4th International Conference of Plant Protection Res. Institute For "Using Modern Bio-Technology for Facing Environmental Changes to Achieve Sustainable Agricultural Development" November 9-12, 2008 Egypt

1. Ministry of Agriculture & Land Reclamation
Agricultural Research Center
Plant Protection Research Institute
4th International Conference of Plant Protection Res. Institute
For
"Using Modern Bio-Technology for Facing Environmental Changes to Achieve Sustainable
Agricultural Development"
November 9-12, 2008
Egypt
Second Announcement
On behalf of the Organizing Committee you are cordially invited to participate in the
4th International conference of Plant Protection Res. Institute for "Using modern
bio-technology for facing environmental changes to achieve sustainable agricultural
development" on November 9-12, 2008 in Egypt.
The conference will be held at the Convention Center, Agricultural Research Center,
Dokki - Giza.
Under the Auspices of His Excellency Amin Abaza Minister of Agriculture and Land
Reclamation
Topics
The most recent advances will be presented in lectures by scientists and guest speakers and in
posters.
Plenary sessions will present the global challenges and the concurrent perspectives of different
topics
The scientific program will include specific sessions devoted to all aspects of the durable
exploitation of crop protection strategies for sustainable agriculture:
1. Basic understanding of crop-pest systems
2. Development of post-harvest packages.
3. Expansions of plant breeding for pests and diseases resistance (tolerance).
4. Maximizing multidisciplinary research approaches to get closer to better crop management.
5. Monitoring the role of genetic engineering in crop production of safe, high yielding crops
capacities.
6. IPM packages of agricultural products in storage for better access for international markets.
7. Designing innovative crop protection strategies
8. Multi-criterion assessment of crop protection strategies

2. Researchers wishing to attend the Conference should fill the request for registration form and return
it exclusively by e-mail to the Conference secretariat
E-mail: plant_protection@hotmail.com, & plantprotection5@yahoo.com before 29 February 2008
Important dates
30 April 2008: deadline preliminary registration
May 2008: 2nd announcement
30 April 2008: deadline for submission of abstracts
31 July 2008: notification of accepted oral presentations and posters
15 September 2008: closure of registration
November 9-12, 2008: PPRI international conference
Language of the Conference
English and Arabic
Proposed Duration
Duration: November 9-12, 2008
Registration
The registration fees:
$300 with one paper publication or poster
$100 for each another paper
$150 without paper publication (Attendance)
The registration fees are sent by the name of the Programmed Committee Chairman in cash or
money order or bank draft.
Registration fees, all participants, including those who wish to present a paper, should complete the
enclosed registration form and return it to the Conference Secretariat.
The registration fee covers participation in all sessions, conference materials including the
proceeding book and list of participants, morning and afternoon coffee and the closing reception.
Instructions for abstracts
The abstract book will be handed over to the participants on the day of the Congress. Abstracts
must be in English. The abstract should consist of:
· The title of the paper;
· The name and address of the authors; the name of the person presenting the paper should be
underlined;
· An overview of the objectives, methods used results and conclusions.
Publication of the papers
Full papers or extended abstracts of both oral and poster presentations will be published, as every
year, in a special issue of the Journal "Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research". Because the
conference proceeding will be available on the first day of the congress, we encourage the
participants to submit their contributions as soon as possible. Manuscripts must be submitted to the
secretariat before July 31, 2008.
Manuscript Instructions
General specifications
• Articles should be written in MS word 97 or higher,
• Paper size: A4,

3. • Font Type: Tahoma
• Base Font Size: 10 point.
• Full justify, type in upper and lower case.
• 3.8 cm margins – all sides, document widths (15.5X22.25 cm).
• Underline or italicize scientific names.
• Single space text (at least 18 points) (paragraphs).
• Double space between paragraphs.
• Place disclaimers or notes just before references.
• Laser print hard copies (no Xerox copies).
• If you have photos or graphics, color is acceptable.
You're diskette & filename
• Do not write protect your diskette.
• Text and graphics should be in black. Photos can be in color.
• Label your diskette with your name, software (version) used, title of paper,
• Use an original filename, such as your last name.
Please do not send a file named 'ppri.doc', as it probably will not be unique.
Compatible file formats
Abstract
• Include at beginning of paper.
Paper title, author and affiliation
• Use boldface type.
• Center and single space entire heading.
• Type title in all caps. (12 point)
• Type author, company, city and two-letter state abbreviation in upper and
lower case (group author names that belong to the same organization). Omit street
addresses, departments, titles, salutations, zip codes, e-mail addresses.
Section headings
• Use boldface type.
• Center; type in upper and lower case.
• Underline headings.
• Allow one (1) blank line before next paragraph.
Sub-headings
• Use boldface type.
• Left justify, type in upper and lower case.
• Underline sub-headings. Begin paragraph directly below section heading.
References
• Put in alphabetical order by lead author's last name.
• Put numbers to references.
Tables
• Place all tables at end of manuscript before figures.
• Center table and place table caption above the table.
• Two methods: use table editor or tabs.
o Do not use spaces to align columns.
o Do not use the column feature to create tables.
• Maximum width of 6.5".
• Start and close table with a line.
• Allow one (1) blank line before next table.

4. Figures
• Center graphic and place graphic caption below graphic.
• Maximum width of 6.5".
• Embed (paste) graphic file at the end of the manuscript.
o Do include, as a separate file, an electronic copy of each graphic.
• Allow one (1) blank line before next figure.
Accommodation
Accommodations in Cairo are in heavy demand in November. Thus we urge you to reserve
your accommodations as soon as you decided to register. To assist delegates attending the
Conference, the organization committee should be used to handle hotel bookings. Preferential
room rates have been negotiated for delegates at a range of hotels but delegates are advised to
book their accommodation early to avoid disappointment.
Hotel's Information
All selected hotels are in the area around the conference with walking distance five
minutes; a shuttle will be available by the organizing committee for transportation.
For hotel's booking you should send your demand to the organizing committee till 15 October
2008.
Preferential room rates have been negotiated for delegates at a range of hotels but delegates are
advised to book their accommodation early to avoid disappointment
Hotel Name Single Double
ALNABILA (****) US$ 95 US$ 110
El- Marwa (***) US$ 20 US$ 30 Breakfast included
Pyramisa (*****) US$ 120 US$ 135
Carolin Karion (***) US$ 30 US$ 40 Breakfast included
Venue
Giza's most famous archaeological site, the Giza Plateau, holds some of the most astonishing
monuments in Egyptian history. Once thriving with the Nile that flowed right into the Giza Plateau,
the Pyramids of Giza were built overlooking the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, which was
near modern day Cairo.
The Giza Plateau is also home to many other Ancient Egyptian monuments, including the tomb of
Pharaoh Djet of the First dynasty, as well as that of Pharaoh Ninetjer of the Second dynasty.
The city itself has seen some changes over time. Changes in infrastructure during the different
occupations of Egypt by various rulers, including the British in the 19th and early 20th century,
focused on the construction of roads, streets, and buildings in the area. It is commonly
misunderstood that the Giza area is a complete desert area; however, Giza has become a thriving
centre of Egyptian culture and is quite heavily populated, with many facilities and buildings in the
current area. Giza saw much attention in particular to its vast amount of ancient Egyptian
monuments found on the Giza Plateau, and has astonished thousands of visitors and tourists over
the years. Giza's infrastructure saw much attention from both the British government prior to the
1952 coup d'etat, as well as the current Egyptian government due to the city's importance in
tourism.

5. Parts of Giza include el Haram, famous for its night clubs, Zamalek, predominantly populated by
middle class Egyptians and el Mohandeseen.
Cairo is located on the banks and islands of the Nile River in the north of Egypt, immediately south
of the point where the river leaves its desert-bound valley and breaks into two branches into the
low-lying Nile Delta region.
Referring to Cairo sometimes means Greater Cairo which is composed of Cairo governorate, part of
Giza and Qaluobyia governorates. Since May 2008 Greater Cairo has been divided into 4 new
governorates Cairo, Helwan, Giza and 6th of October governorates. It is to be mentioned that Cairo
University is actually in Giza governorate While Cairo governorate has the Ain Shams University.
The oldest part of the city is east of the river. There, the city gradually spreads west, engulfing the
agricultural lands next to the Nile. These western areas, built on the model of Paris by Khedive
Ismail in the mid-19th century, are marked by wide boulevards, public gardens, and open spaces.
The older eastern section of the city is very different: having grown up haphazardly over the
centuries it is filled with small lanes and crowded tenements. While western Cairo is dominated by
the government buildings and modern architecture, the eastern half is filled with hundreds of
ancient mosques that act as landmarks.
Extensive water systems have also allowed the city to expand east into the desert. Bridges link the
Nile islands of Gezira and Roda, where many government buildings are located and government
officials live. Bridges also cross the Nile attaching the city to the suburbs of Giza and Imbabah
(part of the Cairo conurbation).
West of Giza, in the desert, is part of the ancient necropolis of Memphis on the Giza plateau, with
its three large pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza. Approximately 11 miles (18 km) to
the south of modern Cairo is the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis and adjoining
necropolis of Saqqara. These cities were Cairo's ancient predecessors, when Cairo was still in this
approximate geographical location.
Weather
to the Köppen climate classification system, but often with high humidity due to the river valley's
latent effects. Wind storms can be frequent, bringing Saharan dust into the city, during the months
of March and April. High temperatures in winter range from the 15°C to the low 20s, while
nighttime lows drop to below 10°C, often to 5°C. In summer, the highs often surpass 40°C, and
lows drop to about 20°C. Rainfall is sparse, but sudden showers do cause flooding.
[hide]Weather averages for Cairo
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C
(°F)
18
(64)
21
(70)
24
(75)
28
(82)
33
(91)
35
(95)
36
(97)
35
(95)
32
(90)
30
(86)
26
(79)
20
(68)
28
(82)
Average low °C
(°F)
8
(46)
9
(48)
11
(52)
14
(57)
17
(63)
20
(68)
21
(70)
22
(72)
20
(68)
18
(64)
14
(57)
10
(50)
15
(59)
Precipitation
mm (inches)
0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0)
20
(0.8)

6. Traveling
Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is the major airport in Egypt and the
primary hub for the national carrier Egypt Air. The airport is located to the north-east of the city
around 15km from the business area of the city. The airport is administered by the Egyptian
Holding Co. for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN), which controls four companies
including: Cairo Airport Co., Egyptian Airports Co., National Air Navigation Services and
Aviation Information Technology and the Cairo Airport Authority (CAA), which is the regulatory
body. Cairo International is known as the second busiest in Africa after Johannesburg International
Airport in South Africa. The airport has two terminals and a third is under construction and due to
be completed by mid-2008. There are also four runways and a single cargo terminal (the fourth
runway was opened in early 2008). Runway 05R/23L is 3,300m long, 05L/23R has a length of
4,000m and 16/34 is 3,180m (all of the runways are 60m wide). The fourth runway, south of the
existing airfield is 4,000m by 65m and suitable for the Airbus A380. The airport has the potential to
be a major hub with its positioning between Africa, the Middle East and Europe (especially with
facilities for the A380). In 2007, the airport served 12,577,524 passengers (+16.7% vs. 2006).

7. Organizing committee
Conference Chairman: Prof. Dr. Ayman Farid Abo Hadid, President of Agricultural Research
Center
Conference Vice Chairman: Prof. Dr. Mahmoud E. El-Naggar, Vice president of Agricultural
Research Center
Conference Secretary General: Prof. Dr. Magdy El –Hariry, Director, Plant Protection Research
Institute
Programmed Committee Chairman: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdu Hamed, Chief Researcher, Plant
Protection Research Institute
Correspondence
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdu Hamed Amin
7 Nadi El-Seid Street, - Dokki –Giza - Egypt
Tel: 33372193 – 37486163 –, Fax: 33372193
E-mail:plant_protection@hotmail.com, plantprotection5@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.agr-egypt.gov.eg/
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