ProgramThe main topics:
The theme of the Symposium is : "A century of plum pox virus research."
The program will include Scientific and Technical tour
- Scientific program
It will consist of oral and poster presentations, round table discussion. The papers presented at the Symposium will be peer-reviewed and published in Acta Horticulturae. The final acceptance of papers for oral and poster presentations will be decided by the scientific committee.
Biological and Epidemiological properties of PPV
• PPV distribution and its driving factors;
• Advanced development of PPV diagnostics tools;
• PPV strains and their diversifications.
Genetic factors involved in Prunus/PPV interactions
• Molecular markers for marker assisted selection of PPV resistant fruit varieties;
• Conventional breeding for PPV resistance and tolerance;
• Biotechnological approach for PPV resistance and tolerance in stone fruit species.
Control and Management of Sharka disease
• Containment schemes in EU;
• Quarantine schemes in USA, Canada, New Zealand
- Technical tour
A symposium tour to PPV infected orchards situated in one of the main plum growing region of the country – South Central Region will be organized together with a visit of Fruit Growing Institute, Plovdiv.
Visit to the old town of Plovdiv.
