Preliminary registration: 31 December 1999.
Mailing second circular: January 2000
Submission of abstract: 30 April 2000
Notification of acceptance and type of presentation: June 2000
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Fungi of the genus Rhizoctonia are among the most important worldwide soil-borne plant pathogens. They cause serious diseases in most cereals, horticultural crops and forests. In order to promote the international exchange of ideas and collaboration in research on these fungi, the International Society of Plant Pathology (ISPP) Rhizoctonia Committee and the Taiwan National Organizing Committee cordially invite all interested parties to participate in the 3rd International Symposium on Rhizoctonia (ISR 2000). The symposium will be held at the National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China in the year 2000.
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Taiwan is in the subtropics. The daytime temperature in summer is about 30°C. The city of Taichung is located in central Taiwan. Taichung has a population of one million people and is the cultural and economic center of the central Taiwan region. The meeting place, National Chung Hsing University, is situated in the center of Taichung. The available tourist attractions include parts of the city center with Buddhist and Taoist Temples, the Confucius Shrine, Cultural Center, Museums of Fine Arts and Natural Science History. Taichung is also the agricultural research center of the island. Important agricultural research institutions are located in this area. The countryside outside of Taichung has outstanding scenery, and includes areas such as Sun Moon Lake and recreational resorts on beautiful mountains.
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CKS Airport is the closest international airport, two hours by car. There are frequent direct buses connecting the airport and Taichung.
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Prof. J. S. M. Tschen (Chairman)
Prof. L. C. Chen (Secretary)
Prof. W. S. Wu
Prof. S. D. Liu
Dr. C. C. Tu
Dr. C. W. Kao
Dr. C. Y. Lin
Prof. J. W. Huang
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Prof. Z. C. Chen
Dr. T. Y. Ku
Dr. G. C. Li
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Dr. S. Neate (Chairman, Australia)
Dr. S. Jabaji-Hare (Vice-chair, Canada)
Dr. G. Dijst (Secretary/Treasurer, the Netherlands)
Dr. B. Sneh (Past Chairman, Israel)
Dr. M. Cubeta (USA)
Dr. S. Naito (Japan)
Dr. H. Schneider (the Netherlands)
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ISPP Rhizoctonia Committee
The International Mycology Association Committee for Asia
National Chung Hsing University
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Phytopathological Society of the Republic of China
The Plant Protection Society of the Republic of China
The Mycological Society of Republic of China
Botanical Society of Republic of China
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Papers in the following tentative fields of Rhizoctonia research are invited:
1. Genetics and plant breeding
2. Pathology and plant-fungus interaction
3. Cell function and structure
4. Biodiversity and symbiosis
5. Ecology and population dynamics
6. Taxonomy, identification and detection
7. Biological control and disease suppression
8. Integrated pest management for control of Rhizoctonia
9. Chemical control
10. Induced resistance
11. Epidemiology and disease dynamics (including modeling)
12. Other related subjects e.g. innovative techniques in the study of Rhizoctonia
The symposium will include invited oral presentations, oral presentations and poster presentations. Authors are asked to indicate their preference for an oral or poster presentation but the organizers will choose the final style of the presentation. Authors of oral and poster presentations are invited to submit abstracts of not more than 250 words before 30 April 2000. Abstracts can be forwarded to the local organizer via email or post.
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1.Date of Symposium: 17-20 August 2000
2.Venue: National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuokuang Road, Taichung 402, Taiwan
3.Language: English
4.Full Registration Fee: US$ 150.
5.Student Registration Fee: US$ 100.
6.Accompanying Persons Fee: US$ 100.
In all cases the fee will cover the costs for 3 lunches, 2 dinners, a banquet and coffee breaks. Full and student registrations will also receive an abstract book.
7. Official Airlines: Eva Airways offers special discount tickets for participants. Website: http://www.evaair.com.tw/ Bookings should be made through the symposium secretariat. Booking details will be forwarded in the second circular.
8. Financial Assistance: Local organizing committee offers financial assistance for delegates. Applications please send a curriculum vitae, abstract and publication list to the symposium secretariat.
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Participants can elect to take accommodation in following categories:
1. Guesthouses of agricultural research
institutes: Two-bed room 35 US$, three-bed room 50 US$ per night. All rooms
have baths.
2. Hotel (business): Single room from 50 US$ per night.
3. Hotel (5 stars): Single room from 110 US$ per night.
In all cases breakfast is not included in the accommodation costs. We will reserve hotel accommodations for participants to stay in Taipei.
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Social programs for participants and accompanying persons will be offered.
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We shall organize a program for accompanying persons to visit during the symposium the cultural center, museums and a market for shopping.
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The following sightseeing tours will be organized. Minimum numbers are fifteen persons.
1. 20 August: Half-day historic tour of Taichung. Cost: US$ 10 per person.
2. 20 August: Half-day agriculture and horticulture tour. Cost: US$ 20 per person.
3. 21 August: Full day tour of Sun Moon Lake and agriculture. Cost: US$ 40 per person. This fee includes a lunch and entry tickets.
4. 22 August: Full day tour of The National Palace Museum and Handicraft Center, Taipei. Cost: US$ 50 per person. This fee includes a lunch, a dinner and entry tickets.
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College of Life Science, National Chung Hsing University,
250 Kuokuang Road, Taichung 402, TAIWAN.
Tel: 886-4-2840370; Fax: 886-4-2860164
Email: isr2000@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
Website: http://www.nchu.edu.tw/~isr2000/
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Preliminary Registration Form
3rd International Symposium on Rhizoctonia
17-20 August 2000
Title: Prof./Dr./Ms.//Mr.
First Name: ________________________ Family Name: ________________________
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Organization: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
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Tel.: _______________________________ Fax:_____________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________
Please check as appropriate:
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ÉI I wish to attend the symposium only.
I intend to contribute a paper for ÉI oral presentation or ÉI poster presentation.
Note that the organizers will make the final decision on the style of presentation.
Preliminary title of presentation: ___________________________________________
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I am interested in scientific programs in area No. _______.
If others please specify: __________________________________________________
I am interested in post symposium sightseeing tours:
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ÉI Tour 1; ÉI Tour 2; ÉI Tour 3; ÉI Tour 4.
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I am interested in accommodation in category No. _________.
I shall have __________ (number) accompanying person(s).
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ÉI I wish to receive a formal invitation to attend the symposium.
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ÉI I and accompanying person(s) are interested in flying with Eva Airways.
Please send this form by mail before 31 December 1999 to our address, or submit it via our website and receive updates on the latest news for ISR 2000.
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