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30th INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL CONGRESS

12 - 16 AUGUST 2018 • ISTANBUL - TURKEY

www.ihc2018.orgBridging the World through Horticulture

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Let us meet in Istanbul, save the date, 12-16 August 2018

Every four years, the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) convenes the major International Horticultural Congress (IHC) where the latest knowledge and leading-edge technologies within horticultural science worldwide are presented. XXXth International Horticultural Congress (IHC2018) will be held in Istanbul, Turkey between 12 and 16 August 2018. We will meet together in Istanbul for getting better in our own professional fields.

Istanbul is the only city bridging two continents, Asia with Europe, with proximity to Africa. The motto of IHC2018 is decided as ‘Bridging the World through Horticulture’ with the hope to bridge the whole world through horticulture.

IHC2018 will provide an excellent platform for scientists, technicians, students, consultants, engineers, extension agents, growers, industry, trade and consumer organizations, policy makers and professionals having a direct or indirect interest in horticulture. This five-day event will bring together more than 2 500 people from all over the world, to communicate their science, technology and management expertise, and hear the latest advances directly from the international experts in horticultural science and the wider plant science community. You will get the chance to meet and discuss directly with your colleagues and enlarge your network. Their research and discussion will be fundamental to identifying, informing and implementing international and national policies and protocols in the planning, conservation and sustainable uses of horticulture.

IHC2018 has a rich and innovative scientific program in different formats: Two colloquia aim to bridge industry with research and production and form a platform to share experiences to imagine the future. One colloquium entitled “Future technologies in horticulture” will link today and tomorrow in terms of technological innovation in horticulture. The second one, “Innovations: adoption as best practices”, will host distinguished keynote speakers who will discuss how innovations could be successfully adopted in practice and how to develop research strategies to achieve innovations and their implementations.

Symposia are the backbone of the IHC2018, and thirty-nine symposia, crop or discipline based, cover all aspects of horticultural science. They are structured with oral and poster presentations and keynote speeches and in some cases coupled by workshops, training sessions or panel discussions. Some of the symposia are the one in the row within a series that are held every four years.

Workshops will bring the burning and important issues onto the agendas of participants, and providing opportunities for further cooperation. A four-day workshop is being organized by young horticulturists to discuss their current role and future in the horticultural ecosystem.

Training sessions are organized on Good Agricultural Practices, Organic Agriculture and Scientific Writing. The East European and Central Asian summit will bridge the horticulturists from the east and west facilitating networking.

Technical tours, designed as pre- and post-Congress tours and daily tours for all the participants and accompanying persons will give the opportunity to learn about traditions and agri-practices in Turkey and visit places of interest. Tailor-made tours will be available for specific groups.

We try hard to prepare a stimulating and diverse scientific program supported by entertaining social programs enriched with technical tours and ensure a warm welcoming atmosphere with traditional Turkish hospitality during the Congress. You will surely get the opportunity for building beneficial relations within the horticultural ecosystem and industry.

You should not miss this Congress. Please save the dates for 12-16 August 2018 and join with us. You can find more information at our website (www.ihc2018.org) and still can submit an abstract.

Istanbul awaits you for IHC2018!

Prof. Dr. Yüksel TÜZELCongress President

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30th INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL CONGRESS12 - 16 AUGUST 2018 • ISTANBUL - TURKEY

KEY DEADLINES

Abstract Submission 31 January, 2017 - 4 December, 2017

Abstract Submission Deadline 1 March, 2018for Poster Presentations

Early Bird Registration 15 December, 2017 - 31 January, 2018

Notification of Authors 20 December, 2017

Presenter Registration Deadline 1 March, 2018

CONTACT INFORMATION

Congress Website: http://www.ihc2018.org

Enquires:Scientific Secretariat: [email protected] Secretariat: [email protected] & Accommodation: [email protected] & Exhibition: [email protected]

IHC 2018 Secretariat:

Sultan Selim Mah. Humeyra Sok. No.12 34415 Seyrantepe/Kagithane - Istanbul, TurkeyPh: +90 212 347 63 00 Fax: +90 212 347 63 63E: [email protected]

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IHC 2018 COMMITTEES

IHC 2018 STEERING COMMITTEEPresident: Prof. Dr. Yuksel Tuzel, Ege UniversityChair of Scientific Committee: Prof. Dr. Uygun Aksoy, Ege UniversityChair of Sponsorship Committee: Prof. Dr. Gokhan Soylemezoglu, Ankara UniversityRepresentative of MFAL: Dr. Nevzat Birisik, Director General of General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies of Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and LivestockRepresentative of Turkish Society for Horticultural Science: Prof. Dr. Ayse Gul, Ege University

IHC 2018 SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEEProf. Dr. Uygun Aksoy (Turkey) (Chair of the Scientific Committee)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sahin Anil (Turkey) (Vice-chair of the Scientific Committee)Prof. Dr. Silvana Nicola (Italy) (Ex-officio chair of the Scientific Committee as the ISHS vice-chair)Prof.Dr. Kazem Arzani ( Iran )Dr. Damiano Avanzato ( Italy )Prof.Dr. Peter J. Batt ( Australia )Dr. Lukas Bertschinger ( Switzerland )Prof.Dr. Necdet Budak ( Turkey )Prof.Dr. Tiziano Caruso ( Italy )Prof.Dr. Stephania De Pascale ( Italy )Prof.Dr. Ted M. DeJong ( USA )Dr. Inge Van den Bergh ( Belgium )Dr. Martine Dorais ( Canada )Prof.Dr. Giorgio Prosdocimi Gianquinto ( Italy )Prof.Dr. Julian Heyes ( New Zealand )Dr. David Hunter ( Canada )Dr. Murat Kacira ( USA )Dr. Rémi Kahane ( France )Dr. Panagiotis Kalaitzis ( Greece )Prof.Dr. Saneyuki Kawabata ( Japan )Dr. Maurizio Lambardi ( Italy )Prof.Dr. Daniel Leskovar ( USA )Prof.Dr. Sisir Kumar Mitra ( India )Prof.Dr. Umezuruike Linus Opara ( South Africa )Prof.Dr. Bhamanagouda Patil ( USA )Prof.Dr. Michael Raviv ( Israel )Prof.Dr. Jorge Benjamin Retamales ( Chile )Prof.Dr. Margrethe Serek ( Germany )Prof.Dr. Jung-Eek Son ( Republic of Korea )Prof.Dr. Bernadine C. Strik ( USA )Prof.Dr. Christopher B. Watkins ( USA )Prof.Dr. Manuela Zude-Sasse ( Germany )

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HOST COUNTRY, HOST CITY AND VENUE

TurkeyA country of in depth history and culture, the Turkish Republic is located where the three continents of the old world, Asia, Africa and Europe, are closest to each other and straddle the point where Europe and Asia meet. Because of this geographical location, the mainland Anatolia has witnessed the mass migration of diverse peoples, shaping the course of history. Home to countless civilizations, Anatolia has developed a unique synthesis of cultures, each with its own distinct identity, yet each linked to its predecessors through insoluble threads. As a modern nation in an ancient land, Turkey today is the inheritor and conservator of such an essential, shared heritage of humanity.

IstanbulIstanbul is a city of unparalleled social and cultural richness. It is as fascinating and historical as it is dynamic and modern. Serving as the capital of two mighty empires incessantly for sixteen centuries, Eastern Roman or Byzantine and Ottoman, and set squarely between two continents, Istanbul has cultures and traditions that blend East with West and Mediterranean with Anatolian. Each civilization that has made Istanbul its home has left its mark in sublime and splendid ways, and the result a city that gives one the feeling of universal history at every step.With a definitely multicultural touch and a vibrant atmosphere rooted deep in the past experience of humanity while facing toward the future, Istanbul is truly as much a crossroads of ideas and cultures today as ever. For how many cities in the world is home to ages old churches, mosques, and synagogues in such a close proximity, showing us the possibility of a community formed of different cultures living in a state of peace and tolerance that stems from a shared human past and belief in the future?In its south stretches the Marmara Sea and in its north is the Black Sea. Its western part is in Europe and eastern in Asia. The strategic and aesthetic strait that separates the two coasts of Istanbul together with the two continents is the Bosporus which is the first gate from the Black Sea to the Aegean and then onto Mediterranean. Being a port city and having many major trade paths pass through itself is what has given ultimate significance to the city for thousands of years.

VenueIstanbul Congress Center (ICC) is located in a central region, which is called by the name ‘Congress Valley’ in Harbiye, Taşkışla Street. Istanbul is situated in a location that international airlines may easily reach - Atatürk Airport in European Side and Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Anatolian Side. All commercial and cultural centers are all very close to Istanbul Congress Center. Local transport to ICC is easy with mass transportation vehicles such as metro, tram, bus and metrobus.

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OUR LOGO THEME

The logo of IHC symbolizes two values of Istanbul: the bridge and tulip. Istanbul is the unique city in the World bridging two continents, Asia and Europe. The IHC 2018, the International Horticultural Congress hold in İstanbul wishes to bridge the whole World through horticulture. Tulip is the symbol of Istanbul and gave its name to an era during Ottomans and further distributed and commercialized in various parts of the World. We wish, IHC 2018 Istanbul, offers the beauty and elegance of the tulip to the world-wide horticultural community.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

ABSTRACT BOOK

You will be able to download the “Abstract Book” from the web site. All abstracts will be uploaded into flash disk in your Congress bag.

Please ensure you check your data carefully before submitting as changes or additions will not be possible after submission. All presenters (oral and poster) are expected to submit a manuscript for publication in refereed proceedings, Acta Horticulturae, by 15 May 2018.

For guidelines and instructions on how to prepare your manuscript for publication in Acta Horticulturae, see http://www.ishs.org/authors

August 12, 2018 August 13, 2018 August 14, 2018 August 15, 2018 August 16, 2018 August 17, 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Registration (all day)

Symposia and poster sessions

Colloqium 1Symposia and poster

sessionsColloqium 2

Technical tours and training sessions





Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break

Opening Ceremony





Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Plenary





Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break

Training Sessions


Symposia and poster sessions ISHS General

Assembly





Welcome ReceptionWorkshops

Business meetingsWorkshops

Business meetingsWorkshops

Business meetings

IHC 2018

Gala Dinner

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SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIA

S1 - Plant Genetic Resources: Sustainable Management and Utilization for Food, Nutrition and Environmental Security (5th International Symposium)S2 - Micropropagation and In Vitro Techniques (2nd International Symposium)S3 - Applied Functional Molecular BiologyS4 - XI International Symposium on Banana: ISHS-ProMusa Symposium on Growing and Marketing Banana under Subtropical ConditionsS5 -Tropical and Subtropical Fruits (7th International Symposium)S6 - AvocadoS7 - Jackfruit and other Moraceae (2nd International Symposium)S8 - Jujube (4th International Symposium)S9 - Evaluation of Cultivars, Rootstocks and Management Systems for Sustainable Production of Deciduous Fruit CropsS10 - Understanding Fruit Tree Behaviour in Dynamic EnvironmentsS11 - Nuts and Mediterranean Climate Fruits: Advances in Breeding and New Strategies of Horticultural Management for Sustainable ProductionS12 - Berry Fruit (3rd International Symposium)S13 - Viticulture: Primary Production and ProcessingS14 - Postharvest Quality of Ornamental Plants (11th International Symposium)S15 - Ornamental Horticulture: Colour Your WorldS16 - Tropical and Subtropical Vegetable Production: Tackling Present and Future Global Biotic and Abiotic StressorsS17 - Innovation and New Technologies in Protected Cultivation (3rd International Symposium)S18 - Soilless Culture (2nd International Symposium)S19 - Root and Tuber Crops: Value Added Crops for the Next Generation (2nd International Symposium)S20 - Plant Breeding in Horticulture (2nd International Symposium)

S21 - Quality and Safety of Horticultural ProductsS22 - FAVHEALTH2018: Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables (7th International Symposium)

S23 - Organic Horticulture for Wellbeing of the Environment and Population (2nd International Symposium)

S24 - Horticultural Economics and Management (19th International Symposium), Improving the Performance of Supply Chains in the Transitional Economies (7th International Symposium) and Horticulture Economics, Marketing and Consumer Research (2nd International Symposium)S25 - Landscape and Urban Horticulture (7th International Conference)S26 - Turfgrass Management and Science for Sports Fields: Bridging the needs and Research on Turfgrass at the age of Climate Change (4th International Conference)S27 - Fruit and Vegetables for ProcessingS28 - Innovative Plant Protection in Horticulture (2nd International Symposium)S29 - Advances in Production and Processing of Medicinal and Aromatic PlantsS30 - Culinary Herbs and Edible FungiS31 - Mechanization, Precision Horticulture, and Robotics (2nd International symposium)S32 - Strategies and Technologies to Maintain Quality and Reduce Postharvest LossesS33 - Water and Nutrient Relations and Management of Horticultural CropsS34 - The Second International Symposium on Date PalmS35 - VIII International Symposium on Seed, Transplant and Stand Establishment of Horticultural CropsS36 - VIIIth Symposium on Education, Research Training and Consultancy: PanelsS37 - International Symposium on Carob: a Neglected Species with Genetic Resources for Multifunctional UsesS38 - 10th International Symposium on Temperate Fruits in the Tropics and SubtropicsS39 - Saffron Biology and Biotechnology

SUPPORTED BY

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OUR SCIENTIFIC POWER: CONVENERS

Prof. Dr. Yıldız Aka Kacar Cukurova University, Adana,

Turkey

Prof. Dr. Mustafa AkbulutRecep Tayyip Erdogan University,

Rize, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Uygun AksoyEge University, Izmir, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Hakan AKTAS Univ. of Suleyman Demirel,

Isparta, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ahmet AltindisliEge University, Izmir, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Dilek AnacTurkey

Guner Arkun Istanbul Aydin University,

Istanbul, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selcuk ArslanUludag University, Bursa, Turkey

Prof. Maria Luisa Badenes Head of the Center of

Citriculture and Crop Production Instituto Valenciano de

Investigaciones, Agrarias IVIA, Valencia, Spain

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Prof. Dr. Peter J. BattAustralia

Dr. Alon Ben-GalAgricultural Research Organization, Israel

Dr. Filiz BoyaciBATEM, Antalya, Turkey

Prof. Ismet BozOndokuz Mayis University,

Samsun, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Kadriye CaglayanMustafa Kemal University,

Antakya-Hatay, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Birsen CakirEge University, Izmir, Turkey

Prof. Tiziano CarusoUniversity of Palermo,

Palermo, Italy

Prof. Dr. Fisun G. CelikelOndokuz Mayıs University,

Samsun, Turkey

Associate Professor Feza Can Cengiz

Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya-Hatay, Turkey

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Dr. Yuval CohenVolcani Center, Israel

Dr. Evelyne Costes INRA Montpellier, France

Prof. Dr. Lyle CrakerUniversity of Massachusetts,

MA, USA

Prof. Dr. H. Yıldız DasganCukurova University, Adana,

Turkey

Dr. Janjo de HaanWageningen University &

Research, The Netherlands

Prof. Dr. Martine DoraisLaval University, Quebec, Canada

Prof. Dr. Ali ErgulAnkara University, Ankara,

Turkey

Prof. Dr. Reza EhsaniUniversity of California in

Merced, USA

Prof. Dr. Sezai ErcisliAtaturk University, Erzurum,

Turkey

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Erkan Akdeniz University, Antalya,

Turkey

Prof. Dr. Erik ErvinVirginia Tech, Virginia, USA

Prof. Dr. Esmaeil FallahiUniv. of Idaho, USA

Dr. Louise FergusonUniversity of Davis,

California, USA

Prof. Giuliano Finetto Institute of Agricultural Sciences,

Verona, Italy

Prof. Dr. Moshe FlaishmanARO, The Volcani Center, Israel

Dr. Trevor GeorgeKing’s College London,

United Kingdom

Prof. Dr. Giorgio GianquintoUniversity of Bologna, Bologna,

Italy

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Fuat GokceÖmer Halisdemir University,

Nigde, Turkey

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Prof. Dr. Hamide Gubbuk Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ayse GülEge University, Izmir, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kazım GündüzMustafa Kemal Univ., Hatay,

Turkey

Dr. Sandhya GuptaICAR-NBPGR

(Indian Council of Agricultural Research-

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources)

New Delhi, India (Vice Chair, Commission Plant Genetic

Resources)

Dr. Silke HemmingWageningen UR, The

Netherlands

Prof. Dr. Julian HeyesMassey University, New Zealand

Dr. David HunterSt. Catharines, ON, Canada

Assit. Prof. Dr. Hatice IktenAkdeniz University, Antalya,

Turkey

Prof. Dr. Hülya IlbiEge University, Izmir, Turkey

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Dr. Hannah JaenickeGrafschaft- Gelsdorf,

Germany

Dr. Murat KaciraUniv. of Arizona, USA

Dr. Remi KahaneCIRAD, France

Prof. Dr. Rina-KamenetskyARO, Israel

Prof. Dr. Zeki KaraUniversity of Selcuk, Konya,

Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soner KazazAnkara University, Ankara,

Turkey

Saliha KırıcıUniversity of Çukurova,

Adana, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ahmet KorkmazKahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras,

Turkey

Prof. Dr. M. Ali KoyuncuSüleyman Demirel University,

Isparta, Turkey

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Prof. Ali Küden Cukurova University, Adana,

Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ayzin B. KudenCukurova University, Adana,

Turkey

Dr. Maurizio LambardiCNR/National Research Council,

Florence, Italy

Assist. Prof. Dr.Federica Larcher

University of Turin, Italy

Dr. Thierry LescotFrance

Prof. Dr. Daniel I. LeskovarTexas A&M AgriLife Research &

Extension Center,Texas, USA

Prof. Mengjun Liu Research Center for Chiese

Jujuba, Agric. Univ. of Hebei, China

Dr. Pasquale Losciale Council for Agricultural Research

and Economics [Research Unit for Agriculture in Dry Environments], Bari, Italy

Dr. Shimon MeirAgricultural Research

Organization, The Volcani Center, Israel

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Prof. Dr. Sisir MitraWest Bangal, India

Dr. Brunella MorandiUniversity of Bologna, Italy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosario Muleo University of Tuscia, Viterbo,

Italy

Prof. Dr. Linus OparaUniversity of Stellenbosch,

South Africa

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamer Betul Ozer

Ege University, Izmir, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Gölgen Bahar Oztekin

Ege University, Izmir, Turkey

Dr. Elif Aylin OzudogruCNR/National Research Council, Florence, Italy

Prof. Dr. Bhimu PatilTexas A&M University, TX

77845, USA

Prof. Dr. Aysun PeksenOndokuz Mayis University,

Samsun, Turkey

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Dr. Clive RahnUniversity of Warwick,

England

Dr. Srinivasan RamasamyAVRDC - The World Vegetable

Center, Taiwan

Prof. Dr. Ana Paula RamosLisbon University, Instituto

Superior de Agronomia, Lisbon, Portugal

Prof. Dr. Micheal RavivARO, Israel

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jesus Ochoa RegoTechnical University of

Cartagena, Spain

Dr. Gregory Reighard Clemson University

Deniz SanalAlata Horticultural Research

Institute, Mersin, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Nebahat Sarı Cukurova University, Adana,

Turkey

Dr. Victor Galán SaúcoSpain

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Prof. Dr. Sedat SerceÖmer Halisdemir University,

Nigde, Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Songul Sever Mutlu

Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Gokhan Soylemezoglu

Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Mustafa Kemal SoyluCentral Research Institute of the Ministry, Yalova, Turkey

Prof. Florin StanicaFaculty of Hort. Unv. of Agric.

Sci. and Vet., Bucharest, Romania

Prof. Dr. Yuksel TuzelEge University., Izmir, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Roberto UgasNational La Molina

Agricultural University, Lima, Peru

Dr. Fatma UysalMoFAL, BATEM, Antalya, Turkey

Dr. Inge Van den BerghBelgium

Prof. Dr. Yesim Yalcin Mendi

Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey

Dr. Halit YetisirErciyes University, Turkey

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SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIACOLLOQUIA

Two colloquia, of 2 hours each, will be held on 14 and 16 August 2018. They aim to bridge industry with research and production, and form a platform to share experiences to imagine the future. One colloquium entitled “Future technologies in horticulture” will link today and tomorrow in terms of technological innovation in horticulture. For instance, Ms. Maria Boey, President of Institute of Parks & Recreation Singapore (IPRS), is going to tell us the “Future of Cities”, based on changes in designs and planning from a horticultural point of view. The second one, “Innovations: adoption of best practices”, will host distinguished keynote speakers who will discuss how innovations could be successfully adopted in practice. Christine Zimmermann Loessi, chairwoman of the Association for Vertical Farming, will be one of our speakers to share her experience on Vertical Farming in Asian Countries.

To be Announced Soon...

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WORKSHOPS

During the 30th International Horticultural Congress (IHC2018) to be held in Istanbul, Turkey between 12

and 16, August 2018, workshops will be organized after and/or during the symposia sessions. Workshops are

proposed by the conveners with various objectives as:

• establishing an international expert group,

• sharing experiences and skills,

• carrying out in depth discussions on a specific topic,

• extending the network and/or

• seeking cooperation opportunities

The format of each Workshop will be different based upon the initial objective. You can register to any

workshop that may be of interest to you.

The general rules for IHC 2018 registration also apply for the workshops

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WORKSHOPS

W1 – Workshop on Value Addition and Waste Utilization of Horticultural Crops

W2 – Photoselective Netting: Improving Production and Quality by Combining Light-Responsive Physiology

with Crop Protection

W3 – Superfruits

W4 – Artichoke

W5 – Sustainable Tea Production

W6 – Agroecology and Education: Socioecological Resilience to Climate Change

W7 – Climate Change: Impact and Mitigation Strategy for the Temperate Fruits in the Tropics and Subtropics

W8 – Vertical Farming

W9 – Future of World Horticulture From Youth’s Eyes

W10 – Biostimulants

W11 – Hawthorn

W12 – Phenotyping for Horticultural Crops

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OUR SCIENTIFIC POWER: WORKSHOP CONVENERS

Dr. Emre Bilen Atatürk Horticultural Central

Research Institute, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oguzhan Caliskan

Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Mustafa

Kemal University, 31060 Antakya Hatay, TURKEY

Dr. Ravindran Chandran Horticultural College & Research

Institute, India

Prof. Dr. Ali A. Donmez Department of Botany,

Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, 06800-Beytepe

Ankara, TURKEY

Prof. Maria Claudia DussiProfessor and Researcher of

Agroecology. Director of: Study group in sustainability of fruit

agroecosystems. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences - Comahue National University. Rio Negro -

Patagonia - Argentina

Sven FahrnerInstitute of Bio- und Geosciences

IBG-2: Plant Sciences Forschungszentrum Jülich

GmbH, Germany

Prof. Danny GeelenDep. Plant Production, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent

University. Coupure links, 653, 9000 Gent Belgium

Suzana MadzaricBanja Luka, Bosnia and

Herzegovina

Dr. Jeffrey NorriePrincipal Scientist: Innovation, Collaboration and Technology

Transfer. Acadian Seaplants Limited. Adjunct Associate Dalhousie University. Nova

Scotia, Canada

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OUR SCIENTIFIC POWER: WORKSHOP CONVENERS

Prof. Dr. Mario Pangotta Tuscia University, Italy

Roland PieruschkaInstitute of Bio- und Geosciences

IBG-2: Plant Sciences Forschungszentrum Jülich

GmbH, Germany

Dr. Balakrishnan PrithivirajAssociate Professor and Plant

Stress Physiology Research Chair. Dalhousie University

Faculty of Agriculture, Truro, Nova Scotia. Canada

Uli SchurrInstitute of Bio- und

Geosciences IBG-2: Plant Sciences Forschungszentrum

Jülich GmbH, Germany

Dr. Yosepha ShahakInstitute of Plant Sciences, ARO The

Volcani Center, Israel

Eren TaskinAdana, Turkey

Metin Turan Yeditepe University, Turkey

Hana VocaPhD Candidate of University of Bari Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, Bari, Italy

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TECHNICAL TOURS

Antalya and vicinityAntalya is a subtropical Region having a significant share in production of vegetables and ornamentals under protected conditions mainly for the export market. Commercial seed and seedling companies are concentrated in the Region. Tropical fruit species as banana can also be grown in specific microclimates. Antalya hosts EXPO 2016 Garden.

Aegean Region with İzmir as its focal pointThe Aegean Region is located along the western coast of Turkey and horticultural production is carried out not only in fertile river basins running perpendicular to the sea line but also on mild slopes. The Region is characterized by very well-known of its polyculture production in small holdings. The Region is a heaven for sun-drying providing almost all of the Turkish production of dried seedless grapes, figs and tomatoes and a significant part of dried peppers, eggplants and okra. The Region has the biggest share in Turkish olive, cherry and chestnut production. Geothermal heated greenhouses are increasing in number. İzmir is also known as the capital of ‘organic production’.

Cappadocia: Land of wild horsesThe Region is located in Central Anatolia and embraces 3 provinces, Niğde, Nevşehir and Kayseri. In respect to horticultural production, apple, grape, potatoes, dried beans, pumpkin and cabbages are the major crops. There are boutique wineries processing mainly local varieties. Natural caves carved into the volcanic tuff are still used to store lemons and other fruit.

Black Sea: Northern Coast of TurkeyBlack Sea Region is the major hazelnut and tea producer in Turkey. The narrow coastal land in the eastern part of the Region provides 65 % of the World hazelnut. Various companies have highly advanced hazelnut processing facilities. Tea plants were introduced to Anatolia towards the end of 19th century. Today, tea is planted on 76 000 ha in the Eastern Black Sea Region. Tea is consumed throughout the year by all parts of the society and additionally provides income for nearly 1 million people in Turkey. The Region is well-known for many high plains as Ayder or Macahel, known as biodiversity hotspots.

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ACCOMODATION

The IHC 2018 Secretariat has confirmed rooms in selected hotels for the benefit of Congress participants. The hotels have been selected for their proximity to Istanbul Congress Center. Room reservations will be made through Dekon Congress & Tourism.

Please make your reservations early, bookings are on a first-come first-served basis.Rates quoted are in Euros, including breakfast and taxes.

For special room requests, please contact Dekon Congress & Tourism at [email protected] will only be reserved after receiving one night deposit by credit card or bank transfer, and will be confirmed after receiving full payment. Payments should be completed before or on March 21, 2018. If the payment has not been completed until that date, reservations will automatically be cancelled and the deposit will be kept as penalty. For reservation requests on or after March 8, 2018, full payment by credit card or bank transfer will be required for confirmation.Hotel check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00. If you would like to check-in before 14:00, please book your room one night prior to your arrival.

Accommodation Information

Cancellation Policy – AccommodationCancellations or changes should be received in writing by the IHC 2018 Registration Secretariat (DEKON) by fax at +90 212 347 63 63, or via e-mail to [email protected] . Please do not contact the hotels directly.Cancellations received before or on March 21, 2018 - One night deposit will be applied as penalty.Cancellations received on or after March 22 2018 - no refund

Please note that accommodation refunds will be processed within 30 days after the end of IHC 2018, bank charges will be deducted from the refund.In the event of non-arrival, the hotel will automatically release the reservation and full payment will be non-refundable.

Hotels Category Distance to the Conference Venue

Room Type Single Room Double Room

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus 5 Stars 1 minute walking Standard 235 € 250 €

Divan Istanbul 5 Stars 5 minutes walking Standard 140 € 160 €

Ramada Plaza Istanbul City Center 5 Stars 6 minutes walking Standard 140 € 160 €

Point Hotel Taksim 4 Stars + 5 minutes walking Standard 130 € 150 €

Konak Hotel Istanbul 4 Stars 4 minutes walking Standard 125 € 135 €

Avantgarde Taksim Hotel 4 Stars 7 minutes walking Standard 120 € 130 €

Nippon Hotel 4 Stars 6 minutes walking Standard 105 € 115 €

Germir Palas Hotel 4 Stars 5 minutes walking Standard 90 € 110 €

Feronya Hotel 4 Stars 7 minutes walking Standard 90 € 110 €

Cartoon Hotel 4 Stars 15 minutes walking Standard 75 € 85 €

Lampa Design Hotel S Class 10 minutes walking Standard 60 € 70 €

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REGISTRATION

To attend IHC 2018, please complete the online registration form through http://www.ihc2018.org/onlineregistration/login.asp?q=no_req_no

Registration FeesOnly registration accompanied by the full payment will be considered, registration will be confirmed after receiving the payment. Those who do not receive a confirmation notice before the congress, are requested to contact the registration secretariat at [email protected] . Only participants who complete their registration will be included in the programme.The date of payment is decisive for the registration fee. Even if the registration form is received before the early bird deadline, it will not be considered as early registration if the payment has not been received before the deadline.Registration fees include 18% VAT.To be eligible for student fee, participants are required to produce documentary evidence of their status such as a copy of student /training ID card or an official statement on university or institution letterhead. Without this documentation, participant fees will be applied.

Member and Non-Member Fees include:

Attendance to all scientific sessions

Entrance to exhibition area

Congress materials

Coffee breaks to be served during the Congress scientific program

Opening Session & Welcome Cocktail

1 volume of Acta Horticulturae

Student Fees include:

Attendance to all scientific sessions


Congress materials

Coffee breaks to be served during the Congress scientific program


Registration

Super Early Bird Registration

Before and on December 15, 2017

Early Bird Registration

Before and on January 31, 2018

Late Registration On and after

February 1, 2018

Member Fee (ISHS) 700 € 825 € 990 €Non-Member Fee

(ISHS) 800 € 925 € 1.090 €

Student Fee 450 € 450 € 600 €Accompanying Fee 195 € 195 € 195 €

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Accompanying Fees include:


Full Day City Tour


No Attendance to scientific sessions

Cancellation Policy - Registration:

Cancellation of Registration must be received in writing by the IHC 2018 Registration Secretariat (DEKON) by fax at +90 212 347 63 63, or via e-mail to [email protected]. An administrative fee of Euro 100 will be applied for any cancellation received before or on February 3, 2018.

Absolutely no refund will be processed for cancellations received on or after February 4, 2018. Please note that registration refunds will be processed within 30 days after the end of IHC 2018, bank charges will be deducted from the refund.

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Transportation

Istanbul has always been a meeting place, a cross point and a destination. With the Ataturk Istanbul International Airport, getting to and from Istanbul has never been easier. With a capacity of far over 25 million travelers per year Istanbul is surprisingly within reach - in fact, it’s less than a three-hour flight from most European cities. Located at the crossroads of East and West, Istanbul offers easy air connections.

Recommended airport is the Atatürk International Airport. It is located on European side of the city and serves domestic and international scheduled and charter flights 24 hours a day. It is located 24 km west of the city centre. The Ataturk International Airport is served by more than 50 major airlines to hundreds of cities around the world. There are direct flights from over 130 international airports to Istanbul.

In addition to Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul has a second airport located on the Asian side of the city, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, which is an important arrival point especially for charter and cargo flights and special events.

The city is reachable via ship from Italy, Greece, and other Mediterranean countries, and is in addition a major port of call for cruise lines and chartered yachts. Via land, several rail lines connect Turkey to neighboring countries as well as many bus lines which easily and affordably connect Istanbul to other cities across Turkey, Europe and the Middle East.

Highways represent another increasingly viable alternative to getting in and out of Istanbul.

Time Zone

Istanbul falls in the Eastern European Time Zone. Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).

Currency

The Turkish Lira is the official currency of Turkey. Bank notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TL. Coins come in the amounts of 1, 5, 10 and 25 Kuruş and 1 Lira .

ATMs

ATMs can be found all around the country. All of them offer foreign language options and pay out Turkish liras. Cash withdrawal limits vary from bank to bank and are around 800 TL to 1.500 TL.

Changing Money

Foreign exchange offices, which are known as “döviz bürosu” can be found throughout the country. Operating hours are mostly Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00. In the arrivals section of Atatürk and Sabiha Gökçen Airport, there are 24-hour exchange offices. Also the exchange offices located in shopping malls and touristic areas are open later and on Saturdays. US Dollars and Euros are accepted in highly touristic districts like Sultanahmet and Taksim but rates are often not competitive.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Credit Cards

Credit cards are widely used and accepted. Visitors can use their Visa and Mastercards but Amex and Diner’s are often not accepted.

Traveller’s Cheques

Traveller’s cheques can be changed at banks or post offices. Note that you’ll need to have a valid passport with you.

Dinning Out

Istanbul is a culinary delight no matter what your budget. From simple workers’ eateries and sidewalk cafes to posh culinary palaces with liveried waiters, Turkish cuisine is good and the value-for-money unbeatable. A typical Turkish dish generally consists of lamb, mutton, and veal with a variety of vegetables. Pilaf, all kinds of pastry, bulgur, haricot beans, rich olive oil, and vegetables are also common side dishes. Meatballs, shish kebab, and doner kebab are also classic dishes. Because of its coastal location, fish is also popular although it is usually cooked simply, such as grilled, or fried with olive oil and lemon juice. Istanbul is the commercial and cultural centre of Turkey; and there are restaurants of many nationalities such as Korean, Russian, Italian, and Chinese. American-style fast-food outlets are becoming more popular, but for a quick snack it is more appropriate to fill up at the plethora of tiny takeaways offering kebabs and snacks. It is easy to sample good quality regional cuisine in typical small restaurants, usually at low cost, especially in the commercial and business areas.

Electricity and Voltage

Turkey’s electrical system operates on 220 volts, 50 Hz, with round-prong European-style plugs that fit into recessed wall sockets. You will need a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter kit.

Liability and Insurance

Registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness and cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are advised to take out adequate personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and personal effects.

It is recommended to have a travel insurance policy with a full medical coverage before traveling. Note that in some cases, a Europe-only travel insurance policy does not cover you on the Asian side of İstanbul.

Shopping In Istanbul

Famed as the City of a Thousand Colours and Fragrances, Istanbul is a paradise for shoppers. A large variety of traditional carpets, jewels, gold, and leather goods can be purchased on the street in the tourist areas, or one can visit the city’s modern shopping malls where Turkish brand goods can be found. The shops are open from 8:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Saturday. The Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar open their gates at 8:00 and close at 19:00. The large shopping malls open from 10:00 to 22:00 seven days a week. Shops do not close for lunch.

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Tipping

Service charges are included in the cost of all goods and services. Although it is not mandatory, a small tip is customary for good service. As a guideline, add about 10% to the total bill. When paying by credit card, a cash tip is preferred.

Official Airline

Almost all international airlines have convenient direct flights to Istanbul from all over the world. Turkish Airlines, which has been carrying passenger and cargo since 1933, has today a fleet of 131 aircrafts and flies to a total of 148 destinations, 36 domestic and 112 international. It has consolidated its international position by linking the Caucasian countries and the Turkish Republics in Central Asia, as well as the Middle Eastern and Asian countries with Europe, Africa and North America through the service network hub in Istanbul. Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance.

Turkish Airlines is the official airline of “XXX. International Horticultural Congress (IHC2018)” and special discounts are offered on certain booking classes. In order to proceed with the online booking tool for Turkish Conventions please visit the Turkish Conventions website https://www4.thy.com/TKC/app/main?language=en and use the event code “044TKM18” under delegate section.

Visa

Please note that citizens of many countries in the world do not need visa while traveling to Turkey or it is possible to obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport for a reasonable fee.

In any case, it is advised to check from a Turkish consulate in your country if you need a visa before your departure to Turkey.

For further detailed information, you may visit the official web site of Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs or

• Visa Information For Foreigners, http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa

• Visa Formhttp://www.mfa.gov.tr/data/KONSOLOSLUK/visaform.doc

• Visa Fees at Border Gates for 2018http://www.mfa.gov.tr/data/KONSOLOSLUK/vize-harc-miktarlari-en.pdf

Should you need further information, contact the Congress Secretariat at [email protected].

Travel and Cancellation Insurance

It is your responsibility to arrange your own travel and cancellation insurance. Please ensure that you have adequate insurance cover for your trip, including medical coverage and repatriation in case of illness or accident, as well as theft and cancellation. The organizers cannot accept responsibility for any injury, loss or damage suffered by members or their guests due to accident, illness or theft. (LAC MAY WISH TO ADD ANY FURTHER INFORMATION RELEVANT FOR TURKEY)

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EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP

The International Horticultural Congress (IHC) is the biggest scientific event organized every four year since 1856 in the fields related to horticulture. The previous IHCs gathered around 2500-5000 participants from countries all-over the world. It is an excellent platform for scientists, technicians, students, consultants, engineers, extension agents, growers, industry, trade and consumer organizations, policy makers and other professionals having an interest in horticulture. Also it is a meeting point of science and industry and a chance bringing the scientific advances to the use of practice and bringing the problems faced in practice into the scope of research and innovation. Both sides could use the Congress as a platform for sharing their experiences and exchanging their knowledge and know-how for a more sustainable future.

IHC2018 is an ideal springboard for our industry partners to reach different actors of horticulture. As a sponsor, you will not only have the chance to broaden your reach, but also demonstrate your active role and commitment in horticultural science. This document provides detailed information on strategic opportunities to gain valuable interaction with your target audience, and at the same time, work together with us to achieve the breadth and depth of collaboration and scientific exchange.

An extensive exhibition will be mounted enabling delegates to review the latest products and service adding to the overall educational experience.

For detailed information please contact with [email protected]

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12 - 16 AUGUST 2018ISTANBUL - TURKEY

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