Call for Papers

Call for Papers

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IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submissions: 30/04/09
Abstract Notification: 13/06/09
Early Bird Registration Closes: 2/07/09

For contributed papers and posters.

The presentation of innovative plant pathology research is the cornerstone of the APPS conference, offering opportunities for researchers to share their important findings and to encourage collaboration and information sharing.

APPS is inviting submissions for poster and paper abstracts to be presented at the 2009 Conference being held in Newcastle at the Newcastle Civic Precinct, NSW, Australia from 29 September – 1 October 2009.

Abstracts may address any of the following topics and papers will be grouped into three themes:

THEMES

1.  From the bench to the plate
2.  Good pathology at the bench
3. Translating research to the field

 

TOPICS

 

INVITATION TO ATTEND

The 17th Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference marks the 40th anniversary of the Society. The conference offers participants an opportunity to reflect on the achievements in a time of unprecedented scientific discovery about the nature of plant disease. It is also a time to ponder the directions of our profession amidst the challenges posed by emerging diseases, food security, climate change, water, trade, bioterrorism, consumer safety and preferences, and the opportunities presented to agriculture and horticulture by biofuels, phytomedicines and leisure activities.

The conference theme “Plant Health Management: an integrated approach” addresses these challenges from three angles – fundamental discovery, the application of these discoveries to practical problems and the adoption of research. Keynote speakers will lead plenary sessions focused on each theme, with concurrent sessions based around offered papers and posters, with a supporting program of special interest workshops and field trips.

This year the conference will be held in the Civic Centre of Newcastle, a bustling, historic, post-industrial seaside city 150 km north of Sydney. Newcastle boasts easy access from all major cities, a range of accommodation, exciting cultural activities, superb beaches, and other nearby attractions including the Hunter Valley, Barrington Tops National Park and more superb coastal scenery.

On behalf of the organising committee I invite you to register your interest, prepare a presentation and turn up to be part of this major regional event.

David Guest,
Convenor, APPS 2009

 

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

David Guest, Convenor
Gavin Ash
David Backhouse
Carolyn Blomley
Angus Carnegie
Rose Daniel
Nerida Donovan

Shane Hetherington
Peter McGee
Robert Park
Chris Steel
Len Tesoriero
Colin Wellings
Elizabeth Medley (CL)

 

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Gavin Ash
David Backhouse
Angus Carnegie
Shane Hetherington
Peter McGee
Robert Park

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Plant health professionals and students, including academics, researchers, environmental managers, consultants, policy makers, trade and industry representatives.

Important Dates

Abstract Submissions Due:                30 April 2009
Notification of Acceptance:                by 13 June 2009
Early Bird Registration closes:            2 July 2009

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCESS

All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the Conference website.

To submit your abstract online visit the website www.apps2009.org.au and click on the ‘Submit Abstract’ button.   Helpful hints on successfully submitting abstracts will be on this page.

You will be asked to complete the presenting author’s contact details, abstract title, proposed type of presentation (oral or poster), the theme, author(s), affiliation details and brief biographical details of the presenting author. If submitting more than one abstract, each abstract should be submitted under the name of the presenting author.

After certifying that all authors have agreed to the submission of the abstract/s, you will then continue to the Upload Abstract page. Please ensure that your abstract is finalised and has been prepared in accordance with the abstract preparation requirements. Before uploading your abstract you will be given an Access Key. Your Access Key will allow you to edit details of the presenting author or reload an amended abstract. This facility will not be available after the abstract submission closing date.

Abstracts should be no more than 250 words.

PRESENTATION TYPES

Four types of presentation are planned for the Conference:

Oral Presentation
These are formal presentations of original research.  A research paper consists of a 15-minute presentation plus 5 minutes for questions and discussion.  Where possible, presentations with a similar theme will be grouped together.  Questions and discussion will take place for all presenters at the same time within the allocated concurrent session.

Poster Presentations
 Posters will be permanently on display during the Conference.  Authors will be requested to stand by their poster at allocated times.  Posters can present research in progress, case studies, divisional projects or topics. Poster guidelines will be distributed after acceptance of your abstract including presentation size.

Authors should state a preference for their presentation type and address the abstract to one of the conference streams.  However, in balancing the program the Committee may require authors to present their work in an alternate format.

Student awards:  Allen Kerr Prize (see APPS website for details)

SELECTION CRITERIA (All Presentations)

Abstracts will be assessed against the following criteria:

If your abstract includes a table or graph you will need to submit your abstract via email. Abstracts submitted via email should be in Word format and saved as the authors surname and first name and as a dot doc file (ie.  Mawson, Robert.doc)

Please contact Conference Logistics if you are unable to lodge your abstract via the website or if you have any queries.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

As a condition of acceptance, all presenters will be required to register and pay to attend the APPS Conference by the early bird registration date.  It will be assumed that any presenter not registered by this date has withdrawn from the program and their abstract will be removed from the Handbook. 

 

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT

The author/s reserve/s all propriety rights such as patent rights.  The author/s retain the right to use all or part of this presentation in future works of their own, such as lectures, press releases, reviews or textbooks. The presenting author is responsible for obtaining evidence of copyright clearance/authority on any items subject to copyright, which are included in this presentation.

All submitted presentations will be reproduced in the Conference Program and/or on the Conference website.

 

ACCEPTANCE

Whether your submission is accepted or rejected as an oral presentation or poster will depend exclusively on the quality of the abstract.

Abstracts sent by fax will be not be accepted.

Preliminary Program (Subject to change)

Monday 28 September

Day

Workshops

Evening

Welcome Reception


Tuesday 29 September Wednesday 30 September Thursday 1 October
Official Opening

 

 

Keynote Speaker

 

 

Plenary sessions

Plenary Session

Plenary Session

Concurrent sessions

Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Sessions

Poster Viewing

Poster Viewing

Poster Viewing

 

 

Conference Close

Free Evening

Conference Dinner

Informal Dinner

Please note: The Conference program is correct at the time of printing, however Conference Organising Committee reserves the right to change or alter the program if necessary.