21st Biennial International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop

Marrakech- Morocco, 14-18 April, 2014

Second Announcement

Insect pests are among the most limiting constraints to crop production, inflicting losses of billions of dollars worldwide. Pesticides are routinely used to reduce the damaging impacts of pests, but if not used judiciously, they are not sustainable as they pose risks to human, animals and to the wild life in general. Host plant resistance (HPR) has been the most economical and environmentally friendly means of controlling pests.

In view of the importance of the use of genetic resistance for the control of insect pests, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), Morocco, the Moroccan Association of Plant Protection (MMPP) and the International Plant Resistance to Insects Working Group are organizing the 21st Biennial International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop, which will be held in Marrakech, Morocco 14-18 April, 2014.

This workshop is planned to review the progress and recent advances in the area of host plant resistance to insect pests, and to develop international collegiality among HPR researchers. The areas that will be covered during the workshop are:

  • Screening methodologies for resistance to insect pests and sources of resistance
  • Breeding for resistance to insect pests through conventional and molecular strategies
  • Mechanisms of resistance
  • Deployment strategies of resistance genes

Venue

The workshop will be held at the Hotel KenziFarahin Marrakech, one of themajor cities in the northwest African nation ofMorocco. It is the fourth largest city in the country afterCasablanca,FesandRabat, and is the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region ofMarrakech-Tensift-El Haouz. It is located to the North of the foothills of the snow-cappedAtlas Mountains. Founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural center for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubiya Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors,gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Badiâ Palace, the Ben YoussefMadrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theater.

Date

The conference will be held from Monday 14thto Friday 18thof April 2014(14thto 16th:workshop and 17thto 18th: Touristic and field visits).

Accommodation

21st biennial International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop

Marrakech- Morocco , 14 - 18 April, 2014

ACCOMMODATIONS RESERVATION FORM

Please return this form to the Business Travel and Events by fax +212 5 37 77 71 42, or e-mail your reservation to If you have any questions, please contact MsHanane LAAIDI at Tel: +212 6 62 06 00 89

IMPORTANT: Please read the following information before completing this form:

  • The reservation requires a one night deposit
  • Reservations can only be reserved with a credit card number and valid expiration date.
  • The exclusive 21 st Biennial International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop rates are available for 14 - 18 April, 2014
  • All reservations must be made before Junary 30th, 2014 to ensure that your room is secured with the 21 Biennial International Plant Resistance to Insect Workshop Morocco room rate, or until room block is sold out; whichever comes first.

For any reservations received after the cut-off day, both rooms and rates will be subject to availability.

  • Your reservations will be confirmed ONLY when you receive a final confirmation message with the confirmation number from us.
  • Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time by Midday.

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Hotel KENZI FARAH: 5*

 Single Room with Breakfast:1050 MAD * per room, per night

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28,60 MAD Tourist Tax per person per night

Hotel LES JARDINS DE L'AGDAL: 5*

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Hotel RYAD MOGADOR KASBAH: 4*

 Single Room with Breakfast:600 MAD * per room, per night

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16,50 MAD Tourist Tax per person per night

Hotel Golden tulip rawabi: 4*

 Single Room with Breakfast:650 MAD * per room, per night

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Hotel RED HOTEL: 3*

 Single Room with Breakfast:595 MAD * per room, per night

Hotel ALMAS: 3*

 Single Room with Breakfast:550 MAD * per room, per night

Hotel AL KABIR: 3*

 Single Room with Breakfast:440 MAD * per room, per night

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No penalty will be charged for cancellation received 1 Month prior to the arrival date.

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Weather

The average daily temperature in April ranges from 24°C to 30°C.

Visas

For each nationalities needing visas for Morocco, please contact the Moroccan Consulate in your country. Please ensure that you have a valid passport (with at least 6 months before expiry). If you need to apply for visas at Moroccan Embassies and you need invitation letters, please contact us at:

General information

For more information about logistics please contact us at:

Tél: 00212 537 68 16 59

Organizing Institutions:

Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)

Association Marocaine de la Protection des Plantes (AMPP)

The International Plant Resistance to Insects working group (IPRI)

Honorary Committee:

Prof. Mohamed Sadiki, General Secretary, Ministère de l’Agriculture et de la Pèche Maritime, Maroc

Prof. Mohamed Badraoui, Director General, INRA-Morocco

Dr. Mahmoud Solh, Director General, ICARDA

International Steering Committee:

Anna-Maria Botha
Department of Genetics
Faculty of AgriSciences
Stellenbosch University
Private Bag X1
Matieland, 7601, South Africa

Dolores Mornhinweg
Wheat, Peanut and Other Field Crops Research Unit
USDA-ARS
1301 N. Western Rd.
Stillwater OK 74075-2714 / Richard O. Musser
Department of Biological Sciences
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 61455

Nora Lapitan
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
/ Mustapha El Bouhssini
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria

Herb Eichenseer
Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Johnston, IA 50131-0085

Christie Williams
USDA-ARS
Dept. of Entomology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907

Local Organizing and Scientific Committee:

S. Lhaloui, INRA, Settat (Chair):

M. El Bouhssini, ICARDA, Rabat (Co-chair):

M. Nachit, ICARDA, Rabat:

S. Udupa, ICARDA, Rabat:

N. Nsarellah, INRA, Settat:

M. Mihi, AMPP, Rabat:

F. Abbad Andaloussi, INRA, Rabat:

C. Kradi, INRA, Rabat:

IPRI Workshop 2014 Abstract and Poster Guidelines:

All IPRI Workshop 2014 participants are invited to submit abstracts for the Oral and Poster Sessions. Abstract must be sent in a single .doc or .docx file. Abstracts should be written in standard English in MS Word, page size A4 (21 x 29.7 cm), font Times New Roman 12 pt., and single line spacing throughout. The margins should be 2.5 cm. Authors are responsible for the content and layout. All abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstract Coordinators. Accepted abstracts will be presented at the Oral or Poster Sessions at the workshop.

Abstract submission deadline:30 September, 2013.

Abstract length: maximum: 250 words.

Author:initials (with periods) surname

Multiple authors:Two names: use "and" (no commas); Three or more names: Separate by commas except the last names, use "and"

Affiliation:Identify each author’s institution withfull postal address. Separate addresses with semicolons.

Research correspondence: Give e-mail address of corresponding author.

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Example:

Characterization of the wheat multi-pathogen resistance gene Lr34/Yr18/Pm38

J. Risk1, L. Selter2, S. Krattinger1,2, B. Keller2 and E. Lagudah1

1CSIRO Plant Industry, GPO Box 1600, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia; 2Institute of Plant

Biology, University of Zurich, Zollikerstrasse 107, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland. E-mail:

References:If references are necessary, embed in the abstract in parentheses, e.g.(Elboutahiri et al. BMC Microbiology 2010, 10:15).

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Finished poster dimensions:88 cm wide x 120 cm tall.

Send abstractsas a MS Word file attached to an e-mail to the Abstract Coordinators

Directquestionsto the Abstract Coordinators,

REGISTRATION FORM

Please return the completed form with payment to:

ICARDA Rabat Office
P.O. Box: 6299 Rabat-Institutes

/Rabat, Morocco
Tel: (212)5 37 68 29 09
Fax: (212)5 37 67 54 96

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2. Participant Registration

(All prices are in US $. Registration fee does not include accommodation and excursions. In case of cancellation, refunds are possible until March 31st, 2014, except for a handling fee of 50.00 $. Full refunding for accompanying persons.

No refunds are allowed after March 31st, 2014).

NB. For Moroccan locals the payment arrangement will be indicated later.

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Students__ 150.00 $__ 200.00 $

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21st Biennial International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop

Marrakech, Morocco, 14-18 April, 2014

Application for Funding

Closing date for applications – January 31st2014

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Completed forms should be sent to: Dr. Mustapha El Bouhssini with copy to Dr. Saadia Lhaloui at:

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