|
© 2016 Persatuan Genetik Malaysia. All rights reserved. |
|
Date: 3-5 July 2012 Venue: Conference Hall, Agro-Biotechnology Institute Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor |
|
Plant Breeding Seminar: Advances in Plant Improvement |
|
Background
Plant breeding is an important field of research for improvement of yield and quality of plant production. The achievements of plant breeding have had tremendous impacts on economic and national development. Advanced techniques and tools have considerably assisted plant breeders in their practice of selection and strategies for plant improvement.
This 3-day seminar will address on the latest advances in plant breeding and its achievements. More than 20 keynotes and invited speakers will be presenting their views and findings in this seminar. The Seminar will provide opportunities and gather as many Plant Breeders, Agricultural Scientists, Geneticists, Researchers, Academicians, Biotechnologists and students to share their latest knowledge, experiences and achievements in plant improvement programmes. |
|
Invited Speakers
Prof. Dr. Peerasak Srinives Kasetsart University, Thailand & President, SABRAO
Prof. Dr. Jalani Sukaimi Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Kamol Lertrat Khon Kean University, Thailand & President, PBMAT
Prof. Dr. Mohamad bin Osman International Islamic University Malaysia & President, PGM
Prof. Dr. Ghizan Saleh Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia & President- Malaysian Chapter, ISSAAS
Dr. Ahmad Kushairi Din Deputy Director General, Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia
Dr. Mohd. Din Amiruddin Principal Research Officer, Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Teresita H. Borromeo University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Philippines
Prof. Siranut Lamseejam Kasetsart University
Dr. Endang M. Septiningsih Senior Scientist, International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Philippines
Dr. Md. Abdul Latif Principal Scientist, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Bangladesh
Dr. Rafat Sultana International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), India
Dr. Sholihin Indonesian Legumes and Tuber Crops Research Institute, Malang, Indonesia |
|
Dr. M. Azrai Balai Penelitian Tanaman Serealia, Maros, Sulawesi
Dr. Abd. Rahman Milan Principal Research Officer, MARDI, Malaysia
Dr. Marzukhi Hashim Deputy Director, Rice and Industrial Crops Research Centre
Dr. Norwati Muhammad Director of Biotechnology, FRIM
Mr. Kelvin Lamin Director of Biology, Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), Malaysia
Dr. Mohd. Said Saad Vice President, Sime Darby Berhad, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Wickneswari Ratnam Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Prof Dr. Noraini Ab. Shukor Universiti Putra Malaysia
Dr. Abdul Rahim Harun Senior Research Officer, Agency Nuclear Malaysia
Mr. Tan Teow Choon /Dr. Chen Jun Xing, RBBiotech Sdn. Bhd., Perlis
Dr. Mohd. Nasaruddin Mohd Aris Director, Production Development Division, Malaysian Rubber Board
Dr. Ramli Othman Malaysian Rubber Board
Mr. Zainudin Mohd. Husain FELDA Agricultural Services Sdn. Bhd.
Mr.Chua Kim Aik Green World Genetics
Assoc. Prof. Mohd Rafii Yusop UPM
Mr. Hadzim Khalid, Rice Breeder MARDI |
|
Who Should Attend
Plant breeders, geneticists, academicians, researchers, biotechnologists, agriculturists, graduate students and individuals.
Call For Papers
Authors are invited to submit papers for oral and poster presentations. Authors are required to submit a full paper consisting of paper title, author(s), contact address and e-mail, abstract, introduction, methodology, results and discussion, conclusion, acknowledgements and references. The paper should be prepared using double-spaced New Times Roman with font size 12 and, up to 15 pages, including tables and figures. The paper should follow the style of the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science (JTAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia. Instructions to authors and a sample of the journal manuscript can be downloaded from http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/. Submission of the paper can be made via email to Ms. Norazrin Ariffin (norazrin@putra.upm.edu.my) and copied to Dr. Abdul Rahman Milan (armilan@mardi.com.my) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Rafii Yusop (mrafii@putra.upm.edu.my). The deadline for submission of paper is 1st May 2012. Acceptance of the paper will be notified in two weeks after receiving the paper.
Book Publication
All accepted oral and poster papers will be edited and published in a book entitled “Advances in Plant Improvement”.
Registration Fees
Seminar registration fee includes seminar materials, coffee breaks, lunches and a certificate. The seminar registration fees charged will be as follows: PGM member participants: RM 250 Non-PGM member participants: RM 300 Student participants: RM 150 Overseas participants: USD 300
Accommodation Participants can book the hotel room directly with the hotels. Several hotels which are close to the seminar venue include The Putrajaya Marriott Hotel (+603-89498888), Putrajaya Palm Garden Hotel (+603-89432233), Putrajaya Shangri-La Hotel (+603-88878888), Uniten Residence Hotel (+603-89222088) and Equatorial Bangi (+603-82102222) |
|
Correspondence
All correspondence and further enquiries should be addressed to:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Rafii Yusop Chairman, Organizing Committee Institute of Tropical Agriculture Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Email: mrafii@putra.upm.edu.my Tel: +603-89474825 Fax: +603-89474918 |
|
Dr. Abd. Rahman Milan Secretary, Organizing Committee, And Hon. Secretary Genetics Society of Malaysia Email: armilan@mardi.gov.my Tel: +603-89437922 Fax: +603-89437623 |
|
ONLINE REGISTRATION – CLICK HERE |
