Wild Coast Sun

Wild Coast Sun, South Africa, 26-31 October 2008

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Invitation

You are cordially invited to participate in the 4th International Conference on Silicon in Agriculture to be held in South Africa during October 2008.

Date of Conference: 26-31 October 2008
Venue: Wild Coast Sun, Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Important dates and deadlines:

Submission of Abstracts: 30 May 2008
Submission of papers: 30 September 2008
Early bird registration fee: 30 May 2008
Late registration fee: After 2 August 2008
Pre/Post conference tours: To be announced

Suggested registration fees:

  • Early bird registration for professionals: R4,000
    Early bird registration for students:    R3,000
    Late registration:  R4,500

Conference Theme:

  • Integrated use of silicon in crop production

Conference Objectives:

  • To recognize the importance of silicon to agriculture.
  • To identify situations in crop production that are limited by silicon deficiencies.
  • To determine rate and timing of silicon application on plant function.
  • To determine the mechanisms of silicon uptake and function.
  • To demonstrate the role of silicon in crop protection.
  • To increase interest in silicon research.

Intention to participate:

  • If you wish to be added to the conference address list, then kindly click on the pre-registration link and submit your contact details.

More information regarding the programme, congress excursions, accommodation and guidelines for presentations will be posted on this website when it becomes available.

Yours sincerely

Prof Mark Laing
Chairperson: Organizing Committee