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International Workshop at UAF
'Greening Disease of Citrus Threatens Survival of Kinno'
“The greening disease of Citrus has threatened the
survival of “Kinno” in main Citrus producing countries of
the globe. If preventive measures are not adopted by
horticulturists there would be no more “Kinno” in
coming few decades.” This was the consensus among
the participants of the four-day international workshop
on “Sustainable Management of Insect Pests of Fruits
with Special Reference to Citrus through Modern
Protection and Post-Harvest Losses Reduction
Techniques” recently held at University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad (UAF).
Prof. Dr. Mark S. Hoddle from University of California,
USA Riverside was the key resource person. Dr. Iqrar
Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor, UAF was the chief guest
in the concluding ceremony. Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq,
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture was also present on the
occasion. A large number of Faculty members Deans,
Directors and students as well as participants from
various departments attended the workshop.
Dr. Hoddle said that California and Punjab province of
Pakistan have similar climatic conditions for agricultural
practices so it is an appropriate time to boost the mutual
cooperation in the field of collaborative research.
Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan said that Citrus fruit is being
cultivated in more than 100 countries of the world and it
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is 2 highest horticulture crop after grapes. The Vice
Chancellor highlighted the disease free citrus nursery
project in collaboration with US under his supervision,
SSUET Project Poster Presentation 2010
The Department of Computer Engineering, Sir Syed University
of Engineering and Technology, Karachi organized the Final
Year Project Poster Presentation 2010 showcasing 54 posters
of innovative projects designed by students of Computer
Engineering.
Inaugurating the exhibition, Chancellor Engr. Z. A. Nizami said
that basic purpose of the exhibition was to promote science
and technology in the country.
He emphasized that advancement in science and technology
is essential for the progress and development of the nation.
“Students could play important role in enabling Pakistan to
face the challenges the country confronts today.”
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adding this is the only way to assure the survival of
“Kinno” which is under life threat due to greening
disease. He said that UAF has developed virus free
plants nursery at its campus in order to gradually replace
infected plants of “Kinno” orchards.
He urged the scientists to redesign integrated pest
management (IPM) mechanisms in order to obtain
organic fruits and vegetables.
Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq in his welcome address said that
plant protection mechanism needs to be revamped and
it is the duty of entomologists to shift their focus from
chemical controls to biological control. He added that
UAF has developed practicable and affordable rearing
technique of farmer friendly biological agents in order to
maintain the bio-diversity.
Mr. Nizami appreciated the creative efforts and
hard work of the students who produced so many
novel and innovative ideas and concepts in the
form of posters which could effectively be utilized
in the industrial sector for economic growth of the
country and for enhancing quality of life.
The Poster Exhibition presented the progressive
solutions for world's problems. Posters based on
various technical projects demonstrated the
practical application of science, technology and
innovation in the real world, while at the same
time creating an image and vision of what the
future holds.