International Symposium "Underutilized plants for food, nutrition, income and
sustainable development"
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Arusha, Tanzania |
3-7 March 2008 |
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As follow-up to the Symposium an electronic discussion forum is being held
19 April – 20 May 2008.
To join the discussion, click on http://www.dgroups.org/groups/cta/Underutilisedplants2008/index.cfm
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Underutilized plants are species with under-exploited potential for contributing to food security and nutrition by combating ‘hidden hunger’ caused by micronutrient deficiencies; they often have medicinal properties and other multiple uses; they provide options for improved incomes to the poor, and for environmental services to the global community. These species collectively receive little attention from research, extension services, farmers, policy and decision makers, donors, technology providers and consumers.
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This 5-day Symposium will be held in Arusha, Tanzania 3 - 7 March 2008. It is organised under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), recognising the need to provide a global forum for exchange and debate on issues related to the promotion of underutilized plants. The Symposium is an activity of the newly formed ISHS working group on underutilized plant genetic resources (PG3) and will be a joint event of the ISHS Commission Plant Genetic Resources and Section Tropical and Subtropical Fruits.
The Symposium will be organised around four main areas of importance for underutilized plants: food security, nutrition and health, income generation, and environmental sustainability. Participants will be invited to share and discuss reasons for success and failure of diverse approaches to promote underutilized plants.
It is planned to use a variety of communication tools: oral and poster presentations, interactive discussion forums, films, theatre, video clips etc. Sufficient space will also be given to informal exchange. Participants are encouraged to experiment with novel means of information exchange and communication.
A 1-day post conference tour will be offered as an optional activity on the last day of the conference. |
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| Time table : |
Abstract submission deadline : |
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15 August 2007 |
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Authors informed of acceptance of abstracts : |
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5 November 2007 |
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Deadline for submission of full paper : |
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28 February 2008 |
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| Co-convened |
International Centre for Underutilised Crops (ICUC) |
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Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species (GFU) |
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The World Vegetable Center (AVRDC) |
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The Global Horticulture Initiative (GlobalHort) |
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Bioversity International |
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Plant Resources for Tropical Africa (PROTA) |
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The International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) |
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Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) |
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Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) |
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Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) |
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