University of Debrecen Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences & Environmental Management Institute of Plant Protection
7th International Plant Protection Symposium at University of Debrecen 21 - 22 October, 2015 Debrecen, Hungary House of Hungarian Academy of Sciences (DAB Székház) Thomas Mann street 49, Debrecen
Organizing Committee Chairman: Secretary: Members:
Prof. I. Szarukán Dr. G. J. Kövics Dr. A. Bozsik Dr. L. Radócz Dr. G. Tarcali A. Szilágyi T. Tóth Mrs. T. Szabó
Symposium Secretariat All enquiries about the symposium and mail to delegates should be addressed to 7th International Plant Protection Symposium at UD Institute of Plant Protection H-4032 Debrecen POB 36 H-4015 Hungary Phone:(36 52) 508378 Fax: (36 52) 508378 E-mail:
[email protected]
On behalf of the organizing committee we look forward to welcome you to Debrecen, the second largest town of Hungary on the 7th International Plant Protection Symposium (7thIPPS) at University of Debrecen. The National Trans-Tisza Plant Protection Forum (TNF) was established in 1996, 20 years ago and in 1997 the the national Symposium was organized with international participants at the first time, and repeated in every three year. These Symposia are excellent opportunities for researchers, experts, plant protection specialists from countries being in collaboration in European and World projects, for Hungarian university staff and researchers to disseminate their experiences, to discuss ideas and to consider new directions for the future of plant protection. Themes are broad and multiple, as are the ideas and perspectives brought by participants from across our planet. We eager to create tradition of the Symposia, we aim to blend results of present-day science, crop protection practice with the best in local hospitality which will be given in generous measure by the famous city of the Great Hungarian Plain, Debrecen and its ancient University (est. 1538).
Themes Invasive pests in crop protection and the practical implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) Applied Entomology Plant Pathology Weed Science Integrated Pest Management Biological and Biotechnological Control Opportunities Plant Protection in Organic Farming Protection of Environment versus Plant Protection Products Themes should be interpreted broadly. Additional topics to be discussed are welcome.
Presentations Oral presentations must be kept to 10 minutes. There will be five minutes for discussion. Laptops and projectors are available.
Poster Sessions Posters will be displayed in the central hall of the House of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (DAB Székház). The poster boards have the dimensions 2.1 m high and 1.2 m wide and mounting will be either by drawing pins which will be supplied.
Language The language of the symposium is English and partly Hungarian (interpreting in English available).
Proceedings Volume A special volume of Conference Proceedings containing the full contribution (in English) will be produced for the Symposium in Acta Agraria Debreceniensis.
Formal requirements Instructions for the authors Manuscript sample
Accommodation and Registration Please register early using the Accomodation and Registration Form. Please note the early registration deadline is 31 July, 2015. Registration Fee: 80 EURO before 31 July, 2015, and 90 EURO after 1 August. Full fee includes refreshments, coffee and one printed copy of Programme and a DVD volume of Proceedings.
Payment The Registration fee should be paid by bank transfer to OTP Bank, Account holder: NOFKA; IBAN: HU 11738008-20707352-00000000; BIC (SWIFT) Code: OTPHUHB by 31 July. Other items can be paid by cash at the first day of the conference.
Deadlines Early registration: 31 July, 2015. Normal registration: 1 August, 2015 – 11 October, 2015 Submission your contribution (paper or poster): 4 October, 2015.
Social Evening Participants can take part on a short organ concert in a nearby church on 21 October (7 pm). An Official Banquet will be organized at the DAB (8 pm). Unit price 25 EURO.
Pre- and Postconference Cultural and Other Opportunities Delegates can also visit historical sights and monuments, numerous museums, various interesting expositions and fine musical events of the town characteristic from historical, artistic or musical point of view for this part of Hungary. Debrecen is rich in medicinal and thermal waters. These springs are generally used for inflammatory spinal and arthritic illnesses as well as for the treatment of chronic locomotor sufferings. Especially pleasant hours can be spent in the Nagyerdei (“Bigforest”) Aquaticum Bath (open from 9 am to 8 pm). The town (capital of North-East Hungary) can be called also the “town of statues” because statues of famous Hungarian sculptors are found everywhere making the streets and squares an open-air exposition.
Excursion on the second day of the Symposium An excellent excursion is planned to the Tokaj grapewine growing area (80 kms far from Debrecen). Tokaj is the part of World Heritage because of its special climate which contribute to the production of Tokaj Aszu wines (contain high fructose and unique flavours caused by Botrytis infection and the special sunny autumn climate and soil characteristics). Excursion fee is 40 EURO which includes wine-tasting, lunch, dinner and expenses of transport.
