Nearly 200 delegates and other attendees recently participated in the 8th International Herbage Seed Conference hosted on the Lanzhou University campus in Lanzhou, China.  The vice governor of the Gansu Provincial government as well as other dignitaries were present for the opening ceremonies of the conference, and were an indication of the importance of herbage seed in China.

The conference featured addresses delivered by dynamic speakers, interesting poster sessions, and tours, including a post-conference visit to the Hexi corridor.  Delegates were treated to the gracious hospitality of our hosts and excellent local food.

Upcoming IHSG conferences will be held in Argentina in 2017, and in Oregon USA in 2019.

IHSG Conference RS

The 8th IHSG Conference will be held in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China from 21 to 24 June 2015.  The conference will be followed by a post-conference tour to the Gansu Hexi Corridor.  Below is a link to the conference registration form:

Registration Form-20140129

Conference Schedule:

Sunday:  Conference Registration

Monday
Session 1. Genetics and Breeding
Session 2. Seed production: achieving high yields and environmental sustainability

Tuesday
Session 3. Endophyte utilization and pests control
Session 4. Seed quality: from field to storage

Wednesday
Session 5. Seed production in developing countries, and extension, tech transfer and training
Business meeting followed by Conference Dinner

Post-Conference Tour

25 to 29 June
More details will follow at the IHSG site (link below) including the announcement of the conference theme and session topics as well as a call for abstracts.

International Herbage Seed Group

IHSG

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The 8th IHSG Conference will be held in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China from 21 to 24 June 2015.  The conference will be followed by a post-conference tour to the Gansu Hexi Corridor.

Here’s the schedule for the conference and post-conference tour:

Conference

  • 21 June (Sunday) – Conference Registration at Lanzhou University
  • 22-24 June (Monday-Wednesday) – Conference papers and posters, visit research site

Post-Conference Tour

  • 25-29 June (Thursday-Monday) Depart Lanzhou by train to Hexi Corridor, visit seed fields, processing plants and the famous Dunghuang Grottoes (Mogao Caves)
  • 30 June (Tuesday) – Delegates depart from Dunghuang Airport to Beijing and other cities

More details will follow at the IHSG site (link below) including the announcement of the conference theme and session topics as well as a call for abstracts.

International Herbage Seed Group

 

2013 IHSG Workshop New Zealand (TG Chastain photo)
2013 IHSG Workshop New Zealand (TG Chastain photo)

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