New method available for SE-PCR detection of Acidovorax citrulli in cucurbit seeds
The GEVES now offers a high-throughput rapid SE-PCR testing service for the detection of Acidovorax citrulli in melon, watermelon, and […]
ToBRFV/ tomato-pepper and Aphis gossypii/melon, a CPVO project to propose new DUS protocols
At the end of October, the president of CPVO validated co-funding for the project: “Updating DUS resistance tests according to […]
New CTPS Technical Questionnaires for 9 vegetable species harmonised with those of the CPVO
In collaboration with the CPVO, our EU counterparts and breeding institutions, new Technical Questionnaires for national listing via the CTPS […]
News from the CTPS “Ornamental, Perfume, Aromatic & Medicinal Plants” section
The ‘Ornamental, Perfume, Aromatic & Medicinal Plants’ section (POPAM) was held on 8 October at GEVES in Brion. The section […]
Optimising the variety collection for planting trials: final meeting of the CPVO SNP rapeseed project
The final meeting of the SNP oilseed rape project, co-funded by the CPVO and coordinated by GEVES, was held by […]
Varmaïs: a new website for choosing maize varieties
GEVES, ARVALIS (French arable crops R&D institute) and UFS (French seed association for seed companies & plant breeders) have joined […]
ToBRFV: renewal of approval & developments in variety resistance testing
After more than a year as the only laboratory approved by the Ministry of Agriculture for the detection of ToBRFV […]
Identification of milling wheat using molecular markers
For the milling industry, wheat varieties and their combinations play a key role in flour quality. It is important to […]
A new race of Bremia lactucae (Bl: 37EU)
On 1 June, following the epidemiological study led by IBEB (International Bremia Evaluation Board), the new race of lettuce downy mildew Bremia lactucae Bl: 37EU was […]
IFOAM congress: varieties for organic agriculture
The Organic World Congress will be held in Rennes from 6-10 September 202. It is organised by IFOAM (International Federation […]
GEVES & EU examine suitable framework for listing organic varieties
The new EU Organic Agriculture Regulation adopted in 2018 will be implemented from 2022. The measures introduced by this new […]
New infrastructures under construction in Brion and Cavaillon stations
With growing activity at the Brion and Cavaillon stations dedicated to the study of new varieties of vegetable and ornamental […]
CTPS Fruit Crop Meeting
At the latest meeting of the CTPS Fruit Crops Section, discussions largely focused on two new EU regulations: the Plant […]
Biocontrol and seeds: GEVES at ABIM 2020
This year, due to the difficulties linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, ABIM, the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting, was held from […]
Maize and Sorghum CTPS Section meeting, 29 September 2020
At its remote meeting on 29/09, the Maize and Sorghum CTPS Section was pleased to note an increase in the […]
Resistance testing of sugar beet varieties to yellowing viruses at GEVES
Yellowing viruses are a major issue for sugar beet crop yields. The search for varieties with resistance to yellowing viruses […]
News from the CTPS Rapeseed and other Cruciferous Plants Section of 31/07/20: testing methods adjusted due to COVID-19 and 9 varieties proposed for registration
Despite a complicated 2019-20 campaign in terms of both climate and sanitary conditions for GEVES staff due to COVID-19, the […]
Soybean and sunflower double-cropping: a key role in promoting agroecology
At the beginning of 2020, the INRAe Experimental Unit for Field Crops of Auzeville (UE GCA), in collaboration with stakeholders […]
OPTIPLASM: progress in research project on rapeseed clubroot
As part of its variety testing activities prior to national listing, GEVES evaluates the resistance of rapeseed to clubroot. This […]
Can a variety be heterogeneous?
Seed regulations are based on the description and distinction of varieties stable over time to guarantee fair trade. Uniformity 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: […]
