Workshop Objective:
To describe and have meaningful, solution-oriented discussions about some of today’s native seed TZ problems.   (Participants should have at least some introductory knowledge about the TZ test.)

Introduction (large group session):
8:00-8:45    Brent Turnipseed  “TZ Issues Today: with emphasis on native species”

After the Introductory lecture, the group will be divided into two smaller groups.

Morning: Round tables 1 and 2
9:00-10:15  session 1
10:15-10:30  break and rotate
10:30-11:15  session 2
11:15-12:30  Lunch break

Afternoon:  Round tables 3 and 4 and large group discussion
12:30-1:45  session 3
1:45-2:00  break and rotate
2:00-3:15  session 4
3:30-4:00 Large group discussion about seed analyst training and credibility.

Round table topics, species and moderators:
1. Pure seed determination and effects on TZ:  Sarah Dammen, Kari Fiedler
species: Artemisia, Kraschenninnikovia, and others.
2. TZ of immature seeds: Richard Agnew
species:  Bromus, Elymus, Bassia, Bouteloua, and others
3. Artifacts:  Victor Vankus
species: Rhus, Prunus, and others
4. Evaluation odds and ends: Cindy Finneseth
species: Hypericum, Juncus, Elymus, Geranium, Artemisia, and others

Round table discussions will start with examination of materials and photos.  Participants will be asked to discuss suggestions and solutions regarding the issues.