Keynote Paper: Are Tropical Fruits Providing Income Opportunities and Better Nutrition for the Poor?
Mr. Manitra Rakotoarisoa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy

Horticulture for Sustainable Development and Global Food Security
Dr. Hannah Jaenicke, GlobalHort, Germany

Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change in Tropical Fruit Production Systems
Dr. Felino P. Lansigan, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Banos and Member, Climate Change Commision, Philippines

Empowering Smallholders through Fruits Production in Rural Asia and Africa
Eng. Wassfi Hassan El-Sreihin, Secretary General, African Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)

Tropical Fruit Production in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities Amidst a Changing Climate
Mr. Frank Lam, Representative, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, Dominican Republic

Sustainable Approaches for Improving the Fruit Sector in Sri Lanka
H.M.S. Heekenda, Additional Secretary for Agriculture Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Sri Lanka

Fruit Production Systems in the Pacific
Mr. Shalendra Prasad, Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji

Mitigation of Foc TR4: Updates and the Need for Regional Collaboration
Dr. Agustin B. Molina, Regional Coordinator, Asia-Pacific Bioversity International

Tropical Fruits of Bangladesh
Mr. Manik Chandra Karmoker, Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh

Avocado Production in Myanmar
Mr. Sai Phyo Lwin Oo, Managing Director, SPSH & Associates Co., Ltd.

Philippine Recognition as a Pest Free Area for Mango Pulp Weevil and Mango Seed Weevil
Ms. Merle B. Palacpac, Chief, National Plant Quarantine Services Division, Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Malate, Manila, Philippines

PhilGAP
Mr. Santiago Palizada, Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Malate, Manila, Philippines

The Discovery of the Mango Flower Induction Technology and the Research Process
Dr. Ramon C. Barba, National Scientist, National Academy of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila Philippines

Economic Impact of Aerial Spray in the Philippine Cavendish Banana Industry
Larry N. Digal, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Philippines

Development and Evaluation of Durian (Durio zibethinus) Seed Flour Based Edible Film for Food Application
Mylene A. Anwar, Department of Food Science, Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon, Philippines

Evaluation of Disinfestants and Boot Scrapers in Wet and Dry Conditions in Managing Fusarium Wilt in Bananas
Tamsi Jasmin D. Gervacio, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines

The Effect of Packaging and Stacking on the Quality and Marketability of Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco var Szinkom)
Perlita A. Nuevo, Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Determination of Inhibitory Activity of the Bioactive peptides, derived from PINEAPPLE (Ananas comosusL.) fruit and juice, towards Angiotensin-converting enzyme
Jeric C. Villanueva, Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Differences in the Response of Strawberry Cultivars to Chilling and Subsequent Growth Under High Temperature Conditions
Nadine A. Ledesma, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

Selection of Banana Cultivars Against Tolerance to Strong Wind Damage in the Philippines
Lavernee S. Gueco, Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Banana Bunchy Top Virus Incidence in Quirino Province
Fredisminda M. Dolojan, Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines

Characterization and Evaluation of Promising Citrus Varieties for Commercial Production
Nancy T. Aspuria, Bureau of Plant Industr-Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines

Symptoms Variation and Sequence Analysis of Different Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) Isolates in the Philippines
Maricel C. Gonzales, Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Breeding Strawberry for Organic Production
Danilo P. Padua, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines

Geographic Distribution and Vegetative Compatibility Grouping Analysis of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Isolated from Banana Growing Areas in Luzon and Visayas
Alyssa M. De Caastro, Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Native Fruit Species in the Philippines and their Phenotypic Traits and Potential Uses
Pablito M. Magdalita, Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Combating Foc TR4 in the Philippines using Resistant Somaclones
Lorna E. Herradura, Bureau of Plant Industry - Davao NCRDPSC

Aratiles: Birds' Fruit No More
Maydee O. Gervacio, Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines

Managing Fusarium Wilt of 'Cavendish' Banana using Microbial Control Agents and Resistant Somaclones
Belly T. Dionio, University of Southeastern Philippines, Compostela Valley Province, Philippines

Starfruit and Rattan: Now an Economic Star
Jerome Taguiam, Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines

Etiology of Destructive Dragon Fruit Fungal Pathogens in the Philippines by Conventional and Molecular Techniques
Jamie Ann B. Tumolva, Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Jackfruit Seed Cookies
Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines

Host Plant Resistance in Mango Against Fruit Fly and Anthracnose
Ana Kristine S. Barcos, Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

Biological Control of Snoutbeetle (Metapocrytus) spp.) on Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) and Citrus (Citrus spp.) in the Cordillera Region, Philippines
Maritess A. Alimurung, Baguio National Crop Research, Baguio, Philippines

Cherry and Caramay Tamed to Suit the Palate: Jellies from the Wilds
Arlyn J. Yra, Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines

Development of an Automated Hot Water Treatment Facility for Fruit in Region XI
Dr. Roger Monteplo, et. al., University of Southeastern Philippines

Management Strategies of Banana Fusarium Wilt and Geotagging of Affected Areas in Davao Region
Virgelio S. Gutierres, et. al., Department of Agriculture XI and Provincial Agriculture Office

Combating Foc Tropical Race 4 in the Philippines Using Resistant Somaclones
Lorna E. Herradura, et. al.,

Fruit Variability Assessment of Economically Important Tropical Fruit Crops in Response to Climate Change in the Philippines
Lolita DC. Valencia, et. al., Institute of Plant Breeding - Crop Science Cluster, CA-UPLB, Laguna

Latex Volume and Quality of 'Carabao' Mango as Influenced by Harvest Time and Delay in De-Stemming
Emma Ruth V. Bayogan, et. al., University of the Philippines Mindanao, Mintal, Davao City, Philippines

Shelf-Life of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L. cv. Rongrien) Fruit as Influenced by 1-Methycyclopropene Application
Janine C. Castro, et. al., University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City

Germplasm Conservation of Semi-Temperate Fruit Crops in Baguio City, Philippines
Matilde Q. Gumtang, et. al., Bureau of Plant Industry - Baguio National Crop Research Development and Production Support Center, Baguio City

Citrus Germplasm Conservation and Utilization in Baguio City, Philippines
Nancy T. Aspuria, et. al., Bureau of Plant Industry-Baguio National Crop Research Development and Production Support Center

Development of Organic Strawberry Cultivar
Nancy T. Aspuria, et. al., Bureau of Plant Industry - Baguio National Crop Research Development and Production Support Center

Growth and Development of Tissue Culture-Derived 'Cardava' Banana Plantlets as Affected by MyKovam and Mycorrot
Villaluz Z. Acedo, et. al., Department of Horticulture, Visayas State University, Visca, Philippines.

Improvement Opportunities in the Postharvest Handling of Organic Bungulan Bananas for Export
Perlita A. Nuevo, et. al., Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center, Postharvest and Seed Science Division, Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Morphological Responses of Drought Affected Papayas and Selection of Putative Tolerant Trees
Pablito M. Magdalita, et. al., Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Banana Fiber: A Value - Adding Product to the Banana Industry
Lorna E. Herradura, PhD, et. al., Agriculture Center Chief IV, Bureau of Plant Industry - Davao NCRDPSC

Two Alternative Media for Somatic Embryogenesis Induction in Avocado, Persea americana Mill
Raol P. Pamiloza, et. al., Institute of Plant Breeding, Crop Biotechnology Division, Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos.

Phenotyping of Different Musa Genomic Groups for Resistance to Fusarium oxyporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4)
Fatima Florie May A. Silva, et. al., Plant Pathology Laboratory

Efficacy of Disinfestants in Managing Fusarium Wilt of Bananas
Tamsi Jasmin D. Gervacio, et. al., University of Southeastern Philippines, Barrio Obrero, Davao City, Philippines

Molecular Detection and Identification of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, the cause of Re-emerging Huanglongbin (HLB) Disease of Citrus in the Philippines
Lolita M. Dolores, et. al., Crop Science Cluster-IPB, UPLB-CA

Design, Development and Evaluation of a Mechanical Cacao POD Bagger
Kevin C. Joseph, et. al., Department of Agriculture Engineering, College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, University of Southeastern Philippines

Increasing Productivity of Durian through Flower and Fruit Thinning
Virgilio L. Loquias, et. al.,

Development of Portable Mango Power Sprayer Nozzle
Dr. Roger C. Monteplo, et. al., University of Southeastern Philippines

Development of a Mechanical Mango Fruit Picker
Dr. Roger C. Monteplo, et. al., University of Southeastern Philippines