Beijing, China
September 4, 2013
On September 2-4 more than 125 technical experts from 25 countries worldwide met in Beijing, China, to discuss the latest research findings and innovations related to Root Health. This 2013 Global Root Health Forum, hosted by Syngenta, built on the first Root Health Forum (2011, United States), as well as seven regional Root Health Forums that Syngenta organized around the world in 2012.
“We were pleased to host this international Root Health event because it also brought focus on China agriculture,” said Pierre Cohadon, Head Syngenta China. “The Forum demonstrates Syngenta leadership in both Root Health research and regional sustainable agricultural practices.”
In the opening keynote address, Deputy Director General Dr. Yingjie Liu of the Department of Personnel and Labor in MOA noted the importance of Root Health in the growing Chinese agricultural industry.
Panel discussions during the Global Root Health Forum focused on biotic and abiotic stresses such as root diseases, insects, nematodes and climate, as well as novel methods to measure roots and root growth stimulation. Participants also visited the Shunyi Research Farm of Syngenta Seeds (Beijing) Ltd., where they could see specific Root Health greenhouse and research method examples.
Root Health research offers untapped potential for valuable discovery and innovation by studying the multiple factors and complex interactions impacting root growth. Syngenta sees healthier roots as leading to better crop performance and stress tolerance, resulting in increased, more stable yields.
Forum dialogue emphasized the potential for new technologies that lead to more Root Health results in the field. Syngenta presented several examples from its research pipeline, including VIBRANCE®, a fungicide specifically tailored for seed treatment.
“VIBRANCE demonstrates the worldwide scale of development needed to create a tangible Root Health solution for growers,” said Christian Schlatter, Global Seed Care Asset Manager and Crop Lead. “Since 2011, it has received registration in 10 countries, with registration in China, we hope, to follow in 2014.”
Join the Global Root Health Network, a group hosted by Syngenta on LinkedIn® professional networking services at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3773669. This group brings together leading technical experts from private, public and nonprofit institutions worldwide to exchange knowledge about Root Health and the link to plant performance.
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 27,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com
研究精英齐聚北京 参加2013全球作物根系健康论坛
研究精英齐聚北京 参加2013全球作物根系健康论坛
9月2日至4日，来自25个国家的125名技术专家齐聚中国北京，参加2013全球作物根系健康论坛并讨论作物根系健康的最新研究发现与创新成果。该论坛由先正达公司主持，2011年在美国举行的首届作物根系健康论坛，以及2012年由先正达公司组织的7场区域作物根系健康论坛为本次论坛搭建了良好的基础。
“我们非常高兴能够主办此次国际性作物根系健康论坛，这也能够使中国的农业发展得到关注”，先正达中国区总裁柯博尔表示，“此次论坛彰显了先正达在作物根系健康研究领域和区域性可持续农业实践中的领导地位”。
农业部人事劳动司副司长、中国农学会常务理事刘英杰博士在开幕致辞中强调了作物根系健康在中国农业发展中的重要性。
全球根系健康论坛分组讨论探讨的问题聚焦于生物和非生物胁迫，如作物根部病害、昆虫、线虫和气候，以及检测作物根系和作物根系生长刺激的新方法。与会人员还前往先正达种苗（北京）有限公司的顺义研发农场，参观了专用于作物根系健康研究的温室以及研究方法展示等。
根系健康生长存在多重且相互影响的因素，通过对这些因素的探究，根系健康研究能够为有价值的发现和创新释放更多发展潜力。先正达认为，越健康的根系能够让作物有好的表现和抗逆境能力，从而促成更多、更稳定的产量。
论坛交流强调了新技术在实现田间作物根系健康中具有重要的潜力。先正达展示了其研究产品线中的若干范例，包括VIBRANCE®，一种专用于种子处理的杀菌剂产品。
“VIBRANCE被证实是一项世界级的成就，能够为种植者提供切实可行的作物根系健康解决方案”，先正达全球种衣剂产品经理以及作物总监Christian Schlatter如是说，“自2011年以来，该产品已经在10个国家成功登记。在中国，我们期望登记时间为2014年。”
先正达是世界领先的跨国公司，在全球90 多个国家和地区拥有27,000余名员工，致力于“激发植物潜能，焕发精彩生活”的公司使命。通过世界一流科技、遍布全球的业务网络和对客户的承诺，积极推动提高作物生产力、保护环境、改善健康水平和生活质量。浏览
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