The 2010 International Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation, 19–23 July 2010, Sanur–Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Table of Contents From the Chair of the Steering Committee .......................................................................2 From the Chair of the Organizing Committee ..................................................................3 About the Hosts......................................................................................................................5 ATBC 2010 Organizers ...........................................................................................................8 Indonesian Highlight............................................................................................................11 Indonesia...........................................................................................................................11 Geography .......................................................................................................................11 Biodiversity ........................................................................................................................12 Culture...............................................................................................................................13 Tourist attractions .............................................................................................................14 Dive sites ........................................................................................................................14 National Parks ...............................................................................................................15 Instruction for Presenters.....................................................................................................17 Awards ..................................................................................................................................18 List of Sponsor.......................................................................................................................20 List of Exhibitors.....................................................................................................................24 Map of Indonesia ................................................................................................................31 Map of Bali ...........................................................................................................................32 Map of Sanur........................................................................................................................33 Layout of Sanur Hotel..........................................................................................................34 Main Lecture Hall Building - Plenary Layout...................................................................37 Main Lecture Hall Building - Parallel Layout...................................................................38 Garuda Room......................................................................................................................39 Jauk Room............................................................................................................................39 Exhibition Layout..................................................................................................................40 Schedule highlight...............................................................................................................41 Symposium Code ................................................................................................................42 Plenary speakers..................................................................................................................44 Schedule of ATBC 2010.......................................................................................................49 Poster sessions ......................................................................................................................69 Poster sessions on 20 July ................................................................................................69 Poster sessions on 22 July ................................................................................................77 Evening events.....................................................................................................................87 Workshops and side meetings...........................................................................................87 List of Participants ................................................................................................................89 1 The 2010 International Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation, 19–23 July 2010, Sanur–Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia From the Chair of the Steering Committee The biological nature of Indonesia is unmatched in the world. The range of ecosystems is astounding, from the world’s most diverse coral reefs and most majestic tropical rain forests to tropical dry forest and alpine meadows. The archipelago has played a major role in the development of evolutionary and ecological theory, through Wallace’s travels, and studies of the recolonization of Krakatau volcano. To visit this ‘biological paradise’ is many biologists’ professional dream. More recently, Indonesia has drawn global attention as a country with high rates of deforestation and as a major contributor to atmospheric carbon, but also as one whose government is taking seriously the need to balance resource utilization with conservation. Indonesia has taken the unique pleasure, and responsibilities, for hosting ATBC 2010. The tasks were initially assumed by the University of Indonesia, and the Indonesian Institute of Sciences. Soon after, scores of progressive institutions joined the ranks: Bogor Agricultural Institute, James Cook University, CSIRO, Center for International Forestry Research, Indonesian Biology Associations, and the Asia Pacific Chapter of ATBC. Ministries came to provide support, namely Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia. It is our sincere hope that this togetherness can lead the way for global partnerships, for our mother Earth, the one and only. In all optimism, I am honored and pleased to welcome all members of ATBC to the 2010 annual ATBC meeting in Bali, an event we hope never to forget. Dr. Adi Basukriadi Dean, Faculty of Maths and Sciences, University of Indonesia Chair, Steering Committee of ATBC 2010 2 The 2010 International Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation, 19–23 July 2010, Sanur–Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia From the Chair of the Organizing Committee It is indeed a rare privilege to bid you all a sincere “ Selamat Datang ” (welcome) to Indonesia, our biological paradise and also to the ATBC 2010 International Meeting of the “Association for Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation.” Allow me to take this opportunity to affirm that this scientific gathering is prepared to offer a learning experience, which stands out for its strong and meaningful theme, “Surviving the food, energy and climate crisis.” The broad topic for discussion of the theme rightfully underlines the importance of tropical biodiversity for the human being and climate crisis as a global concern. This prestigious undertaking opens the door and more importantly, effectively exposes: scores of 40 (forty) symposia and 12 (twelve) training workshops and through the delivery of 464 (four hundred and sixty four) oral presentations and 200 (two hundred) posters exploring equally diverse and state of the art topics, covering: restoration of tropical moist forest; oil palm plantation; biodiversity conservation; traditional knowledge and the management of tropical ecosystem; phylogenetic structure of tropical communities; round table discussion: access to sciences and knowledge of tropical biodiversity; South–East Asian forest comparison and dynamics; biogeography of Wallacea; New Guinea Ecosystem; Orang utan; Rafflesia; geographical evolution; and land-ocean biodiversity. In connection with the above, I have the honor to convey, on behalf of the ATBC 2010, that the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Budiono, has consented to personally attend and officially open the meeting. His presence, needless to say, signifies the commitment of the Republic of Indonesia to uphold the urgency for the management and conservation of the Indonesian Biodiversity. By staging this prestigious Annual Meeting of a major professional society in Indonesia, we are in a capacity to introduce many of the world’s Tropical Biologists to the amazing wealth of biological riches our country offers. This rare occasion would in addition provide the opportunity to help many of Indonesia’s researchers make contact with international biologists. We do believe that such an effective undertaking brings great benefits such as enhancing the exchange of ideas, and more importantly, creating lasting networks among the respective stakeholders on national and global scale, and last but not least, will have a strong and positive effect on research, teaching and conservation in Indonesia. The scientific world rose to this greatly valued event, as attested by registration that had to be closed four months before the event, due to an overflow of enthusiasm and increase of interest. To conclude my remarks, I wish to quickly add that a vast array of fieldtrips to remote destinations