PhotosSeptember 29 - October 3, 2009, Meknes (Morocco)
First Announcement: IV International Symposium on Fig
The IV International Symposium on Fig will be held at the National School of Agriculture of Meknès, Meknès (Morocco) from September 29 to October 3, 2009 under the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) and the Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM).
All aspects related to Fig cultivation and growing (genetic resources, germlasm characterization, biotechnology and molecular markers utilisation, cultural practices, pest management, post-harvest, economics; etc.) will be covered taking into account the most recent scientific and technical findings.
The program will include thought-provoking lectures by invited speakers in each of the sessions covered, as well as a diverse selection of oral and poster presentations. During the symposium, you will have the opportunity to visit germplasm fig collections, fig nurseries, fig drying units and fig orchards through technical tours across the main fig production areas.
Information related to the symposium will be periodically upgraded on the symposium website. Therefore, interested participants are warmly invited to frequently visit this website (www.ficus2009.ma) in order to be informed about any program and deadlines change. Selected social events will be scheduled for participants and accompanying persons. A two days post-symposium tour will be arranged for interested participants.
English will be the official language of the symposium.
Info: Prof. Dr. Messaoudi Zerhoune,
Dept. Arboriculture-Viticulture, Ecole Nationale d’Agriculture de Meknes, B.P. S/40, 50000 Meknes, Morocco.
Phone: (212)61353653, Fax: (212)35300238
E-mail: messaoudiz@yahoo.fr
E-mail symposium: ficus2009@yahoo.fr
Web: http://www.ficus2009.ma/
First Announcement: IV International Symposium on Fig
The IV International Symposium on Fig will be held at the National School of Agriculture of Meknès, Meknès (Morocco) from September 29 to October 3, 2009 under the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) and the Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM).
All aspects related to Fig cultivation and growing (genetic resources, germlasm characterization, biotechnology and molecular markers utilisation, cultural practices, pest management, post-harvest, economics; etc.) will be covered taking into account the most recent scientific and technical findings.
The program will include thought-provoking lectures by invited speakers in each of the sessions covered, as well as a diverse selection of oral and poster presentations. During the symposium, you will have the opportunity to visit germplasm fig collections, fig nurseries, fig drying units and fig orchards through technical tours across the main fig production areas.
Information related to the symposium will be periodically upgraded on the symposium website. Therefore, interested participants are warmly invited to frequently visit this website (www.ficus2009.ma) in order to be informed about any program and deadlines change. Selected social events will be scheduled for participants and accompanying persons. A two days post-symposium tour will be arranged for interested participants.
English will be the official language of the symposium.
Info: Prof. Dr. Messaoudi Zerhoune,
Dept. Arboriculture-Viticulture, Ecole Nationale d’Agriculture de Meknes, B.P. S/40, 50000 Meknes, Morocco.
Phone: (212)61353653, Fax: (212)35300238
E-mail: messaoudiz@yahoo.fr
E-mail symposium: ficus2009@yahoo.fr
Web: http://www.ficus2009.ma/
Publication date: 1/22/2009
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