Welcome to AHC 2016
发布时间: 2016-03-29 浏览次数: 692

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The Second Asian Horticultural Congress will be opened in Chengdu, Sichuan of China during September 26 to 28, 2016. This time, it will be co-hosted by International Society for Horticultural Science, Chinese Society for Horticultural Science, Korean Society for Horticultural Science and Japanese Society for Horticultural Science, and co-organized by Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Science and Chengdu Academy of Agricultural Science. With the first Congress held in 2008 in Cheju, Korea, the Asian Horticultural Congress was initiated by societies for horticultural science from China, Japan and Korea.

Asia is endowed with plenty of important horticultural resources, and is the area of origin for many horticultural plants. Located across tropical, subtropical, temperate, and frigid zones, Asia has complicated climate, diversified ecosystems as well as profound farming culture. Therefore, on this land, many horticultural modes, models and technologies of production with considerate regional characteristics and cultural features are formed. And since the beginning of the 21th century, new developments of Asian horticultural science are continuously made both in basic research such as various omics, physiology and genetics and in the study of applied technologies promoting high yield, highly-efficient and sustainability of production, along with constant innovation in science and technology around the world, especially in biotechnology. However, no doubt that the horticultural industry of Asian countries is facing challenges in respects of resource shortage, rising of labor cost, pollution of environment, etc. To meet these challenges, we need to exchange and collaborate more than ever. As an exchange platform this Congress will provide fine opportunities of sharing knowledge, thoughts and experience, and the opportunities for cooperation to colleagues and friends engaging in scientific research on and production of fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers.

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province of China, is an ancient city with profound culture, tourist attractions and exquisite cuisine. Chengdu boasts many historical sights, natural scenery, unique folk custom as well as hundreds of specialties and snacks. In addition, Chengdu is home to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where you can visit this precious and lovely creature. Sichuan Province is one of the biggest horticultural production and processing bases in China, and during the Congress, visits to farms and food factory will be arranged.

Finally, the Organizing Committee of the Second Asian Horticultural Congress extends warm welcome to all researchers, teachers, students, executives and relevant professionals working in horticultural research and industry. Your presence are cordially requested.

Sincerely yours,


Yongchen Du

Chinese Society for Horticultural Science