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SD2018

FIRST CIRCULAR

IX INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SOIL AND SUBSTRATE

DISINFESTATION

9-13 SEPTEMBER, 2018, HERAKLION, CRETE, GREECE

ORGANIZERS:

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES

AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, GREECE

HELLENIC SOCIETY OF PHYTIATRY

VENUE: AQUILA ATLANTIS HOTEL, HERAKLION, CRETE, GREECE

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to inform you that our proposal for holding the IX International

Symposium on Soil and Substrate Disinfestation in Heraklion, Crete, Greece

on 9-13 September 2018, was positively considered and elected by the members

of the Commission Plant Protection, ISHS Commission Plant Substrates and soilless

cultures, ISHS Working Group on Soil borne pathogens. Following the positive

message of ISHS secretariat (March 18th, 2016) in our proposal, the local

organizing Committee is delighted to announce that the Symposium will be

organized by the Hellenic Society of Phytiatry and the Department of Plant

Pathology, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece, under the aegis of the

International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). The IX SD 2018

Symposium will follow the tradition of the previous Symposia in its format,

organized in the past in Louvain, Belgium and Torino, Italy and will also include

new topics, according to the progress of the research carried out as well as to

the new challenges posed by new regulations and policies in the field of soil and

substrate disinfestation as will be formalized by the suggestions of the

International Scientific Committee.

ISLAND OF CRETE

The island of Crete, so famous for out of season vegetable and ornamental cultivation, is characterized by the outstanding professionalism of the private

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sector and the local farmers for applying new technologies in agricultural production. Crete the largest of the Greek islands- the fifth largest in the Mediterranean - is the land of Daedalos and Ikaros, the Palace of Knossos and the Minoan civilization. It is the home of El Greco, Kornaros, Kazantzakis and Venizelos. Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000-kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which afford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. After all, it's among the finest in the world and has established Crete as one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations. The people of Crete are known for their generosity of their spirit. Cretans are devoted to their customs and tradition. Many, even today, wear the traditional costumes, sing the traditional songs and dance the local dances. Crete invites you to visit it all from one to the other. Enjoy the warmth, of the Cretan hospitality and the stunning diversity of landscape not found elsewhere in Greece.

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HERAKLION, CRETE Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region’s most fascinating and vibrant cities. It is full of places to discover. With the current efforts to open up the wonderful mediaeval city center, it speaks to us of a past full of history and great events that reflect its location at the crossroads of three continents. The city is also the commercial and technological center of the island. It has a strategic geopolitical position in the south-eastern Mediterranean Sea connecting three continents and many different cultures. It offers a wealth of museums, a summer-long arts festival, historical sightseeing, amazing nightlife and events throughout the year. Whatever the purpose of your visit, your stay in Heraklion will be one to remember. Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece. Crete is mountainous, and its character is defined by a high mountain range crossing from west to east. Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and is considered Europe's oldest city. The site was discovered in 1878. The great palace was gradually built between 1700 and 1400 BC, with periodic rebuildings after destruction.

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AQUILA ATLANTIS HOTEL The recently renovated Aquila Atlantis Hotel situated close to the

archaeological museum and Commanding a spectacular view of the harbor. All of

the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of being

home while away from home. The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services

that are sure to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Hospitality

is a special value. It is a daily and valuable “tradition” of Crete. In Aquila Atlantis

Hotel, the importance of feeling every moment welcome is well known. The

Aquila Atlantis Hotel is the No.1 choice of major multinational companies, famous

brands and public entities for conducting conferences, meetings and events. The

accommodation is outstanding. The objective was the harmonious combination

of discreet luxury and unique comfort. The public spaces are decorated with

extraordinary artworks of high aesthetics. The rooms are quiet for undisturbed

work and substantial relaxation in large beds and mattresses that offer a truly

restful sleep.

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INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

1. Eleftherios (Eris) Tjamos, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-

mail:tjamatika@gmail.com

2. Maria Lodovica Gullino, Agroinnova, University of Torino, Italy E-mail:marialodovica.gullino@unito.it

3. Angelo Garibaldi, Agroinnova, University of Torino, Italy E-mail:angelo.garibaldi@unito.it

4. Yaacov Katan, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel E -mail:yaacov.katan@mail.huji.ac.il

5. Abraham Gamliel, Agricultural Research Organization Volcani Center, Israel

E-mail:agamliel@agri.gov.il

6. Joeke Postma, Plant Research International, Wageningen, The Netherlands E-mail:joeke.postma@wur.nl

7. Mark Mazzola, USDA-ARS, Washington State, USA E-mail:mark.mazzola@ars.usda.gov

8. Alphons Vanachter, Scientia Terra Research Institute, Belgium E-mail:fons.vanachter@skynet.be

9. Richard Falloon, Lincoln University, New Zealand

E-mail:Richard.Falloon@lincoln.ac.nz

10. Dan Chellemi, California USA E-mail:dan@rootguard.com

11. Riccardo Savigliano, UNIDO, Vienna, Austria

E-mail:R.SAVIGLIANO@unido.org

12. Esserrhini Laraisse, UNIDO, Juba, South Sudan Ε-mail:E.Laraisse@unido.org

13. Maria del Mar Guerrero Diaz, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo

Agrario y Alimentario, Murcia, Spain

Ε-mail:mariam.guerrero@carm.es

14. Khoury Wafa, IFAD, Rome, Italy E-mail:w.elkhoury@ifad.org

15. Aocheng Cao, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China E-

mail:caoac@vip.sina.com

16. Krishna Subbarao, University of California, Davis, California, USA E-mail:kvsubbarao@ucdavis.edu

17. Epaminondas Paplomatas, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-mail:epaplom@aua.gr

18. Polymnia Antoniou, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-

mail:ppantoniou@aua.gr

19. Dimitrios Tsitsigiannis, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-mail:dimtsi@aua.gr

20. Sotirios Tjamos, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-mail:sotiris@aua.gr

21. Emmanouil Kikrilis, Plastika Kritis E-mail:kykrilis@plastikakritis.com

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE IN ATHENS

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1. Eleftherios (Eris) Tjamos, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-

mail:tjamatika@gmail.com

2. Epaminondas Paplomatas, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-

mail:epaplom@aua.gr

3. Polymnia Antoniou, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-mail:ppantoniou@aua.gr

4. Dimitrios Tsitsigiannis, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-

mail:dimtsi@aua.gr

5. Sotirios Tjamos, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-mail:sotiris@aua.gr

6. Emmanouil Markakis, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-mail:markmanos1979@yahoo.gr

7. Ioannis Giannakou, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-

mail:giannakou@aua.gr

8. Dimitrios Savvas, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece E-

mail:dsavvas@aua.gr

9. Emmanouil Kikrilis, Plastika Kritis E-mail:kykrilis@plastikakritis.com

10. Antonios Paraskevopoulos, DAOK Tryfillias E-mail:u15305@minagric.gr

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE IN CRETE

Scientists from Crete working in the field of soil and substrate disinfestation or

related to the soil disinfestation will be also included to take care of the

organization on the spot.

1. Dimitrios Goumas, Technological Educational Institute of Crete (TEI of

Crete) E-mail:dgoumas@staff.teicrete.gr

2. Emmanouil Tzortzakakis, Hellenic Agricultural Organisation “DEMETER”,

Heraklion Crete E-mail:etzortza@gmail.com

3. Emmanouil Roditakis, Hellenic Agricultural Organisation “DEMETER”,

Heraklion Crete E-mail:eroditakis@gmail.com

4. Kostas Tzerakis, Hellenic Agricultural Organisation “DEMETER”, Chania,

Crete E-mail:ctzerakis@nagref-cha.gr

5. Eleftherios Ligoxygkakis, Heraklion Crete E-mail:nagrefhe@otenet.gr

6. Emmanouil Kikrilis, Plastika Kritis E-mail:kykrilis@plastikakritis.com

7. Dimitrios Siderakos, Plastika Kritis E-mail: dsiderakos@plastikakritis.com

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE CONTENT OF THE SYMPOSIUM

✓ SOIL DISINFESTATION

✓ ANAEROBIC SOIL DISINFESTATION

✓ BIOSOLARIZATION, BIOFUMIGATION

✓ DISINFESTATION OF SOIL SUBSTRATES

✓ SOILLESS CULTURES

✓ (The fast expanding application of hydroponic cultures with emerging

phytopathological problems)

✓ SEEDS AND PLANTS IN SOIL AND SUBSTRATE DISINFESTATION

✓ ORGANIC FARMING AND SOIL DISINFESTATION

✓ THE ROLE OF NEW SOIL FUMIGANTS

✓ ENVIRONMENT AND PLASTICS

✓ LONG-SCALE BIOCONTROL APPLICATION

✓ DIFFERENTIATION AMONG SOUTH AND NORTH EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

✓ PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN ASIA AND LATIN AMERICA

✓ SOIL DISINFESTATION IN USA AND CANADA

✓ NEMATODES AND WEEDS

✓ INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND EXPORT

Further information will be shortly provided at the site of the symposium

www.sd2018crete.com

Looking forward to seeing you in Greece and Crete in September 2018.

Eris Tjamos

Convener

Mobile 0030 6932365566 e-mail:tjamatika@gmail.com