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Tip of the month February 2000

Notes from the author

Tip of the Month:
	EXPO2000: Sicherung der Welternährung

EXPO2000: Sicherung der Welternährung, Modelle aus einer Europäischen Spitzenregion - effizient und umweltschonend. Securing World´s Food Supply - Models from a European Top-Performing Region - Efficient and Environmentally - Friendly Ways Forward. The exhibition will be opened on May 1, 2000. Projects: (1) Nitrogen Fertilisation Model, (2) Integrated Crop Protection System - IPM Wheat Model, (3) Food Quality and Human Nutrition, (4) Optimisation of Nitrogen Flows in the Process of Milk Production in the System Soil-Plant-Animal. Most of the information is given in German, but you will also find english information and contact addresses. This is a registered project within the EXPO2000.

EXPO 2000

This is the original home page of the EXPO 2000 in Hannover which will be opened on June 1 and closed on October 31.

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Mycology:

Aspergillus Web Site, hosted by School of Biological Sciences, Manchester University, UK. Register on first visit. Detailed content on all aspects of Aspergillus pathogenesis and research, more constantly being added. Curently downloadable images, Laboratory protocols and research discussion lists are available.

Societies:

Korean Society of Plant Pathology (KSPP)

Meetings & Courses:

APS Shortcourses and Conferences, American Phytopathological Society (APS). The upcoming events are: The Ecology of Urban Soils (June 11 - 14, 2000), A Molecular Primer (August 12, 2000), Scientific Writing and Editing (August 12, 2000 and November 2000), Statistics: A Refresher Course (Winter 2001), Design of Experiments (Winter 2002) and Fungicides (to be announced). On the APS shortcourse page you will find detailed information for each course.

International Agricultural Centre (IAC), Wageningen, Netherlands. IAC is an internationally oriented institute that acts as a platform for exchange and transfer of applied knowledge on sustainable management of renewable natural resources in developing countries. IAC provides training and advisory services on sustainable development of rural areas. Available: general information, address, training, advisory service and more. Go to "Training" to see the offered courses. Under 'Agricultural Development' you will find courses related to plant pathology (e.g. Plant protection, Pesticide management, IPM research, extension and implementation). You will also get detailed information on the courses, accomodation, certificates and how to apply.

The PKAL 2000 Summer Institute, Workshop Series C: (1) Biochemistry—Biology or Chemistry and (2) The Future of Plant Biology, organized by PKAL - Project Kaleidoscope. July 23 - 26, 2000, Keystone Resort and Conference Center, Keystone, Colorado, USA

Companies:

Koppers Biological Systems, Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands. Koppers with subsidaries in many countries is focussed on research and production of beneficials and pollinators. In 'Pest Control' you will find detailed information on benfeicial organisms, how to use them and guidelines. You can choose from a host plant or beneficial index. Further available: information about Koppert, pollination, support, their research, subsidaries and how to order their products, close-up (news), side effects(of pesticides on natural enemies and bumblebees), feedback and information on 'Crop-It' their computer programme for integrated crop protetcion. Dutch and English.

Biobest Biological Systems, Westerlo, Belgium. Activities: Production and supply of products for biological pollination and biological control; registration, field development & marketing of biopesticides; contract research. Biobest has distrubuters worldwide. In the four sections for pollination, pests, beneficials and crops you will find detailed information. Further available: biobulletin (newsletter), press releases, jobs and links. Infomation English, French, Espanol and Belgian.

Scil Diagnostic GmbH, Martinsried, Germany. In Food Diagnostics the company is targeting to become a real full line supplier of the laboratories of the food testing industry. Available: mission, profile, facilities, research & development and more.