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EWRS - Workshop on
Perennial Weeds
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Rationale
Perennials are identified as an upcoming and increasing weed problem in
European agriculture. This is however not yet reflected in the current weed
research agenda. Work is going on, but often the activities are modest and
very scattered. To be better able to appreciate what has been established,
what is going on and what still needs to be done the EWRS (European Weed
Research Society), in collaboration with the NJF (Nordic Association of
Agricultural Scientists), is organizing a 3-day workshop on this topic. Main
objectives of the meeting are:
 | To identify and detail the perennial
weed problem |
| To update our current understanding of
the biology and ecology of perennial weeds |
| To make an inventory of current
control options and management strategies |
| To inform one another on ongoing
research projects |
| To discuss future research needs and
prospects for collaboration |
Workshop venue
The meeting will be held from November 10 – 12, 2008 in the WICC in
Wageningen. The kick off will be on Monday afternoon to allow participants
to travel to Wageningen on Monday-morning. Likewise, the meeting will close
early Wednesday-afternoon. Various sessions with oral and (depending on the
number of contributors) poster presentations will be held. A limit is set to
the number of participants, as 40 is the maximum number we can accommodate.
Registration and abstracts
Registration for the workshop is possible until July 15. Registration
for the workshop is possible by sending an e-mail to
henriette.drenth@wur.nl. For
those who are interested in giving a presentation, an abstract with a
maximum length of one A4-page should be included. Attendance of the workshop
is free of charge and includes lunch (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) and dinner
(Monday and Tuesday).
For attendees from abroad, you will have to arrange your own accommodation
at WICC. This can be done through internet at
www.wicc.nl. On the home page click on Contact and select Room
reservation request. Fill in the required details and the days you want
to make your reservation for. Under Name congress fill in: Perennial
weed workshop. Prices are € 75,- for a single room per night, including
breakfast. For a double room € 98.50 is charged.
On behalf of the organizing committee,
Lammert Bastiaans
(lammert.bastiaans@wur.nl)
Ilse A. Rasmussen
Jukka Salonen
Rommie van der Weide
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