Horticulture for Livelihood Security and Economic...

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Horticulture for Livelihood Security and Economic Growth

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International Conference on Horticulture (ICH-2009)

International Conference on Horticulture(ICH-2009)

Horticulture forLivelihood Security and

Economic Growth

November 9-12, 2009ITC Hotel, The Windsor, Bangalore, India

Second Announcement

VEGINET

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Organized byDr. Prem Nath Agricultural Science Foundation (PNASF),

Bangalore

Vegetable Science International Network (VEGINET),Bangalore

University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS),Bangalore

In Collaboration with

National

Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore

University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi

Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Government of India, New Delhi

National Horticulture Board (NHB), New Delhi

National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation(NHRDF), Nasik

Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology(CAPART), New Delhi

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi

Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India,New Delhi

Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bangalore

Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore

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International

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),Rome

International Center for Underutilized Crops (ICUC), Sri Lanka

International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics(ICRISAT), India

International Centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas(ICARDA), Syria

Asian Vegetable Research and Development Centre (AVRDC),Taiwan

GlobalHort, Tanzania

International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), Belgium

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand

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Invitation

Many developing countries are facing the problem of decel-erated agricultural growth at macro level coupled with falling realprices of farm products and its declining share to GDP withoutany considerable shift of population from agriculture to non-agriculture sector. Added to these, is the problem of depleting anddegrading natural resource base for farming, threatening the verylivelihood security of a majority of subsistence farmers and thefarming industry is becoming non-remunerative in many countriesof the developing world.

In India, the policies and programmes designed and imple-mented have not adequately addressed to the problems ofagriculture sector. The failure to identify right growth prioritieswithin farming sector and to design and implement appropriateagricultural development policies and programmes have culmi-nated in farmers’ distress. At this juncture horticultural crops,comprising of fruits, vegetables and mushrooms, ornamental crops,medicinal and aromatic plants, spices and plantation crops, providea new hope for economic security and further growth.

The Conference is designed to provide a common forum forall stake holders to share their experience and expertise to suggestthe technology-institution-policy package for sustainable produc-tion and marketing of horticultural products. This would augmentemployment-income generation to ensure livelihood security of thesubsistence farmers without further depleting the natural resourcebase. Production and consumption of horticultural products couldplay a key role in providing the much needed nutrition and healthsecurity to about 815 million people suffering from hunger andmalnutrition in the developing world.

The objective of the Conference is to identify key factorsinfluencing the sustainability of horticulture sector in developing

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countries through participatory dialogues, exchange of knowledge,genetic materials and human resources among all the stakeholders.

The following are the theme areas of the conference:

1. Technological Domain,

2. Institutional and Policy Support: Socio-Economic Domains,

3. Producer – Consumer’s Domain,

4. Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC),and

5. Opportunities and Future Thrusts.

The International Conference on Horticulture will be held atITC Hotel, The Windsor, Bangalore, India, November 09 – 12,2009. The garden city Bangalore (Bengaluru) is well connectedto the international and domestic airports. We are pleased to hostthe conference and look forward to meet our distinguished guests.

Prem NathChairperson,

Organizing Committee, ICH-2009February 01, 2009 Bangalore -560 094

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Scientific Programme

Theme Area I: Technological Domain

Session 1.1 Improved CropsChairperson: Dr. Vishnu Swarup, IndiaTopics: Genetic resources; Biotechnology; Crop improvement.

Session 1.2 Crop ManagementChairperson: Dr. Kirti Singh, IndiaCo-Chairperson: Dr. P. Rethinam, IndiaTopics: Soil management; Water management; Crop management;Abiotic stress management; Crop physiology; Organic production;Protected cultivation; Soilless production.

Session 1.3 Crop ProtectionChairperson: Dr. Anupam Varma, IndiaTopics: Insect pest management; Disease management; Weedmanagement; Biological control of pests; Integrated pestmanagement.

Session 1.4 Underutilized CropsChairperson: Dr. Hannah Jaenicke, Sri LankaTopics: Future Crops; Nutritional Value; Genetic resources; Cropimprovement; Nutritional qualities; Crop production; Marketingand Income generation.

Session 1.5 Crop DiversificationChairperson: Dr. K. V. Peter, IndiaTopics: Future Crops; Nutritional Value; Productivity; Adaptability;Sustainability; Income generation.

Session 1.6 Seed and Planting MaterialChairperson: Dr. K.P. Vasanth Shetty, IndiaTopics: Seed production; Planting material production; Incomegeneration.

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Session 1.7 Post Harvest ManagementChairperson: Dr. V. Prakash, IndiaTopics: Post harvest handling, storage, processing, packaging;New products; Value addition.

Theme Area II: Institutional and Policy Support:Socio - Economic Domains

Session 2.1 Technology Generation, Transfer andUtilization: Examination of Three Sub-Systems

Chairperson: Dr. C. Prasad, IndiaTopics: Technology generation; Technology transfer; Technologyutilization; Impact analysis.

Session 2.2 Screening Technologies for HorticulturalDevelopment in Socio - Economic and Agro-Climatic Perspectives

Chairperson: Dr. R. B. Singh, IndiaTopics: Small and large farmers; Transferable technologies;Adaptability of technologies; Sustainability of technologies;Economic viability of technologies; Climate change.

Session 2.3 National Agricultural Policy and ProgrammesChairperson: Dr. R.S. Deshpande, IndiaTopics: Review of institutional and policy support to horticulturalsector; Region-specific major socio-economic constraints onhorticulture development; Linking horticultural developmentto sustainable farm sector and rural development; Achievingsustainability of marginal and small holdings; Increasingemployment and net income of the farmers; Major areas for policyreforms for horticultural development; Monetary and fiscalpolicies; State support to integrated agriculture development,Village institutions.

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Session 2.4 Economic GrowthChairperson: Dr. R.S. Deshpande, IndiaTopics: Economic growth and changing food habits; Poverty;Growth and changes in diet pattern; Regional pattern of economicgrowth and horticultural development; Growth – internationaltrade and horticultural products; Horticultural product processingand economic growth.

Session 2.5 Food, Nutrition and Health SecurityChairperson: Dr. Prem Nath, IndiaTopics: Food security; Nutrition security; Health security; Urbanand Peri-urban horticulture; Livelihood security.

Session 2.6 Nexus between Livelihood Security andEconomic Growth

Chairperson: Dr. S. Bisalaih, IndiaTopics: Components of livelihood security; Linkage betweenlivelihood security and economic growth; Regional imbalances;Growth in horticulture sector and livelihood security.

Session 2.7 Technology – Institution Policy Support forPreventing depletion and Degradation ofNatural Resource Base

Chairperson: Dr. P. K. Joshi, IndiaTopics: Resource use efficiency of agricultural and horticulturalcrop enterprises; Impact of horticulture on use of naturalresources; Role of technology and institutional policy on depletionof natural resources; Ecological auditing.

Session 2.8 Policy for Domestic and Export MarketChairperson: Dr. Ramesh Chand, IndiaTopics: Impact of liberalization policy on horticultural cropproduction; Competitiveness and impact of WTO on horticulturefor export and domestic markets; Status and prospects ofchanging marketing policies on domestic and export markets with

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special reference to horticultural crops; Special Economic Zones(SEZ);Constraints for exports; Bio-safety.

Theme Area III: Producer – Consumer Domain

Session 3.1 Marketing and Supply - Chain ManagementChairperson: Dr. P.G. Chengappa, IndiaTopics: Changing consumer pattern; Supply and demand trends;Improving marketing efficiency; Farmers’ groups; Contractfarming; Organized retailing; Supply chain management fordomestic and export markets.

Session 3.2 Strategies for Value Addition: Employmentand Income Generation to Farmers

Chairperson: Dr. V. Prakash, IndiaTopics: Value addition to horticultural produce; Employmentgeneration; Income generation.

Session 3.3 Emerging Markets for New ProductsChairperson: Shri Thakur Uday Singh, IndiaTopics: Functional foods; Organic products.

Theme Area IV: Technical Cooperation amongDeveloping Countries (TCDC)

Chairperson: Dr. Prem Nath, IndiaTopics: Growing importance of regional and global technicalcooperation; Establishment of commodity specific and regionspecific linkages; Vegetable Science International Network(VEGINET).

Theme Area V: Opportunities and Future Thrusts

• Panel Members• Presentation by Chairpersons• Recommendations

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Invited Speakers

• Medieval horticulture and health-Prof. Jules Janick, USA

• Contribution of horticulture to the livelihood security –Experience gained and future prospects-FAO, Rome

• Emerging role of horticulture in nutrition security and healthimprovement-FAO, Rome

• Enhancing the livelihood of poor farmers with sustainabletechniques for production of high value horticultural crops withless water-Dr. Mohamoud Solh, ICARDA, Syria

• The role of genetic resources in the future of horticulturalcrops- Prof. Liliya Krasteva, Bulgaria

• Dynamics of technologies in horticulture for improvingproduction, productivity and profitability-Dr. H. P. Singh,India

• In vitro plant breeding of horticultural plants-Prof. AcramTazi, Australia

• Hydroponics for urban and peri-urban horticulture-Dr. G. P. Gianquinto, Italy

• Impact of improved vegetable varieties in overcoming foodinsecurity-Dr. J. S. Dias, Portugal

• The role of soilless plant production in ascertaining foodsecurity-Dr. Michael Raviv, Israel

• Vegetable production in South East Asia-Dr. M. L. AnothaiChoomsai, Thailand

• Improving production and productivity in vegetable crops-Dr. D. J. Cantliffe, USA

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• Improving productivity in horticultural crops-Prof. MichaelBoehme, Germany

• Crop diversification with horticultural crops for enhancingincomes and improving livelihood of farmers in dry landareas.-Dr. C. L. Laxmipathi Gowda, ICRISAT, India

• Diversity in horticultural crops for sustainability and increasedproductivity-Dr. V. Ramanatha Rao, India

• Underutilized and underexploited tropical leafy vegetables asa source of fiber and anti-oxidants-Dr. Sadhan Kumar, India

• Special programme for food security-FAO, Rome

• Contribution of horticulture to nutrition security in Asia-Dr. A. Talukder, Cambodia

• Contribution of vegetable crops to address poverty, hungerand malnutrition in South Asia-Dr. M. L. Chadha, AVRDC,South Asia Centre, India

• Indian horticulture and food security-Dr. Surabhi Mittal,India

• Management of complex stresses in plantation Crops-Dr. P. Rethinam, India

• Vegetable seed industry-Global scenario-Dr. Robert BopMullins, Singapore

• Horticulture development in West Africa - Impact on foodsecurity and poverty alleviation-Dr. Gora Beye, Senegal

• Present status and future prospects of horticulture sector inBangladesh-Dr. Golam Rabbani, Bangladesh

• Cucurbitaceous crops-Nutrition security and livelihood securityof tribal people of India - Dr. Mathura Rai, India

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• Asian small holder vegetable farmers as IPM experts:Experiences from the FAO regional vegetable IPMprogramme (2002-08)-Dr. Johannes W. Katelaar andDr. Prabhat Kumar, Thailand

• Successful models of crop diversification-Dr. UshaPalaniswamy, USA

• Insect pest resistance in vegetable crops-Dr. P. AnandKumar, India

• Vegetable Science International Network- Dr. Prem Nathand Dr. Anupam Varma, India

• Impact of climate changes on the productivity of horticulturalcrops and economic growth of small and marginal farmers-Dr. V. S. Prakash, India

• Retrospects and prospects of horticulture in Karnataka-Dr. S. B. Dandin, India

• Emergence of organized retailing in India- Its impact onhorticulture farmers-Dr. P. G. Chengappa, India

• Changing consumer demand pattern in India- Policy needs-Dr. Ramesh Chand, India

• Linking producers and consumers of horticultural produce-need for vertical integration- Dr. M. Ravindran, India

• Commodity futures and its relevance for India -Dr. G. Srivatsava, India

• Contract farming initiatives for horticultural crops in India-Dr. P. K. Mandanna and Dr. C. P. Gracy, India

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• Market opportunities for organic horticultural produce-Dr V. C. Reddy, India

• Manpower demand and supply in horticulture – A criticalappraisal for future educational strategy -Dr. J. C. Katyal,India

• Innovative approach to organic farming in horticultural crops– Need for rapid technology transfer-Dr. N. K. Sanghi andDr. R. K. Pathak, India

• Potential of export of Indian grapes – Mr. Nithin Agrawal,India

• Integrated approach to sustainable horticultural developmentand accelerated growth-Dr. K. P. Agrawal, India

• International horticultural development scenario –Implicationsfor India-Dr. C. Prasad and Dr. P. C. Bhatia, India

• Government policy, basic issues and formidable challengesin promotion of horticulture and plantation crops-Dr. A. K. Mehta, India

• Participatory operational research in Tamil Nadu –Dr. E. Vadivel, India

• Horticultural revolution through research-extension-farmerlinkages – in Maharastra -Dr. K. D. Kokate, India

• Revitalizing extension system through e-media for mountainfarming focused on Horticulture- Dr. K. K. Katoch, India

� Site-specific crop nutrition and fertilization management ofselected tropical fruit crops-Dr. Severino S. Magat,Philippines.

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4. Call for Papers

The Organizing Committee cordially invites the participants tocontribute their findings for Oral and / or Poster presentation andPapers pertaining to each theme area as per the followingspecifications:

All Papers: 8-10 pages (2000 words) including the figures /tables / photographs.

Abstracts: Should not exceed 400 words.

Poster size: 75 cm x 90 cm

Last date for submission of abstract and full paper: May 31,2009.

a. Guidelines for Preparation of Papers.

Papers are invited from scientists/researchers, professors,development personnel, policymakers, technocrats, progressivefarmers and other stake holders of horticultural sector. Theresults of the projects should demonstrate their positiveimpact on the living conditions of farmers and consumersparticularly, the food, nutrition and health security andincome generation.

The full text of paper of A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) size is to besent online (Email) and in a Compact Disc (CD), typed inNew Times Roman, font of size 12 including figures and tables.Photographs may be included, if absolutely necessary. Afterhaving been scrutinized and accepted, the papers will be printedas received, by offset process; therefore, the text of the paperin English must conform strictly to the following requirements andbe free from errors:

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� Top / bottom margin: 25mm (35mm on first page).

� Left / right margin: 25mm.

� Typing area: 160 mm x 247 mm including folio, single space,single column.

� Total pages: 8-10 pages including figures, tables, photographsetc, if any.

� Font type: Times New Roman.

� Title: 14-point BOLD CAPITALS.

� Author’s name: 12-point Bold Upper-Lower. (Do not prefixname with Mr./ Ms./ Dr./ Prof.)

� Affiliation (designation, organization and place): 10 point Italics.

� Main headings: 10-point BOLD CAPITALS.

� Sub headings: 10-point BOLD Upper-Lower.

� Text: 10 point normal.

� Print: Laser print or letter quality.

Dot matrix is NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The paper title, name (s) of author (s) and affiliation, centerjustified, should be typed in a space of 50 mm from the top marginon the first page. The paper should begin with a synopsis of nomore than 200 words describing the aims of the work, methodadopted, results obtained and conclusions.

Type the headings, sub headings and paragraphs aligned with theleft margin. Both sides justified text is preferred. Use doublespace between paragraphs, and between section headings / subheading and paragraphs. Do not number paragraphs, but numbersectional and sub-sectional headings except synopsis, inconformity with established convention. All units should be inmetric system.

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b. Guidelines for Abstracts

The abstract should be crisp, informative and conclusive, suitablefor indexing. It should be in English and should not exceed 400words. The abstract should clearly indicate the paper title,author (s) name(s), complete mailing address including telephoneand fax numbers and e-mail address; the scope and objectives ofthe paper, methodology, summary of results and conclusions. Theabstracts should be typed with single space in Times New Roman,font 12 points, preferably in MS Word on a single A4 page.

c. Guidelines for Preparing Posters

A poster should be informative, attractive, well organized and self-explanatory. Present a few major findings, their significance andimplications. The discussion should give the interpretation andsignificance of the results. Try to give the viewer one or twoimportant conclusions to take away from the session. Thefollowing specific points may help you in your planning;

(1) Size: Use standard 75 cm x 90 cm poster board, with the 75cm edge along the top and bottom.

(2) Text lettering: Use type or hand-printed letters that are atleast 0.6 cm high. In typesetting the text, choose a sans-serif(simple) typeface. Use capitals and lower case standard type:Do not use all capital letters.

(3) Text: Give a brief (50 words) introduction stating very clearlythe purpose of the study, followed by material and methodsand results. Minimize words while maximizing visuals. Endwith a brief (50 words) conclusion, clearly highlighting themajor findings, its significance and implications.

(4) Colors: Use no more than three. Good two-color combinationsare: black on white, black on yellow, black on pink, dark red

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on white, dark blue on white and dark blue on yellow. Darkcolor on a light background is easiest to read.

(5) Illustrations: Photographs and graphs should be 12.5 cm x18.5 cm. Captions and labels on diagrams and graphs shouldbe readable from 2 meters distance and not be cluttered withunnecessary details. Diagrams and graphs should have nomore than two lines in contrasting colors. Use of only onevertical scale per graph is preferable to tables.

(6) Organization: The design should be organized sequentially.Numbers or arrows may be used to help the eye move fromitem to item in the correct order: left to right, top to bottom.Do not clutter with either text or artwork.

Note: Please underline the name of the presenter.

Poster Awards for Students

The best student poster presentation pertaining to each themearea will be suitably awarded as per the decision of the judges.The participating students must register themselves as studentdelegates with the Secretariat of the Conference.

5. Memorial Lectures: Internationally recognized experts willoffer memorial lectures on November 10 - 11, 2009 - 1830 to1930 h.

6. Exhibition

A total of 20 uniform size (3m x 3m x 3m) stalls will be availableto the participants at fixed rates of Rs. 25,000 as floor chargefor four days at the venue of the Conference for exhibition..Request for the allotment of the stalls may kindly be forwardedto the Chairman, Organizing Council, latest by May 31, 2009.

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7. Post Conference Study Tours and Excursions (12thNovember, 2009)

Study tour to the leading seed companies and researchorganizations in and around Bangalore will be organized onNovember 12, 2009. Similarly post conference excursion toimportant site seeing places will be organized on the said date.Local (Bangalore) sight seeing trips will be organized on November12, 2009 from 0800 to 1900 h. Each tour will be accompanied byan experienced guide.

8. General Information

Bangalore (Bengaluru) City

Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka state, is popularly known asthe Garden city as well as Silicon Valley of India. The city issituated at 1000 meters above mean sea level with inhabitants ofmore than 5 million people. It projects a majestic mosaic of scenicsplendor, celebrated beauty and historic spots surrounded bypleasant and salubrious weather throughout the year. Novemberis the ideal month to visit Bangalore. The temperature rangesbetween 150 C in night to 280 C during daytime accompanied bygentle and soothing breeze.

Arrival at Bangalore

The city is well connected by rail, road and air. BengaluruInternational Airport (BIA) which is 40 minutes drive from thecity is well connected to all the international and domestic airportsof India. Chennai airport is another international airport, which is300 Kilometer from Bangalore by rail and 30 minutes by air flight.In addition to this, there are several international flights to

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Bangalore from Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Middle East,London and New York; and several international flights from allover globe to Mumbai airport. There are frequent flights that takeone hour and twenty minutes to reach Bangalore from Mumbai.

Arrangements will be made to receive the delegates on November08, 09 and 10, 2009 at Bangalore airport and railway station.Delegates are requested to contact the reception desks arrangedat the airport and railway station. Delegates are requested toinform the Secretariat preferably by August 31, 2009 about theirconfirmed travel plans in the enclosed Travel Plan Form D.

Letter of Invitation

Delegates are requested to contact the Central Secretariat of theConference in case they need a letter of invitation to participatein the Conference or to obtain a visa.

Official Language The Official language of the Conference isEnglish.

Name Badges Only participants bearing the name badges willbe admitted in the Conference room.

9. Committees and members

1) Patrons

Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore

Minister of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore

Minister of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore

Minister of Agriculture, Government of India, New Delhi

Secretary of Agriculture, Government of India, New Delhi

Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, NewDelhi

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2) Advisory Council

National

Dr. Kirti Singh, Former Chairman, ASRB, ICAR, New Delhi

Dr. P.V. Shenoi, Former Special Secretary to the Government ofIndia, New Delhi

Dr. H.A.B. Parpia, Former Director, Planning and Evaluation,United Nation University, Tokyo

Dr. S. Bisalaiah, Former Vice Chancellor, UAS, Bangalore

Prof. R.S. Deshpande, Director, ISEC, Bangalore

Dr. M. Mahadevappa, Former Vice Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad

Dr. S. S. Negi, Former Vice Chancellor, YSPUH&F, Solan

Dr. H.P. Singh, DDG (Horticulture), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr. M.L. Choudhary, Vice Chancellor, Rajendra AgriculturalUniversity, Samastipur, Bihar

Dr. V. Prakash, Director, CFTRI, Mysore

Dr. G. K. Vasanth Kumar, Director of Horticulture, Lalbagh,Bangalore

Dr. C. Kempanna, Former DDG (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhi

Dr. K.V. Peter, Director, World Noni Research Foundation, Chennai

Dr. T.K. Prabhakar Setty, Director of Extension, UAS, Bangalore

Dr. G. Eshwarappa, Prof. of Extension, UAS, Bangalore

Prof. U.V. Sulladmath, Former Prof. and Head, Department ofHorticulture, UAS, Bangalore

Dr. Manmohan Attavar, Chairman, IAHS (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

Shri Thakur Uday Singh, Chairman and Managing Director,NSPL., Bangalore

Dr. K. R. Dhiman, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Y. S. Parmar Universityof Horticulture and Forestry, Solan

Dr. S. B. Dandin, Special Officer, University of HorticulturalSciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka

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International

Prof. Charles V. Hall, USA

Prof. Jules Janick, USA

Prof. Daniel J. Cantliffe, USA

Dr. Mohmoud Solh, Syria

Dr. William Dar, ICRISAT, India

Dr. Don Keatinge, AVRDC, Taiwan

Ms. Jaenicke Hanna, ICUC, Sri Lanka

Dr. Changchui He, FAO, Bangkok

Dr. Shivaji Pandey, FAO, Rome

Dr. Ezzeddine Boutrif, FAO, Rome

Mrs. Alison Hodder, FAO, Rome

Dr. B.K. Nandi, FAO, Bangkok

Mr. Wilfried O. Baudoin, FAO, Rome

Dr. M. L. Anothai Choomsai, Thailand

Dr. R.K.N. Singh, Canada

Dr. K.G. Ahuja, USA

Dr. Sundari Velu, USA

Dr. Bijoyendra Nath, USA

Prof. Acram Taji, Australia

Dr. Jaos Silva Dias, Portugal

Dr. Gordon Rogers, Australia

Dr. Gora Beye, Senegal

Dr. Usha Palaniswamy, USA

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3) Organizing Committee

Chairperson

Dr. Prem Nath, Chairman, PNASF and Convener, VEGINET,Bangalore

Vice Chairperson

Dr. P. G. Chengappa, Vice-Chancellor, UAS, Bangalore

Secretary

Dr. O.P. Dutta, Director (R & D), NSPL, Bangalore

Additional Secretary

Dr. B. V. Patil, Director of Research, UAS, Bangalore

Joint Secretaries

Dr. K.R. M. Swamy, Former Principal Scientist and Head,Division of Vegetable Crops, IIHR, Bangalore

Mr. P. B. Gaddagimath, Bangalore

Members

Dr. Vishnu Swarup, Advisor (R&D), IAHS (India) Pvt. Ltd., NewDelhi

Dr. C. Prasad, Former Deputy Director General, ICAR, NewDelhi

Dr. Anupam Varma, Former National Professor, IARI, New Delhi

Dr. V.K. Srivastava, Former Director of Extension Education,HAU, Hissar

Dr. Brahma Singh, Former Director, Agriculture and Life Sciences,DRDO, New Delhi

Dr. K.P. Vasanth Shetty, Director, IAHS (India) Pvt. Ltd.,Bangalore

Ms. Shyamla Nath, Trustee, PNASF, Mumbai

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Dr. M.J. Chandre Gowda, Additional Commissioner (Extension),Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, New Delhi

Mr. Vinod K. Huria, Senior Scientist, CFTRI, Mysore

Dr. S.V. Hittalamani, Additional Director of Horticulture, Lalbagh,Bangalore

Dr. V. Chikkasubbanna, Professor and Head, Dept. ofHorticulture, UAS, Bangalore

Dr. D.P. Kumar, Professor and Head, Dept. of Horticulture, UAS,Bangalore

4) Scientific Programme Committee

Chairperson : Dr. Prem NathSecretary : Dr. O. P. DuttaMembers : Chairpersons of all Theme Areas/

Technical sessionsDr. B. S. PrabhakarDr. K. R. M. SwamyDr. D. P. Kumar

Programme Working Group

Chairperson : Dr. O. P. DuttaMembers : Dr. B. S. Prabhakar

Dr. K. R. M.SwamyDr. D. P. Kumar

5) Resource Mobilization Committee

Chairperson : Dr. Vishnu Swarup, New DelhiMembers-North : Dr. Anupam Varma, New Delhi

Dr. M. J. Chandre Gowda, New DelhiDr. C. Prasad, New DelhiDr. Brahma Singh, New Delhi

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Members-South : Shri Thakur Uday Singh, BangaloreDr. K. P. Vasanth Shetty, BangaloreDr. Santosh Attavar, BangaloreDr. V. Chikkasubbanna, BangaloreDr. R. D.Rawal, BangaloreDr. K. S. Ravi, Bangalore

Members-East : Dr. Mathura Rai, VaranasiDr. M. K. Sadhu, Kolkata

Members West : Shri Suresh Agarwal, JalnaDr. S. K. Tikoo, Pune

6) Souvenir Committee

Chairperson : Mr. P. B. GaddagimathCo-Chairperson : Dr. O. P. DuttaMembers : Dr. B. S. Prabhakar

Ms. Sindhu & Group

7) Editorial Committee

Chairperson : Dr. U. V. SulladmathCo-Chairperson : Dr. K. R. M. SwamyMembers : Dr. B. N. Sathyanarayana

Dr. P. NarayanaswamyDr. V. ChikkasubbannaDr. R. D. Rawal

8) Logistics Committee

Chairperson : Dr. B. Raju, Registrar, UAS, BangaloreVice-Chairperson : Dr. B V. Patil, Director of Research,

UAS, BangaloreDr. R.D. Rawal, Former Principal Scientist,

IIHR, BangaloreSecretary : Dr. H. B. Lingaiah, DI, College of

Agriculture, MandyaMembers : Chairpersons of all the Sub-Committees

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Sub-Committees

(a) Registration Committee

Chairperson : Dr. Ramakrishna Parama, Prof.,Dept. of SS&AC, UAS

Co-Chairperson : Dr. KrishnaManohar, Prof.,Dept. of Hort., UAS

Members : Dr. P. H. Ramanjini Gowda, Prof.& Head,Dept. Biotechnology, UAS

Dr. Vijayalaksmi, Prof.,Dept. of Home Science, UAS

Dr. D. L. Savitramma, Prof.,Dept. of GPB, UAS

Mr. S. Guruswamy, AFSA,DSW’s Office, UAS

Ms. Vanita N. Shetty, PNASFMs. Priyanka R, PNASF

(b) Poster and Exhibition Committee

Chairperson : Dr. B. V.Patil, Director of Research,UAS, Bangalore

Co-Chairperson : Dr. S. Jaganath, Prof. & CSO,DR’s Office, UAS

Members : Dr. V. V. Belavadi, Prof. Director ofResearch Office, UAS

Dr. Shashidhar, Prof. Dept. of Agric.Extn., UAS

Dr. Nanjappa, Prof. Dept. of Agric.Extn., UAS

Dr. A. G. Shankar, Prof., Dept. of CropPhysiology, UAS

Dr. A. R. V. Kumar, Prof., Dept. ofEntomology, UAS

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(c) Accommodation Committee

Chairperson : Dr. T. K. Prabhkara Shetty, D. E., UASCo-Chairperson : Dr. Kadhar Khan, Prof., DE’s Office, UASMembers : Dr. K. M. Indresh, Prof.,

Dept. of Horticulture, UASDr. B. M. Ramakrishna, Assoc. Prof.,

Dept. of Horticulture, UASDr. S. V. Ravi, Assoc. Prof.,

Dept. of Horticulture, UASMr. Balachandar, AE, EO’s Office, UAS

(d) Auditorium Committee

Chairperson : Dr. R. Govindan, DI ,Agriculture, UASCo-Chairperson : Dr. D. P. Kumar, Professor and Head,

Division of Horticulture, UASMembers : Dr. S. Jaganath, Prof. & CSO, UAS

Dr. K. V.Jayaprasad, Prof.,Dept. of Horticulture, UAS

Dr. R. Jayanthi, Prof., Dept. of Horticulture,UAS

Dr. G.Gopinath, Prof., DI Agriculture,Office, UAS

Mr.Chandrashekar, AEE, EO’s Office, UAS

(e) Transport Committee

Chairperson : Mr. M. N. Devaraj, EO, UASCo-Chairperson : Dr. K. Umesh, Prof., Dept. of Horticulture.,

UASMembers : Dr. T. B. Puttaraju, Prof., Dept. of

Horticulture., UASMr. Gopikrishna, AEE, EO’s Office,UASMr. Riaz Ahmed, SPO, Hebbal

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(f) Study Tour and Excursion CommitteeChairperson : Dr. K. Narayana Gowda, Prof.,

Dept. of Agriculture Extension, UASCo-Chairperson : Dr. Nachegowda, Prof.,

Dept. of Horticulture, UASMembers : Dr. N. C. Narasegowda, Prof.,

Dept. of Horticulture, UASDr. Doddahanumaiah, Prof., BRC, UASMr. S. Guruswamy, AFSA, DSW’s Office,

UAS

(g) Refreshment CommitteeChairperson : Dr. Y. S.Arunkumar, AO, UASCo-Chairperson : Dr. M. D. Rajanna, Prof., Dept. of F&ES,

UASMembers : Dr. Panduranga, SFS, UAS

Dr. M. Chandregowda, Prof.,Dept. of Horticulture, UAS

Dr. K. N. Srinivas, Prof.,Dept. of Horticulture, UAS

Dr. Chamegowda, Prof.,Dept. of Horticulture, UAS

Dr. Shyamalamma, Assoc. Prof.,Dept. of Biotechnology, UAS

Dr. K. Harini Kumar, Assoc. Prof.,Dept. of Biotechnology, UAS

(h) Publicity CommitteeChairperson : Dr. H. V. Nanjappa, DI(PGS), UASCo-Chairperson : Dr. Ramakrishna Rao, Prof.,

DE’s Office, UASMembers : Dr. K. Narayana Gowda, Prof.,

Dept. of Ag. Extn., UASDr. Gokulraj, Prof., FTI, UASDr. M .K. Shivaprakash, Prof. &

TO to DI(PGS),UAS

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(i) Cultural Programme Committee

Chairperson : Dr. K. P. Rama Prasanna, DSW, UASCo-Chairperson : Dr. Narasimha, Prof., Dept. of Ag. Extn.,

UASMembers : Dr. Srikantamurthy, Assoc. Prof., of

Dept. of Ag. Econ., UASDr.B.N.Sathyanarayana, Prof., Dept. of

Horticulture, UASMr.K.S.Somanna, DDSW, DSW’s Office,

UAS

9. Central Secretariat : PNASF, Bangalore, India.

Coordinators : Dr.O.P.Dutta , Dr.K.R.M.Swamy andMs.Shyamla Nath

Contact Officers : Ms. Vanita N.Shetty and Ms. Priyanka R.

Budget and : Ms.Shyamla Nath, Ms. Vanita N. ShettyAccounts

Auditors : M/s H.N.A Rao & AssociatesChartered AccountantsBangalore – 560003

Dr. P.N. Agricultural Science Foundation (PNASF)# 9, 1st Cross, 1st Main, 1st BlockRajmahal Vilas (RMV) Extension 2nd StageBangalore – 560 094, Karnataka State, INDIATEL : 91-80-2341 5188FAX : 91-80-2351 1555.E-mail : [email protected] / [email protected] /

[email protected] / [email protected] : www.pnasf.org / www.pnasf.org/news&events.htm

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10. Details of Registration

The participants may kindly fill in the enclosed registration form-A and send to the Office of the Central Secretariat latest by May31, 2009. Details of registration fee are given in the registrationform A.

The registration fee will cover the cost of registration materials,participation in all scientific sessions and cultural programmes,lunch and refreshment during the Conference and a copy of thesouvenir and post conference proceedings. The registration deskwill remain open between 1500 to 1800 h on 08 November, 2009and between 0800 to 1700 h on 10 and 11 November, 2009.

Cancellation

Registered participants who fail to attend the Conference willreceive a refund of the Conference registration fees as follows;

Receipt of request for Refund of full registrationcancellation by July 10, 2009 fee minus Rs. 500 / USD 20

as administrative cost.

Receipt of cancellation Refund of 50%request from of registration fee.September 10, 2009 toOctober 10, 2009.

Receipt of request for No refund.cancellation afterOctober 10, 2009.

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Accommodation

Bangalore offers a number of well-furnished hotels catering todifferent segments. The present prevailing tariff of hotel roomsis provided in the hotel reservation Form C.

The participants may kindly fill up the hotel accommodation form-C indicating their choice of the hotel for making reservation. Theform should be accompanied by remittance of at least one day’srent in advance. All requests for hotel bookings and deposits mustreach the office of the Central Secretariat not later than May 31,2009. Request and payments for reservations received after thesaid date will be attended with all due efforts, however cannotbe assured either for preferred hotel or the price indicated above.Upon receipt of the deposit the participants will be sent a voucherfor the amount of the deposit, which must be presented uponarrival at the hotel. The rest of the hotel costs are to be paiddirectly by the participant at the hotel. Changes in bookings mustbe reported to Central Secretariat of the Conference well in time.

Cancellation of hotel reservation

If the participants depart before the date of reservation, the hotelmanagement is entitled to charge the participants for the wholeperiod reserved, unless the room is taken by another guest. Allcosts arising due to cancellation of change of booking or no-showsshall be borne by the concerned participant.

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Time Table

Sunday, Monday Tuesday Wednesday ThursdayNovember November November November November08, 2009 09, 2009 10, 2009 11, 2009 12,2009

Registration: Registration: Registration:0800 to 0800 to 0800 to0900 h 1700 h 1700 h

Inaugural Technical TechnicalSession Session Session0900 to 0900 to 0900 to1100 h 1100 h 1100 h

Tea Break 1100 to 1130 h

Technical Technical TechnicalSession Session Session1130 to 1130 to 1130 to1300 h 1300 h 1300 h

Lunch Break 1300 to 1430 h

Registration Technical Technical Technical1500 to Session Session Session1800 h 1430 to 1430 to 1430 to

1730 h 1730 h 1730 h

Cultural Memorial MemorialProgramme Lecture Lecture1830 to 1830 to 1830 to2030 h 1930 h 1930 h

Dinner Dinner Dinner Depart

Studytour andExcursiontripsbetween0730 to2300 h

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Acronyms

AIT - Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

ASRB - Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, NewDelhi

AVRDC - Asian Vegetable Research and Development Centre,Taiwan

CAPART - Council for Advancement of People’s Action andRural Technology, New Delhi

CFTRI - Central Food and Technological Research Institute,Mysore

CSIR - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, NewDelhi

DBT - Department of Bio- Technology, Government ofIndia, New Delhi

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the UnitedNations, Rome

HRD - Human Resource Development

IAHS - Indo American Hybrid seeds (India) Private Limited,Bangalore

IARI - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

ICAR - Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi

ICARDA - International Centre for Agricultural Research inDry Areas, Syria

ICUC - International Centre for Underutilized crops, SriLanka

ICRISAT - International Crops Research Institute for Semi AridTropics, Hyderabad, India

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IIHR - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore

ISEC - Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore

ISHS - International Society for Horticultural Science,Belgium

KAU - Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

MOA - Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, NewDelhi

NHRDF - National Horticultural Research and DevelopmentFoundation, Nasik

NSPL - Namdhari Seeds Private Limited, Bangalore

PNASF - Dr. Prem Nath Agricultural Science Foundation,Bangalore

TCDC - Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries

TNAU - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

UAS - University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangaloreand Dharwad

WTO - World Trade Organization

Rs. - Indian Rupee

USD - United States Dollar

h - hour

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCEON HORTICULTURE

NOVEMBER 9-12, 2009BANGALORE, INDIA.

A. Registration Form

Please return this form to,

Chairman, Organizing Committee, Phone: +91-80-2341 5188.International Conference Fax: +91-80-2351 1555.on Horticulture, E-Mail: [email protected] /P. N. Agricultural Science Foundation, [email protected] /# 9, 1st Cross, 1st Main, 1st Block, [email protected] /Rajmahal Vilas Extension II stage, [email protected] – 560 094. Website: www.pnasf.org /Karnataka, India. www.pnasf.org/news &

events.htm

Please fill the following in capital letters

Registration Number: (office use)

Participant’s

Surname

First Name

Degree/Profession

Institution

Department

Street

City / Pin code

Country

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E-Mail

Please tick the box, if this is your private address.

Accompanying person.

Surname

First name

Relation

Please tick mark your interest in:

Abstract / Oral Presentation

Poster presentation

Memorial lecture

Theme Area – I. Session Number

Theme Area-II. Session Number

Theme Area-III. Session Number

Theme Area-IV

Theme Area-V

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Registration Fee

Registration Payment received by Payment received afterFee for May 31, 2009 May 31, 2009

India Foreign India Foreign(Indicative (Indicativerate) rate)

Corporate Rs 10,000 USD 800 Rs 10,500 USD 850

Institution Rs 6,000 USD 600 Rs 6,500 USD 650

Individual Rs. 2,500 USD 500 Rs 3,000 USD 550

Student * Rs. 1,000 USD 200 Rs 1,200 USD 225

PNASF/UAS/ Rs 1,500 USD 300 Rs 2,000 USD 350VEGINET

**Accompanying Rs 1,500 USD 150 Rs 2,000 USD 175person

* Please enclose student identification with your registration form.Please note that the full Conference fee will be charged for registrationmade without certification.

** No participation in the Scientific Programmes.

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B Study Tours and Excursion Form (November 12, 2009)

1) Visit to Government / Private Horticultural Farms:(0900 to 2000 h)

Tour Fee: Rs.1000 or USD 30 per person

2) Bangalore Sight Seeing: (0800 to 1900 h)


3) Excursion: (0730 to 2300 h)

a) Mysore: Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills,Brindavan Garden & back. (with Guide)

b) Hassan: Sravanabelagola, Halebidu, Belur and back (withGuide)


Package: ………………........

Amount: Payment by ………………........

All A/C coaches.

All prices are subject to change. Any over or underpayment, whichmight occur will be clarified at the Conference desk at Bangalore.

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C. Hotel Reservation Form: (Deadline May 31, 2009).

Registration Number:(Office use)

Name of the participant: ..............................................................................

Please reserve accommodation:

Category Single Room Double Room

A / C Non A / C A / C Non A / C

Standard - 500 - 600

Deluxe 1,000 - 1,300 -

Luxury 2,200 2,000 2,800 2,500

Star Accommodation

3*** 5,500 - 6,000 -

4**** 6,000 - 7,100 -

5***** 12,000 - 13,000 -15,000 - 18,000 -

(Figures in Indian Rupees; Taxes extra; rates variable)

� Prevailing Exchange Rate 1 USD = Rs. 47.45;

� Advance deposit: One day room rent.

Single Double Category

Date of arrival

Date of Departure

Number of nights

Please tick in case you arrangeaccommodation on your own.

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D. Travel Plan Form

Please tick the relevant box. Date and time of

Arrival Departure

Air-Flight No : ........................... ........................... ...........................

Train No : ........................... ........................... ...........................

Bus-Route : ........................... ........................... ...........................

(Confirmation of flight / train / bus details by August 31, 2009)

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E. Reservation Form for Exhibition Stall

Name of the participant:

Registration Number :(Office use)

Please reserve: Rates (Rs.) / entry.

Exhibition Stall Rs.

Total Amount A to E

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F. Mode of Payment Form

I have transferred through wire transfer dt._______________________drawn on ____________________________________________ for the amount____________________________________________

I enclose a demand draft No.__________________________ drawn on__________________________________________________________ for the amount____________________________________________

I enclose a cheque No.______________________________ drawn on__________________________________________________________ for the amount____________________________________________

Wire Transfer/ Bank Demand Draft / Bank Cheque:

The amount to be paid in favour of Dr. Prem Nath Agricultural ScienceFoundation-A/c. No. S. B. 37688 in Indian Rupees or A/C No. S. B.39815 in USD and payable at Canara Bank, Vyalikaval, Bangalore-560003, Karnataka, India. The cheque amount to include bank charges ofRs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) for outstation cheques in Indiaand US$ 5/- (US Dollars Five only) for foreign cheques. Money Orderswill not be accepted.

Date: Signature: ………………………………………

With my signature on this registration form I accept the conditionsabove.

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Deadlines

Submission of abstract and full papers: May 31, 2009

Acceptance or non-acceptance of papers: July 31, 2009

Registration, exhibition, post conference study tour and excursion:May 31, 2009

Accommodation and travel plan, confirmation of flight, train, busdetails: August 31, 2009

International Conference on Horticulture: November 9 – 12, 2009

All enquiries to

Chairman, Organizing Committee, ICH 2009

Dr. P.N. Agricultural Science Foundation (PNASF)# 9, 1st Cross, 1st Main, 1st BlockRajmahal Vilas (RMV) Extension 2nd StageBangalore – 560 094, Karnataka State, INDIATEL : 91-80-2341 5188, FAX : 91-80-2351 1555.E-mail : [email protected] / [email protected]/

[email protected] / [email protected]

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