Issue No 7, January 1997.

NOTICE: Hard copies of the Australian New Crops Newsletter are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher. Details of availability are included in the Advice on Publications Available.

15. Conferences, workshops and seminars

2nd Bioresource Hemp

Frankfurt am Main
7 February-2 March, 1997
as part of Bio Fach 97

Since the 1st Bioresource Hemp in March 1995, European experience with the farming of hemp has grown considerably, several innovative technologies have been advanced and new product lines launched.

This symposium intends to provide direction and new momentum to research and development, highlighting potential product lines and providing guidance for entrepreneurs.

For further information contact:

nova - Institut für Politische und Oekologische Innovation GmbH
Thielstr. 35
D - 50354 Hurth, Germany
Telephone: 49 (0) 2233 97 8370
Facsimile: 49 (0) 2233 97 8369

International Food Legume Research Conference III

Adelaide Convention Centre
Adelaide South Australia
22-26 September 1997

This conference will build on the outcomes of the previous two conferences, held in Spokane, USA in 1986 and Cairo, Egypt in 1992.

The program includes concurrent sessions on scientific aspects and marketing opportunities.

Field trips to expose visitors to local farming systems and research facilities will be conducted on 24 September.

The conference will draw together aspects of research and development, production, processing and marketing of these increasingly important legume crops.

For further information contact:

Secretariat, Sapro Marketing
PO Box 8253, Hindley Street
Adelaide South Australia 5000
Telephone: (08) 212 7555
Facsimile: (08) 212 7148
International fax: 61 8 212 7148

International Symposium on Biotechnology of Tropical and Subtropical Species

Brisbane Park Royal
Brisbane Queensland Australia
29 September-3 October 1997

Tropical and subtropical species are major contributors to food, fibre, pharmaceuticals and industrial raw materials throughout the world. Recent techniques in biotechnology have been applied to some of these species and many opportunities exist in thi s field.

This symposium will review current progress and explore potential applications. All aspects of cell and tissue culture and recent developments in molecular biology will be covered via papers, posters, tours and a workshop, and conclude with an optional practical workshop on either transformation systems or molecular markers.

For further information contact:

Organisers Australia
PO Box 1237, Milton
Brisbane Qld 4064 Australia
Telephone: (07) 3369 7866
Facsimile: (07) 3367 1471
International fax: 61 7 3367 1471
Email: oa@bnec.design.net.au

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