THIRD INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCE ON PLANT PATHOLOGY

&

7th Biennial Meeting of Pakistan Phytopathological Society

19 - 21 November 2007

INTRODUCTION

The Phytopathological Society of Pakistan was established in 1983 as first platform in the country for those interested in the subject. Since then we are working to popularise the science of Plant Pathology in this region. We feel pleasure to announce the 3rd International Phytopathological Conference under the umbrella of this society. The conference is mainly dedicate to review the current status and advances in research of plant pathology and sharing of new ideas and achievements globally. On behalf of the Society, the organizing committee invites all members of the plant pathology community to join us at department of Mycology & Plant Pathology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, between 19 – 21 November 2007.

CONFERENCE THEME:

Interest in science of Plant Pathology is increasing globally due to persistent high food losses from diseases, contamination and spoilage. World’s rising demand of food with escalating population is becoming a challenge for us. The main theme of this Third International Conference on Plant Pathology is “FUTURE FOOD SECURITY”. The conference being organized under the umbrella of Pakistan Phytopathological Society will provide a forum to Plant Pathologists and those interested in related issues to share their research and ideas in the field.

CONFERENCE TOPICS:

1.      Integrated Disease/Pest Management

2.      Breeding for disease resistance

3.      Molecular and biotechnological approaches in plant pathology

4.      Biological control

5.      Pathogens and food security

6.       Disease monitoring systems

REGISTRATION

Foreign Delegates:                                                      

Participant - US $ 250/-

Participant (With late fee) - US $ 300/-  

Student / Research Scholar - US $ 150/-

Student / Research Scholar (With late fee) - US $ 200/-

Accompanying member - US$ 150/-

SARC Countries: Participant - US $ 100/-

SARC Participant (With late fee) - US $ 150/-                           

 

 

Pakistani Delegates:

Participant - Rs. 500/-

Participant (With late fee) - Rs. 700/-

Student / Research Scholar - Rs. 300/-

Student / Research Scholar (With late fee)- Rs. 400/-

Accompanying member - Rs. 500/-

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

Notice of Intent / Participation

Form: 15th May 2007

Submission of Abstract: 30th June 2007

Acceptance of papers: 15th August 2007

Registration fee: 31st October 2007

Conference in session: 19th – 21st November 2007

 

 

CONTACT

 

Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Bajwa

Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology

Quaid-e-Azam Campus,

University of the Punjab,

Lahore-54590, Pakistan

Tel: +92 429231846-7   

Fax: +92 429231187

E-mail: chairperson@mpp.pu.edu.pk

 

The official language of the conference is English.

Send your abstracts through e-mail only on ticpp@yahoo.com