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SUMMARY:V All Africa Horticultural Congress - AAHC2024
DESCRIPTION:The All Africa Horticultural Congress (AAHC) is the most important scientific event organized every four years in the field of Horticulture in Africa under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). Morocco was assigned the organization of the 5th edition of this Congress and this will be the first time such event will be held in North Africa. The previous four AAHCs took place in Kenya in 2009\, South Africa in 2012\, Nigeria in 2016 and Senegal in 2021\, corresponding to East Africa\, South Africa\, Central Africa\, and Western Africa\, respectively. \nThe development of Horticulture in Africa is one of the main tools that can help ensure food security. It can also improve agricultural productivity and increase the competitiveness of agricultural products\, strengthen its contribution to the overall wellbeing of the population\, improve dietary and nutritional behavior\, create wealth\, alleviate hunger\, and reduce dependency on food imports. \nIn Morocco\, Agriculture contributes\, on average\, 13% to Morocco’s GDP and employs about 40% of the nation’s workforce.\nThe country has several agro-climatic regions including 3\,500 km of Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts\, temperate in the north\, semi-arid in the center and arid-to-desert in the south with somewhat mild/cold in the higher altitudes of the Atlas Mountains and\, thus\, produces a great diversity of agricultural products\, including horticultural crops such as fruits\, vegetables\, medicinal and aromatic species\, flowers\, and ornamental plants. These are produced mainly in open field but crops such as tomatoes\, pepper\, berries\, banana\, and flowers are also produced under plastic-covered greenhouses. \nMost of the production is for the domestic market but a significant percentage\, particularly fruits\, vegetables and flowers\, goes to export markets\, including Africa\, Europe\, and North America. Morocco is the first larger exporter of berries and third larger exporter of tomatoes worldwide.\nOperators of the horticultural sector are all private. Small-scale growers are also an important milestone of the system. They contribute to the export activities through organized cooperatives and associations. \n“Unlocking the potential of a resilient Horticulture in Africa” is the theme of the 5th AAHC\, with the objective to discuss and promote the huge potential of African Horticulture. \nThe event will provide a platform for professionals\, researchers\, young scientists\, and entrepreneurs\, where they can share their research results\, experiences\, and latest innovations. It will be an occasion to create new and consolidate and expand ongoing networks of technical cooperation between professionals in horticulture throughout Africa and the rest of the world. Young and more experienced scientists will have ample opportunities to interact and explore scientific and technical exchanges and partnerships for research and development initiatives.\nIn addition\, the Congress will raise and discuss aspects related to the impact of climate change\, invasive diseases and pests and other biotic and abiotic stresses on current and future horticulture and its resilience. \nFurthermore\, socio-economic and financial aspects related to food security\, market issues\, best use\, and management of natural resources in the field will be tackled. Themes\, such as contribution of horticulture to overall wellbeing\, wealth creation\, alleviating poverty\, empowering youth\, and women will also be discussed. \nTo register: https://www.aahc2024.com/
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/v-all-africa-horticultural-congress-aahc2024/
LOCATION:Marrakech\, Marrakech\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Plantae Presents: Celebrating Women in Plant Science
DESCRIPTION:Plantae Presents: Celebrating Women in Plant Science\nFeaturing Dr. Thelma Madzima\, Dr. Burcu Alptekin\, and Dr. Gitanjali Yadav \nWhen: Thursday\, March 21\, 2024\, at\n8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM IST\nAbout This Webinar \nJoin them for an enriching webinar\, “Celebrating Women in Plant Sciences\,” where three distinguished women scientists in the field will share their captivating stories\, experiences\, challenges\, and triumphs. Delve into their journeys\, from overcoming obstacles to seizing opportunities\, as they inspire and empower women in plant sciences and beyond. This event promises to illuminate the diverse contributions of women in shaping the landscape of botanical research and environmental sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and motivated by their remarkable narratives. Register now to celebrate the achievements and resilience of women in plant sciences. \nHosted by the 2024 Plantae Fellows.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plantae-presents-celebrating-women-in-plant-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Plant Science,Policy
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SUMMARY:Horticultural Science: From Discovery to Application
DESCRIPTION:The AAB Horticultural Quality and Food Loss Specialist Group are delighted to organise a two-day event that brings together researchers working on both fundamental and applied research in Horticultural Crops. \nThis is a research area undergoing significant transition due to the sensitivity of many horticultural crops to changing climate conditions. Across the world this is impacting where\, when and how horticultural crops are grown. As such this event will explore the scientific progress that underpins climate adaptation in Horticultural crops. \nThis event is a collaboration between the AAB and Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology (JHSB)\, who are celebrating publication of 100 annual volumes. \nThe Horticultural Quality and Food Loss Specialist Group inaugurated in 2023 as a follow-on from the BBSRC-funded HortQFL Network. This group aims to bring together academics\, consultants and members of industry to explore the challenges of maintaining horticultural quality and reducing food loss. \nThe JHSB celebrated its centenary in 2019 and in 2025 will publish the 100th volume and is celebrate this with this collaborative event. The JHSB enters its second century with a rising impact factor\, attracting worldwide authorship and readership and a firm financial platform. The JHSB is an independent publication not linked to a learned society and its charitable objectives are: “to advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the that research work by the publication of a Journal”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person delegates can register for the two-day event or each individual day. Day One will have a focus on Applied Science and Day Two is a celebration of the Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. On the evening of Day 1 we will host a poster session with drink reception and conference dinner (to be booked as an optional item). On Day 2 posters will remain open for viewing and we will host a JHBS Celebratory Lunch. \nOnline  delegates will have access to all scientific sessions and can ask questions via text that is monitoring by AAB staff.  Online poster presenters will be invited to provide a short talk video introducing their research. All posters will be included within a  digital poster book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvited Speakers and Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 will focus on more ‘applied’ horticulture with the majority of speakers selected from submitted abstracts.\n\n\nInvited speakers:\n\n\n\nGraham Clarkson\, Head of Breeding at Edward Vinsons Ltd. Industry-Academic Partnerships in Strawberry Breeding.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Day 2 the JHBS invited speakers will explore the following topics:\n\n\n\nSession Chairs: Rosemary Collier (University of Warwick) and Tracey Lawson (University of Essex)\n\n\nImportance of horticultural crops for human health and the status of the food system/supply with a focus on the UK\n\n\n\n1. Food and health – Joanna Trewern (Head of Research\, ProVeg International)\n\n\nTransforming UK diets for health and sustainability\n\n\n\n2. Horticulture policy – Tim Lang\, City University\n\n\nUK Horticulture: its policy lock-ins and options in the poly-crisis\n\n\n\n3. Climate change impact- Gareth Redmond-King\, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU)\n\n\nClimate impacts on UK food imports\n\n\nDeveloping technologies to support horticultural production in the 21stcentury\n\n\n\n4. Robotics\, AI & automation – Simon Pearson\, University of Lincoln\n\n\nRobotics and AI in Horticulture\n\n\n\n5. Gene editing – Jim Giovannoni\, Cornell University\n\n\nExploring genome diversity and targeted genetic modification to study and improve horticultural crops\n\n\n\n6. Environmentally supportive crop husbandry – Ep Heuvelink\, Wageningen University\n\n\nState of the art and beyond in greenhouse horticulture and vertical farming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission for Oral or Poster Presentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract submission is available through the AAB website. \nDelegates have the opportunity to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. On Day 1 of the meeting we will schedule oral presentations selected from submitted abstracts. All abstracts not selected for an oral presentation will be offered to provide a poster presentation and a short talk. \nAbstract submission deadine for both oral and poster presentations is February 1st 2023.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/horticultural-science-from-discovery-to-application/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, Reading\, United Kingdom
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