Seed Identification (new modules)

(nog aanvullen)

The lecturers of the course are prof. dr. René T.J. Cappers and dr. ir. Renée M. Bekker, Biological Archaeological Innovation centre, Groningen.

Starting date: September 24, 15, & 26 2025

Target group: The training is for laboratory technicians and employees who are practically involved in identifying seeds. Other interested parties can also participate. No specific prior knowledge is required.

Date and location
Duration: 3 day trainingcourse.
Dates: September 24, 25 & 26 2025
Training hours: 09.00 till 17.00 hours
Location: Naktuinbouw, Roelofarendsveen, the Netherlands

Program

The training course will include lectures and practical work. 

The following plant families will be dealt with:

• Caryophyllaceae
• Linaceae
• Papaveraceae
• Solanaceae
• Asparagaceae
• Plantaginaceae
• Scrophulariaceae 

Practical work will focus on identifying representative seeds from these families. The Digital Diaspore Altas of the Netherlands (book and website) will be introduced and available for consultation.

Fee
2025 Training fee: € 2.349,-

Included are:

• All course related costs such as materials, lunch/coffee/tea and administration.
• A copy of the 'Manual for the identification of plant seeds and fruits' (Cappers & Bekker – new 2021 2nd edition; Barkhuis Publishing – Groningen.)
• A copy of 'The digital diaspore altas of the Netherlands' (R.T.J Cappers, R.M. Bekker & D. Fennema, 2023; Barkhuis Publishing – Groningen.)

Questions or interested in participation? 
Team Training courses: (071) 332 62 70 / opleidingen@naktuinbouw.nl