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International Crop Protection: Achievements and Ambitions

THE SYMPOSIUM

The Symposium will examine case histories from around the world where weeds, insects or diseases have had a special historical importance. The significance of many pests has been documented for several centuries: methods for controlling them have evolved from simple processes to highly sophisticated, and sometimes controversial, technologies. The lessons learned from these crop protection endeavours will be highlighted and will provide a vision for tackling future challenges for the year 2000 and beyond.

PROGRAMME

Ancient plagues: past and future status
Dr Hans Dobson & Dr Joyce Magor
(Natural Resources Institute, Chatham Maritime, UK)

Pest management and farmers' livelihoods
Ms Hilary Warburton and Ms Adrienne Martin
(Natural Resources Institute, Chatham Maritime, UK)

The role of integrated production and integrated pest management for crop and environmental protection
Dr Vic Jordan
(IACR-Long Ashton, Bristol, UK)

Vegetational diversity in agro-ecosystems: a mixed blessing for successful pest management?
Dr Jill Lenné and Dr Dave Wood
(Consultants, Milnthorpe, UK)

Current and future importance of biotechnology to crop protection
Dr Paul Teng
(Monsanto Philippines Inc, Makati City, Philippines)

The role of governments in crop protection research and development
Mr John Russell
(Consultant, Exeter, UK)

Chairman and Organiser:
Mr John Terry (IACR-Long Ashton, Bristol, UK)