Call for Abstracts The Organizing Committee of the National Conference on Production of quality seeds and planting material-health management in horticultural crops invites abstracts from participants interested in presenting their paper(s) in research, development, marketing, trade etc. on quality planting material in horticultural crops. Abstract may be submitted by email as an attachment to: ncseedplant.hortcrops@gmail.com as Microsoft Word -2003 version file. Authors should specify the relevant session in which the paper is to be presented. Abstract can be accepted for oral or poster presentation. All the invited speakers are requested to submit an extended abstract not exceeding 1000 words. The abstracts of contributed papers should not exceed 250 words. Abstract will be published in the Book of Abstract only if the presenting author has registered by the due date.

Instructions for preparation of abstracts

Fonts : Time New Roman

Session title

Paper title

Author's name

Affiliation

Text

Font size 12 regular, to be typed at the top centre of the abstract

Font size 14 bold, preferably less than 100 characters.

Font size 12 italics, presenting authors name should be typed in bold.

Font size 12 regular should include the complete postal address with country name and PIN code followed by email address of the presenting author.

Font size 12 regular with single spacing, left aligned and right justified.

The last date for submission of abstract is 15 January, 2010

Registration All the interested participants will be required to register themselves in advance. The structure of registration fee for various categories of participants is as under:

Category On due date Post due date

Members (SPH, Confederation of Indian Horticulture Associations)

Non-members

Students

Rs. 3000/-

Rs. 3500/-

Rs.2000/-

Rs. 3500/-

Rs. 4000/-

Rs.2500/-

Foreigners US$200 US$250

The enclosed registration form may be filled and sent along with the Demand Draft in favour of "SPH National Conference-2010", payable at New Delhi. Online registration can also be made through Conference website http://www.seed.cishlko.org

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Key dates Event Deadline

Receipt of Registration Form 30 January, 2010

Receipt of Abstract of Papers 15 January, 2010

Receipt of Accommodation Form 30 January, 2010

General Information Conference Venue The Conference will be held in the magnificent halls of the National Agricultural Science Centre Complex which is located in the Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The Campus is the seat of many national and international agricultural organizations and the historical buildings of Indian Agricultural Research Institute. It is located on Dev Prakash Shashrti Marg, and is 8 km from New Delhi Railway Station, 12 km from Old Delhi Railway Station, 16 km from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station and 20 km from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Prepaid taxis/autos are available at all these locations to reach the venue. New Delhi is the capital of the Republic of India located at 28.38° N latitude and 77.12° E longitude. It has an average elevation of 250 m above mean sea level. The average minimum and maximum temperatures during the month of March are 15°C and 29°C, respectively. The participants are advised to bring light warm clothings with them. New Delhi is the third largest city of India presenting a rich blend of old and modern culture. The city's monuments, museums, art galleries, gardens, operas and theaters make it a stimulating venue for the conference. It is recognized as one of the most appreciated tourist destination of the world. The city has excellent accommodation, transport and conference facilities. A range of accommodation is available for the delegates and their spouses/guests in star hotels, budget hotels and campus guest houses. The city has numerous star hotels and cheaper budget hotels in the vicinity of the conference venue. The hotels and restaurants in the city also serve food for the most discerning palate. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are available at several locations in the city. Credit cards are accepted in most of the hotels, restaurants and shops.

Accommodation Limited accommodation will be available at NASC and other ICAR Institutes guest houses on first come first basis. Accommodation will also be arranged in budget hotels on demand. One day advance payment will be required to book the hotel accommodation.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Dr. H.P. Singh Chairman

Organizing Secretary Local organizing secretary Conveners

Dr.A.S. Sidhu Dr. B.P. Singh Dr. Umesh Srivastava Dr. T. Janakiram

Address for correspondence

Dr. A. S. Sidhu Organizing Secretary & Director

Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Hessaragatta Lake, P.O., Bangalore - 560089

(Karnataka) Ph.: 080-28466353,28466420, Fax: 080-28466291,

E-mail: ncseedplant.hortcrops@gmail.com Website : http://www.seed.cishlko.org

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Dr. B.P. Singh Local Organizing Secretary

Central Potato Research Institute Campus, Modipuram, Meerut (U.P.)

Ph.: 0121-2575497, 2956297, Fax: 0121-2576584 E-mail: ncseedplant.hortcrops@gmail.com

Website: http://www.seed.cishlko.org

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Society for promotion of Horticulture Indian Institute of Horticultural Research

Confederation of Horticultural Association of India

Key Partner

A National Horticulture Board, Gurgoan

Support

Horticulture, which includes fruits, vegetables, tubers, ornamental plants, medicinal and aromatic plants, spices, plantation crops has made rapid stride during the last two decades owing to technical input and incentives. However, availability of quality seed and planting material, a basic to any technology led development, continue to be a limiting factor. Seed replacement rate is still very low. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, through the network of its research Institutes has made significant contribution by way of developing technologies for propagation/seed production and also disease diagnostics which can facilitate the production and availability of quality seeds and planting material. These technologies have been adopted in potato, citrus and banana bringing about a consciousness for quality planting material. One of the approaches adopted is in-vitro production of plants, which has been successfully adopted in production of banana

plants. The Government also encourages policies for ensuring availability of quality seed and planting material. To provide protection to the cultivars PVP Authority is also in place in the country. Advent of biotechnological tools and transgenics have become a reality. At this stage it is pertinent to integrate all the developments together and come out with strategies that can address future needs of seed and planting material which is the most critical requirement of today. Therefore, it is inevitable to take stock of the technological developments and the policies and, develop strategies to ensure availability of quality planting material and better seed replacement rate. Accordingly, it is proposed to hold a four day National Conference on Production of quality seeds and planting material-health management in horticultural crops. On this occasion, to showcase the technological advancement, an exhibition shall also be organized.

I take this opportunity to cordially invite you for active participation in the Conference and share your knowledge for strategic development of seeds and quality planting material for the benefit of researchers and farmers.

H.P. Singh Chairman

Organizing Committee

Organizers The conference is being organized by the Society for Promotion of Horticulture, Bangalore, Confederation of Horticultural Associations of India, other related Associations/Societies along with Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaragatta, Bangalore and other sister horticultural Institutes namely: Central Agricultural Research Institute, A&N Gr of Islands; Central Institute for Sub-Tropical Horticulture, Lucknow; Central Institute of Arid Horticulture, Bikaner; Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar; Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasargod; Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla; Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram; Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut; Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi; NRC for Banana, Trichi; NRC for Cashew, Puttur; NRC for Citrus, Nagpur; NRC for Grapes, Pune; NRC for Litchi, Muzaffarpur; Directorate of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Boriavi, Anand; Project Directorate for Mushroom, Solan; NRC for Oilpalm, Pedavegi; NRC for Onion & Garlic, Rajgurunagar, Pune; NRC for Orchids, Pakyang; NRC on Pomegranate, Solapur; NRC on Seed Spices, Tabiji, Ajmer dealing with production of quality seeds and planting material under the aegies of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. The conference has the support of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Department of Agriculture Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, National Horticultural Board, NHRDF, National Horticulture Mission and all other organizations dealing with quality seeds and planting material.

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' Theme Technology led development of seed and planting material for ensured health and quality

rSub-themes-Quality seed and planting material production-National and International scenario Technologies and system approach for the production of seeds and planting material In-vitro production of plants Production system management in seed and planting material of fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, mushroom and spices

Plant and seed health management Disease diagnostics in vegetatively propagated planting material GM Seeds Grading, packing and quality standards Regulations and management Partnership for enhanced availability of seed and planting material Policy initiatives

Technical Sessions Current status of seeds and planting materials -National and International scenario Advances in the production and management of seed Technological development for production of vegetatively propagated plants Health management in seed and planting material Production of seeds of vegetables and seed spices crops Production of root stocks, seeds and quality planting material Production of disease free and quality planting material in potato, tuber crops and rhizomous spices Production of quality planting material of fruit crops Production of tissue culture plants and its management

Production of quality planting material of ornamental plants Production of quality planting material of aromatic and medicinal plants Production of quality planting material of plantation crops Hybrid seed production System management in production of quality planting material G.M. seeds- issues and strategies Labeling, grading, packing, storage and transport Regulations, policy initiatives and partnership for enhanced availability of seed and planting material

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Exhibition Considering lot of developments that have taken place in the recent past in the field of seed and planting material, it has become essential to showcase the development in production of seeds and planting material, which can be appropriately done by organizing a large scale exhibition. Therefore, an exhibition, which will be participated by different organizations drawn from both, public and private sector, will be organized. The details of the exhibition sites display space and amenities to be provided, will be given to the intended exhibitors.

Sponsorship Sponsorship is open for horticulture entrepreneurs, agro-industries, fertilizer and pesticides companies, food retailers, and credit and marketing institutions to get associated with this event, which will attract participation by a large number of horticulture scientists, research managers, agro-entrepreneurs, government representatives, orchardists and farming community from all over the country. Besides the sponsors and co-sponsors of the Conference, there will be other slots for sponsorship for specific events.

Category

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Sponsorship amount

Rs. 10 lakh

Rs. 5 lakh

Rs. 3 lakh

Rs. 2 lakh

Sponsorship Categories

Facilities

Five registration + 2 stall space + 1 Full page coloured advertisement

Three registration + 1 stall space + 1 Half page coloured advertisement

Two registration + 1 quarter page coloured advertisement

One registration + 1 B/W quarter page advertisement

Conference Presentations All the presentations will be made in English and there will be 3 types of presentations.

Lead papers: Eminent speakers of National/International repute will make their presentation on various themes of the conference. They will present a comprehensive review of the state of the art knowledge on the assigned topics. Extended summaries of these presentations will be published in Book of Abstracts, which will be published before the conference.

s: Some quality contributed papers will be selected for oral presentation in each of the technical sessions. Each oral presentation would be allowed 10-15 minutes only. All oral presentations will be in MS Power Point. Presentation material should be handed over to the session conveners one day in advance.

Poster papers: The remaining contributed papers, after review, will be considered for poster presentation in the poster sessions related to the theme of the technical session on a given date and time. The authors of the posters are required to be available at their poster during the poster sessions which will run concurrently with the respective technical sessions.

^Guidelines for preparation of posters

Posters must be legible from a distance of at least 2 meters, eye catching and readable in a few minutes Posters should be one large laminated sheet of size 90 cm wide x 120 cm high

Poster should include minimum possible text and result should be presented in graphs, diagrams and one or two tables.

The presentation should be arranged in subheads: Introduction, objectives, materials & methods, results and discussion, and conclusion. One ortwo important references may be included in smallerfont.