Ministry of Agriculture & Land Reclamation Agricultural Research Center

Plant Protection Research Institute

4th International Conference of Plant Protection Res. Institute

For "Using Modern Bio-Technology for Facing Environmental Changes to Achieve Sustainable

Agricultural Development" November 9-12, 2008

Egypt

Second Announcement

On behalf of the Organizing Committee you are cordially invited to participate in the

4th International conference of Plant Protection Res. Institute for "Using modern

bio-technology for facing environmental changes to achieve sustainable agricultural

development" on November 9-12, 2008 in Egypt.

The conference will be held at the Convention Center, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki - Giza.

Under the Auspices of His Excellency Amin Abaza Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation

Topics

The most recent advances will be presented in lectures by scientists and guest speakers and in posters. Plenary sessions will present the global challenges and the concurrent perspectives of different topics The scientific program will include specific sessions devoted to all aspects of the durable exploitation of crop protection strategies for sustainable agriculture:

1. Basic understanding of crop-pest systems 2. Development of post-harvest packages. 3. Expansions of plant breeding for pests and diseases resistance (tolerance). 4. Maximizing multidisciplinary research approaches to get closer to better crop management. 5. Monitoring the role of genetic engineering in crop production of safe, high yielding crops

capacities. 6. IPM packages of agricultural products in storage for better access for international markets. 7. Designing innovative crop protection strategies 8. Multi-criterion assessment of crop protection strategies

Researchers wishing to attend the Conference should fill the request for registration form and return it exclusively by e-mail to the Conference secretariat E-mail: plant_protection@hotmail.com, & plantprotection5@yahoo.com before 29 February 2008

Important dates 30 April 2008: deadline preliminary registration May 2008: 2nd announcement 30 April 2008: deadline for submission of abstracts 31 July 2008: notification of accepted oral presentations and posters 15 September 2008: closure of registration November 9-12, 2008: PPRI international conference Language of the Conference English and Arabic Proposed Duration Duration: November 9-12, 2008 Registration

The registration fees: $300 with one paper publication or poster $100 for each another paper $150 without paper publication (Attendance) The registration fees are sent by the name of the Programmed Committee Chairman in cash or money order or bank draft. Registration fees, all participants, including those who wish to present a paper, should complete the enclosed registration form and return it to the Conference Secretariat. The registration fee covers participation in all sessions, conference materials including the proceeding book and list of participants, morning and afternoon coffee and the closing reception. Instructions for abstracts The abstract book will be handed over to the participants on the day of the Congress. Abstracts must be in English. The abstract should consist of: · The title of the paper; · The name and address of the authors; the name of the person presenting the paper should be underlined; · An overview of the objectives, methods used results and conclusions.

Publication of the papers

Full papers or extended abstracts of both oral and poster presentations will be published, as every year, in a special issue of the Journal "Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research". Because the conference proceeding will be available on the first day of the congress, we encourage the participants to submit their contributions as soon as possible. Manuscripts must be submitted to the secretariat before July 31, 2008.

Manuscript Instructions

General specifications

• Articles should be written in MS word 97 or higher, • Paper size: A4,

• Font Type: Tahoma • Base Font Size: 10 point. • Full justify, type in upper and lower case. • 3.8 cm margins – all sides, document widths (15.5X22.25 cm). • Underline or italicize scientific names. • Single space text (at least 18 points) (paragraphs). • Double space between paragraphs. • Place disclaimers or notes just before references. • Laser print hard copies (no Xerox copies). • If you have photos or graphics, color is acceptable.

You're diskette & filename • Do not write protect your diskette.

• Text and graphics should be in black. Photos can be in color. • Label your diskette with your name, software (version) used, title of paper, • Use an original filename, such as your last name.

Please do not send a file named 'ppri.doc', as it probably will not be unique.

Compatible file formats Abstract

• Include at beginning of paper. Paper title, author and affiliation

• Use boldface type. • Center and single space entire heading. • Type title in all caps. (12 point) • Type author, company, city and two-letter state abbreviation in upper and lower case (group author names that belong to the same organization). Omit street

addresses, departments, titles, salutations, zip codes, e-mail addresses. Section headings

• Use boldface type. • Center; type in upper and lower case. • Underline headings. • Allow one (1) blank line before next paragraph.

Sub-headings • Use boldface type. • Left justify, type in upper and lower case. • Underline sub-headings. Begin paragraph directly below section heading.

References • Put in alphabetical order by lead author's last name. • Put numbers to references.

Tables • Place all tables at end of manuscript before figures. • Center table and place table caption above the table. • Two methods: use table editor or tabs.

o Do not use spaces to align columns. o Do not use the column feature to create tables.

• Maximum width of 6.5". • Start and close table with a line. • Allow one (1) blank line before next table.

Figures • Center graphic and place graphic caption below graphic. • Maximum width of 6.5". • Embed (paste) graphic file at the end of the manuscript.

o Do include, as a separate file, an electronic copy of each graphic. • Allow one (1) blank line before next figure.

Accommodation

Accommodations in Cairo are in heavy demand in November. Thus we urge you to reserve

your accommodations as soon as you decided to register. To assist delegates attending the

Conference, the organization committee should be used to handle hotel bookings. Preferential

room rates have been negotiated for delegates at a range of hotels but delegates are advised to

book their accommodation early to avoid disappointment.

Hotel's Information

All selected hotels are in the area around the conference with walking distance five minutes; a shuttle will be available by the organizing committee for transportation.

For hotel's booking you should send your demand to the organizing committee till 15 October

2008.

Preferential room rates have been negotiated for delegates at a range of hotels but delegates are

advised to book their accommodation early to avoid disappointment

Venue Giza's most famous archaeological site, the Giza Plateau, holds some of the most astonishing monuments in Egyptian history. Once thriving with the Nile that flowed right into the Giza Plateau, the Pyramids of Giza were built overlooking the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, which was near modern day Cairo.

The Giza Plateau is also home to many other Ancient Egyptian monuments, including the tomb of Pharaoh Djet of the First dynasty, as well as that of Pharaoh Ninetjer of the Second dynasty.

The city itself has seen some changes over time. Changes in infrastructure during the different occupations of Egypt by various rulers, including the British in the 19th and early 20th century, focused on the construction of roads, streets, and buildings in the area. It is commonly misunderstood that the Giza area is a complete desert area; however, Giza has become a thriving centre of Egyptian culture and is quite heavily populated, with many facilities and buildings in the current area. Giza saw much attention in particular to its vast amount of ancient Egyptian monuments found on the Giza Plateau, and has astonished thousands of visitors and tourists over the years. Giza's infrastructure saw much attention from both the British government prior to the 1952 coup d'etat, as well as the current Egyptian government due to the city's importance in tourism.

Hotel Name Single Double

ALNABILA (****) US$ 95 US$ 110

El- Marwa (***) US$ 20 US$ 30 Breakfast included

Pyramisa (*****) US$ 120 US$ 135

Carolin Karion (***) US$ 30 US$ 40 Breakfast included

Parts of Giza include el Haram, famous for its night clubs, Zamalek, predominantly populated by middle class Egyptians and el Mohandeseen.

Cairo is located on the banks and islands of the Nile River in the north of Egypt, immediately south of the point where the river leaves its desert-bound valley and breaks into two branches into the low-lying Nile Delta region.

Referring to Cairo sometimes means Greater Cairo which is composed of Cairo governorate, part of Giza and Qaluobyia governorates. Since May 2008 Greater Cairo has been divided into 4 new governorates Cairo, Helwan, Giza and 6th of October governorates. It is to be mentioned that Cairo University is actually in Giza governorate While Cairo governorate has the Ain Shams University.

The oldest part of the city is east of the river. There, the city gradually spreads west, engulfing the agricultural lands next to the Nile. These western areas, built on the model of Paris by Khedive Ismail in the mid-19th century, are marked by wide boulevards, public gardens, and open spaces. The older eastern section of the city is very different: having grown up haphazardly over the centuries it is filled with small lanes and crowded tenements. While western Cairo is dominated by the government buildings and modern architecture, the eastern half is filled with hundreds of ancient mosques that act as landmarks.

Extensive water systems have also allowed the city to expand east into the desert. Bridges link the Nile islands of Gezira and Roda, where many government buildings are located and government officials live. Bridges also cross the Nile attaching the city to the suburbs of Giza and Imbabah (part of the Cairo conurbation).

West of Giza, in the desert, is part of the ancient necropolis of Memphis on the Giza plateau, with its three large pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza. Approximately 11 miles (18 km) to the south of modern Cairo is the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis and adjoining necropolis of Saqqara. These cities were Cairo's ancient predecessors, when Cairo was still in this approximate geographical location.

Weather to the Köppen climate classification system, but often with high humidity due to the river valley's latent effects. Wind storms can be frequent, bringing Saharan dust into the city, during the months of March and April. High temperatures in winter range from the 15°C to the low 20s, while nighttime lows drop to below 10°C, often to 5°C. In summer, the highs often surpass 40°C, and lows drop to about 20°C. Rainfall is sparse, but sudden showers do cause flooding.

[hide]Weather averages for Cairo

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Average high °C

(°F)

18 (64)

21 (70)

24 (75)

28 (82)

33 (91)

35 (95)

36 (97)

35 (95)

32 (90)

30 (86)

26 (79)

20 (68)

28 (82)

Average low °C

(°F)

8 (46)

9 (48)

11 (52)

14 (57)

17 (63)

20 (68)

21 (70)

22 (72)

20 (68)

18 (64)

14 (57)

10 (50)

15 (59)

Precipitation

mm (inches) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0)

20 (0.8)

Traveling

Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the major airport in Egypt and the primary hub for the national carrier Egypt Air. The airport is located to the north-east of the city around 15km from the business area of the city. The airport is administered by the Egyptian Holding Co. for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN), which controls four companies including: Cairo Airport Co., Egyptian Airports Co., National Air Navigation Services and Aviation Information Technology and the Cairo Airport Authority (CAA), which is the regulatory body. Cairo International is known as the second busiest in Africa after Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa. The airport has two terminals and a third is under construction and due to be completed by mid-2008. There are also four runways and a single cargo terminal (the fourth runway was opened in early 2008). Runway 05R/23L is 3,300m long, 05L/23R has a length of 4,000m and 16/34 is 3,180m (all of the runways are 60m wide). The fourth runway, south of the existing airfield is 4,000m by 65m and suitable for the Airbus A380. The airport has the potential to be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe (especially with facilities for the A380). In 2007, the airport served 12,577,524 passengers (+16.7% vs. 2006).

Organizing committee Conference Chairman: Prof. Dr. Ayman Farid Abo Hadid, President of Agricultural Research Center Conference Vice Chairman: Prof. Dr. Mahmoud E. El-Naggar, Vice president of Agricultural Research Center Conference Secretary General: Prof. Dr. Magdy El –Hariry, Director, Plant Protection Research Institute Programmed Committee Chairman: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdu Hamed, Chief Researcher, Plant Protection Research Institute Correspondence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdu Hamed Amin 7 Nadi El-Seid Street, - Dokki –Giza - Egypt Tel: 33372193 – 37486163 –, Fax: 33372193 E-mail:plant_protection@hotmail.com, plantprotection5@yahoo.com Web site: http://www.agr-egypt.gov.eg/

Registration Form

Name* :………………………………. Title : Dr Prof Other First name* :……………………….. Company, organization* :………………… E-mail* :…………………………… Address (1)* :…………………….. Address (2) :………………………. City* :………………………………. Post code* :………………………….. Country* :………………………….. Phone* :…………………………. Fax :…………………………………………… I intend to present a communication Yes No Expected title:………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………