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FAO authorized materials are available exclusively from <www.fao.org>. FAO takes no responsibility of any kind for any unauthorized copies of any portion of the FAO website that may appear in other domains]]></copyright><webMaster>webmaster@fao.org</webMaster><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38919</guid><title><![CDATA[The 6th International rice genetics symposium]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38919</link><description><![CDATA[Held roughly every five years since 1985 by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the symposium will “showcase the latest developments in the field, including research on breeding, mapping of genes and quantitative trait loci, identification and cloning of candidate genes for biotic and abiotic stresses, gene expression, and genomic databases and mutant induction for functional genomics”. It will be held in conjunction with the 7th International Symposium on Rice Functional Genomics. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-11-16</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-11-19</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Manila. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">PHL</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38918</guid><title><![CDATA[Theoretical approaches and their practical applications in the risk assessment for the deliberate release of genetically modified plants]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38918</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry for Environment, for the Protection of the Territory and the Sea, this workshop aims to provide participants with experience in the examination of scientific data submitted in environmental risk assessment reports. Deadline for applications is 27 May. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-10-12</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-10-16</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Ca’ Tron di Roncade. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38917</guid><title><![CDATA[The 3rd International conference on integrated approaches to improve crop production under drought-prone environments (InterDrought-III)]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38917</link><description><![CDATA[Supported, among others, by FAO, its objective is to “serve as a platform for presenting and debating key issues and strategies relevant for increasing the yield and stability of crops under drought conditions by genetic and crop management approaches”. 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The Expert Forum, which takes place in English, aims to provide information and facilitate discussion on means of encouraging the development of new plant varieties and the production and distribution of high quality seed in order to meet the demands of a changing world. Among the many issues to be explored here, there is one on the role of new technologies and methodologies in plant breeding. The Policy Forum, which has simultaneous interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, English, French and Spanish, reviews the conclusions of the Expert Forum on means to provide an enabling environment that encourages the development of new varieties and facilitates the production and distribution of high quality seed. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-09-8</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-09-10</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Rome. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38916</guid><title><![CDATA[Rice breeding course: Laying the foundation for the second green revolution]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38916</link><description><![CDATA[A training course, organised by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), for breeders and agronomists working on variety development or testing in the public and private sectors. 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It is open to scientists and researchers, and is aimed at assisting scientists in the life sciences who wish to acquire basic contemporary molecular biology techniques. Deadline for applicants is 29 January 2009.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-07-12</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-07-18</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Abekouta. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">NGA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38534</guid><title><![CDATA[Bioinformatics: Computer methods in molecular biology]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38534</link><description><![CDATA[A practical course, organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), limited to 30 participants. Participants must have a basic working knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology, a basic familiarity with computer uses and a need for DNA or protein sequence analysis for their ongoing research. 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One of the themes is "Beyond the yield curve: exerting the power of genetics, genomics and synthetic biology". 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The course is open to Indian, as well as a few non-Indian, scientists and the deadline for applications is 31 March 2009.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-05-18</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-05-29</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Patancheru. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38728</guid><title><![CDATA[International training course on fungal genomics]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38728</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity (CINVESTAV), on behalf of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and in collaboration, among others, with the United Nations University Programme for Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNU-BIOLAC), the course's goal is to introduce graduate students into the field of functional genomics, providing them with the new technical strategies and theoretical insights which are needed to address this matter in various fungal models. Attendance is limited to 24 participants, the course language is English and deadline for applications is 15 February 2009.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-05-17</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-05-30</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Guanajuato. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">MEX</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38614</guid><title><![CDATA[The analysis of agricultural products for the presence of genetically modified organisms]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38614</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB) on behalf of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), this training course is open to scientists involved in research related to the detection of GMOs and officers or designated experts working in the area of GMOs at an official level. Deadline for applicants is 31 January 2009.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-05-10</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-05-12</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Tehran. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IRN</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38379</guid><title><![CDATA[VII Simposio nacional de biotecnologia REDBIO-Argentina]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38379</link><description><![CDATA[The Symposium's theme is 'biotechnology and the future world-wide scenarios' and its programme covers a range of issues including new generations of GMOs (plant and animal), bioenergy, the 'omics' (genomic, proteomics, metabolomics), global climatic change, education and biotechnology, biosafety, public perception and citruses. 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The BGRI, founded by Norman Borlaug, Cornell University, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and FAO, was established to combat wheat rusts around the world. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-03-16</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2009-03-19</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Cuidad Obregon. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">MEX</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38285</guid><title><![CDATA[Tropical legume genomics workshop]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38285</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme as part of the IV International Conference on Legume Genomics and Genetics, the workshop focuses on advances in genomics for various tropical legumes, namely groundnut, cowpea, bean and chickpea.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2008-12-7</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2008-12-7</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Puerto Vallarta. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">MEX</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38284</guid><title><![CDATA[Regulatory and safety issues in commercialization of biotechnology research in developing countries]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38284</link><description><![CDATA[An international symposium hosted by the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) University and sponsored, among others, by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2008-12-2</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2008-12-4</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Dhaka. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">BGD</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38378</guid><title><![CDATA[Molecular methodologies for assessing and applying genetic diversity in crop breeding]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38378</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), with support from India's Department of Biotechnology (DBT), this 2nd training course from ICRISAT's Center of Excellence in Genomics (CEG) provides participants with a hands-on opportunity to gain expertise in the use of molecular markers in diversity analysis, gene/QTL mapping and marker-assisted breeding. It focuses on the experimental design and data analysis components of molecular markers. The expenses of selected participants from India are covered by DBT and the course is also open to a few participants outside of India, who should cover their own expenses. The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) will sponsor travel costs for 4 participants from selected APAARI institutes. 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Participants must have a basic working knowledge of molecular biology and be directly involved in research covered by the course. Admission is limited to 16 participants and deadline is 30 June. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2008-11-3</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2008-11-14</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>New Delhi. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/38377</guid><title><![CDATA[International training course on in vitro and cryopreservation techniques for conservation of plant genetic resources]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=38377</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by Bioversity International, the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources in India and the Asia-Pacific Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology (APCoAB), its aims are to improve the skills of participants in using tissue culture techniques for conservation and management of plant genetic resources (PGR); equip participants with essential knowledge necessary for developing and using cryopreservation techniques; enhance the use of in vitro conservation and cryopreservation protocols for germplasm of crops relevant in their countries; and acquaint the participants with molecular techniques for PGR management. 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It includes both theoretical and practical exercises, including e.g. laboratory applications of biochemical and molecular markers, and its objective is to strengthen plant breeding in Latin America and the Caribbean by training young researchers in strategies to use plant germplasm, with an emphasis in pre-breeding. 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The course is structured in four modules - introduction: molecular markers in context; matching molecular markers methods with management issues; collection and analysis of molecular marker data; and application of molecular marker data for practical management. Participants will be fully sponsored and a maximum of 24 participants, from Africa, will be accepted. 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The workshop participants will be senior officials in countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia responsible for GM crop risk assessment and management. The workshop language is English. 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The first and last symposia were held in 1969 and 1995 respectively. 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It focuses on the experimental design and data analysis components of molecular markers. The expenses of selected participants from India are covered by DBT and the course is also open to a few participants outside of India, who have to cover their own expenses. 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Deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August 2007. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-11-12</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-11-23</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>New Delhi. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/36304</guid><title><![CDATA[Animal breeding for poverty alleviation – harnessing new science for greater impact]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=36304</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the International Livestock Research Institute, the topics of this commemorative John Vercoe Conference include the prospects for new DNA-based technologies and for reproductive technologies in developing countries. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-11-8</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-11-9</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Nairobi. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">KEN</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/36303</guid><title><![CDATA[Biomanufacturing: from technological development to large-scale production]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=36303</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB) in Havana and co-sponsored by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), the conference includes a number of symposia covering issues such as challenges and opportunities in fermentation technology; current trends in biomanufacturing; and new challenges in vaccine production. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-11-5</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-11-9</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Havana. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">CUB</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/35735</guid><title><![CDATA[13th International Symposium for the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=35735</link><description><![CDATA[Held in conjunction with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the conference includes the 1-day OIE Biotechnology Symposium, on "Applications of biotechnology in the study of pathogens and pathology of animal diseases"]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-11-5</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-11-14</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Melbourne. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">AUS</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/36305</guid><title><![CDATA[Postgraduate course in biosafety in plant biotechnology]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=36305</link><description><![CDATA[Taking place as part of a network of regional centres providing comprehensive training in biosafety established by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, this distance learning course lasts for one year and two on-campus periods are foreseen at the Institute of Plant Biotechnology for Developing Countries, University of Ghent, at the beginning and end of the course. It begins end 2007 (exact date to be fixed) and deadline for registration is 1 July. A maximum of 25 students will be accepted. 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The main topics of the meeting include genomics, abiotic/biotic stress, plant breeding, bio-business, gene flow, bioethics and intellectual property. 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Closing date for applications is 27 April 2007. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-10-8</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-10-12</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Ca' Tron di Roncade. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/36056</guid><title><![CDATA[Molecular approaches in gene expression analysis for crop improvement]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=36056</link><description><![CDATA[A theoretical and practical course organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Closing date for applications is 15 May 2007. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-10-8</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-10-19</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>New Delhi. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/35317</guid><title><![CDATA[Biosafety of GM crops and the evolution of regulatory frameworks: Issues and challenges]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=35317</link><description><![CDATA[A workshop organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in collaboration with the Associaç&atilde;o Nacional de Biossegurança (Brazil), the Secretar&iacute;a de Agricultura, Ganader&iacute;a, Pesca y Alimentos (Argentina) and the Red Regional de Bioseguridad, Universidad de las Naciones Unidas. The workshop is aimed primarily at people who will be in a position to review applications for the deliberate release of GM crops. Deadline for applications is 31 March 2007.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-09-24</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-09-28</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Belo Horizonte. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">BRA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/36302</guid><title><![CDATA[2007 Annual Research Meeting of the Generation Challenge Programme]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=36302</link><description><![CDATA[For this meeting, it is expected that over 180 scientists from around the world will come together to present, discuss and plan activities of the Generation Challenge Programme (GCP). Participation is by invitation only although there are some limited places for others who would like to attend and they can request an invitation. The GCP is one of the Challenge Programmes approved by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and it "uses molecular biology, genetics, comparative and functional genomics, molecular breeding, physiology and bioinformatics to explore crop diversity for genes of interest and develop a new generation of crops that better withstand the agricultural constraints that more and more resource-poor farmers face". ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-09-12</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-09-16</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Benoni. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ZAF</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/36054</guid><title><![CDATA[Rice breeding course: Laying the foundation for the second green revolution]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=36054</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the International Rice Research Institute, this training course is targeted at breeders and agronomists working on variety development or cultivar testing, and at research managers with responsibility for rice breeding programs in the public, private and NGO sectors. 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The course is targeted at individuals interested in or engaged as biosafety professionals in government agencies or industry. It is also tailored for individuals with an interest in public policy, legal and ethical aspects of biotechnology. 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Deadline for applications is 15 February 2007.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-06-25</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2007-06-29</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Trieste. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/36195</guid><title><![CDATA[Biotechnology: Strategies for management of intellectual property]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=36195</link><description><![CDATA[A course, organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Worldwide Academy and the Kellogg School of Management, covering components such as "emerging global intellectual property (IP) issues (including traditional knowledge and genetic resources)". 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The course will include lectures, hands-on training and journal clubs in order to enhance new research skills in animal biotechnology. 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Its aim is to review progress in technical issues affecting the international control of FMD and, in so doing, to highlight significant changes or issues that require to be recognised by those implementing control policies and funding research and development. In particular, the Session will look at recent progress in the development and application of risk assessment methods; of surveillance for FMD in the source countries; and of diagnostic tools and vaccines for routine and emergency application. Further, it will consider the international trends in these fields and the perspectives of suppliers and users. 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Workshop participants will be senior officials responsible for GMO management, co-existence measures and biosafety in transition countries of South Eastern Europe and European countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The workshop language is English with simultaneous translation into Russian. 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It comprises four major events: the 26th International Rice Research Conference (including e.g. a session on 'genetics and genomics' and workshops on hybrid rice and on genetically modified rice and biosafety issues); the 2nd International Rice Commerce Conference; the 2nd International Rice Technology and Cultural Exhibition; and the 2nd International Ministers' Round Table Meeting. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-10-9</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-10-13</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>New Delhi. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 5 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/34608</guid><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Blue Book: Framework for risk/ safety assessment of transgenic plants]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=34608</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), this workshop takes place together with the 9th International Symposium on Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms organised by the International Society for Biosafety Research.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-09-29</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-09-29</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Jeju Island. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">KOR</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/34205</guid><title><![CDATA[International Plant Breeding Symposium]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=34205</link><description><![CDATA[Co-organised by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), this symposium is being held to assess the state of the science and the art of plant breeding and to examine future prospects. 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This seminar-workshop on biotechnology in Ecuador is organised by the REDBIO Ecuador National Co-ordination (REDBIO is the Technical Co-operation Network on Plant Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean, based at the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile). ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-04-26</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-04-28</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Quito. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ECU</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/33064</guid><title><![CDATA[Detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically modified food (GMF)]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=33064</link><description><![CDATA[Regional practical training programme organised by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka on behalf of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-03-22</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-03-24</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Peradeniya. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">LKA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/33063</guid><title><![CDATA[Introduction to biosafety and risk assessment for the environmental release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Theoretical approach and scientific background]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=33063</link><description><![CDATA[Workshop organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in collaboration with the Istituto Agronomico per l'Oltremare. Closing date for applications is 30 November 2005. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-03-6</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-03-10</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Treviso. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/31490</guid><title><![CDATA[The 3rd international conference on date palm]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=31490</link><description><![CDATA[Sponsored, among others, by FAO, the United Nations Development Programme and the Secretariat for the Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the conference provides an opportunity for "updating scientific information on different aspects of date palm production, propagation, protection, and marketing". Topics for the conference include molecular and genetic engineering and post harvest and processing technologies. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-02-19</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2006-02-21</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Abu Dhabi. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ARE</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25371</guid><title><![CDATA[The environmental release of LMOs in tropical areas: Risk analysis and risk assessment]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25371</link><description><![CDATA[This biosafety workshop is organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). Nationals of ICGEB Member States selected to participate on an ICGEB grant will have their accommodation and local hospitality, but not travel, funded. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-11-28</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-12-2</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Lima. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">PER</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/31566</guid><title><![CDATA[Plant gene expression]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=31566</link><description><![CDATA[A theoretical and practical course organised by EMBRAPA Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia on behalf of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-11-21</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-11-30</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Brasília. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">BRA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/32091</guid><title><![CDATA[The 5th International rice genetics symposium]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=32091</link><description><![CDATA[Held every five years since 1985 by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the symposium will cover "a wide range of topics from classical genetics to the most advanced research on gene isolation and functional genomics. The symposium will provide an important forum for reviewing the latest advances in rice research and for in-depth discussion and exchange of information on classical genetics and genomics". ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-11-19</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-11-23</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Manila. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">PHL</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25443</guid><title><![CDATA[7th OIE seminar on biotechnology]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25443</link><description><![CDATA[The focus of the seminar is the “Application of biotechnology to zoonotic disease diagnosis” and it is organised jointly with the 12th International Symposium of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. 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Registration is limited to 16 participants and the deadline for applications is 1 September.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-11-7</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-11-18</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>New Delhi. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/31784</guid><title><![CDATA[International plant health risk analysis workshop]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=31784</link><description><![CDATA[Organised jointly by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the workshop "will provide an opportunity to explore methods and procedures for applying the IPPC's pest risk analysis standards; share experiences on how to use plant health risk analysis (PHRA) as a decision making tool; present tools for completing PHRAs; strengthen international PHRA expertise and communication; build a collaborative international PHRA network". One of the 9 sessions is entitled "risks associated with living modified organisms". Deadline for registration is 1 September. 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Participants may register for Part 1 (2-days targeted at decision-makers) or the whole workshop. Some participants from EU international co-operation target counties may also attend. Deadline for receiving applications for the workshop or requests for financial support (will be provided to at least 10 applicants) is 31 March 2005. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-10-10</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-10-21</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Montpellier. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">FRA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25491</guid><title><![CDATA[Interactions of bacteria with the rice plant]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25491</link><description><![CDATA[Workshop organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Deadline 1 June. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-10-10</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-10-12</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Treviso. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25442</guid><title><![CDATA[New diagnostic technology: Applications in animal health & biologics controls]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25442</link><description><![CDATA[The objectives of this international conference, co-organised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), are to "to give a presentation of the new technologies applied to the detection of agents or toxins, the diagnosis of mainly animal but also human diseases and the quality control of human and veterinary vaccines". The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is an inter-governmental organisation with 167 Member Countries. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-10-3</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-10-5</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Saint-Malo. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">FRA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/31780</guid><title><![CDATA[The 2nd international conference on integrated approaches to sustain and improve plant production under drought stress (InterDrought-II)]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=31780</link><description><![CDATA[The main mission of this conference, organised with technical contributions from FAO, among others, is "to explore the possibilities of science and technology applications to crop improvement and crop management under drought-prone farming by linking progress made at the molecular level to that at the whole plant and crop levels in the field. This conference will provide recommendations on the most effective approaches to achieve better crop productivity under drought conditions as well as the research needed to move forward in this direction".]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-09-24</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-09-28</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Rome. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25773</guid><title><![CDATA[Workshop on cryopreservation in support of conservation of European plant genetic resources]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25773</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) in collaboration with the CRYMCEPT project (an European Union (EU) funded project on “Establishing cryopreservation methods for conserving European plant germplasm collections”), the workshops aims 1) to create awareness among decision-makers on the importance of cryopreservation and how it can be useful effectively to conserve plant genetic resources and 2) to train germplasm collection holders on how to develop and optimise cryopreservation techniques and protocols to more effectively conserve germplasm of importance to their regions, countries and institutions. Participants may register for Part 1 (2-days targeted at decision-makers) or the whole workshop. Some participants from EU international co-operation target counties may also attend. Deadline for receiving applications for the workshop or requests for financial support (will be provided to at least 10 applicants) is 31 March 2005. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-09-12</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-09-22</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Leuven. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">BEL</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25490</guid><title><![CDATA[The use of advanced molecular techniques in plant-microbe interactions]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25490</link><description><![CDATA[A theoretical and practical course organised by the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Atomic Energy Commission of Syria on behalf of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Deadline is 30 May. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-09-5</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-09-15</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Damascus. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">SYR</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25441</guid><title><![CDATA[First international conference on the importance of biodiversity to human health (COHAB 2005)]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25441</link><description><![CDATA[This conference, convened in partnership with, among others, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre, is run in four parallel and two plenary sessions. One of four themes for the parallel session on "Biodiversity, food and agriculture" is dedicated to "Genetic resource use and food biotechnology". ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-08-23</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-08-25</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Galway. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IRL</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/31489</guid><title><![CDATA[The global feed and food congress]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=31489</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by FAO and the International Feed Industry Federation, this congress also includes six panel sessions, one of which is dedicated to biotechnology. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-07-11</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-07-13</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>São Paulo. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">BRA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 2 Jun 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25370</guid><title><![CDATA[Biotechnology tools for the management of biodiversity]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25370</link><description><![CDATA[This theoretical and practical course is organised by the Sokoine University of Agriculture on behalf of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). The syllabus includes livestock, plant and microbial models. Nationals of ICGEB Member States selected to participate on an ICGEB grant will have their accommodation and local hospitality, but not travel, funded. The course is limited to 20 participants and the deadline for applications is 15 April. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-06-13</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-06-25</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Morogoro. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">TZA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25369</guid><title><![CDATA[Bioinformatics and genome data analysis]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25369</link><description><![CDATA[A theoretical and practical training course that will survey the algorithms and methods used in sequence and genome data analysis organised, among others, by ICRO-UNESCO and ICGEB. Applications for the 15 places
should be sent before 31 December. Grants cover accommodation/meals but not travel. Candidates should have a masters degree; be actively involved in a research structure in biology, mathematics, informatics or statistics; have a good knowledge of computer applications and practice of both French and English languages.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-03-23</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-04-2</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Sfax. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">TUN</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/24954</guid><title><![CDATA[The role of biotechnology for the characterisation and conservation of crop, forestry, animal and fishery genetic resources]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=24954</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the FAO Working Group on Biotechnology, the Fondazione per le Biotecnologie and the ECONOGENE project. The workshop includes three sessions on the status of the world's agro-biodiversity; the use of biotechnology for conservation of genetic resources; and genetic characterisation of populations and its use in conservation decision-making. There is also a poster session and a session on the final results from ECONOGENE (a European Union funded project on biodiversity and conservation of sheep and goat breeds reared in marginal rural areas). ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-03-5</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-03-7</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Turin. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25157</guid><title><![CDATA[Practical course on yeast molecular physiology]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25157</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the Instituto de Biotecnologia Aplicada à Agropecuária, Universidade Federal de Viçosa and the Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology, Belgium, on behalf of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, this course covers the topics of continuous culture, real-time PCR analysis, micro-array analysis, the two-hybrid system and PCR mutagenesis. Deadline is 20 December. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-02-20</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2005-03-4</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Viçosa. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">BRA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/25030</guid><title><![CDATA[6th ISTA/FAO Workshop on Electrophoretic Methods and PCR-Techniques for Variety Verification and GMO detection]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=25030</link><description><![CDATA[This hands-on training workshop, organised by the Seeds and Plant Genetic Resources Service of FAO and the International Seed Testing Association, is for seed testing analysts from the Caribbean region. 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The first part (open to all interested persons that register, deadline 6 January) is a series of lectures given by invited speakers and the national faculty. 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The aim is to train seed technicians in advanced methods for the verification of species, cultivars and hybrids as well as for qualitative and quantitative GMO detection. It is limited to 18 participants, who should be actual technicians, with at least a basic knowledge or experience in the field of variety verification or GMO detection. The deadline for registration is 20 November 2004. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-12-18</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-12-22</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Giza. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">EGY</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/24910</guid><title><![CDATA[Understanding the gender dimensions of biotechnology research and application in Asia-Pacific]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=24910</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the Gender Advisory Board of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development and the Biotechnology Commission of Pakistan, the purpose of this expert workshop is to address the gender dimensions of research, policy and application of new biotechnologies in the region. The workshop will be small (15-20 participants) and discussion- rather than presentation-based. Travel and local accommodation costs of five participants will be paid by the organisers. Potential attendees should send a brief summary of their views of the critical issues around how biotechnology policy, research and application can benefit women in the region; and what they would bring to the meeting in terms of experience, expertise and critical reflection in the area. Applications will be accepted until 31 October. A paper, entitled "Critical issues pertaining to the gender dimensions of biotechnology policy", by S. Thomas has been commissioned for the workshop (<a href="http://gab.wigsat.org/gdrbiotech.pdf">http://gab.wigsat.org/gdrbiotech.pdf</a>).]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-11-23</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-11-24</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Islamabad. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">PAK</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15218</guid><title><![CDATA[Analysis of stress responsive plant genes]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15218</link><description><![CDATA[A theoretical and practical course organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). Registration is limited to 16 participants and the deadline is 1 August.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-11-22</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-12-3</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>New Delhi. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 2 Apr 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15567</guid><title><![CDATA[World Rice Research Conference]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15567</link><description><![CDATA[The conference, organised by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and co-organised by several other parties including the International Rice Research Institute, aims to provide the latest research information on a wide range of rice-related issues such as international food security, poverty alleviation, and the environment.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-11-4</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-11-7</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Tokyo and Tsukuba. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">JPN</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15270</guid><title><![CDATA[Population genetics applications in fisheries resources management]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15270</link><description><![CDATA[A training course on applications of molecular genetics techniques to enhance the management of fisheries resources, organised by the WorldFish Center, one of the research centres supported by the CGIAR. Participants may choose to enlist in either the first part (25-29 October) or both the first and second (30 October - 16 November) parts of the course. Deadline is 30 July 2004. The course was originally announced for March/April 2004 but has been re-scheduled. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-10-25</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-11-16</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Penang. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">MYS</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 2 Apr 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15566</guid><title><![CDATA[Inter-regional training course on mutant germplasm characterisation using molecular markers]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15566</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture in co-operation with the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute. A special focus of the course will be one week of computer-based training on mapping and phylogenetic analyses. The training course is open to 20 participants from developing Member States of FAO and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Deadline for nominations is 30 June 2004.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-09-27</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-10-22</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Seibersdorf. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">AUT</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15422</guid><title><![CDATA[Food safety under extreme conditions: A conference on small-scale producing units of traditional fermented foods]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15422</link><description><![CDATA[The conference, co-organised by the University of Jaén, the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) and FAO, focuses on different topics related to traditional fermented foods, especially those from developing countries. One of the themes to be addressed concerns "molecular tools to study microbial diversity, virulence factors and food-borne pathogens". ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-09-6</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-09-8</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Jaén. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ESP</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15793</guid><title><![CDATA[Congreso Nacional de Biotecnología Agropecuaria y Forestal]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15793</link><description><![CDATA[One of the co-organisers is the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-08-24</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-08-27</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Chapingo. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">MEX</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15565</guid><title><![CDATA[Electrophoretic and DNA-based methods for varietal verification and GMO detection]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15565</link><description><![CDATA[This workshop, organised by FAO and the International Seed Testing Association, is for seed testing analysts from laboratories in Eastern European countries. The aim of the workshop is to train seed technicians in methods for the verification of species, cultivars and hybrids as well as for qualitative and quantitative GMO detection. Deadline for registration is 21 May 2004.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-07-10</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-07-14</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Ljubljana. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">SVN</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15564</guid><title><![CDATA[First world conference on organic seed: Challenges and opportunities for organic and the seed industry]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15564</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by FAO, the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements and the International Seed Federation. This international conference is intended for all the relevant stakeholders of the organic seed sector. The program includes a panel discussion on co-existence of organic and GM agriculture. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-07-5</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-07-7</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Rome. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15421</guid><title><![CDATA[The 5th Latin American and Caribbean Meeting on Agricultural Biotechnology (REDBIO 2004)]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15421</link><description><![CDATA[Organised by the REDBIO/FAO network, this meeting takes place every three years. The program consists of 10 plenary sessions, 14 symposia and 21 workshops, covering a wide range of topics (such as nutrition genomics, molecular farming, marker assisted selection, biosafety and its applications etc.). 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Closing date for applications is 10 November 2003. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-04-19</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-04-23</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Trieste. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14412</guid><title><![CDATA[Sixth International Scientific Meeting of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (CBN)]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14412</link><description><![CDATA[The theme of the meeting is "Adding value to cassava: Applying biotechnology to a small-farmer crop". The CBN is a network linking advanced research institutions and widely dispersed national or regional programs with each other and with producers and consumers. It is part of the Global Cassava Development Strategy, which was initiated by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) six years ago and is now hosted by FAO. The CBN is co-ordinated by the Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), one of the 16 research centres supported by the CGIAR. FAO, IFAD and CIAT are among the founding institutions of the newly established Global Partnership for Cassava Genetic Improvement.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-03-8</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-03-14</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Cali. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">COL</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15074</guid><title><![CDATA[Global Biotechnology Forum]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15074</link><description><![CDATA[This international event, organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Chile, will focus on applications of biotechnology in agriculture and the food processing industries with special attention on potential socio-economic, environmental and human health impacts of transgenic and alternative technologies.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-03-2</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-03-5</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Concepcion. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">CHL</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/15135</guid><title><![CDATA[Molecular markers use in plant genetic studies and improvement]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=15135</link><description><![CDATA[A workshop organised by the Institute for Advanced Studies, in Caracas, and the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, on behalf of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-02-9</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2004-02-20</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Caracas. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">VEN</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14236</guid><title><![CDATA[Genomics and crop improvement]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14236</link><description><![CDATA[ A training course organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-11-17</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-11-28</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate> New Delhi.  </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14758</guid><title><![CDATA[WIPO-UPOV symposium on intellectual property rights in plant biotechnology]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14758</link><description><![CDATA[ Organised by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-10-24</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-10-24</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Geneva. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">CHE</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 7 Oct 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14501</guid><title><![CDATA[Conservation and Management of Animal Genetic Resources]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14501</link><description><![CDATA[This Advanced Course, jointly organised by FAO and the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), also covers the use of reproductive technologies and molecular markers in conservation. It caters for a maximum of 25 professionals with a university degree who are already directly involved in the subject matter of the course. 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Deadline for registration has been extended to 10 October. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-10-17</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-10-18</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate> Turin. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/12173</guid><title><![CDATA[international symposium on "Application of gene-based technologies for improving animal production and health in developing countries"]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=12173</link><description><![CDATA[ The symposium considers the application of gene-based technologies in four main areas a) animal genetics, breeding and reproduction b) animal health c) animal nutrition d) environment and food safety. Organised by the Animal Production and Health Section of the FAO/IAEA Joint Division for Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture. Those wishing to present a paper should submit a synopsis of not more than 800 words by 10 April 2003. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-10-6</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-10-10</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Vienna.</ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">AUT</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14138</guid><title><![CDATA[Arnel R. Hallauer International Symposium on Plant Breeding]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14138</link><description><![CDATA[The symposium, which aims to "assess the state of the art and science of plant breeding and future prospects for this activity", is organised by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and Iowa State University, United States. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-08-17</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-08-22</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Mexico City. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">MEX</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14411</guid><title><![CDATA[Curso - métodos de detección para organismos genéticamente modificados en la cadena alimentaria]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14411</link><description><![CDATA[This course (in Spanish) on detection methods for GMOs in the food chain is organised by the United Nations University/Biotechnology for Latin America and The Caribbean (UNU/BIOLAC) programme, created in 1988 by an agreement between the Government of Venezuela and the UNU, and the Instituto de Estudios Avanzados (IDEA), Caracas. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-07-7</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-07-11</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Caracas. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">VEN</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14015</guid><title><![CDATA[Norway/UN Conference on Technology Transfer and Capacity Building]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14015</link><description><![CDATA[The conference is hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme and aims to provide input to the discussions at the SBSTTA-9 (the 9th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, scheduled for November 2003) and COP-7 (the 7th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, in 2004). 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The organisers include the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) - two of the 16 research centres supported by the CGIAR. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-06-9</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-06-12</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Almaty. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">KAZ</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14339</guid><title><![CDATA[In the wake of the double helix: From the green revolution to the gene revolution]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14339</link><description><![CDATA[ A conference, co-sponsored by FAO, bringing together architects of the green revolution and a number of pioneers of modern plant biotechnology. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-05-27</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-05-31</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Bologna. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14014</guid><title><![CDATA[Introduction to biosafety and risk assessment for the environmental release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Theoretical approach and scientific background]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14014</link><description><![CDATA[Workshop organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-05-26</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-05-30</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Trieste. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14055</guid><title><![CDATA[The Third Taro Symposium]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14055</link><description><![CDATA[The symposium aims to "review progress in taro research, analyze needs and priorities, develop a strategy for future work in taro research and development, explore new ways to use genetic diversity and improve taro quality and production, and stimulate international collaboration, information exchange and networking". 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The purposes of the colloquium include to "share experiences and lessons from working in alliances that cross-conventional boundaries in order to exploit biotechnology for development" and to "develop an action plan through which the CGIAR can support the emergence of a new architecture for innovation that would help exploit biotechnology for pro-poor development". ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-03-17</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-03-20</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Patancheru. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">IND</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/14054</guid><title><![CDATA[The analysis of food samples for the presence of genetically modified organisms. ]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=14054</link><description><![CDATA[A training course organised by the European Commission Joint Research Centre and the World Health Organization.]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-02-3</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2003-02-7</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Ispra. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/13943</guid><title><![CDATA[Workshop on Liability and Redress in the context of the Cartagena Protocol]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=13943</link><description><![CDATA[In response to invitations by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, the Government of Italy is organising a workshop on this subject. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-12-2</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-12-4</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Rome. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/13878</guid><title><![CDATA[Plant Biotechnology Symposium: Perspective from Developing Countries: Towards a Global Strategy, Partnership and Action Plan for Food Security and Poverty Alleviation]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=13878</link><description><![CDATA[This symposium is being held in conjunction with the annual meetings of the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) and the Soil Science Society of America and is co-organised by FAO, the Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project, Michigan State University and the CSSA. The sponsors include the organising institutions, the United States Agency for International Development and the World Bank. 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the REDBIO Argentina National Co-ordination. REDBIO stands for FAO's Technical Co-operation Network on Plant Biotechnology. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-10-20</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-10-22</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Buenos Aires. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ARG</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/13149</guid><title><![CDATA[The 7th International Symposium on the Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=13149</link><description><![CDATA[ The symposium is sponsored by a range of private and public sector organisations, including the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-10-10</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-10-16</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Beijing. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">CHN</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 2 Sep 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/13107</guid><title><![CDATA[Decision making processes in plant biotechnology]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=13107</link><description><![CDATA[ The European Science Foundation's Scientific Programme "Assessment of the impacts of genetically modified plants" is organising this meeting in collaboration with, among others, the International Centre of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.  ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-09-27</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-09-28</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Rome. </ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 2 Sep 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/12232</guid><title><![CDATA[Genomic Approaches to Forest Tree Stress Tolerance]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=12232</link><description><![CDATA[ An advanced research workshop funded by the European Union and held under the auspices of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute and the National Agricultural Research Foundation of Greece. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-09-16</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-09-27</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Crete.</ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">GRC</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/13106</guid><title><![CDATA[The 24th International Rice Research Conference]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=13106</link><description><![CDATA[ This is one of the main features of the inaugural International Rice Congress, organised by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the Chinese State Development and Planning Commission, the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and co-sponsored by FAO. 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among other things, it aims to analyse the effects of intellectual property rights (IPRs) on public biotechnology research & development within the food and agricultural sector of developing countries and the policy issues that these raise. Proceedings will be made available in due course. A small number of observers may be permitted to attend. ]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-06-24</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-06-27</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>Rome.</ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2002 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/12028</guid><title><![CDATA[Introduction to biosafety and risk assessment for the environmental release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Theoretical approach and scientific background]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=12028</link><description><![CDATA[ Workshop. 
]]></description><ags:dateStart scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-06-3</ags:dateStart><ags:dateEnd scheme="dcterms:W3CDTF">2002-06-7</ags:dateEnd><ags:creatorCorporate>International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Trieste.</ags:creatorCorporate><ags:location><ags:locationCountry schema="dcterms:ISO3166">ITA</ags:locationCountry></ags:location><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">fao.org.nems/12020</guid><title><![CDATA[Biotechnology and sustainable development: Voices of the South and the North]]></title><link>http://www.fao.org/nems/rss/html_nems_detail.asp?event_id=12020</link><description><![CDATA[ Meeting co-sponsored by the Government of Egypt, FAO, UNESCO, World Bank, OECD and other organisations.
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