SeedLinked is a user-friendly, interactive platform that enables simple, decentralized cultivar evaluation designs and inclusion of real-time multi-actor feedback (from farmer to consumer) and allows for high and heterogeneous data inputs by smartphone.
This app connects plant growers and their data to help breed, source, and harvest the best seeds! SeedLinked will serve as the base for a European interactive platform for cultivar testing to connect different farm networks in Europe implementing different languages and features.
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Lecturer(s): Gyöngyi Györéné Kis, PhD
LiveSeeding partner(s): ÖMKi
Topics: This module video explores the significance of digital tools in data collection and sharing, highlighting their impact across various sectors, focusing on agriculture, research, and organizational management. It shows the key features and benefits of the most useful platforms currently used in organic farming and research: SeedLinked, ClimMob, iNaturalist, Field Book, BrAPI, Datar, Phenome Networks, QuickTrials, and AgriPartner. It provides a clear, side-by-side overview of these digital tools for supporting on-farm trials, biodiversity tracking, data collection, and breeding program management. It gives answers to why this module focuses on SeedLinked among the other tools. Finally, participants can test their understanding of the unit by completing the quiz.
Lecturer(s): Nicolas Enjalbert, PhD
LiveSeeding partner(s): SeedLinked
Topics: This module video introduces the SeedLinked platform as the digital backbone for collaborative trialing, data collection, and sharing. It highlights its trait ontology (standard 1–5 scoring, yield data, photos, comments, binary questions, trial conditions), flexible trial design options (non-replicated, triadic randomization, full set, subset, survey, single-site, and tasting evaluations), and strict data privacy (GDPR compliance, grower data ownership). The platform has been localized into ten languages and is active in 16 EU countries, ensuring accessibility and regional adaptation.
Lecturer(s): Nicolas Enjalbert, PhD
LiveSeeding partner(s): SeedLinked
Topics: This module video develops training resources so both trial managers and growers can confidently use SeedLinked. It includes video tutorials on setting up and running trials (from variety creation to tasting evaluations), using the mobile app, and analyzing results. Separate “getting started” guides for growers ensure usability at all levels. Quizzes are included to reinforce learning and verify understanding. These materials aim to standardize trial processes and lower the barrier to digital adoption.
Lecturer(s): Nicolas Enjalbert, PhD, Matteo Pettiti
LiveSeeding partner(s): SeedLinked, RSR, ÖMKi
Topics: This module provides concrete examples of collaborative breeding and trialing to illustrate how SeedLinked is applied in practice. For instance, a video case study from the USA on pepper and tomato breeding demonstrates participatory methods and digital data capture. These serve as learning tools and inspiration for project partners, connecting theory with real-world implementation.
Lecturer(s): Nicolas Enjalbert, PhD
LIVESEEDING partner(s): SeedLinked, ÖMKi
Topics: This module guides partners through hands-on trial setup, from defining crops, regions, growers, and varieties to planning seed distribution, planting, and data collection. A “First Trial Questionnaire” helps organizers clarify objectives, traits of interest, and logistical details. Grower recruitment strategies are also addressed. Partners are encouraged to test the system by creating demo accounts, practicing data entry, and simulating trials via the mobile app. Practical checklists and quizzes ensure readiness before real trial launches.
