India: International Conference on Plant Health Management November 15-18, 2023, in Hyderabad

 International Conference on Plant Health Management
ICPHM 2023 – Innovation and Sustainability

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), we would like to invite you to participate
in the forthcoming “International Conference on Plant Health Management, ICPHM 2023 – Innovation and Sustainability” that will take place from November 15-18, 2023, in Hyderabad, India.

Plant Protection Association of India (PPAI) Executive Committee together with the LOC are currently
establishing a Scientific Program Committee, to offer an up-to-date scientific program including
oral presentations and posters covering the most important challenges in the field of plant health management today. Plant health management (PHM) is the science and practice of comprehending the interplay of biotic and abiotic stresses that limit plants from achieving their full genetic potential as crops, ornamentals, forest trees, or other uses. PHM embodies bulwarking and building upon the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of these stresses to ensure ecological, economic, and social benefits for all the stakeholders including general public.

The main objective of this international conference is to pursue global opportunities in innovation and sustainability of research and entrepreneurship related to the field of Plant Health Management. Agriculture continues to be the backbone for the economy of many countries as majority of the human population is dependent on it for food, feed, and fibre. The deliberations in this conference are expected to focus on preparing a roadmap for the identification, delineation, and exploitation of the core research areas of PHM for innovation, sustainability, and business prospects in the field of Agriculture.

Well renowned world scientists to lead a wide range of topics and sessions will be invited. There will also be optional workshops, and you are welcome to propose topics. In addition, professional excursions encompassing the Indian agriculture combined with touristic attractions are planned, which will accommodate both scientists and accompanying persons to join and enjoy the conference. We would like to emphasize that the ICPHM 2023 is open to plant protection scientists from all over the world.

Hyderabad is the capital of the Indian state of Telangana and de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh. Occupying 650 square kilometres along the banks of the Musi River, it has a population of about 6.7 million and a metropolitan population of about 7.75 million, making it the fourth most populous city and sixth most populous urban agglomeration in India. Hyderabad was established in 1591 AD by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The city has the famous Hussain Sagar lake, which was built in 1562 AD near the center of the city. It is historically known as a city of pearls and is one of the most popular pearl and diamond trading centers. It is a world-famous city for the ancient structures such as Charminar and Golconda Fort, and the modern Hitech City and Ramoji Film City. It is highly popular for the delicious Hyderabadi biriyani.

The LOC with its experienced and renowned crop protection scientists are working hard to offer you a memorable conference ICPHM 2023 in Hyderabad.

For more information, please visit the conference website: https://icphm2023.com/index.php 

We look forward to your participation.

Dr Sarath Babu

President, PPAI & Conference Chair, ICPHM 2023

icphm2023@gmail.com

and

Dr Rajan Sharma

Conference Co-chair, ICPHM 2023

IAPPS Coordinator Region VII: South Asia

Cluster Leader – Crop Protection and Seed Health, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India

rajan.sharma@icrisat.org