THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TROPICAL ROOT CROPS-AFRICA BRANCH (ISTRC-AB)

The theme of the symposium is “Expanding Collaboration, Catalyzing Innovation of Root Crops for Accelerating Africa’s Economic Growth”.

The proposed sub-themes are:

• Managing priority genetic resources, cropping systems pests and diseases
• Commercial Seed System, Agronomy and weed management
• Postharvest technologies, value chains and market opportunities
• Enhancing innovative impact through partnerships
• Mobilizing Investors for Sustainable Root & Tuber Crop Research and Development.

IMPORTANT DATES

• 30 October, 2016 – Deadline for submission of abstract
• 30 November, 2016 – Intimation of abstract acceptance
• 15 January, 2017 – On-line registration of participants
• 1 February, 2017 – Submission of full Papers /Participation in Exhibition
• 15 February, 2017 – Submission of Power point
• 5 March, 2017 – Arrival of Participants
• 6-10 March, 2017 – Conference

For more information on the Symposium download; ISTRC-AB 2017 Announcement-2