Plant health in South Africa – threats to biosecurity, biodiversity and food security (10-11 June 2021) – NSTF

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Plant health in South Africa – threats to biosecurity, biodiversity and food security

Plant health is intrinsically linked to the survival of our planet and all that live on it. While plant health is a broad topic, it is imperative we understand the latest research and dynamics in the South African context. The NSTF Discussion Forum topics include detecting and controlling plant health problems, research into pests and pathogens, chemicals versus biological control, and the role of breeding and technology for resistance. There will also be discussion on government regulations for the importing of plants.

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Day 1: Whither (or wither) Plant Pathology in the next 50 years?: Wijnand J. Swart, President: Southern African Society for Plant Pathology (SASPP)
Day 1: Threat of migratory and invasive insect pests to food security in South Africa: Dr Roger Price, Research Team Manager: Insect Ecology Division, Plant Health and Protection, Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
Day 1: Role of natural science collections and biobanks in plant health: Michelle Hamer, Director: Natural Science Collections Facility, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
Day 1: A global perspective on tree health: celebrating the United Nations 2020 International Year of Plant Health: Mike Wingfield, NSTFSouth32 Award Winner in Plant Health 2020
Day 2: Use of Crop Climate Models to Develop Advisories: Prof Sue Walker, Principal Researcher: Agrometeorology, Agricultural Research Council (ARC) – Natural Resources and Engineering; and Professor Emeritus in Agromet, UFS
Day 2: Are there enough Honey Bees for Sustainable Food Production?: Robin Crewe, 2019 NSTFSouth32 Lifetime Award winner
Day 2: Artificial intelligence and the future of crop health monitoring: Prof. Dave Berger, Professor: Department of Plant and Soil Sciences; Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), UP
Day 2: Disease resistance in small grain cereals: The South African approach: Prof Willem Boshoff, Associate Professor: Plant Sciences, Faculty: Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State (UFS)
Day 2: Managing the risks to biodiversity using insects: Biocontrol in South Africa: Dr. Candice-Lee Lyons, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town (UCT)

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