AVRDC @ 40: A ‘Fresh’ Look Forward: Day 1
Welcome
Introduction
Dyno Keatinge, Director General, AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center
Introductory Paper
Food Security in a Low Carbon Society
Yuan Tseh Lee, President, International Council for Science, Novel Laureate (Chemistry) 1986
Conversation I
Improving Future Food and Nutritional Security
Victoria Quinn, John Bowman, Tim Wheeler, Wolfgang Kasten, Victor Afari-Sefa
Keynote Speech
A “Fresh’ Look Forward for Tropical Vegetables
Jacqueline Hughes, Deputy Director General for Research, AVRDC
Conversation II
Improving Future Horticultural Systems and Profitability
Eckhard George, Douglas Pachico, Sarah Simons, Cathy Reade, Sophia Kaduma, David Midmore
Concluding Remarks
Day One Wrap-up
Eugene Terry, ex-AVRDC Board Vice-Chair