In 50 years from now the world population will almost double thus requiring at least twice the present food production, which has to come predominantly from increased yields per ha. At the same time agriculture, most of it being of a non-sustainable nature, must change towards sustainability. A key requirement of sustainable agriculture is a strong reduction of pesticide use, which can be especially met through a wider use of durable resistance. This symposium reviews the various topics associated with durable disease resistance as shown in the preliminary programme. In the plenary sessions the topics are introduced by experts in these fields.
Participants can contribute through posters and oral presentations.
The posters will be grouped according to the five themes and are on display during the whole symposium. The presentations of the key note speakers will be published as proceedings after the symposium. For students the fee is Dfl. 700.- and for participants from commercial companies Dfl. Registration becomes valid only on receipt of your payment.