About Conference |
Despite adoption of developed technologies, the weed problems are virtually increasing. This is due to negligence towards certain traditional practices like intercropping, mulching and crop rotations involving legumes and continuous adoption of a few cropping systems. Further, emerging concerns like herbicide resistance development in weeds, growing menace of weedy rice, Parthenium, Orobanche and other alien invasive weeds due to several factors including globalization and liberalization are also responsible for increasing weed infestations. It is estimated that loses of agricultral produce due to weeds is worth over $11 billion in India.
The Indian Society of Weed Science (ISWS), a non-profit professional society was established in 1968. It promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds; provides science-based information to the public and policy makers; create awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems in the country besides organizing conferences and seminars. This conference will provide an excellent opportunity to all stakeholders dealing with different aspects of weeds, to share their ideas and learn from international experiences. The conference will also give an opportunity for reunion of members of ISWS from India and abroad as well.
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About Venue |
Goa is the most fun loving state in the country for the tourist. Goa is not just about beaches, research, shopping and parties, but it has a rich history and blend of Portuguese culture. Agriculture in Goa is one of the important economic activities in the state. Due to geographical location between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, Goa faces problems for enough cultivable land. Paddy is the principal crop in the scenario of agriculture in Goa, apart from paddy, ragi, maize, jowar, bajra and pulses. Cash crops like coconut, cashew-nut, areca nut, mango, jackfruit, banana, pineapple are also grown in abundance. All these factors make Goa a most favorable destination for the Biennial Conference of Indian Society of Weed Science. Goa also offers abundance of flight in and out from Goa International Airport. The weather in the month of February at Goa will be quite pleasant. Generally rains are not expected during this period
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About Conference Organisers
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Indian Society of Weed Science (ISWS)
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The Indian Society of Weed Science was established in 1968 coinciding with Green Revolution in the country. Currently, the Society is headquartered at Jabalpur located in Central India. The society has over 900 life members, publishes quarterly journal (Indian Journal of Weed Science since 1969), organizes biennial conferences, workshops and brain storming meetings on issues of topical interest. It recognizes the contributions of individuals to weed science by awarding Fellowships and Gold Medals. Besides academic fraternity, the society has excellent relationship with allied professional societies, science departments and industry. Please visit society website at
http://isws.org.in/
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Directorate of Weed Research (DWR)
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Directorate of Weed Research is an institute under the umbrella of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), located in the central part of India at Jabalpur. Its mandate is to work on various aspects of weed biology and management with basic and strategic research, to train the stakeholders to enhance their capacity building, and to provide consultancy in the field of weed management. It also operates a network program at 22 centres through All India Coordinated ResearchProject on Weed Control.
http://www.nrcws.org
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research is an autonomous organization under the department of agricultural research and education, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. The Council is the apex body for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the country. With over 99 ICAR institutes and 65 agricultural universities spread across the country, this is one of the largest National agricultural systems in the world. ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development that has enabled the country to increase the production of foodgrains by 4 times, horticultural crops by 6 times, fish by 9 times (marine 5 times and inland 17 times), milk 6 times and eggs 27 times since 1950-51, thus making a visible impact on the national food and nutritional security.
http://www.icar.org.in
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