provided:
https://go.iastate.edu/YZ4UBT
Details
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