European Seed Association European Seed Association Search form Search Search login area Username * Password * Request new password Sign in Request User account About Test Who we are Vision Members Association Members Individual Members Associate Members Join ESA! Board Team Ethics Anti-Trust Guidelines Code of Conduct Latest Publications Ethics Topics Plant Breeding and Plant Health Plant Reproductive Material Plant Health Biodiversity Convention on Biological Diversity International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources Voluntary benefit-sharing activities Intellectual Property IP protection for plant-related inventions Community Plant Variety Rights Plant Biotechnology Genetically Modified Plants Adventitious Presence New Plant Breeding Techniques Research and Innovation European Technology Platform ‘Plants for the Future’ Access to funding Seed Treatment and Technologies Crops Cereals and Pulses Forage Crops and Grasses Maize Oil and Fibre Crops Potatoes Sugar Beet Vegetables and Ornamentals Contact Press New study proves high value of plant breeding Read More Speak Up for Seeds! Read More Preserving genetic resources – and creating new diversity! Read More Identity, Performance, Quality, Health: what you see(d) is what you get! Read More Promoting and rewarding innovation Read More New challenges, new knowledge, new opportunities - the next green revolution Read More From lab to land – how to produce more and better Read More Protecting seed – when just a little makes all the difference Read More LeftRight Scroll to content About Plant Breeding Plant breeding is the science of adapting the genetics of plants for the benefit of humankind. Read More Latest Publications Discover our latest publications and documents.. View publications Welcome to ESA Tweets RT @cropprotection: #DYK that about 5% of people employed in Europe work in agriculture? #WithorWithout #employment #ag https://t.co/eC4HlP… #PlantDay is approaching! How do you plan to get involved? Share your story! #plantbreeding https://t.co/rYgBMDYkiO… https://t.co/v4iX0xIaUB What if intensification of farming could enhance #biodiversity? #precisionfarming #plantbreeding Read this by #STOA… https://t.co/YkKzJDwMsH RT @SEEDSandCHIPS: #FoodInnovation is for all! Don't miss it, join us! #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #FoodStartups #Agtech #VerticalFarming #In… RT @IFAHEurope: Pleased to see Agri-Food Chain Coalition growing! Welcome new members @EFFAB & #FEFANA https://t.co/ajeRfv4V5h #AgriFoodEU… Slide to this tweet Slide to this tweet Slide to this tweet Slide to this tweet Slide to this tweet Watch our latest video: Follow us Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube News 14th, February 2017 The EU must not change the comitology system to the detriment of innovation and the single market 24th, January 2017 UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy Class 23rd, January 2017 Celebrating Global Pulse Day 12th, January 2017 New study shows neonicotinoid ban caused severe economic and environmental damage to EU oilseed rape sector All news annual meeting Registration for the next Annual Meeting will open again as of April 3rd 2017. Hope to see you in Riga, Latvia, on 8-10 October 2017! Visit website pinto Database ESA has developed PINTO, a database which provides information on plant varieties that fall under the scope of a patent in Europe. Visit website Esta scheme ESA has developed the “European Seed Treatment Assurance” (ESTA) scheme for quality assurance of plant protection products and the handling and use of treated seed. Visit website ESA App About ESA All News Contact Join ESA European Seed Association Avenue des Arts, 52 1000 Brussels, Belgium Phone: +32 2 743 28 60 Fax: +32 2 743 28 69 Email: secretariat@euroseeds.eu