(Education News and Information) The impact of weeds on agricultural systems the environment and the global economy will be the focus of the 5th International Weed Science Congress scheduled for June 2327 in Vancouver Canada Hundreds of weed scientists and students from nearly 50 countries around the globe are expected to attend the event which will be held at the Westin Bayshore Resort and MarinaThe Congress held every four years is a cooperative effort of the International Weed Science Society the Canadian Weed Science Society and the Weed Science Society of America More than 700 talks and poster presentations are at the core of the fiveday program A variety of professional workshops will be offered along with a trade exhibition to highlight the latest developments in weed science technology products and services Attendees also will have the opportunity to explore the biological diversity of the Vancouver region with visits to working farms and orchards greenhouses botanical gardens and forestsThree keynote addresses will focus on some of the hottest topics in weed science from biofuels and crop production to recent innovations in weed management Dr Christopher Somerville director of the Energy Biosciences Institute will speak on Scientific Issues Associated with the Development of Cellulosic Biofuels Dr BaoRong Lu professor and chairman of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology for Fudan University in Shanghai will discuss the Development of Crop Production in China A Case Study in Rice Dr Hermann Stuebler head of herbicide research for Bayer CropScience AG will speak on Global Changes in Crop Production and Impact Trends on Innovation in Weed Management An Industry ViewWe hope this international meeting will promote a better understanding of the global impact of weeds and of the management techniques we can use to preserve biological diversity said Anne Lgre a member of the Congress planning committee and past president of the Canadian Weed Science Society For more information on the 5th International Weed Science Congress and a complete conference schedule visit the Weed Science Society of America website at wwwwssanetAbout the Canadian Weed Science SocietyThe Canadian Weed Science Society CWSS is a national organization representing the interests of its members involved in weed research extension education product development marketing or regulation and of all other individuals and groups with an interest in weed management The goals of the organization are to establish and maintain a process for sharing and disseminating weed science knowledge in Canada provide a forum for discussion of weed management issues and take a proactive stand on behalf of all stakeholders on issues related to weed management at provincial and federal levels For more information on CWSS visit httpwwwcwssscmcaAbout the International Weed Science SocietyThe International Weed Science Society IWSS was formed in 1975 by individuals from Europe North America South America and the AsianPacific area to deal with global weed science issues The IWSS is a worldwide scientific organization open to all who are interested in weeds and their control The formation of IWSS was promoted actively by the six existing regional weed science societies The purpose of IWSS is to supplement and complement their vital role Additionally IWSS provides benefits and functions of a weed science society not currently existing at a national or regional level For more information on IWSS and the upcoming Congress visit httpiwsucdaviseduAbout the Weed Science Society of America The Weed Science Society of America a nonprofit professional society was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment The Weed Science Society of America promotes research education and extension outreach activities related to weeds provides sciencebased information to the public and policy makers and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems For more information visit wwwwssanet…

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