12th African Crop Science Society conference 12e Conference de la Societe Africaine de la Science de Culture 12-15 October, 2015 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT The 12th Biennial Conference of the African Crop Science Society (ACSS) has been slated as follows: CONFERENCE THEME “ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN AFRICA” SUB-THEMES i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. Innovations in T echnology T ransfer to minimize yield gap Agricultural T ransformation Agenda and Commodity Value Chain Agribusiness Incubation and Actualization in Africa Agricultural Policy and Advocacy Novel Pragmatic Approaches to Crop Improvement, Production and Management Management and production of Underutilized and Medicinal Crop Plants Crop Production for Wildlife Management Actualization of IPR in Africa Use of Social Media in Agricultural Production and Education Regional Free-trade Zone: Implications on Food Security in Africa Market-driven Agricultural Research and T raining xii. xiii. xiv. xv. xvi. xvii. xviii. xix. xx. Demand-based Agricultural Curriculum in T ertiary Institutions Elementary Science and Introductory T echnology to Stimulate Children’s Interest in Agriculture Students’ Activities Soil, Land and Water Resources Management for Sustainable Agricultural Production in Africa Gender Roles in Agricultural Research, T raining and Development in Africa Consideration of Gerontology in Agricultural Research and Development in Africa Collaboration and Networking for Best Practices in African Agriculture Application of Precision Agriculture in Sustaining Crop Production in Africa Application of Space Research to Sustainable Increased Agricultural Production in Africa DATES Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October 2015, (Arrival 11th , Departure 16th October) PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Plenary sessions, parallel scientific and technical sessions, poster sessions, symposia, panel discussions, workshops, sponsored special ses sions, general business meeting SIDE EVENTS Exhibitions, welcome reception, students’ activities, social events, excursions/field trips, grand finale gala night VENUE Abuja, Nigeria ACCOMMODATION Accommodation will be in high standard hotels within easy reach of the conference venue. A comprehensive list of the hotels will be included in future announcements. REGISTRATION For early registration by professionals, the registration fee is 300 USD and 100 USD for students, and it increases gradually to 500 and 150 USD, respectively for delayed registration (see Deadlines below). The fee is payment for conference items (bag, Program and Book of Abstracts), welcome reception, lunches, snack during health breaks, field trips, gala dinner and transport (airport to and from hotel; hotel to and from conference venue). CALL FOR EXTENDED ABSTRACT Submission of Abstracts, in extended format, is now open. Each Abstract submitted as from April 1 till June 30 attracts $50 processing fee, payable at the time of submission. Submission from July 1 till July 31 will attract additional $25. The gatew ay for Abstract submission closes automatically at 11.59 pm on July 31. Visit http://www.acss2015.ng/abstract/details to access the full details. DEADLINES Month June July August September Professional 350 USD 400 USD 450 USD 500 USD Student 120 USD 130 USD 140 USD 150 USD *USD – US Dollars African Crop Science Society, Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile -Ife, Nigeria. Tel.:+234-8165582711 or +234-8067830144 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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