On behalf of the committee, I would like to welcome you to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory. Darwin is renowned as a vibrant city with tropical weather all year round, multicultural heritage, beautiful sunsets, fabulous fishing, Indigenous art, natural wonders and laid-back lifestyle. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the sunset Mindil Beach markets, festivals and scrumptious Asian cuisine. From Darwin, people can visit natural wonders such as Kakadu, Tiwi Islands and the Litchfield National Park.

 

This inaugural joint conference brings together the Asian Association of Societies for Plant Pathology (AASPP) and the Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS).  The conference theme is “New Frontiers in Plant Pathology for Asia and Oceania” where delegates will be representing the Asia and Pacific region (including Australia and New Zealand). The joint conference provides an excellent opportunity to increase collaboration between neighbouring countries and share the latest scientific knowledge. Potential topics include biosecurity, leading edge bioinformatic tools, tropical horticultural and agricultural issues, education and extension. Special interest groups such as nematology, soilborne diseases, forestry, virology, to name are few, will be represented. The conference will be highlighted by local and international keynote speakers who have been invited to share their plant pathology experiences as well as educate our next generation plant pathologists.

 

Workshops will target current horticultural and agricultural issues, a mango orchard tour is “a must” for those involved in mango research. Educational workshops will also be included to assist upcoming students particularly those from developing countries.

 

The conference will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre, which is situated on our gorgeous natural harbour. A large exhibition area provides the opportunity for commercial participants to promote their products to a wide international audience.

 

So come and join us. Experience the relaxed lifestyle of the Top End.

 

Lucy Tran-Nguyen
Conference Convenor

 

Key Dates

May 2010	Call for abstracts opens
May 2010	Registration opens
25 September 2010	Call for abstracts closes
21 January 2011	Early bird registration closes

 

 

                    

 

We gratefully acknowledge the support of all our Sponsors