Authors should prepare an information summary of approximately 400 words, which should contain all essential information regarding objectives, materials and methods, results and conclusions, but excluding sectional headings, figures, graphs, tables and references. Type in single spacing on A4 sheet (210 mm x 297 mm) with a margin of 4 cm on the left side and 2 cm on all other sides. The font type recommended is Times New Roman size 10
The selection of papers to be delivered at the Conference will be based on these summaries.
One copy of the summary should reach the following address at the latest by 31 January 2009.
The Secretary General
COPAL
P.O. Box 1718
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234-70-9814-1735 / +234-70-9814-1736
Fax: +234-70-9814-1734
E-mail: 16icrc@copal-cpa.org
The Full Paper should be preceded by the information Summary submitted previously. The Full Text should follow the same spacing and margins as described for the summary on the previous page. The font type recommended is Times New Roman size 10. The Full Text should not exceed 3,000words, including tables, figures and graphs. Each table, figure or graph is considered as being equivalent to the number of words, which could have been typed in an equivalent space. An invited paper should not exceed 9,000 words, including tables, figures and graphs.
A participant may present up to two papers as Sole Author or Senior Author. The name of the author could, however, appear as a contributor to other papers.
Figures and graphs must be in black ink, on white or faint blue graph paper or supplied as black and white photographs. Figures and graphs should be in the precise position in the text of the paper.
(The name and reference of the author and the subject should be indicated on the reverse side of figures, graphs or photographs.)
Colour photographs and slides will not appear in the Proceedings but can be used in presentation.
Authors should follow the format in “Guidelines to Contributors of Papers” (herewith).
Electronic Copy (On CD or diskette)
To facilitate the production of the proceedings on Hard Copy and on CD ROM, authors are hereby requested to submit their presentations by E.mail (attached) or on CD or diskettes.
The CD or diskettes label should clearly identify the name of the author and the title of the paper. To ensure uniformity in format use ‘Word for Windows’, letter size 10 and font Times New Roman. In the case of figures and tables use ‘Word’ or ‘Excel’.
The text and figures of the electronic copy should be identical to the hard copy.
The authors should therefore prepare in writing the text of their speech, selecting the main points of their paper and providing an explanation for tables, slides, etc. They should bring 8 copies of this speech to the Conference in order to facilitate interpretation services. The preparation of this Oral Presentation is essential to the success of the Conference. (Speakers: maximum 1,000 words; Invited Speakers: maximum 3,000 words.)
In order to ensure a hitch-free proceeding, the speakers and invited speakers will not exceed the 10 and 30 minutes allocated to them respectively.
In addition to the oral sessions some of the papers may be presented in poster format (drawings, leaflets, samples, etc.). These poster sessions will correspond as closely as possible to the relevant Conference sessions. Authors should indicate if they prefer to have their papers included in the poster sessions, subject to their conformity with the standards defined in the Guidelines to Contributors.
1. The Secretary General
(Re: 16th International Cocoa Research Conference)
Cocoa Producers’ Alliance
National Assembly Complex
Tafawa Balewa Square
P O Box 1718
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234-70-9814-1735 / +234-70-9814-1736
Fax: +234-70-9814-1734
E-mail: 16icrc@copal-cpa.org
2. The Chairman
National Organising Committee
16th International Cocoa Research Conference
ICCRI (Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute)
Jl. PB. Sudirman No. 90
Jember 68118, Indonesia
Tel : +62 331 757130, 757132
Fax : +62 331 757131
E-mail : iccri@iccri.net http://www.iccri.net
The Registration fee does not include a copy of the Conference Proceedings, and is payable at Conference venue as follows:
Participants who are nationals of Member Countries of the Alliance US$250.00
Participants from Non-Member Countries US$350.00
This Fee covers the cost of lunches over the 6 days of Conference period.
A late fee of additional US$50.00 will be charged after the deadline for registration.
Institutions are urgently requested to send a list of participants to the host country.
The official languages of the Conference are English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in these languages only.
A copy of the complete typescript of full papers and CD should reach the address below at the latest by 15 October 2009.
The Secretary General
(Re: 16th International Cocoa Research Conference)
Cocoa Producers’ Alliance
National Assembly Complex
Tafawa Balewa Square
P O Box 1718
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234-70-9814-1735 / +234-70-9814-1736
Fax: +234-70-9814-1734
E-mail: 16icrc@copal-cpa.org
All foreigners wishing to enter Indonesia must have a passport valid for minimum six
months from the date of arrival along with proof (tickets) of onward or return passage.
The immigration authorities provide free tourist visa for period of 30 days to nationals of 11 countries. Therefore no visa is required for Brunei Darussalam, Hongkong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Macao SAR, Chile, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Timor Leste, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Visa on arrival new policy is given to nationals of 21 countries. Visitors from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, New Zealand, Taiwan, United Arab Emirate, Great Britain, United States of America, are eligible for visa on arrival.
The visas on arrival fee are classified into two: US$ 10 for maximum 3 days visit and US$ 30 for maximum stay of 30 days.
Citizens of all countries not listed above are required a visa from an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate closest to their region before traveling.
Conference participants will be met at the Airport by a reception committee. It is important that delegates register as far in advance as possible, indicating by fax or E-mail the date of their arrival, flight number and airline and whether they will be accompanied. For delegate who arrives after these dates and require special assistance, please inform Secretariat, otherwise delegate could proceed to the Conference venue and official hotel by airport taxi.
A comprehensive programme of activities would be assembled for spouses including visits to the beautiful beach and the nature of Bali land, with unforgettable dances and culture, such as Uluwatu Temple and Kuta Beach; Singapadu and Bali Bird Park; Alas Kedaton; Barong dance and Kintamani; Jatiluwuh and Bedugul; White Water Rafting; and Bali Cruise to Lembongan Beach Club. For those more prone to adventure Bali taste, options to have ceramic painting class and Uluwatu Tour and Bali Cooking Class will also be offered. Bali is a land of paradise coming early to the world.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Participants should feel free to ask for further information about the Conference.
For information on Indonesia, please contact:
The Chairman
National Organising Committee
16th International Cocoa Research Conference
ICCRI (Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute)
Jl. PB. Sudirman No. 90
Jember 68118, Indonesia
Tel : +62 331 757130, 757132
Fax : +62 331 757131
E-mail : iccri@iccri.net http://www.iccri.net
For information on the Conference, please contact
The Secretary General
(Re: 16th International Cocoa Research Conference)
Cocoa Producers’ Alliance
National Assembly Complex
Tafawa Balewa Square
P O Box 1718
Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +234-70-9814-1735 / +234-70-9814-1736
Fax: +234-70-9814-1734
E-mail: 16icrc@copal-cpa.org
Indonesia: A Land of Many Lands.
Indonesia is the land of thousands of islands, in the warm ever present sunshine of the tropical paradise. For many centuries these lands of magic dance, rich ancient arts and culture, and unmatched wealth of natural resources, had inspired the seafaring people of the west to cover a long, adventurous voyage through the stormy weather and dangerous oceans, halfway around the globe to reach the real source of the much-coveted spices.
Indonesia as a national entity covers most of East Indies between the mainland of South-east Asia and Australia. With an area of 1.919.270 km2 and a population of over 220 million, it includes more than 13.000 islands, scattered over an enormous area of tropical sea. However, three-quarters of the area is included in the five main centres of Sumatera, Java, Kalimantan (southern Borneo), Sulawesi (Celebes) and Irian Jaya (the western end of New Guinea), which also include over four-fifths of the population: more than half the population is on Java alone.
Most of the big islands stand on continental shelves and have extensive coastal low land though Sulawesi and the chain of islands between Java and Irian Jaya rise from deep water. All are mountainous, for this is an area of great crustal activity. Along the arch formed by Sumatera, Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands, stand over 200 volcanoes about 70 of which (including Krakatau in the Sunda Strait) have erupted within the last two centuries, usually with memorable violence. Java alone has over 120 volcanoes, 14 of which exceed 3000 m.
Much of natural vegetation has now been cleared by shifting cultivators and replaced by secondary growth, though forest is still the dominant vegetation on most of the less populated islands. About one-tenth of the total land area is under permanent cultivation, mostly of rice, maize, cassava, rubber, cocoa, coffee, and vegetables; there are also large plantations of oil palm, rubber, cane sugar, coffee and cocoa. Accessible part of the rainforest are being exploited for their valuable timber; native forest in Sumatera is now virtually restricted to reserves and national parks. Mountain forests, less vulnerable because they are less accessible, still remain over wide areas. Many of the coasts are lined with mangroves swamps.
The population of Indonesia is complex and varied. There is a wide ranges of indigenous peoples, speaking some 25 different languages and over 250 dialects; most numerous are the Javanese, Sundanese, Madurese, Malaise, Bataks, Buginese and Balinese. Then there are Indians, Arabs, Chinese and Europeans communities, many well-established after several generations of settlement. Four of the world’s major religions – Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism – are well represented with followers of Islam in the majority.
The first important empire in the region was centered at Palembang in South-eastern Sumatera. This was the great maritime of Sri Vijaya, which held sway from the age the 13th centuries over the important trade routes of the Mallacca and Sunda Straits. During the 14th century it was replaced by the kingdom of Madjapahit, centered on the fertile land of east central Java. From the 16th century on world European influenced growth, the area coming progressively under the domination of the Dutch Indies company during the 17 to early 19 century. Freedom government starting in the early 20 century found their full expression under Japanese occupation in World War 2 and Indonesia declared its independence on the surrender of Japan in 1945. The independent state of Indonesia finally achieved full recognition in 1950.
Still largely agriculture, with most of the population engaged in subsistence farming, Indonesia has on considerable potential for growth. Oil and natural gas provide over half the national revenues; mining for tin, bauxite, coal, gold and other minerals is growing, and small-scale industries are developing to absorb the large number of unemployed.
Indonesia is one of the very few nations on earth to span such a broad spectrum of world history and human civilizations from its ancient Hindu-Javanese temples to Bali’s modern luxury resorts, and from the stone-age lifestyle in West Papua to the immense metropolis that is Jakarta.
The population of nearly 220 million people is derived from 300 ethnic groups who speak over 250 distinct languages. The common element is the national language of Bahasa Indonesia.
Almost 90% of the people are Muslims with a significant Christian population. There are also smaller numbers who claim Hindu and Buddhist beliefs.
The fourth most populous nation in the world, Indonesia straddles two geographically defined racial groups, the Asians to the west and the Melanesian to the east. The majority are Asians, particularly in the western part of the archipelago.
Over the centuries, mostly through commerce and trade, Indians, Arabs, and Europeans have mingled with the indigenous people. The largest non-indigenous ethnic group is the Chinese.
Indonesia’s people are evenly distributed across the archipelago with more than half living in Java and Bali alone, which cover only 7 percent of the total area. With more than 100 million people living in Java approximately 47% of the Indonesian population is Javanese the demands on its land and resources are considerable.
A wide range of hotel accommodation is available.
Special room rates (inclusive Tax) have been obtained for all participants of the Conference as well as the INGENIC Workshop, INCOPED Seminar and INAFORESTA Symposium at the Conference venue: Grand Hyatt Bali
All hotel bookings are on first come first served basis. For reservations, the participants for the Conference / INGENIC workshop / INCOPED seminar / INAFORESTA Symposium are advised to contact the hotel directly and inform the Secretariat of COPAL and the National Organizing Committee.
Transport between hotels and Grand Hyatt Bali will be provided by the National Organising Committee during the Conference / INGENIC Workshop / INCOPED Seminar/ INAFORESTA Symposium.
P.O. Box 53 Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 77 1234;
Fax: +62 361 77 2038
Email: bali.grand@hyatt.com
Contact: Mr Andi Prasetyo (andi.prasetyo@hyatt.com)
Rates:
Garden Room: US $180
Grand Room: US $190
The rates include American buffet breakfast.
PO Box 36 Nusa Dua Bali 80363
Tel : +62 361 771906;
Fax : +62 361 771580
Contact: Mrs Ayu Sylviav (ayu.sylvia@westin.com)
Rates:
Classic Garden: US $195
Classic Pool : US $215
The rates include daily breakfast.
Jl. Hang Tuah 46, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia
Tel : +62 361 28 1781 ;
Fax : +62 361 28 9166
Email : info@sanurparadise.com
Contact: Mrs Desak Trisnawati,(desak@sanur.pphotels.com)
Rates:
Superior Room: US $65
Pool view Room: US $75
Deluxe Room: US $85
Executive Suite US $105
The rates include daily breakfast.
Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia 80032
Tel : +62 361 28 8511
Fax : +62 361 28 7917
Email : info@sanurparadise.com Contact: Mr. Sudhana ( reservation@innagrandbalibeach.com)
Rates:
Standard Room: US $75
Deluxe Room: US $85
The rates include daily breakfast.
Nusa Dua, Denpasar 80363, Bali Po Box 1,Indonesia
Phone : (62-361) 771 020
Fax : (62-361) 771 137, 771 139
E-mail : putribali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id Contact Person: Oka Wirawan (Sales Executive Home: 0812 3640 314 ) ( okawirawan@putribali.com)
Rates :
Superior Sgl/Dbl/Twin US $85.00,-net/ room/night.
Deluxe US $90.00,-net/ room/night
Extra Bed US $20.00,-net/bed/ night.
The rates include daily breakfast.
Jalan Pantai Mengiat
P.O. Box 46, Nusa Dua 80363 Bali - Indonesia
Tel: 62 361 771102
Fax: 62 361 771616
E-Mail: info@ayodyaresortbali.com
Contact person: : Budi Susanta
Room rates :
Deluxe US $130.00,-net/ room/night
Grande Garden US $160.00,-net/bed/ night.
Ayodya Garden US $200.00,-net/ room/night.
The rates include daily breakfast.
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel
P.O. Box 1028, Denpasar
Bali – Indonesia
Tel: +62 - 361 771210
Fax: +62 - 361 772617
Email: sales@nusaduahotel.com, reservations@nusaduahotel.com
Contact person : Mr. Wayan Gatra (Sales Manager) (gatra@nusaduahotel.com)
Room Rates:
Superior room US $155.00 /room/night
Deluxe room US $175.00 /room/night
Palace room US $235.00 /room/night
Palace Suite US $250.00 /room/night
The rates include daily breakfast.
There is a great diversity in Indonesian cuisine; the style of preparation and presentation differing from island to island and even from area to area. The basic staple, however, is rice, which is eaten with variety of dishes of meat, eggs, and vegetables.
Two of the best known menus available are Javanese and Sumateranese, or better known Padang foods. The best Javanese food is spicy, sweet but not too hot, while the Padang dishes are very spicy and full of chilli pepper. The well known Indonesian ‘sate’ varies from region to region. The sauce of this skewed barbecued meat dish is also prepared differently in various parts of Indonesia.
Experience not only local delicacies like Nasi Goreng and Sate Campur but also Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese, Italian/European Greek, Moroccan and even Mexican cuisine. We must not forget Bali's wonderful seafood - local lobster at such prices that you will want to keep coming back for more. Balinese cuisine is known for its spicious ingredients. However, the Indonesian’s well known “Nasi Goreng” and Balinese roasted pig are frequently chosen as preferable dishes for foreigners. Other appetizing alternatives such as Chinese or oriental cuisines are represented in innumerable food-stands or restaurants, while European and American foods are mostly served in hotels. Western-style fast food restaurants, snack bars and ice cream parlors are increasing in numbers nowadays.
Bali offers a wide-selection of tropical fruits with various kinds of canned or boxed soft drinks made of them bottled mineral water is served at any food stalls, restaurants and hotels and travelers can protect themselves against digestive discomfort by drinking them. Excellent domestic-made beers, rice wine called ‘brem’, Balinese alcohol ‘arak’, sweet coconut wine called ‘tuak’ or hot drinks like: the tasty Balinese coffee or sweet Javanese tea may be the other alternatives.
Indonesia produces cocoa, palm oil, rubber, coffee, sugar, rice, corn, cassava, beef and timber. However, not many people realize that cocoa has been in Indonesia for almost four centuries. The first cocoa plants were brought to Celebes (now Sulawesi) by the Spaniards about 1560. Of course commercial planting of cocoa only started later around end of 18th century).
The export from Manado begin in 1820 and it kept increasing until 1838 (92 MT was exported). Then the cocoa industry started to decline (due to a disease which nobody could exactly recall). In 1909 the export from Manado was only 30 MT and before the Second World War the export was nil. The decline of coffee in Java (due to leaf rust disease, Hemileia vastatrix) was directly responsible for the start of cocoa growing in Java.
At present, cacao crop was a traditional farming activity and an important source of employment and foreign exchange in Indonesia since the colonial times. By 1975, there were 17.500 ha of cacao under cultivation mainly concentrated in the Java Island. Since that year, the cacao area increased by approximately 38.000 ha yr-1, however, the arrival of cocoa pod borer in 1991 decelerated this progress. Due to this problem, acceleration of cacao production and dry cacao bean exports in Indonesia was slow down. As the third largest cocoa producers in world, after Ivory Coast and Ghana, Indonesian cacao production is currently around 900,000 MT and the crop is scattered cultivated by small farmers in different areas mainly in Sulawesi, Sumatera, Kalimantan, Java, and Lesser Sunda Islands. In spite of this situation, there is a great potential for cacao production in Indonesia where large suitable areas are available, more and more farmers are interested in the crop and appropriate areas and technical support are currently available.
It was quite a significant start – if we look at record of research works it show s that prior to World War II only 3 areas in the world did cocoa selection (i.e. Java – 1912, Suriname and Trinidad – 1914). Cocoa research work in Java had produced important results in various area such as breeding, pollination, pest biological control, pod borer, and various other aspects. A certain publication reported a manuring field trial on Djati Roenggo estate in 1912-1914. Use of parasites for cocoa pod borer control which was introduced a couple of years ago in Sabah, Malaysia, has been tried in Java a long time ago.
Cacao research however is a strong activity, led by ICCRI (Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute), a national research institute of coffee and cocoa with headquarter in Jember, East Java, 200 km southeast Surabaya. ICCRI which was established in 1911 by planters possesses an excellent cacao collection and a wide range of ongoing cacao research activities with includes issues of breeding, biological control of pests, nutrition, molecular genetics, plantation management, organic cacao production, biodiversity and post harvest and processing technology, etc. Joint partnership with AARD, NESTLE, CIRAD, ACIAR, FAO, World Cacao Foundation, European Union and other institutions constitutes the engine of cacao research at ICCRI.
Bali: Island of Gods
Bali, a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't just have a culture but actually live it. In Bali spirits come out to play in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a funeral is an opportunity to have a good time.
Bali is one of thousands of islands constituting the Indonesian archipelago that has long been renowned as an eminent tourist destination in South Pacific or even in the world. The name Bali evokes mystical images which have lured travelers for centuries. Many names have been given to this beautiful island, like, “The Last Paradise on Earth”, “Morning of the World”, “Island of Gods” and still so many other names.
Warm and naturally hospitable islanders with quick, shy smiles, the Balinese remain unfazed by continues waves of intruders. Bali’s status as a living cultural museum is as much a lure to visitors as are its exquisite arts, stunning landscape, beautiful beaches, and literally thousands of temples.
Balinese culture has survived intact, despite colonial domination, war-time occupation and unrelenting tourism. The temples and the unique Hindu-Dharma religion have endured earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and the wave of Islam; not to mention divergent cultures and practices brought by foreign tourists. The Balinese accept and ignore it all with a smile, continuing their spirit-filled life, undaunted.
Balinese social cohesion traditionally centres on agriculture. Rice cultivation defines the collection of communities that make up Bali. The social structure is cooperative, in everything from preparation for elaborate festivals, to political, economic and social decisions, even solving problems for individual members. The banjar, an aggregate of family units, extended family members and neighbours, executes most life activities.
Languages are Bahasa Indonesia (Official) and English, normally spoken in hotels and restaurants around the country. English is widely understood, particularly in major tourist destinations where it is almost the second commercial language. Other languages like, French, Japanese, Italian etc., are also spoken in some hotels, shops and restaurant on top of English.
Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, is located in the western part of Java Island. Denpasar as the capital of province Bali is less than two hours flight from Jakarta. Bali’s extended plain guarded by majestic volcanoes and green hills, honoring the natural richness that exists throughout the national territory.
Bali island covers an extent of 5,632.86 km2 consisted of mountain range stretches from the west tip to the eastern with Mt. Agung, considered as the holiest by the Balinese, as the highest peak. The volcanic range divides the island into two parts of plain which are constantly cultivated with rice as the staple crop. About 70% of the whole extent is agricultural ground, while the other parts of 22% consist of forest.
It has for centuries lured visitors from various countries with its exotic and vibrant culture, natural scenic beauty, and the friendly smiles of the people. The stronghold of their traditions and belief based on Hinduism has dotted the island with ancient remains, ornately sculptures temples or holy places and this may be the main factors to keep away any of the negative outside influence.
To the wide variety of landscape and marvelous panorama, the Balinese add their colorful festivals, ritual ceremonies, traditional music and dances and no wonder if tourism plays a significant role as a source of income for national economic development.
Bali has such a mild and agreeable climate the whole year around. The sunny days within dry season between May and September are warm and pleasant, while in rainy season between October and April, tropical shower will alternate with clear sky and sunshine.
Daily average temperatures in Denpasar, Bali is around 28°C (82° F) and the relative humidity is high about 88%. There is comparatively little difference between the daytime and night time temperatures. Light clothing is recommended for during the day, but a light jacket or sweater is usually necessary in the evening.
It is approximately one and half hours drive to the highland where temperature varies from 16 to 26°C and it is known to drop about 8°C during the night.
Taxis are available at the airport for transport to your hotel. We recommend that you use the registered taxis available in and around Denpasar. Taxi can be rented through the hotel concierge. Public vehicle services are also available in and around Denpasar, but you must know the route to be taken.
The exchange rate is adjusted daily. You can change money inside the airport or at hotels or
banks. Banking hours are generally from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There are also ATM machines available in various locations. It is not safe to change money on the streets.
Bali Island is a shopper's paradise particularly for casual and tailored clothing, locally made
jewellery, handicrafts, antiques and artifacts. Leather ware is one of the unexpected local bargains with everything from handbags through to tailor made leather jackets and coats, all at unbelievable prices. In fact, prices are so inexpensive, you're sure to need more room in your suitcase! Try bargaining at the street markets of Kuta, Sanur of Nusa Dua or fixed price shopping at a Denpasar department store. Bali has it all.
Bali is well known for its beautiful and artistic handicrafts either made of stone, clay, wood, bamboo or leather. Typical gods drawn carts are available in all sizes and colours. Leather goods, such as wallets, belts and decorative wall hangings, are available in most souvenir stores. Many handicrafts made out of fine tropical woods are also popular gift items. You can find a wide variety of authentic handcrafted gifts such as puzzle boxes, replicas, cigar boxes, toys, home decor, religious items and much, much more. We have thousands original designs. Most of the products are hand crafted from precious woods: rosewood, guapinol, cristobal, purple heart, ron ron , among others. Also available are beautiful products from certified cultivated woods like ebony, cendana and gaharu.
A comprehensive programme of activities would be assembled for spouses including visits to the beautiful beach and the nature of Bali land, with unforgettable dances and culture, such as Uluwatu Temple and Kuta Beach; Singapadu and Bali Bird Park; Alas Kedaton; Barong dance and Kintamani; Jatiluwuh and Bedugul; White Water Rafting; and Bali Cruise to Lembongan Beach Club. For those more prone to adventure Bali taste, options to have ceramic painting class and Uluwatu Tour and Bali Cooking Class will also be offered. Bali is a land of paradise coming early to the world.
06th INGENIC Workshop will be held just after the COPAL 16th International Cocoa Research Conference at the Hyatt Hotel, Bali, on 22 to 24 November 2009.
THEME:
The INGENIC Board is pleased to announce that Sixth Workshop on “Current Developments in Cocoa Genetics and Breeding” will be dedicated to presentations and discussions on issues of recent interest in cocoa genetic improvement and on collaborative activities.
TOPICS:
The workshop topics include:
Molecular studies, including sequencing of the cocoa genome;
Breeding for flavour quality;
Resistance to the cocoa pod borer; and
Ongoing and new collaborative regional or international activities.
PAPERS:
The organizers invite introductory presentations to be given on each of these topics that will then be followed by plenary discussion sessions. If you are interested, please send the title of your presentation to the INGENIC Secretariat before 30 June 2009. The full presentations will be posted in pdf format on the INGENIC website and the conclusions of the discussions will be published in the INGENIC Newsletter.
PRE- REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration for the workshop can be done by providing your name, affiliation and e-mail address to the INGENIC secretariat before 31 July2009. You will then receive more detailed information on workshop and hotel arrangements.
REGISTRATION:
Registration for the INGENIC workshop will be done jointly with INCOPED and INAFORESTA with the fee (100 US$) to be paid in cash or with personal cheques at the registration desk on 22 November 2009.
CONTACTS:
Secretary of INGENIC: Dr. Michelle End
c/o Cocoa Research Association Ltd.
Crossways Old Chapel Lane and Charter Alley
Tadley, RG26 5PX, UK
Tel./Fax: (44) 1256 851082, Email : Dr. Michelle End
Chairman of INGENIC: Dr. Bertus Eskes
CIRAD, T80/02, Av. Agropolis, 34398 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
Tel : (33)467612904, E-mail: Dr. Bertus Eskes
ICCRI contact person: Mr. Agung Wahyu Susilo
Researcher in Division of Cocoa Breeding
Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Reserach Institute (ICCRI)
Jl. P.B. Sudirman 90, Jember 68118, Indonesia
Tel : 331-757130, Fax : 331-757131, E.mail:Mr. Agung Wahyu Susilo
06th INCOPED International Seminor
The 06th INCOPED International Seminar will be held just after the COPAL 16th International Cocoa Research Conference at the Hyatt Hotel, Bali, on 22 to 24 November 2009
THEME:
Sharing crop protection technologies for sustainable cocoa production
The 6th INCOPED Seminar would focus on synthesizing, sharing and disseminating the latest technological packages in cocoa pests and diseases management to increase cocoa production on a sustainable basis. An estimated one-third of the world's cocoa crop is lost to pests and diseases every year. This has a devastating impact on small farmers whose livelihoods depend on the returns from healthy cocoa crop. Therefore, we particularly wish to encourage submission that provides practical recommendations to our clients, the cocoa farmers.
PAPERS:
There will be oral presentations in English only. Abstracts of papers are to be sent to the National Coordinator, with copy to the Chairman of INCOPED, before Friday 30 June 2009. Authors will be advised about acceptance soon afterwards. Upon acceptance, full papers for publication in the Proceedings may be submitted electronically or in a hard form before presentation at the Seminar
PRE- REGISTRATION:
In order to facilitate planning, we would be grateful for a preliminary expression of interest, to participate in the seminar, whether you intend to present a paper or not. Please submit this preliminary expression of interest by providing your name, affiliation and e-mail address to the Chairman of INCOPED before Friday 30 June 2009.
REGISTRATION:
Registration for the INCOPED Seminar will be done jointly with INGENIC and INAFORESTA with the fee (US $100 ) to be paid in cash or with personal cheques at the registration desk on 22 November 2009.
CONTACTS:
Chairman of INCOPED: Andrews Y. Akrofi
Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, P. O. Box 8, Akim Tafo, GHANA
Tel: +233 244715009. E-mail: Andrews Y. Akrofi
National Coordinator of INCOPED 6th Int. Seminar: Mr. Soekadar Wiryadiputra
Researcher in Division of Plant Entomology, Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute,
Jl. P.B. Sudirman 90, Jember 68118, INDONESIA
Tel: 0331-757130, Fax.0331-757131, E.mail: Mr. Soekadar Wiryadiputra
2ND INAFORESTA Symposium
The 2nd INAFORESTA Symposium will be held just after the COPAL 16th International Cocoa Research Conference at the Hyatt Hotel, Bali, on 22-23 November 2009.
THEME:
Cocoa and companion trees: cocoa productivity, economic diversification and the environment
TOPICS:
The symposium will include:
Presentations of research on the role of companion trees of cocoa on shade regulation, product diversification (timber, fruit, etc.) and environmental services.
Panel discussion on the role of trees in shade regulation, cocoa productivity, product diversification and environmental services.
Presentation of the INAFORESTA bibliographic data base and its specilized vocabulary for searching the data base.
Planning of the activities of the INAFORESTA group over the next three years.
PAPERS:
The organizers invite INAFORESTA researchers to present their research results and methodologies in any of the three 4-hours sessions, on each of the topics of the symposium (shade regulation and cocoa productivity, product diversification and environmental services), followed by a panel discussion and a brief planning exercise for activities of the INAFORESTA group over the next three years. If you are interested, please send the title of your presentation to the Chairman of INAFORESTA before 30 June 2009. The full presentations will be posted in pdf format on the INAFORESTA website.
PRE- REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration for the workshop can be done by providing your name, affiliation and e-mail address to the Chairman of INAFORESTA before 31 July 2009. You will then receive more detailed information on symposium and hotel arrangements.
REGISTRATION:
Registration for the INAFORESTA symposium will be done jointly with INCOPED and INGENIC with the fee (100 US$) to be paid in cash or with personal cheques at the registration desk on 22 November 2009.
CONTACTS:
Chairman of INAFORESTA: Dr. Eduardo Somarriba
CATIE, Turrialba 7170, Costa Rica
Tel./Fax: (+506) 2558-2593 / 2558-2045
Email : Dr. Eduardo Somarriba
National Coordinator of INAFORESTA 2nd Symposium: Dr. A. Adi Prawoto
Division of Agronomy
Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute
Jl. P.B. Sudirman 90, Jember 68118, INDONESIA
Tel: 0331-757130 Fax: 0331-757131
E.mail: Dr. A. Adi Prawoto
For more information contact
Cocoa Producers’ Alliance,
National Assembly Complex,
Tafawa Balewa Square, P. O. Box 1718, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel: +234-70-9814-1735 / +234-70-9814-1736.
Fax: +234-70-9814-1734.
Email:16icrc@copal-cpa.org
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