Eighth international congress on plant pathology - solving problems in the real world - A report

摘要

A six-day Congress was organized at Christchurch, New Zealand from February 2-7, 2003 under the aegis of International Society of Plant Pathology (ISPP). The Conference was associated with Second Biennial Conference of Australasian Plant Pathology Society. The Congress was divided into five major sessions : 1. Key-note sessions; 2. Evening sessions; 3. Concurrent sessions; 4. Plenary sessions; and 5. Poster presentation sessions. On 2 February, 2003 the Conference was inaugurated by the Mayor of Christchurch, Mr Garry Moore. While speaking on the occasion the Mayor stated that the New Zealand, being an important exporter of horticultural and allied products, has its own significance since only healthy crops provide the best benefits. Dr Ian Harvey, Chair of ICPP Organizing Committee, described in brief the Island Nation's specific position in the world.