End: 28 Sep 2017, Thursday
Science Protecting Plant Health 2017 Conference
Learn about the latest worldwide management of pest and pathogen issues, as well as new developments in national and international biosecurity measures at this international event.
This international event from the Australasian Plant Pathology Society and the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre aims to deliver several days of the latest industry research and development findings, future planning discussions and keynote addresses from leading industry figureheads.
“We are expecting 400-500 delegates to take part in an exciting and invigorating week of science, workshops and networking,” said conference co-convenor Jennifer Cobon. “There has been considerable early interest in the scientific program and I expect a strong response from the Australian growing industry.”
Conference themes will focus on:
- The latest science, research and practice from leading international researchers, encompassing all the disciplines of plant biosecurity and plant pathology.
- Recent developments and future technological approaches.
- Several keynote presentations from a range of international, national and local speakers augmented by poster presentations and an exciting social schedule.
A draft program for the event is available HERE. Some presentations of interest to ODS readers include:
- Resistance breeding
- Pest risk analysis
- Emerging pests and diseases
- Responding to pest and pathogen incursions
- Agrochemicals and biopesticides
- Soil health
- Post-harvest protection from pests
Opportunities for sponsoring and exhibiting at the conference are available by contacting spph@yrd.com.au or calling 07 3368 2422.
Registration for Science Protecting Plant Health 2017 is currently open, visit www.sciplant2017.com.au to secure your place today.