Welcome to VII International Cherry Symposium 2013
Welcome to the 7th International Cherry Symposium, organized by the International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS) in collaboration with the Fruit and Vegetables Department of the Agri-Food Technological Research Institute of Extremadura. The symposium will be held in Plasencia (Spain) from 23rd to 27th of June, 2013.
The conference will provide the opportunity for scientists, professionals and students to present their latest findings and discuss their current work related with basic and applied aspects of cherry production. We hope the meeting will promote the exchange of ideas and international cooperation and collaboration among researchers and also with the people related with the cherry industry around the World.
Oral presentations, poster sessions and field tours will provide knowledge to exchange among research groups and will promote scientific dialogues during the conference.
Registration and abstract submission will be accepted on-line through our web site www.cherry2013.com. Besides, the web site will include information about hotel accommodation, pre and post symposium tours, extension day, social program and other news.
Main Topics
- Breeding, genetics and biotechnology
- Floral biology
- Rootstock and variety evaluation
- Propagation
- Crop production and orchard management
- Soil and water management and mineral nutrition
- Tree fruit physiology and plant growth
- Pest and disease management
- Processing and post harvest technology
- Quality, nutritional and functional properties
- Economics
Looking forward to welcome you in Jerte Valley, the home town of Picota cherries!
Conveners:
Dr. David González Gómez
Dra. Mª Josefa Bernalte Garcia
