Photo Releases 40th CSSP Annual Scientific Conference and Anniversary
40th CSSP Annual Scientific Conference and Anniversary
Grand Regal Hotel
Davao City
19-20 March 2010
Text by Rita T. dela Cruz
Photos by Anthony Obligado and Jose Ira Archimedes D. Borromeo
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| Carrying the theme, “Harnessing genetic and ecosystem diversity for sustainable agriculture”, officers and members of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP) together with other R&D partners in the field of crop science convened to conduct the 40th Annual Scientific Conference and Anniversary. In this photo is Dr. Rhodora R. Aldemita, CSSP Chair for the Papers and Poster Abstracts Committee. |
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| Attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony are: (L-R) Dr. Leocadio Sebastian of Bioversity International APO based in Selangor, Malaysia; Councilor Conde Baluran of Davao City; Dr. Emma Sales, CSSP President; Dr. Nicomedes P. Eleazar, BAR Director; and Dr. Nigel Ruaraidh Sackville Hamilton, Evolutionary Biology Head of the Genetic Resources Center (GRC), IRRI. |
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| Dr. Emma Sales, CSSP President, welcomes the guests and participants. |
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| Councilor Conrado Baluran delivers his opening message in behalf of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who was not able to attend. |
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| CSSP Vice President and Incoming President, Dr. Jessica Rey of IRRI introduces the keynote speaker and guest of honor. |
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| Dr. Nicomedes P. Eleazar, director of BAR, delivers his keynote address. In his speech he highlighted the importance of the event and how crops scientists plays a relevant part in accomplishing the long term endeavor of the country towards sustainability. “Research in ecosystem diversity is in the right direction. Our commitment to conserving our genetic diversity provides the natural capital for our human economies. The variety of our resources plays a crucial role in ensuring food security in the country, not to mention the substantial income it can provide to our poor farmers. Through the diverse plant and crop species, in addition to the traditional ones, the country’s food demand is continuously met,” he said. |
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| In recognition of BAR’s continuous support to the Society and for gracing the occasion, Dr. Eleazar is awarded the plaque of appreciation. Dr. Eleazar is also the recipient of the CSSP Dr. William D. Dar Award for Outstanding Research Administrator. |
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| Dr. Leocadio Sebastian of Biodiversity and past president of CSSP congratulates Dr. Eleazar. |
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| To keep the occasion light and relax, the USEP Dance Troupe provides an intermission number staging their native Mindanaoan folkloric performances. |
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| The group gathers around for a photo op. |
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