BACKGROUND
Tomato (Solanum esculentum L.) (Family: Solanaceae), has the enviable distinction with Onion and Potato as “TOP” crops in the agricultural landscape of India. A highly popular and almost a daily necessity in the kitchen, tomato is in high demand throughout the year across the world. A native of Latin America tomato for the first few hundred years was believed to be poisonous across Europe!
December 22-23, 2023
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Global food security has remained a global research agenda in the back drop of land degradation, climate change, biodiversity loss in recent times where plant health care is the most pivotal factor. Plant diseases as well as other biotic and abiotic factors need a thorough revisits for holistic management strategies under the umbrella of one health framework. Scientists across the globe have been working on various aspects to achieve the goals of production sustainability where in women pathologists and women agricultural scientists under different disciplines have been greatly contributing. The conference , an initiative by Indian Phytopathological Society aims at bringing women pathologists and other scientists to give a platform to show case their works, exchange new ideas and also to encourage young minds for new age research and development for sustainable agriculture
The Foundation for Advanced Training in Plant Breeding (ATPBR*) with its focus on ‘strengthening plant breeding capacity among crop improvement scientists and students’ has taken the initiative to convene a conference of all stakeholders involved in tomato crop improvement, production and marketing in collaboration with the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot,on November 3-4 2023. The objective of this conference is to let the stakeholders from all sectors deliberate on the tomato scenario in the country, potential causes for the price volatility in the market and formulate strategies to help farmers and consumers in the future.
The meeting aims to address the following aspects:
National and Regional Scenario in Tomato Production and Economics: Participants will analyse: the current status of tomato production in various states, varieties/hybrids that are being grown in the country, interstate movement of the produce, role of middlemen, cold chain availability, packaging used for transportation from farm to retail, adequacy of processing industry to tackle gluts etc. These deliberations can help to identify critical bottlenecks that require attention and improvement.
Climate Change and Tomato Productivity - What We Know and Don't Know: This segment will delve into the impact of climate change on tomato productivity, especially concentrating on the biotic and abiotic stresses faced by the crop, current solutions either under open field conditions and/or protected cultivation. By examining existing knowledge and identifying knowledge gaps, the meeting will pave the way for informed decisions and innovative approaches to mitigate climate-related risks. Focus will be on impact of global warming, unpredictable heavy precipitation, and damage by viral, fungal diseases, soil health and nematode problems.
Analysis of Market through Elasticity and Volatility in Tomato and Mitigation Strategies: A comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, intelligence, and potential glut situations will be discussed. Participants will state current market segments and potential new product profiles and devise effective strategies to manage market fluctuations and optimize tomato distribution to meet consumer demands efficiently.
Tomato Breeding to Address the Challenges of the Future: Breeders and agricultural experts will explore the current status of products in the market and deliberate on presenting the need for development of more resilient tomato varieties/hybrids that can withstand environmental stresses and adapt to changing conditions. Emphasis will be on finding solutions to improve crop yield, quality, and disease resistances to enhance the sowing and harvesting windows of the crop.
These individual sessions will be followed by a Plenary session that will lead to comprehensive discussions and formulation of a concrete action plan to tackle the various issues arising from the presentations. We expect that the stakeholders attending the meeting can forge a path towards sustainable and resilient tomato breeding, production and marketing practices that will ensure stable supply and affordable prices for consumers in the future, and double farmers income too..
Registration Fees
Professional₹ 23602
Students₹ 5903
Farmer₹ 5904
Professional from Abroad$ 50
VENUE
The conference will be held at the Auditorium of the University of Agruculture Sciences UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560065.
Register here: https://atpbr.com/conference/user/pay_reg
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