Leading plant pathologists and bio-technologists of the world have assembled in Bengaluru for consultations on evolving a global action plan for a strong bio-security system. About 200 scientists from 20 countries have put their heads together at a four-day international symposium on Phytophthora being organised by the Kasargod-based Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research here from September 9 to 12.

CPCRI Director P. Chowdappa told The Hindu that the proposed action plan would have measures to prevent the spread of plant diseases from continent to continent and country to country.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Special Correspondent / Bengaluru – September 11th, 2015