3rd GLOBAL CONFERENCE

PLANT PATHOLOGY FOR FOOD SECURITY

January 10-13, 2012

Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Memorial Celebrations

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Organizers
Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology and Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur VENUE RAJASTHAN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology Udaipur 313 001

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME
Technical Sessions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Seed Health in Food Security Transgenics and Biosafety issues Biotechnological Approaches for Plant Health Management Molecular Plant Pathology and Plant Disease Resistance Mycology, Mycotoxins and Mycorrhizal Association Biological Agents in Plant Protection Recent Approaches for Pesticides in Plant Disease Management Extension Education, Plant Pathology in Teaching Curricula and Human Resource Development Advances in Post Harvest Plant Pathology

10 Management of Phyto-nematodes and Microbial Association of Roots 11 Disease Forecasting and Decision Support Systems, Plant Clinics 12 Regulation of research material, plant quarantine under WTO regime, IPR issues and Patents Award Sessions:
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Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Celebration Session Presidential Address N. Prasad Memorial Lecture P. P. Singhal Memorial P. I. Industries Award Competition Smt. Guman Devi Verma Memorial Best Woman Scientist Award Competition P. R. Verma Award Competitions for M. Sc. & Ph. D. Students

Norman E. Borlaug Memorial Celebrations

The best way to keep alive the legacy of Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug , the farm boy from Iowa whose pioneering work averted millions of hunger deaths in the world, is for young researchers to pursue science with humanism. Indeed on first seeing the situation in Mexico, for himself, Dr. Borlaug reacted with near despair. Mexican soils were depleted, the crops were ravaged by diseases, yields were low and the farmers could not feed themselves, much less improve their lot by selling surplus. He spent countless hours hunched 1914 2009 over in the blazing Mexican sun as he manipulated tiny wheat blossoms to cross different strains. To speed up the work, he set up winter and summer operations in far- flung parts of Mexico, logging thousands of miles over poor roads. He battled illness, forded rivers in flood, dodged mudslides and sometimes even slept in tents. Dr. Borlaug's helped to trigger the Green Revolution in India at a time in the 1960s of doomsday famine forecasts for a country that existed ship-tomouth. He was widely described as the father of the broad agricultural movement called the Green Revolution though decidedly reluctant to accept the title. Dr.Borlaug received his Ph.D. degree in Plant Pathology in the year 1942 from the University of Minnesota. Dr. M.S.Swaminathan described that Dr.Borlaug firmly believed in the fundamental principle of social inclusion of technology access. Because of his achievements to prevent hunger, famine and misery around the world it is said that Dr. Borlaug has Saved more lives than any other person who has ever lived. There will be first opening technical session on Norman E. Borlaug memorial celebrations with few invited lectures from contemporaries of Dr. Borlaug.

THE VENUE
UDAIPUR THE VENICE OF EAST
I have always known that Udaipur was one of the beautiful places of the world, but pictures and photographs do not give one and an adequate idea of it. One has to see it with one's own eyes to take it in. I have done this today. Sir Amold Joyanbee (Historian) Udaipur, popularly known as 'Venice of the east and city of lakes' is perhaps the most romantic city in Rajasthan. A city without any rival in the country, it is not only known for brutal forts, but also for exquisitely decorated palaces, gardens and lake views. Palaces on lake shores and on islands are surrounded by emerald and turquoise waters. Encircled by the Aravali Mountains, these lakes, palaces and gardens present an exquisite beauty, which never fails to impress. Undoubtedly, there is no place in India, which appeals more to the imagination of poets and painters, travelers and writers than Udaipur. The mountains, the lakes and the altitude give Udaipur an extremely agreeable climate. The sunset and sunrise are from a dream world. UDAIPUR - CITY OF DREAMS AND WORLD'S MOST PRIZED CITY Udaipur has been an inspiration for countless artists, architects, poets and film makers over the years. Udaipur with a treasure of history, picturesque architecture and bewitching landscape is an unparalleled destination on the tourist map of India. Udaipur has always been a place of attraction for tourists. There are so many places to visit, right from the famous Palace of Udai Singh, which is built on a low ridge right at the edge of lake Pichola - thereby making it appear to be afloat on its placid waters.

The City palace is accessible through three gateways. Interior comprises, among others, of the luminous Sheesh Mahal embelished with tiles and mirror inlays; the beautiful with tiles and mirror inlays; the beautiful Krishna Vilas having a beautiful enclosure with four rows of painted scenes in miniature. The Pratap Smarak commemorates the chivalry of brave Maharana Pratap. A bronze statue of this great hero has been erected here. A Japanese rock-cut garden in the vicinity deserves a visit. The Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal Museum houses a rich collection of folk dance ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk, musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. Overlooking the city is a steep hill, about 152.5 metres high, on which stands a striking fortified palace `Sajjangarh'. Also known as the 'Monsoon Palace', it was built by Maharana Sajjan Singh to house an observatory. Barely 3 kms. from Udaipur, lies Shilpgram, a village conceived as a living ethnographic museum to depict the lifestyles of the folk and tribal people and also depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian States. RAJASTHAN- THE LAND OF VALOUR & SACRIFICE The romantic desert state Rajasthan with its legends of Chivalry and Valour is one of the most exciting destinations in India splendid desert, forts, beautiful lakes, palaces and temples transport the visitor subtly back to the valiant times of royal Rajputs. It is an invigorating colorful land where the vivacity of its people, the colour of their costumes & craft and the exuberance of their celebration add an extra dimension. The cities of Rajasthan still retain the medieval flavour keeping alive the in timeless traditions rich in art & craft. INDIA India, the ancient Vedic country of legends, bountiful gaiety lined with Himalayan mountain ranges, with the Everest highest mountain in the world.

India depicts a heaven's gift on earth geographically, naturally and represents the wisdom of the yore. In this country of rich cultural heritage and the land of Saints, Plant Pathology had a history in itself which flourish with all the branches of science excelling all through these ages. The ISMPP Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology founded in 1970 is engaged in scientific pursuits of International standards. The official publication "Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology" depicts the high standards of quality and contents. The Society organized successful Global Conferences I and II at Udaipur, India 1995 & 2005 and two Asian Congress at Mysore and Hyderabad.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR 2010-2011

President Immediate Past President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Ex-Officio Member COUNCILLOR East West North South EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor S.R.Niranjana, Mysore R. K. Mittal, New Delhi K.B. Jadeja, Junagadh B.B.L. Thakore, Udaipur S.K. Bhatnagar, Udaipur Kusum Mathur, Udaipur Usha Chakraborty, Siliguri Lalit Mahatma, Gujarat Naresh Mehta, Hisar K.N. Amruthesh, Mysore K. Muralidharan Subhash Bhargava, Udaipur

3rd GLOBAL CONFERENCE (10-13 January, 2012)

REGISTRATION FEE

Scientist Students

India/SAARC Countries* Other Countries*

Till 30-09-2011 Rs. 5000/US $ 250 Rs.2500/-

Afterwards Rs. 6000/US $ 350 Rs. 3000/-

* Accompanying person Rs. 1000/- and US$ 50

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS The official language of the Conference will be English There will be oral and poster presentations. Oral presentation will be by invitations from respective Technical Session Conveners. Offered papers will be presented as posters. Abstracts of both invited and offered papers will be printed and distributed to participants. Abstracts should be electronically typed on A4 size paper with 3 cm margins on all sides. The abstract should not exceed 300 words. The title of the paper, names(s) of author(s) and their address(es) should be typed in capital letters. The abstract should be properly edited and typed with single line spacing. The original and two copies of the abstracts are required. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 30 September, 2011. The abstracts should accompany the registration fee. No participant is expected to be an author of more than two abstracts. The authors are encouraged to communicate the abstracts by internet at any of the given email IDs. However, the hard copies should accompany with softcopy in CD mentioning details of the title of the technical sessions, self email ID, contact number and full postal address. Scientists interested in participating in the conference are requested to fill-in th the enclosed form and send it on or before 30 March, 2011, along with the abstract to:

Subhash Bhargava

H. N. Gour

Convener & Ex Professor & Head Organizing Secretary & Department of Plant Pathology Head, Department of Nematology Rajasthan College of Agriculture Udaipur Rajasthan College of Agriculture 091-0294-2465325 (R) Udaipur 313 001Cell : 09928369280 Mobile no. : 09414736815 Tel. 091-0294-2423792 (O) 091-0294-2470980 (R) E-mail: hngour49@gmail.com E-mail: subhash_bhargav@yahoo.co.in

B.B.L. Thakore
Secretary ISMPP Department of Plant Pathology, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur 313 001 Mobile no. : 09828732558 Tel. 091-0294-2423792 (O) 091-0294-2462717 (R) E-mail: ismpp2008@gmail.com

WEATHER Udaipur, the epic land of unparalleled legendry figure Maharana Pratap, has pleasant but cool winters in January with absorbing sites, crystally cute lakes, placid palaces and scenic mountains. The city is genuinely well connected with rail, road and airways with all places of importance.

Registration of Interest GC-III 2012, Udaipur (India) January 10 13, 2012

To receive further information on the Conference, please complete and return this form by 30th March, 2011 by email. GC-III 2012 Conference Secretariat Department of Nematology Rajasthan College of Agriculture Udaipur 313 001 Mobile no. : 09928369280 Tel. 091-0294-2423792 (O) 091-02942470980 (R) E-mail: subhash_bhargav@yahoo.co.in Title: (Mr. Dr. Prof.) : .............. First Name : ............ Family Name : ........ Organization : ... .......................... .......................... Address: ................... ................... City ...... Postal Code ..... Country ............ Telephone........ Fax: ............. E-mail ............ I plan to attend the congress I plan to submit a poster I expect to be accompanied by........ people I may require childcare facilities Sponsorship My Organization / Company is interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, please contact me and discuss options. I am interested in exhibiting at the Conference trade exhibition I am interested in pre-or post-Conference professional tours

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Accommodation Limited accommodation has been reserved for the Conference ranging from University Guest House to five star hotels. Accompanying persons programme A full programme of interesting visits to points of tourist interest and cultural activities in and around Udaipur is being planned for entertainment of guests and family members of delegates. Pre and Post-Conference Scientific / Sightseeing Tours Because of the high cost of producing and mailing brochures, the next announcement will only be mailed to those who have notified us of their interest. Those with Internet access can keep up to date with Conference plans by regularly visiting the GC III 2012 Web site at isompp.org and connectjournals.com Please download the form from websites and distribute to other people you consider would be interested. It may be sent by email.