Weed Science for Sustainable Agriculture,Environment and Biodiversity

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13 - 16 October, 2015Hyderabad, INDIA13 - 16 October, 2015Hyderabad, INDIA

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Charminar

Chowmahalla palace

Golkonda fort

Indian Society of Weed Science

Directorate of Weed Science Research

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Organizers

Hyderabad. Sponsoring opportunities will be available for the potential industry organizations, governments and other organizations. All sponsors shall be provided with an attractive package such as space for exhibition in the venue, speaker opportunity, working lunch etc.

Established in 1968, the Society is currently headquartered at Jabalpur in Central India. It has over 900 life members, publishes a quarterly journal (Indian Journal of Weed Science), and organizes biennial conferences, workshops and brain storming meetings on issues of topical interest. It recognizes the contributions of individuals to weed science by awarding fellowships and Gold Medals.

One of the unique institutes under the umbrella of ICAR with a mandate to work on biology and management of weeds, to train the stakeholders and to provide consultancy. DWSR is probably the only institute in the world addressing all types of researchable issues on weed science under a single roof.

A pioneering agricultural universi ty established in 1964 with the mandate of education, research and extension in the field of agriculture and allied sciences, ANGRAU is considered as the largest multi-campus university in India, with excellent infrastructure and state of the art facilities.

An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, it coordinates, guides and manages research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the country. With over 99 institutes and 65 agricultural universities spread across the country, the ICAR has one of the largest National Agricultural Research and Education Systems in the world.

Organizers:

Indian Society of Weed Science (ISWS)

Directorate of Weed Science Research (DWSR)

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

(http://isws.org.in)

(http://www.nrcws.org)

(http://www.angrau.ac.in)

(http://www.icar.org.in)

Dr N.T. YadurajuPresident

Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society & Indian Society of Weed Science,

Directorate of Weed Science Research, Jabalpur 482004, India

Mobile: +91 7893982456Email: nyaduraju@gmail.com

Dr A.R. Sharma Secretary

Indian Society of Weed Science & Directorate of Weed Science Research,

Jabalpur 482004, India

Director

Mobile: +91 9425807290Email: sharma.ar@rediffmail.com

Website: http://isws.org.in

For further details, please contact

The Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds; provides science-based information to the public and policy makers; and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems in the Asian-Pacific Region. Over the last half a century of its existence, the Society has been organizing biennial conferences in different countries of the region in association with the national societies and participation from the member countries. It is a matter of great

thprivilege that the Indian Society of Weed Science has the honour of organizing the 25 APWSS Conference in India. This prestigious Conference was last held in India in 1981 at Bangalore.

The conference will have the following sub-themes:Weed biology and ecologySustainable weed management in diversified cropping systemsWeed management in conservation agriculture systemsWeed management in horticulture and plantation crops, and agroforestryWeed problems and management in non-cropped areas and aquatic situationsCrop-weed interactions under changing climateHerbicide resistance in weeds and herbicide tolerant cropsBiological weed management Environmental impact of herbicide residues and their mitigationNew herbicide molecules for weed management Allelopathy and allelochemicals in weed managementBiodiversity conservation through alien invasive weed managementQuarantine measures and weed risk analysisBiosensors and precision farming techniques for weed managementOn-farm research and impact assessment

Theme of the Conference:'Weed science for sustainable agriculture, environment and biodiversity'.

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thThe 25 APWSS Conference will provide an excellent opportunity to all stakeholders dealing with different aspects of weeds to share their ideas and learn from international experiences. Agricultural scientists, teachers, students, extensional workers, administrators, policy makers, non-governmental organizations, executives from the herbicide industry and others associated with environment and biodiversity conservation are invited to participate in the Conference.

thThe 25 APWSS Conference will be held at the Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India from 13-16 October, 2015. The venue is located at 20 km away from the Rajiv Gandhi International airport and 15-20 km from different railway stations in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad is the capital of a newly-created Telangana state and the fifth largest city in India, with an ancient civilization and culture. The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and bridges, hills and lakes. It is perched on the top of the Deccan Plateau, about 2000ft above sea level, and sprawls over an area of 100 sq. miles. The places of interest include Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Golconda Fort, QutabShahi Tombs, Spanish Mosque, Chowmahalla Palace, Falaknuma Palace, Birla Mandir, Salar Jung Museum, Statue of Buddha amid the Hussain Sagar Lake, etc. International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management,

Directorates of Research on Rice, Sorghum, Oilseeds, Poultry, Meat, and several other agricultural research organizations are located in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad is located in south central part of India, and is well connected by air with many international and national destinations. It is also well connected by rail from several major cities of the India including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. In the month of October, the weather will be quite pleasant with mean

0maximum and minimum temperatures of 30 C and 20 C, respectively. Normally rains are not expected during the month. Pre-conference tours to major tourist attractions in South India and sight-seeing in and around the city will be organized.

On request and on payment basis, arrangements for accommodation will be made by the organizers. A wide range of hotels are available within a short distance from the Conference venue. Organizers have negotiated for attractive tariffs in a few selected hotels. Information about accommodation in hotels and provision for online reservation will be made available soon. The accommodation will also be arranged in various government guest houses located near the venue. Student participants will be accommodated in university hostels around the venue.

The Conference will provide an ideal platform for sharing of knowledge and expertise by the scientists and other stakeholders from about 50 countries of the region. This will involve invited keynote and plenary lectures by renowned scientists, administrators and policy makers, oral presentations, poster presentations, award lectures, exhibitions, field visits, excursions etc. Special programmes are being planned for students.

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Dates to remember:

Submission of contributory articles 15 May, 2015

Submission of invited articles (keynote / plenary) 15 June, 2015

Acceptance of articles 15 June, 2015

Payment of registration fees 15 July, 2015

Registration fees:

Category Before due date After due date

Indian delegates (ISWS members) ` 6000 ` 7000

Indian delegates (Non-members) ` 7000 ` 8000

Indian students

` 4000 ` 4500

Industry representatives `20000 `25000

Overseas participants US $ 350 US$ 400

Participants from SAARC countries US $ 275 US$ 325

Overseas students US $ 200 US$ 250

Registration fee includes the Conference kit, access to Conference sessions, daily lunch and one Conference dinner. It does not include accommodation. Spouses and accompanying persons will be registered at 50% of the registration fee. They are entitled to all privileges of the regular registered delegates except the registration kit.

thThe 25 APWSS Conference will be organized by the Indian Society of Weed Science in collaboration with Directorate of Weed Science Research, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University and Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Besides, there will be collaboration with other professional Societies like the Indian Society of Agronomy and Society of Plant Protection Sciences, and other ICAR Institutes located at

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