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2 SEEDWORLD.COM SEPTEMBER 2015 CONTENTSSEPTEMBER2015 In Every Issue Spotlight on NAPB Conference Did you miss the National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting Dont worry Seed World has the highlights. Information Requests Chill Scientific Community Across the country university scientists are hit with Freedom of Information Act requests in an attempt to silence their outreach and education initiatives. Paving the Way for New Plant Technologies Check out our additions to the seed industrys Top 100 most influential people. Among them are Bernice Slutsky and Eda Reinot. See who else made the list. ASTA Goes to D.C. At the American Seed Trade Associations 132nd Annual Convention industry leaders gathered to talk to policymakers and hear from those within the beltway. Pope Could Be a Power Player When it comes to the acceptance of GMOs and science that helps battle hunger the Pope has significant influence but will he use it Features continued 38 44 46 58 62 Strategy Research Showcase Cross Pollination Regulatory Roundup World Status Industry News Since 1915 34 64 68 70 72 74 78 Columns 26 80 International Ag Development Discover how seed improvements are made in Africa as Dennis Thompson walks you through three different informal seed systems. Giant Views International Seed Federation Secretary General Michael Keller prepares to lead the seed industry through changing times to advance policy. Photography by Moshe Zusman Photography Studio She has paved the path for the advancement of new plant technologies two times. Unbeknownst to many Bernice Slutsky has played a pivotal role in helping shape policy when the first biotech events came onto the market. Twenty years later at the American Seed Trade Association she helped lead the development of a framework that helps seed companies navigate biotech events into a post- patent era while being mindful of the grain distribution channels and international regulatory approvals. On the Cover WEBWHEREONTHE For bonus content and more information on these issues check out SeedWorld.com. Here youll find videos extra photos and charts and notes from our journalists. Below are just a few highlights from this issue. SeedWorld.comwebinar Want to learn more about the advancements being made to seed coatings and polymers and what to expect from products currently in the pipeline Register for Seed Worlds first Strategy webinar that will be held Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. Eastern. SeedWorld.comGiantViews Discover some of the latest advancements in plant breeding as Seed Worlds Shawn Brook sits down with movers and shakers at the National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee. SeedWorld.comleadership future-giants On page 30 you get to meet the 2015 Future Giant of the seed industry Samantha Sisk of AgReliant Genetics. Here you can learn more about the award and former award winners. Remember its not too early to be thinking about who you might nominate for next year.