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Call for Papers
For contributed papers and posters. The presentation of recent research is the
foundation of the ASDS symposium, offering opportunities for researchers to share
their important findings and to encourage collaboration and information sharing.
ASDS are inviting submission of short papers to be presented either as an oral paper or
a poster at the 2009 Symposium being held at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, Thredbo, NSW,
Australia from 5-7 February 2009.
Papers will be grouped into the following themes:
- Applied Technologies
- Biocontrol
- Biosecurity
- Biotechnology
- Extension, education and training
- Rhizobiology
- Soil ecology/Soil health
Invitation from the Symposium Organising Committee:
Soilborne diseases often present intractable problems in both natural and managed environments. In these situations they may cause large losses in agricultural, horticultural and forestry situations. These diseases have impacts in an economic sense as well as having impacts on aesthetic, recreational and heritage resources. Due to the complexity of the soil environment, the study of soil borne disease has often lagged behind that of airborne diseases. However, this has also led to the use of more elegant, sophisticated methods of research. This research will be showcased in both oral and poster presentations under the seven themes, outlined above.
The 5th Australian Soilborne Diseases Symposium (5th ASDS) will continue the tradition of bringing together plant pathologists and other biologists who have an interest in the soil environment. Unique aspects of this symposium are the small size of the meeting and the strong focus which contributes to the camaraderie experienced by the participants.
The organising committee of the 5th ASDS invite all scientists interested in plant microbe interactions in the soil to present their research findings and to network with others working in similar areas. We are certain that you will enjoy valuable interactions through the scientific and social program in the Australian Alps. We look forward to seeing you all in Thredbo in 2009.
Gavin Ash
Convenor
ASDS 2009
PAPER SUBMISSION PROCESS
Please note: There has been some confusion in relation to the submission of abstracts. You are being asked to submit an abstract of 300 words only on line. Once the papers have been reviewed and accepted, you will then be asked to submit a longer abstract (up to 2 pages in length as per the example o n the site) for inclusion in the conference handbook.
All papers must be submitted electronically via the Symposium website. To submit your paper online please click on the 'Submit Paper' button below.
You will be asked to complete the presenting author’s contact details, paper title, proposed type of presentation (oral or poster), the theme, author(s), affiliation details and brief biographical details of the presenting author. If submitting more than one paper, each paper should be submitted under the name of the presenting author.
After certifying that all authors have agreed to the submission of the paper/s, you will then continue to the Upload Paper page. Please ensure that your paper is finalised and has been prepared in accordance with the preparation requirements. Before uploading your paper you will be given an Access Key. Your Access Key will allow you to edit details of the presenting author or reload an amended paper. This facility will not be available after the paper submission closing date.
Presentation Time
Contributed papers will be strictly limited to a maximum of fifteen minutes (10 minutes presentation plus five minute for questions). Papers not selected for these sessions may be eligible for presentation as posters.
You have the choice of submitting a paper for either:
- Paper or poster, or
- Poster only
- Posters will be available for viewing each day of the Symposium.
ACCEPTANCE
Whether your submission is accepted or rejected as an oral presentation or poster will depend exclusively on the quality of the paper. The paper must conform to the requirements outlined below to be considered for acceptance.
Paper Preparation Requirements:
Submissions which do not conform will be excluded from consideration. Please refer to the sample paper.
- Papers should describe work which has not been published or presented at another Symposium. Selection of posters and papers is dependent on the content and presentation of the paper..
- All contributed paper and poster presenters are required to register to attend the Symposium.
- Abbreviations and statistical results should conform with the uniform requirements for manuscripts submitted to industry journals
- References are not required but may be included. References should follow the reference citation guide from Australasian Plant Pathology
- Each paper must be prepared in Microsoft Word 97-2003 format. No other formats will be accepted. A maximum of two pages including title will be accepted.
- The paper should be arranged in a logical order, be informative and contain the following:
- The presenting author must check the acknowledgment of terms and conditions box when registering and submitting the paper.
Title - typed in bold, upper and lower case, should be brief and state clearly the nature of the study.
Author - please list all authors and their affiliations on the paper.
Aim - a one sentence statement of the study’s specific objective, unless given in the title.
Methods - a brief statement of the method if pertinent.
Results - a summary of the results obtained.
Conclusion - a statement of the conclusions. It is not satisfactory to state ‘the result will be discussed’.
- Abstracts must be received by 1700 (AEST) on 31st October 2008. If you are having problems please call Conference Logistics on 02 6281 6624.
- Papers sent by fax will be not be accepted.