National containment : SNES activities reduced
Due to national containment decision, we are forced to reduce our activities in order to comply with these instructions and […]
Can a variety be heterogeneous?
Seed regulations are based on the description and distinction of varieties stable over time to guarantee fair trade. Homogeneity is […]
Detection of the tomato virus ToBRFV: GEVES only authorised laboratory in France
The BioGEVES and Pathology laboratories prepared for the new quarantine regulations introduced for this emerging tomato pathogen: trials were carried […]
2020 GEVES price list is now available !
We invite you to consult the 2020 GEVES price list under the “Our services” tab. This year, we have […]
Eligibility rules for Maize VCUS: two major developments
On October 9, the CTPS Maize and Sorghum Section validated major changes in the VCUS evaluation rules for maize varieties. […]
16th Lab Open Days – 19-20 September 2019
How do we manage metrology in a seed quality analysis laboratory? It’s an important question, which was addressed at the […]
IP Key China: Maize DUS training
A Chinese delegation was welcomed at the GEVES Magneraud Unit from 16-27 September for a training course in DUS maize. […]
17th International EUCARPIA Meeting on Genetics and Breeding of Capsicum and Eggplant
For the 17th Eucarpia meeting on capiscum and eggplant which took place this year in Avignon, the Cavaillon unit welcomed […]
New quality classes for durum wheat to meet sector needs
On 25th July 2019, the cereals section of the CTPS adopted a new national list regulation for durum wheat, applicable […]
Adapting old vegetable varieties to new modern production conditions
For old varieties known before 1970 mainly of cross-pollinated species, Directive 2002/55/EC and the previous Directive of 1970 on the […]
Seed germination and vigour testing for 5 vegetable crops
An international 2-year project involving Japan and France The VIGERM project is funded by ISTA and involves 3 technical committees: […]
