Institute of Soil Science Chinese Academy of Sciences China Agricultural University Second Announcement: 12th International Symposium on Management of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China INTERNATIONAL POTASH INSTITUTE (IPI) INSTITUTE OF SOIL SCIENCE, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (ISSAS) IN COOPERATION WITH CHINA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (CAU) JULY 24-27 , 2012 CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA 1 12th International Symposium on Management of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China Scientific Program Confirmed speakers 27, 2012 - o XiaoLin Li - (China Agricultural University) | 24 July o Yuxin Miao - (China Agricultural University) o Ingrid Öborn - (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) o Derrick Oosterhuis - (University of Arkansas) o Eran Raveh - (Agricultural Research Organization ARO Volcani Center) o Zed Rengel - (The University of Western Australia) o Volker Römheld - (University of Hohenheim) and Chen Qing (China Agricultural University) o Huoyan Wang - (Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science) o Philip White - (The James Hutton Institute) o Fusuo Zhang and Weifeng Zhang - (China Agricultural University) o Jianmin Zhou - (Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science) nagement of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China International Symposium on Ma th 12 2 Background Agricultural production in China has increased tremendously during the last thirty years, especially during the last 6 years. This was achieved via better farming practices and supporting policies as well as improved seeds, irrigation and fertilizer use. The sustainability of agricultural systems greatly depends on balanced fertilization to improve soil fertility for secure and sustainable food production. Potassium fertilizers play a crucial role in improving the quality and yields of crops and thus contribute to the welfare of farming communities. 27, 2012 - With the increasing population and projected strong demand for food, fiber and fuel from agriculture in the future, and no waste land to spare for additional production, further refinement and optimization of | 24 July fertilization practices is required. At the same time, there is compelling evidence for sub-optimal usage of nutrients: in many regions of China it is reported that nitrogen application far exceeds the needs, causing severe unbalanced fertilization. Potassium requirements in China are diverse: the fast growing fruit and vegetable sector need large amount of potassium, while potassium consumption in cereals and oil seeds is still low and in many cases below the optimal level. Potash increases nitrogen use efficiency, taking this in mind, there is a need to optimize the use of potash in all sectors of the Chinese agriculture. By doing so, farmers will benefit from better utilization of precious irrigation water and nitrogen fertilizer, reduce the burden of reactive nitrogen on the environment and improve their income and profits. The international symposium on ―Management of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China‖ will address the issues related to the role and benefits of potassium fertilizers in Chinese agriculture, focusing on chemical, physical and biological processes in soil and plants, farm management and economical application of fertilizers. During the symposium, issues including soil fertility, quality of mineral fertilizers, efficient use of fertilizers and fertigation will be discussed. This event will be of interest to soil and plant nutrition scientists, agronomists, and extension officers from universities and research organizations, government offices, agribusinesses who share an interest in improving food production and quality in China. Invited speakers will include scientists from China and abroad. Poster presentations are open to all, and students are encouraged to participate and present research related/relevant to International Symposium on Management of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China th the themes of the symposium. 12 Water availability and high evaporation are other important parameters which affect productivity. The development of advanced technologies and fertilization practices is a priority to secure food production in the country, as well as a significant effort in education. 3 Main Themes Loss of soil fertility and stagnation of agricultural production Nutrient mining and input-output balances at farm and regional levels Evaluation of soil potassium fertility with different techniques and procedures Potassium management in cereal and oil crops cropping systems 27, 2012 - Potassium management in the fruit and vegetable sector | 24 July Potassium interaction with other nutrients Potassium and biotic and abiotic stresses Innovative extension products and procedures for increased agriculture productivity Advanced technologies- fertigation, precision agriculture and remote sensing for quantum leap in fertilization efficiencies. Organization Executive committee Chair: Mr. Hillel Magen, Director, IPI, Switzerland nagement of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China Prof. Jianmin Zhou, President of Nanjing Branch of The Chinese Academy of Sciences Prof. Fusuo Zhang, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, CAU Mr. Eldad Sokolowski, China Coordinator, IPI, Switzerland Organizing committee International Symposium on Ma Chairman: Prof. Jianmin Zhou th 12 Secretary of the symposium: Prof. Huoyan Wang, ISSAS, Nanjing Guest editors: Prof. Fusuo Zhang and Dr. E.A. Kirkby Prof. Jianchang Xie, ISSAS, Nanjing 4 Prof. V. Römheld, Hohenheim University, Germany Mr. Eldad Sokolowski. Mr. Hillel Magen. Guest editors of papers submitted to JPNSS. 27, 2012 - Venue and Accommodation | 24 July The symposium will take place in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, at E-Mei-Shan Grand Hotel from Wednesday July 25th at 8:30 to July 27th midday, 2012. Accommodation for participants will be arranged in E-Mei-Shan Grand Hotel (Special price: 360 RMB per night) Address: No. 66, Second Ring W. Qingyang District, Chengdu, 610071. A link to the hotel (to be used for reference only, and not to be used for booking): http://hotels.itourbeijing.com/emei-hotels/emei-grand- hotel/ Language English will be the Official Language of the Symposium. Important Dates Submission of papers to JPNSS: till May 31st, 2012. Submission of papers to the IPI-ISSAS- CAU proceedings and poster summaries: till May 31st, 2012. Organizers will issue acceptance letters of oral presentation by June 23rd, 2012. International Symposium on Management of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China th Submission of registration form by July 1st 2012. The organizers cannot guaranty lodging at the E- 12 Mei-Shan Grand Hotel beyond this date. Symposium: July 25- 27, 2012. 5 Registration and Fees 600 RMB for Chinese participants submitting their registration form by May 31st, 2012 (400RMB for postgraduate student). 800 RMB for Chinese participants submitting their registration form by after May 31st, 2012 (500RMB for postgraduate student). 27, 2012 - 200 US$ for Foreign participants submitting their registration form by until May 31st, 2012 (120 US$ for postgraduate student). | 24 July 250 US$ for Foreign participants submitting their registration form by after May 31st, 2012 (150 US$ for postgraduate student). Registration form should be sent to symposium secretariat [email protected]; [email protected] Publish your paper at the Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science (JPNSS) We see great value in publishing papers presented at our symposium at the JPNSS. We encourage all authors to submit to the journal using the regular procedure (see at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jpnss) and mark in the manuscript that the paper is to be presented at the IPI-ISSAS-CAU symposium titled ―Management of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China‖. The paper submitted will be forwarded to the guest editors, Prof. Dr. Fusuo Zhang and Dr. E.A. Kirkby. All papers presented at the symposium will be published also in the proceedings. nagement of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China International Symposium on Ma th 12 6 Program Tuesday July 24th 2012: 08:00 – 24:00: Registration Wednesday July 25th 2012: 08:30 – 09:00: Opening ceremony 09:00 – 10:00: First session 10:00 – 10:20: Group photo 27, 2012 - 10:20 – 12:00: Second session 12:00 – 14:00: Lunch | 24 July 14:00 – 15:40: Third session 15:40 – 16:20: Coffee break & poster session 1 16:20 – 18:00: Fourth session Gala dinner Thursday July 26th, 2012: 08:30 – 10:00: Fifth session 10:00 – 10:20: Coffee break 10:20 – 12:00: Sixth session 12:00 – 14:00: Lunch 14:00 – 15:40: Seventh session 15:40 – 16:20: Coffee break & poster session 2 16:20 – 18:00: Eighth session Friday July 27th, 2012: 08:30 – 10:10: Ninth session 10:10 – 10:30: Coffee break 10:30 – 12:00: Final discussion, Conclusions & poster awards 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch 13:00 Touristic tour in Chengdu region International Symposium on Management of Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China th 12 7 Registration Participants must be registered before July 24th, 2012. No participation will be accepted after this date. Posters All voluntary posters are welcome as posters related to the main themes of the symposium. Best 3 posters 27, 2012 - will be awarded (150 USD + IPI medal). In order to prepare a sufficient display, all participants who are interested in presenting a poster are invited to send their poster summaries: till May 31st. | 24 July Visa Visa is required for citizens of most countries; therefore participants should contact the Chinese