Introduction

Production of agricultural crops under protected conditions in the Mediterranean region is usually associated, from early spring to the end of autumn, with high levels of radiation and the need to remove heat and reduce humidity. On the other hand, during winter the climate is usually mild and heating requirements are moderate. Thus, most of the protected cultivation is under plastic cover or screens. During the last two decades, greenhouse cultivation has increased significantly in this region and the growing season has extended such that many growers produce all year round. Yet, the needs to manage the greenhouse microclimate, in order to continuously improve yield and quality, still remains. Furthermore, the desire to find the appropriate technologies and level of investment that will provide an insect free environment and minimize development of plant diseases is still one of the main goals. Adding to it the shortage in water in many countries in this region, and the desire to protect the environment, encouraged the use of water recycling in soiless culture. This issued new questions, of which one is the response of the crops to water and fertilizer recycling in closed loop irrigation systems.

Invitation

It is a pleasure for the Scientific Committee to invite researchers, scientists, extension people, professionals and growers involved in protected cultivation to participate in the symposium on “Production under Protected Conditions in Mediterranean Climate” to be held on 1^st March 2006. The symposium is organized in collaboration with the Agro-Mashov agricultural exhibition. The participants will have a unique opportunity to visit a multifaceted agricultural fair.

Scientific committee

Dr. M. Teitel - Chairman

Prof. Y. Elkind

Prof. I. Seginer

Dr. J. Tanny

Mr. I. Esquira

Call for abstracts

Authors are invited to submit an abstract of between 200-250 words in English. The abstract should clearly indicate: the paper title; author(s) names; full mailing address including telephone, fax number and e-mail address. The abstracts should be typed double-space, in Times New Roman font 12 point, on a single A4 page. Please send the abstract via e-mail to: grteitel@agri.gov.il

Time Table

Deadline for submission of abstracts: December 15 2005

Notification of acceptance: January 15 2006

GENERAL INFORMATION

Venue

The symposium will be held in The Exhibition Fairgrounds, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Language

The official language of the symposium is English.

Climate

The weather in Tel-Aviv in the beginning of March is relatively cold and may be rainy. Temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C.

Clothing

Informal for all occasions.

Visas

Please check with your travel agent.

Registration fees

Before After

January 31 January 31

100$US 130$US

Participant fee includes:

Admission to symposium sessions, shuttle service from the hotels to the symposium hall in the morning, coffee, cake and sandwiches during breaks and a CD with all abstracts.

Cancellation/Refund policy:

Any cancellation must be communicated to the secretariat in writing. No refunds will be made for cancellations after February 15 2006.

Accommodation:

To be announced

Website of the exhibition:

www.mashov.net

Printable version of this page:

http://www.mashov.net/mashovn/soppcmc.doc

contact:

MASHOV Ltd - Hachaluts St. 118, Beer-Sheeva, 84207
Tell: +972-8-6273838 Fax: +972-8-6230950

E-mail: e_negev@mashov.net