11 Dec 2015

International Symposium on Improvement of Nutrient Use Efficiency in China under Zero Growth of Chemical Fertilizers

International Symposium on Improvement of Nutrient Use Efficiency

International Symposium on Improvement of Nutrient Use Efficiency in China under Zero Growth of Chemical Fertilizers

The International Symposium on Improvement of Nutrient Use Efficiency in China will be held March 17-18, 2016 in Beijing, China. This conference aims to provide an international platform for both academic scholars and industry leaders to exchange novel ideas and latest research results that provide solutions to improvement of nutrient use efficiency in China under the policy of Zero Growth of Chemical Fertilizer by 2020.

Organizer:
Chinese Society of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science

International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI)

Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, CAAS

CAAS-IPNI Joint Lab for Plant Nutrition Innovation Research
Sponsor:
International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI)
Canpotex limited
International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)

Organizing Committee

Honorable Chair: Terry Roberts

Chair: Ping He

Co-chair: Adrian Johnston, Wei Zhou

Members: Patrick Heffer, Shutian Li, Shihua Tu, Fang Chen

Shiwei Guo, Zhaohui Wang, Fangsen Xu

Secretary: Guifang Sun, Shaojun Qiu

Themes and topics: Solutions to improve nutrient use efficiency under Zero Growth of Chemical Fertilizers

Call for Abstract/Summary papers and posters:
Authors are encouraged to submit a 4-6 page summary paper. These summaries should outline the highlights related to the themes of the symposium. For those whose papers haven’t been selected for oral presentation are welcome to submit X display rack poster (we suggest that you follow the recommended size of 80 cm*180 cm) which can be conveniently put in the meeting hall. Three excellent posters will be selected and rewarded with recognition (1000 yuan and medals). All submitted abstracts are screened and included in the conference proceedings.

All submissions are extended to February 15, 2016 and can be submitted electronically to gfsun@ipni.net (paper temperate attached).

Program
March 16, 2016 Wednesday, full day registration
March 17, 2016, Thursday
Opening session, theme presentations
Sessions on nutrient management for fruit trees, vegetables and cash crops
March 18, 2016, Friday
Sessions on nutrient management for grain crops, and fertilizer technology
Panel discussion and closing

Hotel and accommodation
Venue: Beijing Friendship Hotel

Beijing Friendship Hotel, 1 Zhongguancun South Street, Hai Dian District, Beijing, 100873, China. Tel: +86-10-68498888,

Http://www.bjfriendshiphotel.com

Transportation:
Bus route

Beijing International airport: Special line from Beijing International Airport to Sanyuanqiao, and then transfer to subway line 10 to Haidianhuangzhuan, and then transfer again to line 4 to Remin University Station

Beijing South Railway Station: Subway line 4 to Remin University Station

Beijing West Railway Station: Subway line 9, and then transfer to line 4 to Remin University Station

Taxi:

Beijing International airport: RMB120-150 about 40-60 min

Beijing South Railway Station: RMB 40-50 about 30-40 min

Beijing West Railway Station: RMB 30-40 about 20-30 min

The suggested times above may be different, these are only for your reference.

Registration:
Participants are requested to submit registration form before February15, 2016 by email to gfsun@ipni.net, and pay the registration fee on site when checking in at the Friendship Hotel on March 16, 2016.The conference registration fee is RMB1500 for ordinary representatives, and half for students and accompaning persons. All invited speakers please register, but do not need to pay the registration fee.

Registration fee includes:

Access to all technical sessions

Working lunches and dinners

A paper copy of the abstract

A paper copy of the program

Language: English

Contact information:
Dr. Guifang Sun, IPNI Beijing Office, e-mail: gfsun@ipni.net, tel: +86-10-82108000