NOVEMBER 18th - 23rd 2012 Valencia Conference Centre
CONTENTS Invitation... 2 Organizing Committee... 2 Programme at a glance... 3 Theme... 3 Plenary sessions... 3 Parallel sessions... 4 Workshops... 4 Registration fees... 5 Pre-registration... 5 Tours... 6 Congress information... 7 Congress venue... 7 Sponsors... 7 The city of Valencia... 8 Important dates... 9 Contact... 9 1
INVITATION On behalf of the International Society of Citriculture (ISC) and the Organizing Committee of the 12th International Citrus Congress, I am very pleased to invite citrus scientists and producers worldwide to attend the ICC 2012 that will be held in Valencia, Spain, from November 18-23, 2012, under the theme Citrus and Health. The congress is being developed under the umbrella of the International Society of Citriculture (ISC), with the collaboration of the Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA) and other Valencian public research institutions such as AGROALIMED, UJI, UPV, IATA, CSIC, and also involving citrus private industry leaders. Citrus have a long history in Spain. Citron was introduced in the V century, sour orange and lemons in the X century, pummelos in the XIII century, sweet oranges in the XV century and mandarins in the XIX century. Today Spain has 330,000 hectares of citrus, with a production of 6.3 million tons, with sweet orange representing 48%, mandarins 35% and lemons 16%. Spain is the first exporting country of fresh fruit, with more than 50% of the production being commercialized abroad. Citrus plantings are located along the Mediterranean coast in the provinces of Tarragona, Castellón, Valencia, Murcia, Almería and Málaga, in the Guadalquivir river valley in the provinces of Córdoba and Sevilla and in the Atlantic coast in the province of Huelva. An important characteristic of the Spanish citrus industry is that it has been completely renewed in the last 30 years with healthy certified nursery trees originally recovered by shoot-tip grafting in vitro, and today graft and vector transmitted diseases do not post significant problems. The congress will address all issues and specializations of citrus and will establish new links and collaborations among participants. We are looking forward to meet you in Valencia where you will be warmly received. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Navarro, Luis, ICC Chairman, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA) Agustí, Manuel, ICC Vice-Chairman, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV) Navarro, Tania, ICC Secretary, Fundación AGROALIMED Agustí, Adrián, Agrimarba S.A. Cambra, Mariano, IVIA Durán-Vila, Nuria, IVIA García- Lidón, Ángel, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA) Jacas, Josep, Universidad Jaime I (UJI) Juste, Florentino, IVIA Llátser, Francisco, Asociación de Viveristas de Agrios S.A (AVASA) Martínez, Francisco José, Comité de Gestión de Cítricos Moreno, Pedro, IVIA Peña, Leandro, ICC scientific programme, IVIA Planells, José María, ANECOOP Primo-Millo, Eduardo, ICC technical tours, IVIA Talón, Manuel, IVIA Urbaneja, Alberto, IVIA Zacarías, Lorenzo, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de los Alimentos (IATA) Zaragoza, Salvador, ICC technical tours, IVIA Prof. Dr. Luis Navarro (ICC 2012 Chairman). President of the ISC. 2
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE The congress will have plenary and ordinary sessions, workshops, poster display, pre-congress technical tour and post-congress technical tour. Pre-Congress technical tour to Murcia and Andalucía. THEME: Citrus and Health The benefits of citrus in human health are an outstanding issue that can influence consumption and therefore will have a special focus in the congress. Pre-Congress technical tour in the area of Valencia. Registration and welcome reception. PLENARY SESSIONS Plenary sessions will consist in special invited lectures on relevant topics that will be held in the Main Auditorium of the Valencia Conference Centre adressing all delegates. Registration, Opening Ceremony, sessions and poster display. Sessions, poster display and ISC council. Mid-congress technical visit. Sessions and Farewell dinner. Sessions and Closing Ceremony. Post-Congress technical tour in the area of Valencia. 3
PARALLEL SESSIONS Parallel sessions will include both regular oral presentations conducted by conveners and invited talks. S1 Citrus germplasm & phylogenetics S2 Citrus genetics & breeding S3 Citrus genomics S4 Citrus biochemistry S5 Citrus biotechnology S6 Fruit physiology S7 Regulation of growth and development S8 Abiotic stress S9 Postharvest physiology and pathology S10 Watering and nutrition S11 Citrus horticulture WORKSHOPS Workshops will be informal meetings focusing on novel and relevant topics with an emphasis on round-table discussions. Presentations will be guided by a moderator who will introduce the topics, favour interaction between participants and organize conclusions. We are open to any suggestion to include additional topics. W1 HLB control W2 New mandarin varieties W3 Procedures for exploitation of protected and / or patented varieties W4 New perspectives in pest control W5 Dwarf citrus trees in high density plantings S12 Citrus HLB S13 Citrus medfly S14 Virus & virus-like diseases S15 Emerging bacterial diseases S16 Emerging fungal diseases S17 Citrus entomology & pest control S18 New varieties S19 New rootstocks S20 Nursery & plant propagation S21 Citrus & Health S22 Postharvest & juice processing technology S23 Citrus economics & trade 4
REGISTRATION FEES Registration will be open in December 2011. Registration fees for delegates and students will include material, admission to scientific sessions, welcome reception, coffee breaks, work lunches, book of abstracts and proceedings. Registration fees for accompanying persons will include both material and welcome cocktail. Inscriptions to attend the farewell dinner and any activity planned in the social programme should be paid aside. Category Until 31/08/12 After 31/08/12 On site* Delegates 450 490 550 Students 300 350 400 Accompanying persons 100 100 150 PRE REGISTRATION Pre registration is now open on our website www.citruscongress2012.org. Please fill the correspondent form to receive further information. Feel free to contribute with suggestions and ideas for a better congress organization and in order for us to better meet your needs and attend your requests. 5
TOURS Technical visits will allow delegates to get acquainted with different aspects of the Spanish citrus industry. The following tours are being organized: Pre and post conference tours in the area of Valencia Pre-congress tour dates: Thursday, November 15th, Friday, November 16th and Saturday, November 17th: Post-congress tour dates: Saturday, November 24th, Sunday, November 25th and Monday, November 26th) These will be three day tours that will include visits to traditional sweet orange and clementine plantings, with different cultural practices, watering systems, a citrus cooperative with its own packing house, nurseries and a juice processing plant. Delegates will be accommodated in Valencia in the same hotel they choose for their stay during the congress. Pre congress tour to Murcia and Andalucía Monday, November 12th to Sunday, November 18th This will consist of a seven day tour by bus for a minimum of 80 delegates to the regions of Murcia and Andalucía. Large, modern plantings of lemons and sweet oranges will be visited, including a large orchard focused on producing sweet oranges for juice that is processed in a plant located within the plantings equipped with the latest technologies. Delegates attending this tour will also have the chance to visit some of the most famous and relevant cultural and touristic attractions in Spain, such as the roman theatre of Cartagena, the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita of Córdoba and the Reales Alcázares located in Sevilla. Not to mention the opportunity to enjoy at your leisure the charm and well known beauty of all these emblematic cities. Mid congress technical visit Wednesday, November 21st This tour will be organized to allow delegates that can t attend pre or post conference tours to have an insight of the Spanish citrus industry. You will have the chance to visit a commercial orchard with mandarins and sweet oranges, a large packinghouse and the Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA), including its germplasm bank. You will also enjoy lunch tasting a typical paella. 6
CONGRESS INFORMATION Congress period Sunday, November 18th to Friday November 23rd Website www.citruscongress2012.org Stay informed about the progress of the ICC 2012 by visiting our website. We ll also send announcements via e-mail to all ISC members and to those who preregister or register to attend the congress. Official language English is the official language of the ICC 2012 and therefore will be used in all correspondence, presentations and publications. CONGRESS VENUE The congress will be held at the Valencia Conference Centre (www.palcongres-vlc.com) a modern and functional building designed by the famous architect Sir. Norman Foster. Winner of multiple awards, it has become a symbol of the city. There are also numerous committee rooms for press room, VIP lounge, an extensive glazed exhibition area, café, restaurant, car park, gardens, a leisure area and a long list of smaller spaces. SPONSORS In order to provide detailed information on sponsoring options, categories and benefits, a special brochure for sponsors and exhibitors will be edited and available in pdf on our website download area. This brochure will also be sent via e-mail upon request. For further information please don t hesitate to contact us directly. 7
THE CITY OF VALENCIA Valencia, the Spanish gateway to the Mediterranean, is home of commerce, culture, theatre, museums, sports events and business, and one of the most attractive cities in Europe for conferences, business fairs and conventions. The city s selection as home to the world renowned Americas Cup Yacht Race has lead to unprecedented development in the past 5 years, and positions Valencia as a leading city for infrastructure and facilities. Being the third largest city of Spain, with a population of 800.000 inhabitants and over 2.000 years of history, Valencia is a city for encounters and contrasts. The legacy left by cultures and civilizations having reached this shores in the past still remains alive in the city's monuments and streets, not to mention in its people s hearts. Thanks to the excellent climate (usually enjoying mild winters with average minimum and maximum temperatures that go from 12 to 19ºC ( 53,6 to 66,2 ºF) during the month of November, when the congress will take place) and the attractive cityscape, outdoors activities can be enjoyed all year round, including cafe terraces, parks and gardens, strolling complacently by the seaside and through the city, combining both urban life and outings to the surrounding nature areas. Accompanying person s programme will include visits to all these and more. THE CITY HALL SQUARE CITY OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES 8
IMPORTANT DATES December 1st, 2011 Begining day for registration and abstract submission June 15th, 2012 Deadline for abstract submission July 15th, 2012 Communication of acceptance/non-acceptance of oral presentations August 31st, 2012 Deadline for advanced registration with discounted fees November 1st, 2012 Final date for mail, fax and on-line registration November 1st, 2012 Submission of full papers CONTACT Technical Secretariat Viajes El Corte Inglés S.A. División de Congresos, Convenciones e Incentivos Gran Vía Fernando el Católico,nº 3 bajo 46008 Valencia Telf: +34.963.107.189 Fax: +34.963.411.046 email: citruscongress2012@viajeseci.es IVIA Tania Navarro, Secretary IVIA Ctra. Moncada-Náquera, km. 4,5 46113 Moncada (Valencia) Fax: +34.963.424.00 email: tnavarro@ivia.es ORGANIZERS 9