International Symposium on Tropical Fruits: Towards Sustainable Fruit Production and Global Food Security
August 29-September 3, 2016
Grand Regal Hotel Davao, Davao City, Philippines
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Time |
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August 29 |
Registration and arrival |
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August 30 |
Symposium – Day 1 |
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08:00 am |
Registration
Opening of Posters and Exhibits |
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09:00 am |
Opening Ceremony |
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- Philippine National Anthem
- Opening Remarks:
a) Dr. Mohd Desa Hassim, Chief Executive Officer, International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet)
b) Dr. Marilyn Romaquin, President, Philippine Fruits Association, Inc. (PFA)
c) Dr. Vivencio Mamaril, OIC Director, Bureau of Plant Industry
d) Mr. Manitra Rakotoarisoa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome
- Welcome Address: Hon. Marissa S. Abella, Councilor and Chairperson of the City Council Committee on Agriculture and Food, Davao City, Philippines
- Special Address: Usec. Evelyn Lavina, Undersecretary for High Value Crops, Department of Agriculture, Philippines
- Group Photo Session
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10:00 am |
Keynote Paper:
Are Tropical Fruits Providing Income Opportunities and Better Nutrition for the Poort?
by Mr. Manitra Rakoatoarisoa
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy |
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10:30 am |
Snack Break |
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Plenary Session 1
Session Chairman: Dr. Mohd Desa Hassim, International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) |
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11:00 am |
Paper 1: Horticulture for Sustainable Development and Global Food Security
by Dr. Hannah Jaenicke
GlobalHort, Germany |
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11:20 am |
Paper 2: Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change in Tropical Fruit Production Systems
by Dr. Felino P. Lansigan
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Banos and
Member, Climate Change Commission, Philippines |
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11:40 am |
Paper 3: Empowering Smallholders through Fruits Production in Rural Asia and Africa
by Eng. Wassfi Hassan El-Sreihin
Secretary General, African Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) |
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12:00 pm |
Lunch |
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Plenary Session 2
Session Chairman: Mr. Robert Williams, Director, Plant Industries, Northern Territory, Australia |
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13:00 pm |
Paper 4: Tropical Fruit Production in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities Amidst a Changing Climate
by Mr. Frank Lam
Representative, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, Dominican Republic |
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13:20 pm |
Paper 5: Sustainable Approaches for Improving the Fruit Sector in Sri Lanka
by H.M.S. Heekenda
Additional Secretary for Agriculture Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Sri Lanka |
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13:40 pm |
Paper 7: Fruit Production Systems in the Pacific
by Mr. Shalendra Prasad
Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji |
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14:00 pm |
Paper 8: Mitigation of FOC TR4: Updates and the need for Regional Collaboration
by Dr. Agustin B. Molina
Regional Coordinator, Asia-Pacific Bioversity International |
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14:20 pm |
Snack Break |
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14:40 pm |
Paper 9: Tropical Fruits of Bangladesh
by Mr.Manik Chandra Karmoker
Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh |
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15:00 pm |
Paper 10: Avocado Production in Myanmar
by Mr. Sai Phyo Lwin Oo
Managing Director, SPSH & Associates Co., Ltd. |
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15:20 pm |
Poster Session |
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19:00 pm |
Fellowship Dinner and Cultural Show by The University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) |
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August 31 |
Symposium – Day 2 |
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Plenary Session 4
Session Chairman: Prof. Lilian F. Patena, Associate Professor, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos |
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8:30 am |
Philippine Recognition as a Pest Free Area for Mango Pulp Weevil and Mango Seed Weevil
by Ms. Merle B. Palacpac
Chief, National Plant Quarantine Services Division, Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Malate, Manila, Philippines |
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8:50 am |
PhilGAP
by Mr. Santiago Palizada
Bereau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Malate, Manila, Philippines |
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9:10 am |
The Discovery of the Mango Flower Induction Technology and the Research Process
by Dr. Ramon C. Barba
National Scientis, National Academy of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila Philippines |
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9:30 am |
Snack Break |
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Concurrent Technical Sessions |
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10:00 am |
Differences in the Response of Strawberry Cultivars to Chilling and Subsequent Growth Under High Temperature Conditions
by Nadine A. Ledesma
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines |
Selection of Banana Cultivars Against Tolerance to Strong Wind Damage in the Philippines
by Lavernee S. Gueco
Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines |
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10:20 am |
Banana Bunchy Top Virus Incidence in Quirino Province
by Fredisminda M. Dolojan
Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines |
Characterization and Evaluation of Promising Citrus Varieties for Commercial Production
by Nancy T. Aspuria
Bureau of Plant Industry-Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines |
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10:40 am |
Symptoms Variation and Sequence Analysis of Different Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) Isolates in the Philippines
by Maricel C. Gonzales
Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines |
Breeding Strawberry for Organic Production
by Danilo P. Padua
Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines |
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11:00 am |
Geographic Distribution and Vegetative Compatibility Grouping Analysis of Fusarium Oxysporum f.sp Cubense Isolated from Banana Growing Areas in Luzon and Visayas
by Alyssa M. De Castro
Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines |
Native Fruit Species in the Philippines and their Phenotypic Traits and Potential Uses
by Pablito M. Magdalita
Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines |
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11:20 am |
Combating Foc TR4 in the Philippines Using Resistant Somaclones
by Lorna E. Herradura
Bereau of Plant Industry - Davao NCRDPSC |
Development and Evaluation of Durian (Durio Zibethinus) Seed Flour Based Edible Film for Food Application
by Mylene A. Anwar
Department of Food Science, Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon, Philippines |
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11:40 am |
Evaluation of Disinfestants and Boot Scrapers in Wet and Dry Conditions in Managing Fusarium Wilt in Bananas
by Tamsi Jasmin D. Gervacio
University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines |
Aratiles: Birds' Fruit No More
by Maydee O. Gervacio
Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines |
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12:00 pm |
Lunch |
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13:00 pm |
Managing Fusarium Wilt of 'Cavendish' Banana Using Microbial Control Agents and Resistant Somaclones
by Belly T. Dionio
University of Southeastern Philippines, Compostela Valley Province, Philippines |
Starfruit and Rattan: Now an Economic Star
by Jerome Taguiam
Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines |
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13:20 pm |
Etiology of Destructive Dragon Fruit Fungal Pathogens in the Philippines by Conventional and Molecular Techniques
by Jamie Ann B. Tumolva
Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines |
Jackfruit Seed Cookies
by Isabel F. Salvador
Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines |
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13:40 pm |
Host Plant Resistance in Mango Against Fruit Fly and Anthracnose
by Ana Kristine S. Barcos
Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines |
The Effect of Packaging and Stacking on the Quality and Marketability of Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco var Szinkom)
by Perlita A. Nuevo
Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines |
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14:00 pm |
Biological Control of Snoutbeetle (Metapocyrtus (Trachycyrtus) spp.) on Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) and Citrus (Citrus spp.) in the Cordillera Region, Philippines
by Maritess A. Alimurung
Baguio National Crop Research, Baguio, Philippines |
Cherry and Caramay Tamed to Suit the Palate: Jellies form the Wilds
by Arlyn J. Yra
Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines |
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14:20 pm |
Economic Impact of Aerial Spray in the Philippines Cavendish Banana Industry
by Larry N. Diga
University of the Philippines Mindanao, Philippines |
Determination of Inhibitory Activity of the Bioactive Peptides, Derived from Pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) Fruit and Juice, Towards Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
by Jeric C. Villanueva
Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines |
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14:40 pm |
Snack Break |
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15:00 pm |
Symposium Wrap Up Session |
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16:00 pm |
(For PFA Members) PFA General Assembly, Election of Board of Trustees, and Awarding |
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September 1 |
Symposium Field Trip |
07:30 am |
International Participant
Travel to TADECO, Panabo, Davao del Norte |
08:30 am |
Arrival and Tree Planting Caremony |
09:00 am |
- Cavendish Banana Plantation and Harvesting Process
- Pummelo Plantation and Harvesting Process
- Packaging Process of Pummelo
- Packinghouse Process of Banana Cavendish
- Water Treatment Process
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11:30 am |
Lunch |
07:30 am |
Local Participants
Travel to Durian Farm and Blast Freezing Facilty |
08:30 am |
Arrival at Durian Farm and Blast Freezing Facility |
11:30 am |
Lunch |
13:00 pm |
International and Local Participants
Bangkerohan Fruit Market
Aldevinco Cultural Market |
15:00 pm |
Travel back to hotel |
September 2 |
(For TFNet Members) 10th TFNet Board of Trustees Meeting |
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September 3 |
Travel Back |
