Arrival of COST 816 and early symposium delegates. Registration desk in reception area of Glen Eyre Halls. Collect room keys from Glen Eyre Reception.

10.00-22.00 - Receive guests. Registration desk in Reception area of Glen Eyre Halls. Collect room keys from Glen Eyre Reception. Set up posters and stands in the Boldrewood Conference Centre.

18.30-19.30 - Dinner in Glen Eyre

20.00-21.30 - Presidents Reception in Glen Eyre to welcome participants.

8.30-18.00  - Registration desk open in Conference Centre

9.15-9.30   - Opening address: President of the BMS Prof. Alan D.M. Rayner. Administrative announcements: Dr. Chris Jackson

9.30-10.00  - Dr. Guy Riba (INRA, France) The future of entomogenous fungi as biocontrol agents of pests

10.00-10.30 - Dr. John Whipps (HRI, Wellesbourne, UK) Use of fungi for biological disease control

10.30-11.00 - Dr. Harry C. Evans (CABI Bioscience, UK) Fungi for the control of weeds: classical versus commercial exploitation

11.00-11.30 - Coffee

11.30-12.00 - Prof. Pappachan Kolattukudy (Ohio State University, USA) Pathogenesis, signalling & infection

12.00-12.30 - Prof. Olin Yoder (Cornell University, USA) Fungal secondary metabolites determine both general and specific fungal virulence in plants

12.30-13.00 - Prof. Ilan Chet (Otto Warburg Center for Agricultural Biotechnology, Israel) Lytic enzymes and host recognition: main factors in mycoparasitism

13.00-14.00 - Lunch

14.00-14.30 - Dr. Keith Charnley (Bath, UK) How insect pathogenic fungi invade and kill their hosts

Offered papers:

14.30-14.50 - Dr. Rudi Segers, Dr. T. M. Butt and Dr. J. Coosemans ( Katholieke Universiteit, Belgium) Lytic enzymes secreted by the nematophagous fungus Verticillium chlamydosporium

15.10-15.30 - Dr. Richard O’Connell, Dr. J.A. Bailey and Dr. J.R. Green (IACR-Long Ashton, UK) Dissecting the infection processes of Colletotrichum species

15.30-15.50 - Dr. Ziva Amsellem et al (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel) Mycoherbicidal pathogens from juvenile broomrape plants

15.50-16.10 - Dr. I. Godonou, Dr. Kim R. Green, Dr. Chris Lomer and Dr. K.Oduro (IITA, Ghana) Biological control of Banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus on plantain Musa AAB with Beauveria bassiana

16.10-16.30 - Tea

16.30-16.50 - Dr. Monique Simmonds et al. (Kew Gardens, UK). Comparative study of antifeedancy and toxicity of fungal toxins

16.50-17.10 - Dr. Judith K. Pell, Dr. Helen E. Roy and Dr. Michael J. Furlong (IACR-Rothamsted, UK) Role of insect natural enemies in pathogen dispersal

17.10-17.30 - Dr. Stefan T. Jaronski (Mycotech Corp. USA). Non-target insect effects of a Beauveria-based mycoinsecticide: Lab versus field experience

17.30-17.50 - Dr. Levente Kiss (Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary Controversies in the identification of biocontrol fungi - a case study in Ampelomyces

18.30-19.30 - Dinner in Glen Eyre

This informal workshop will focus on the range of toxins produced by BCAs, their distribution, ecological significance and commercial value. This session will also highlight the implications of these toxins for the registration of fungal BCAs.

20.00-21.10

Dr. Alan Vey (INRA, France) Bioactive compounds secreted by fungal BCAs

Dr. Hermann Strasser (University of Innsbruck, Austria) Risk Assessment of Oosporein produced by Beauveria brongniartii

Dr. Brian Lane (Glaxo) Fast screening methods for identification of useful compounds

8.30-18.00  - Registration desk open in conference centre

9.00-9.30  - Prof. Ray St. Leger (University of Maryland, USA) Genetic improvement of entomogenous fungi

9.30-10.00  - Dr. Naresh Magan (Cranfield University, UK) Improving the ecological fitness of fungal BCAs

10.00-10.30 - Prof. Jonathan Gressel (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel) Biocontrol of weeds: Overcoming evolution for efficiency - Synergizing mycoherbicides to enhance efficacy

10.30-11.00 - Coffee

11.00-11.30 - Dr. Mike J. Jeger, Dr. A. Termorshuizen and Dr. T. Hijwegen (Wageningen Agricultural University The Netherlands) Understanding the distribution and survival of fungal biocontrol agents

11.30-12.00 - Dr. Mark Goettel & Dr. G. Douglas Inglis (Lethbridge Research Centre, Canada) Ecology of insect pathogenic fungi

12.00-12.30 - Dr. Alistair McCartney (IACR-Rothamsted, UK) Environment and foliar fungal pathogens

12.30-13.00 - Dr. Neil Helyer (Fargro Ltd., UK) The practicalities of using Verticillium lecanii in UK horticulture

13.00-14.00 - Lunch

14.00-14.30 - Dr. Yvonne Couteaudier (INRA, France) Molecular marker methods for monitoring fungal population dynamics and genetics

14.30-15.00 - Dr. Paul Bridge (CABI Bioscience) Interpretation of markers for BCA populations

15.00-15.20 - Dr. V. Estaun and Dr. C. Calvet (Spain) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi as biocontrol agents - a survey

15.20-15.40 - Dr. Henning von Alten (Germany) and Dr. B. Blal (France) Commercial use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

15.40-16.00 - Dr. S. Gianinazzi et al (France) A need for legislation on commercial use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi as plant growth promoting agents

16.00-16.30 - Tea

Offered papers Chairperson: Dr. Mark Goettel (Lethbridge Research Centre)

16.30-16.50 - Dr. Gisbert Zimmermann (Federal Biological Research Centre, Germany) Industrial problems with the commercialisation of entomopathogenic fungi

16.50-17.10 - Dr. Joanne Fransen (The Netherlands) IPM for glasshouse crops

17.10-17.30 - Dr. Jim. E. Pratt, Dr. John N. Gibbs and Dr. Joan F. Webber (Forestry Commission Research Agency, UK) Registration of a forest biocontrol agent in Britian: a recent experience.

17.30-17.50 - Dr. Johan Schnurer, Dr. Stina Petersson and Dr. Nils Jonsson (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden) Yeasts as biocontrol agents of moulds in stored grain ecosystems

17.50-18.10 - Dr. R.W. Medd (Orange Agricultural Institute, Australia) Overview of the potential of Pyrenophora semeniperda a non-specific fungal seed borne pathogen for regulating some annual grass weeds

18.30-19.30 - Dinner in Glen Eyre

8.30-18.00  - Registration desk open in Conference Centre

9.00-9.30   - Dr. Steve Wraight (USDA-ARS, USA) Production, stabilization and formulation of entomogenous fungi

9.30-10.00  - Dr. Mark A. Jackson et al. (USDA-ARS, USA) Improving mycoherbicide fitness using nutrition management during production and formulation

10.00-10.30 - Dr. Selma de Kock et al (Anchor Bio-technologies, South Africa) Antagonistic yeasts - from the cradle to the market place

10.30-11.00 - Dr. Roy Bateman (CABI Bioscience, UK) The Spray application of Mycopesticides

11.00-11.30 - Coffee

11.30-12.00 - Dr. David Dent (IIBC, UK) Locust control with Metarhizium

12.00-12.30 - Prof. Brian Kerry and Dr. J.M. Bourne (IACR-Rothamsted, U.K.) Understanding interactions in the rhizosphere - the key to successful biological control of root-knot nematodes

12.30-13.00 - Dr. Adrian T. Gillespie (Chr. Hansen BioSystems A/S, Denmark) The potential of the nematode trapping fungus Duddingtonia flagrans, for control of nematode parasites in farm animals

13.00-14.00 - Lunch

14.00-14.30 - Dr. Jurgen Kohl (IPO-DLO, The Netherlands) Present status and future prospects for foliar disease biocontrol

14.30-15.00 - Dr. Joseph Usall (Centre UdL-IRTA, Spain) Future of biological control of postharvest diseases on fruits

15.00-15.30 - Prof. Alan Watson (McGill University, Canada) Fungi as successful mycoherbicides ?

15.30-16.00 - Tea

16.00-16.30 - Dr. Robert D. Lumsden & Dr. Jack A. Lewis (USDA-ARS, USA) Future of fungi for control of soilborne diseases.

16.30-17.00 - Prof. Zengzhi Li (Anhui Agricultural University, P.R. China) Application strategies of entomogenous fungi against forest pests.

18.30-19.00 - Private viewing of posters by VIPs

19.30-20.00 - Pre-dinner drinks

8.30-18.00 Registration desk open in conference centre

8.45-9.00   - Prof. Heinz Muller-Schaerer (University of Fribourg, Switzerland) Chairperson introduction: COST-816: A co-ordinated European research programme on the biological control of weeds in crops

9.00-9.25   - Prof. J. C. Zadoks (Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands) What is risk ? How do we assess it and why?

9.25-9.50   - Prof. Raghavan Charudattan (University of Florida, USA) Risks associated with genetic variability

9.50-10.20  - Coffee

10.20-10.45 - (TBA) Registration procedures in the European Community; Current status and the thinking behind them

10.45-11.10 - Dr. Alison Hamer (PSD, UK) Registration procedures in the UK

11.10-11.50 - Dr. Jeff Waage (IIBC, UK) Case histories as a basis for comment on regulations and need for harmonisation

11.50-12.15 - Dr. Meindert de Jonge and Dr. Graeme W. Bourdot (Wageningen Agricultural University, The Netherlands) Biocontrol using pathogens with wide host-ranges like Chondrostereum purpureum and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum: Special problems of registration

12.15-13.15 - Lunch in Conference centre

13.15-13.25 - Chairperson’s introduction

13.25 13.45 - Dr. Helena Hemming (National Chemicals Inspectorate, Sweden) The Registration procedure for biological pesticides in Sweden and the EU with special emphasis on the kind of information needed for risk assessment.

13.45-14.05 - Mrs. Kirsi Kuparinen and Ms. Oili Mohammadi (Kemira Agro Oy, Finland) U.S. registration of Gliocladium catenulatum biofungicide

14.05-14.25 - Dr. Chris A. Wozniak (U.S. EPA, USA) Mycotoxins and regulation of fungal pesticides by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

14.25-14.45 - Dr. Robert C. Everich (Makhteshim-Agan, USA) U.S. registrationof Trichodex (Trichoderma harzianum)

14.45-15.00 - Tea

15.00-16.30 - Workshop 2. Registration of fungal biocontrol agents Chairperson Dr. Edgar Butts. (Conference centre - lecture theatre one) . This second workshop will focus on issues related to the registration of fungal BCAs. Some issues will include: Simplification of registration procedures, registration of exotic and/or GMO s and what measures can be taken to help small to medium size enterprises (SMEs)

16.30-16.45 - Final address.

16.45-18.30 - Dismantle posters etc

18.30-19.00 - Dinner in Glen Eyre

The symposia will be held at the University of Southampton in the Boldrewood Conference Suite. The University is about 1 mile north of the city centre in a residential area adjacent to the Southampton common. Southampton is on the south coast of England, a vibrant and lively city, renowned for its entertainment and leisure facilities and its abundance of parks. It is set amidst some of Britain's most ancient places of interest. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester and the prehistoric site of Stonehenge are close by. The New Forest, which extends across an area of 145 square miles, is easily reached and is one of the most beautiful and oldest woodlands in Europe. Rich in heritage, the city of Southampton has played a significant role in maritime history through the ages, and remains a premier international port.

April is notoriously difficult to predict. This is British spring weather at its best, it can swing from rather wet and cool (bring umbrella/coats) to warm (23 C) and sunny.

Breakfast and evening meals will be in Glen Eyre Halls

Lunch will be in The Boldrewood Conference suite

Although this is primarily a residential area there are branches of the major banks, some small shops and pubs about 15 mins walk from the conference centre. The main city centre has all the major stores and banks (a bus takes about 15 mins).

For more information and maps of The University visit:
http://www.soton.ac.uk/menus/mimenu/where.html

Good site for information on Southampton:
http://www.hants.gov.uk/localpages/south_west/southampton/

By Air: Southampton Airport is just 15 minutes from the Conference centre and has numerous flights from London and other major European cities. The city of London and the major international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick are one to two hours away by train or car. Visitors may enjoy more economical and scenic bus and rail journeys from London with cheap student fares available.

By Boat. Daily ferry services are available to Southampton and Portsmouth from France.

By Road: The University is well served by an excellent road network. If taking the M3 from London to Southampton, turn off at the sign for Southampton A33 (not Southampton Docks). Follow the A33 (Bassett Ave.). Then turn left at the junction with Burges road and follow the signs for Glen Eyre or Boldrewood Conference Centre.

From the M27, use junction 5 (Southampton Airport/Eastleigh). If coming fromthe east, take the 1st left off the roundabout. If coming from the west, the 3rd left. Follow the A335 dual carriageway through 2 sets of traffic lights. At the 3rd set, the road divides. Follow the right hand lane (onto Burgess Road). University Road is about 3/4 of a mile along, follow the signs for Glen Eyre or Boldrewood Conference Centre

Car parking: There will be space at Glen Eyre Halls and in the car park at the conference centre. No permits are needed

By Rail: Fast services from London and Bournemouth/Weymouth serve Southampton Central and Southampton Parkway. Trains from Portsmouth, Bristol, and South Wales stop at Southampton Central. Fast trains from London Waterloo take 1hr 15 mins.

The social events will include the President's welcome reception and a dinner in the University with entertainment.

The scientific sessions will take place in Lecture theatre one of the Boldrewood Conference Centre.

Accommodation is in the nearby Glen Eyre Hall of Residence (no en suite facilities) about 10-15 min. walk Standard rooms cost £30/night including bed and breakfast, with early morning tea and coffee-making facilities. Total cost of accommodation £275 inclusive (bed and breakfast, lunch, evening meals, conference dinner, tea and coffee) plus registration for Sunday 5th until Thursday 9th April. If rooms are needed for Saturday night, early notification is essential.

When you arrive, check in at the reception, and you will be allocated your room and a key.

1. The County Hotel (15 mins walk from conference centre, also a bus service) UK £50 per night bed and breakfast en suite. also double or twin £65. Limited availability, contact Dr. Chris Jackson.

2. Travelodge, Southampton (NOT Eastleigh) 30 min. walk, also local bus service. £44 per night bed and breakfast en suite. Book direct on travelodge central booking service tel. 0800 850 950

3. Hilton National, Southampton (10 mins drive from conference centre, also local bus service) £105 per night. Book direct tel +44 (0)1703 702 700. Fax +44 (0)1703 767 233

Registration desks Sunday: Glen Eyre Halls 10am until 6pm

Monday - Thursday: The Boldrewood Conference Centre 8.30 until 18.00hrs

Registration cost for non-BMS members £60 for whole meeting, or £20 per day. For BMS

members, £30 for whole meeting or £10 per day. BMS students cost £20 for whole meeting or £10 per day. There is no late registration fee

Poster contributions are invited from all delegates.. The organisers would like posters to be erected on Sunday 5th April, a specific poster session is timetabled for Tuesday 7th. April 20.00 - 21.30, light refreshments will be provided. BOARDS ARE 4FT (121cm ) WIDE X 3FT. (91cm) HIGH, posters are fixed with self adhesive velcro pads which will be provided.

http://www.ulst.ac.uk/faculty/science/bms
http://www.agnic.org/mtg/1998/ffcp.html
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~frf/biologic.html
http://www.unifr.ch/plantbio/cost816

Last updated on 03/26/98 by frf.