Introduction Subject areas This symposium will cover general and special aspects of The International Symposium is open to all contributions the design, implementation, and analysis of agricultural dealing with aspects in relation to agricultural and horticul- and horticultural trials. tural trials in the field and under controlled conditions Dwindling resources increase the need for new approaches (greenhouse, vegetation hall and others). Contributions can and techniques for the design and analysis of field experi- be presented on the following topics: ments. A continuous improvement of field trial equipment and data documentation tools, simple methods for sound 1. Design of individual trials and of trial series statistical analysis of trials, as well as integrated information 2. Mechanisation and rationalisation of agricultural trials and knowledge management systems are prerequisites for 3. Type of assessment scales and data analysis methods the up-to-date and timely provision of information to farm- 4. Precision farming and image analysis ers, governmental authorities, and industrial companies. 5. Biometrical methods for time series and dose-response- Statistical analyses covering only a limited geographical curves range should be augmented by an inter-regional integration 6. Biometrical methods for the analysis of trial series of data, thus making optimal use of all available information. 7. GPS und geostatistics This symposium will discuss solutions to problems occurring 8. Information technologies for field experimentation and in agronomic experiments, efficacy studies in plant protec- extension services tion and cultivar experimentation. The main focus will be on 9. Free topics opportunities arising from recent developments in field trial technology, sensor technology, and geographical informa- Poster presentation tion systems as well as from new biometrical procedures. Papers can also be submitted as poster presentation The conference is aimed at individuals working in research Title, first name, name ...... Institution ...... Address ...... Country, zip code, city ……………………………………………………………….. Telephone, fax ...... e-mail ...... and development as well as practitioners in the field of agri- Tutorial cultural experimentation. A tutorial on „Mixed Models“ will be offered on October We cordially invite you to the international symposium: 10th 2007 from 1 to 4 pm. “Agricultural Field Trials - Today and Tomorrow” in -, Product presentation th th October 8 to 10 , 2007. Companies wishing to present their newest developments,

are invited to participate with a booth. More information is

available at the local conference secretariat.

Programme committee Dr. H. Bleiholder, Neustadt (Chairman), Dr. A. Büchse, , Dr. A. Dissemond, LWK NRW, DI G. Heist, Bayer CropScience, Dr. J. Köhler, BASF AG, Dr. U. Meyer, Bundessortenamt, Prof. Dr. H.-P. Piepho, Uni- versity of Hohenheim (Chairman), Dr. U. K. Posselt, Uni- versität Hohenheim, Mrs. Prof. Ch. Richter, Humboldt Uni- versity of Berlin, Prof. Dr. J. Spilke, MLU Halle/Saale, Prof. Dr. H. Thöni, University of Hohenheim.

Local organizing committee

Prof. Dr. H.P. Piepho (Chairman), Dr. A. Büchse, Mrs. A. Mrs. Anita Rapp Universität Hohenheim Institut für Pflanzenbau und Grünland Fachgebiet Bioinformatik Fruwirthstraße 23 D – 70599 Stuttgart (Schloss) Rapp

Registration Call for Papers

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F I will participate in the International Symposium „Agri- Submission of abstracts 01 March 2007 cultural Field Trials - Today and Tomorrow” from Octo- Confirmation, acceptance 01 April 2007 ber 8th to 10th, 2007 in Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany Submisson of manuscripts 01 June 2007 (transfer the participation fee in advance to the bank account given below). The papers should be written and submitted in English. Announcement Accepted papers will be peer-reviewed before inclusion into and Call for Papers F I would like to present a paper as: the proceedings.

F oral F poster F product Please send your abstract together with your registration to presentation presentation the local conference secretariat. Registration Title: International Symposium before after Registration fees ...... 30.07.07 30.07.07 Agricultural Field Trails - Members of supporting societies 45 € 70 € Today and Tomorrow ...... Students (no proceedings) frei frei of supporting societies ...... Other participant 60 € 85 €

Other student (no proceedings) 10 € 15 € ...... October 8th to 10th, 2007 Reception (Castle) 08.10.07 10 € 10 € An abstract of ½ to 1 A4 page in English is included. Buffet (Mensa) 09.10.07 12 € 12 € University of Hohenheim Stuttgart – Germany My paper belongs to the subject area (1-9)...... Bank account Universität Hohenheim F I wish to attend the tutorial ‘Mixed Models’ BW Bank Stuttgart Account number: 1054 550 700 F I wish to participate as exhibitor BLZ: 600 200 30 F I would like to publish an advertisement in the Purpose: „340407 Versuchswesen“ proceedings BIC: BW BK DE 6 S 600 IBAN: DE 29 600 200 30 1054 550 700 Conference venue I am a member of the : Universität Hohenheim F IBS F DPG F GPW1) EUROFORUM F GPZ F GIL F DLG Kirchnerstraße 3 D–70599 Stuttgart-Hohenheim 1) Gesellschaft für Pflanzenbauwissenschaften Additional information and Chief organizers local conference secretariat I will participate in the evening event on Mrs. Anita Rapp, University of Hohenheim, Institut for Crop Dr. Hermann Bleiholder F 8.10.2007 F 9.10.2007 Production and Grassland Research, Fruwirthstraße 23, Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Piepho Reception (Castle) Buffet (Mensa) 70599 Stuttgart ([email protected]). Tel.: (+49)0711-459-3833; Fax: (+49)0711-459-4345. www.uni-hohenheim.de/bioinformatik/