APWSS Executive Committee (2001-2003)

ORGANIZATION

APWSS Executive Committee (2001-2003):

PresidentDr. Aurora Baltazar

Vice-President Dr. Duong Van Chin

SecretaryProf. Analiza Henedina M. Ramirez

TreasurerDr. Anis Rahman

Newsletter EditorDr. Yoshihiro Yogo

Immediate Past President Dr. Zhang Ze Pu

Organizer:

Weed Science Society of the Philippines (WSSP)

Co-Organizers:

Bayer Philippines Incorporated

Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR)

Crop Protection Association of the Philippines (CPAP)

Department of Agriculture

Dow AgroSciences B.V. Philippines

Dupont Far East Inc. Philippines

FMC International S. A.

Monsanto Philippines Incorporated

Pest Management Council of the Philippines (PMCP)

Syngenta Philippines Incorporated

Sponsors:

AgChem Manufacturing Corporation

Aldiz Incorporated

BASF Philippines Incorporated

Biostadt

Crop King Chemicals Incorporated

Jardine Davies Incorporated

Leads Agri Products Corporation

Trans World Trading Co. Incorporated

Zagro Corporation

Organizing Committee:

Chair Dr. Aurora. M. Baltazar

Vice-Chair Mr. Jose J. Cruz

Secretary Ms. Analiza Henedina M. Ramirez

Committees

Finance Program

Mr. Jose J. Cruz (Chair) Dr. Santiago R. Obien (Chair)

Mr. Gil L. Magsino Dr. James E. Hill

Mr. Felicitos V. Palis Dr. A. Martin Mortimer

Concurrent Sessions Proceedings

Mr. Joel D. Janiya (Chair) Dr. Madonna C. Casimero (Chair)

Dr. Restituta P. Robles Dr. Restituta P. Robles

Dr. Juliana S. Manuel Mr. Joel D. Janiya

Registration Awards

Mr. Napoleon T. Saavedra (Chair) Dr. Juliana S. Manuel (Chair)

Ms. Analiza M. Ramirez Mr. Domingo C. Navarez,

Mr. Joel D. Janiya Ms. Priscilla M. Barcial

Airport/Reception Field Trip

Mr. Felicitos V. Palis (Chair) Dr. Enrique C. Paller (Chair)

Mr. Gil L. Magsino Mr. Juanito V. Bariuan

Mr. Napoleon T. Saavedra Mr. Lorenzo E. Fabro

Posters and Trade Exhibits Circulars/Announcements

Dr. Gil L. Magsino Ms. Analiza M. Ramirez (Chair)

Mr. Lorenzo E. Fabro Mr. Joel D. Janiya

Mr. Napoleon T. Saavedra

Website Spouses’ Program/Souvenir

Mr. Joel D. Janiya Ms. Priscilla M. Barcial

Advisory Committee:

Dr. S. K. De Datta

Dr. James E. Hill

Dr. Juliana S. Manuel

Dr. A. Martin Mortimer

Dr. Santiago R, Obien

Dr. Enrique C. Paller

Mr. Francisco L. Punzalan

Weed Science Society of the Philippines, Inc.

President Mr. Jose J. Cruz

Vice-President Dr. Madonna C. Casimero

Secretary Ms. Analiza Henedina M. Ramirez

Treasurer Mr. Joel D. Janiya

Business Manager

Board Members Dr. Enrique C. Paller

Dr. Juliana S. Manuel

Dr. Aurora M. Baltazar

Dr. Gil L. Magsino

Mr. Lorenzo E. Fabro

Mr. Domingo C. Navarez

The Weed Science Society of the Philippines (WSSP) was organized on September 6, 1968 by individuals and organizations interested in the study and control of weeds. The major objectives of WSSP are: 1) encourage and promote the development of scientific knowledge concerning weeds and their control; 2) foster high standards of weed science education and research and encourage its acceptance as a field of training; 3) promote the publication and dissemination of knowledge gained on weeds and their control; 4) cooperate with other organizations that have similar or related objectives; and 5) advise government, upon request, in matters of weed science and related areas of plant protection.

WSSP organizes and co-sponsors scientific meetings and conferences to discuss and evaluate recent advances in the field of weed science and plant protection in the country and internationally. WSSP maintains the Philippine Journal of Weed Science as its official publication, published at least once a year.

WSSP has two scholarship grants: the Undergraduate Scholarship Grant that supports students from the two main universities in the Philippines; the University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna and Leyte State University, Leyte

INVITATION

Dear Colleagues, Friends and Fellow Weed Workers:

The Organizing Committee is honored and pleased to invite you to the 19th conference of the Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society. It will be held in Manila, Philippines in 17-21 March, 2003. The conference will be hosted by the Weed Science Society of the Philippines (WSSP) and co-sponsored by the Pest Management Council of the Philippines (PMCP) and the Crop Protection Association of the Philippines (CPAP). It is open to all APWSS members and other fellow workers in weed science. It is attended by about 500 delegates from over 30 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand, U.S. and Europe.

The Organizing Committee is preparing a program that will cater to a broad range of interests from immediate on-farm weed control problems in tropical crops to the latest in biotechnology and information technology as related to weed science. In this age of globalization, these issues are of utmost importance in order to keep pace with the fast development of technology in this new millennium. In addition to the scientific program, we are also preparing a program for spouses and accompanying persons. Manila, the site of the conference, offers a wide range of places for sight seeing, shopping, dining and entertainment.

Having hosted two past APWSS conferences in 1969 and 1983, WSSP looks forward to sharing its hospitality again with all of you. So we enjoin everyone to come to Manila in 2003 to get updated and discuss the latest trends and developments in weed science, visit with old friends, renew or make new acquaintances and in the process also promote the advancement of weed science in the Asia-Pacific region.

We then look forward to having you with us in Manila in 2003 for an educational, informative and exciting conference.

Sincerely yours,

DR. AURORA M. BALTAZAR

President, Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society

Chair, Organizing Committee 19th APWSS Conference

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Dates: 17-21 March 2003, Manila, Philippines

Venue: Westin Philippine Plaza

Official Language: English

Program and Theme:

The program of this conference will consist of plenary, symposium, oral and poster sessions and trade service exhibits, including scientific and educational exhibits. The plenary session and symposium will be composed of invited papers. The concurrent and poster sessions are open to all participants. The overall theme of this conference is "Weed Science, Agricultural Sustainability and GMOs”.

Invitation Letter:

Participants who wish to receive an invitation letter are requested to write to the Secretary of the Organizing Committee. The invitation letter serves to facilitate delegates' travel and visa application and does not imply any financial support on the part of the Organizing Committee.

REGISTRATION

The registration desk will be located at the 1st floor of the Conference Hall of the Westin Philippine Plaza on:

16 March 20031300 – 2100 hrs.

17-20 March 20030800 – 1700 hrs.

Registration Fees:

By Nov. 15, 2002After Nov. 15, 2002

ParticipantUS$ 300US$ 350

Accompanying PersonUS$ 150US$ 200

Student*US$ 150US$ 200

*Students are defined as full-time students, enrolled for degrees or diplomas in an university or other tertiary institution. The student's institution or advisor should verify the student's status.

Registered delegates are entitled to:

1. Attendance to all sessions and exhibitions
2. Conference kit
3. Coffee/Tea breaks and Lunch
4. Welcome reception/Farewell banquet

Registered accompanying persons are entitled to:

1. Attendance to conference opening ceremony
2. Welcome reception
3. Local tours
4. A souvenir

Application and Payment:

Please fill out the registration form and send it to the Secretary of the Organizing Committee. Bank drafts or money order must be made payable to “APWSS 2003”. Personal checks will not be accepted.

Cancellation and Refund:

Cancellation and refund of registration fees must be given in writing to the Secretary of the Organizing Committee on or before February 1, 2003 and $50.00 will be required for cancellation charge. No refund will be made for cancellation received later than February 1, 2003 for any reason.

Please send all your correspondence to:

Prof. Analiza Henedina M. Ramirez

Secretary, Organizing Committee

19th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference

Department of Agronomy

University of the Philippines Los Banos

College, 4031 Laguna, Philippines

E-mail: <

or

Mr. Joel D. Janiya

Crop, Soil and Water Services (CSWS) Division

International Rice Research Institute

Los Banos, 4030 Laguna, Philippines

E-mail: < >

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Sunday, March 16 - Early Registration

Monday, March 17

A.M.8:00-10:00Registration

10:00-12:00Opening |Program

P.M.14:00-17:00Symposium on GMOs

Topics: Status of Transgenics in Asia-Pacific and
Implications for Weed Management

GMOs and Government Policies

GMOs and IPRs

Mechanisms Conferring Herbicide

Resistance

Tuesday, March 18

A.M.8:00-10:00Plenary Sessions

Topics: Globalizing Weed Science Research

Modernizing Weed Science Education:

New approaches, curricula, etc

Reaching Out To Farmers: Bridging the

Gap Between Research & Extension

Crop and Weed Management Technologies

At Small Farm Level

Wednesday, March 19Field Trip

Thursday, March 20

A.M.8:00 -10:00Plenary Sessions

Topics: Plant Architecture to Suppress Weeds

Weed Population Shifts: Driving Force(s)

Communications Technology, IT:

Applications to Weed Science

Friday, March 21

A.M.8:00-10:00Plenary Sessions

Topics: Harmonizing Herbicide Regulations in

Asia-Pacific: Can It Happen?

New Herbicide Application Techniques

Status of Weed Biocontrol Research in
Asia-Pacific

War Against Weeds in Rice: What’s New

Schedule of Activities

Time / Monday
March 17 / Tuesday
March 18 / Wednesday
March 19 / Thursday
March 20 / Friday
March 21
A.M.
8-10 / Registration / Plenary / Field Trip / Plenary / Plenary
10-12 / Opening Program / Concurrent* / (All Day) / Concurrent* / Concurrent*
PM
2-5 / Symposium on GMO / Concurrent* / Concurrent* / Concurrent*
Evening / Welcome Reception / Business Meeting / Farewell
Banquet

*Oral and Poster Sessions

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Organizing Committee cordially invites you to present a paper in concurrent oral or poster sessions.

Submission of Abstracts:

Abstracts for both oral and poster presentations should contain not more than 300 words and should be submitted in the enclosed Abstract Form to the Chairman of the Proceedings Committee not later than July 31, 2002. A clear photocopy of the form on paper of the same size and similar quality may be used. Please send the original abstract and TWO copies to the Chairman of the Proceedings Committee.

Selection of both oral and poster presentations will be based on the evaluation of abstracts. Authors(s) should make every effort to ensure that the most relevant information is included. No figures and tables should be included. After the Proceedings Committee has reviewed the abstract, author(s) will be notified on or before August 31, 2002, and will be sent guidelines for preparation of full papers for oral and poster presentation. Full papers in both oral and poster presentations should be submitted on or before October 31, 2002.

Categories of Contributed papers:

Oral and poster sessions will cover a broad range of topics of interest as follows:

1. Weed control in major crops
2. Weed biology and ecology
3. Herbicides
4. Weed control methods
5. Extension/Teaching/ Communication
6. Weed Utilization
7. Others

Presentation of Papers:

The time is limited to 15 minutes including questions and discussions for each oral presentation. Oral presentation should be preferably by power point. Slides and transparencies for projection should be submitted to the conference information desk two hours before commencement of the session. Slides and overhead projectors and LCDs will be provided.

Poster Presentation:

Poster size should be 36 x 48 inches. Posters will be displayed during the Poster Session at the Exhibition Hall of the Conference Venue. Supporting boards will be provided.

Instructions for Preparation of Abstracts:

Please follow carefully the following instructions for preparation of abstracts. The abstract must be written within the enclosed space of the Abstract Form.

Recommended Font: Times New Roman

Recommended Font Size;

Title: 12-pt. Font size, bold and align center.

Author(s) and Address(es): 10-pt font size, bold and align center.

Text: 10-pt. Font size, single-spaced and full justified.

Begin the abstract with THE TITLE IN CAPITAL LETTERS followed by Authors’ Name, Affiliations and Address(es). Mark with * at the end of the presenter’s name. Leave double space between the title and authors’ names and another double space between the address and the text. Keep the text in one paragraph.

Example:

GUIDELINES FOR PAPER AND POSTER CONTRIBUTIONS

After the Proceedings Committee has reviewed the abstract, guidelines will be sent to author(s) of accepted papers and posters on or before August 31, 2002. Full papers for both oral and poster presentations should be submitted on or before October 31, 2002.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PAPERS OF REGISTERED AUTHORS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE PROCEEDINGS.

Send abstract and paper to:

Dr. Madonna C. Casimero

Chair, Proceedings Committee

Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)

Maligaya, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3119 PHILIPPINES

Email:

APWSS Best Paper/Poster Awards:

APWSS Awards will be given to three winners of the Best Paper and the Best Poster Competitions, respectively. The Monsanto Company will donate the prizes for each award.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

For the 19th APWSS Conference, guests and participants will be billeted at the Westin Philippine Plaza Hotel.

The Westin Philippine Plaza Hotel is a five-star hotel fitted with 609 guests rooms of different categories. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom(s), aircon, color TV, in-room safe, IDD phone, 24-hr room service, fully stocked refreshment counter and individual balconies offering a panoramic view of the Manila Bay and its famous sunset.

Room Rates

SingleTwin

Superior RoomUS$100US$100

Deluxe RoomUS$120US$120

Westin Executive ClubUS$150US$150

City View SuiteUS$160US$160

Sunset SuiteUS$170US$170

Hotel Reservation

For those who want to book rooms, please reserve directly to the hotel (Westin Philippine Plaza). Hotel Reservation Forms will be mailed with final circular and/or instructions on preparation of full papers. Return hotel reservation forms with the hotel deposit or the whole payment directly to the hotel before the deadline (on or before November 15, 2002) . Reservations without deposit will not be processed.

Pre- and Post- Conference Tours

Day Tours

The following pre-conference day tours include: transportation by airconditioned vehicle, services of a coordinator on arrival, services of an English-speaking tour guide for a minimum of 4 persons, and meals as specified, entrance fees and other modes of transportation.

Manila City Tour, $37. The capital city has a few hidden treasures of its own – its fair share of colonial ruins, several museums, entertainment venues and other places of interest for the historically inclined or for those just looking for entertainment or fine dining.

Tagaytay Tour, $56. Tagaytay is 60 km southwest of Manila; at 2250 ft above sea level offers a panoramic view of Taal Volcano, the smallest and lowest volcano in the world, sitting on a lake; described as “a lake within an island within a lake within an island”.

Corregidor, $103. 25 km west of Manila, Corregidor was one of the most vital harbor defense of Manila during the war. Guests will board a luxurious 120-seater 25 knots ferryboat, which will bring them to the island in just an hour. Upon arrival, they will board a pre-war type streetcar called “tramvia” to get around the island and see various points of interests including Mile Long Barracks, Pacific War Memorial, and the famous Malinata Tunnel where guests will have the option to experience the Lights and Sounds Multi-vision show.

Hidden Valley, $123. A private resort about 60 km south of Manila that boasts of a virgin forest, century-old trees, giant ferns, wild orchids, a hidden waterfall and several natural swimming pools in a 110-acre crater 300 feet deep believed to have been formed by violent volcanic upheaval thousands of years ago.

Pagsanjan Falls, $123. This tour takes you to Pagsanjan, about 70 km south of Manila, which features a “banca” (canoe) ride to the falls upstream and shooting the rapids in going downstream. Lunch follows at a riverside lodge.

Tour Packages

Banaue Rice Terraces, 3 days, 2 nights, $297 orBanaue-Baguio,4 days, 3 nights, $456. Includes: Roundtrip private transportation by airconditioned vehicle, Viewpoint/Bangaan Village Tour by local jeepney, Two nights accomodation with

Breakfast at Banaue Hotel and one night accomodation with breakfast at Cielito Inn (for Baguio-Banawe tour), and services of an English-speaking tour guide for a minimum of4 persons. The spectacular rice terraces around Banaue, in north Luzon, have been described as the eighth wonder of the world. Carved out of the hillside by the Ifugao tribespeople some 2000 years ago, the terraces reach an altitude of 1500 m.

Laoag-Vigan Tour, 4 days, 3 nights, $277 or 3 days, 2 nights, $216. Includes:

Roundtrip airfare via Philippine Air Lines, standard room accomodations, tour of Vigan or one round of golf, (optional – Pagudpud Beach), Welcome drink, Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, Fruit basket upon arrival, Roundtrip airport/bus station transfers, Free entrance to Casino Filipino, Enjoy tennis and volleyball courts, gym and swimming pool.

Fort Ilocandia Resort and Casino is a popular Asian destination. Enjoy a round of golf at the Paoay Golf Club. Further north, Vigan displays precious remnants of the splendid architectural legacy of the Spaniards. The well preserved colonial structures create a unique 17thcentury European atmosphere. The birthplace of several national heroes, Vigan has several museums.

Boracay, 3 days, 2 nights, $258. Includes: Roundtrip on-site transfers by hotel shuttle, two night hotel accomodation with American breakfast, services of a coordinator (airfare not included).

The island of Boracay, off the north-western tip of Panay island, regularly appears in the “Best Beaches of the World” lists in travel magazines. Enjoy the sugar-fine sand and pristine beaches, watersports facilities and waterfront cafes.

ABSTRACT FORM

19TH Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference (APWSS)

17-21 March 2003, Manila, Philippines

Presentation: Oral _____Poster ______

Title ______

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Last Name First Name MI
Institution______

Mailing Address______

Tel ______Fax ______E-mail ______

Electronic submission of abstract is preferred using MSWord Program.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 31, 2002

Send to:

REGISTRATION FORM

19TH Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society Conference (APWSSC)

17-21 March 2003, Manila, Philippines

1. Participant ____ Accompanying person ____ Student ____

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