November 2005 Volume 36, Issue 2
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XXXVII ONTA Reunion Viña del Mar, Chile October 17-21, 2005 The 37th Annual ONTA Reunion was an excellent meeting for the quality of the scientific program and broad international participation. The meeting was held at the Hotel Del Mar (Photo) on the Pacific Ocean. The location of the meeting favored the participation of many nematologists from South America. However, a significant number of members from North, Central America and West Indies attended the meeting. A broad representation of European Nematologists enriched the scientific quality as well. The location, accommodation, conference room and meals were superlative. The technical tour was well planned and provided the participants with a clear representation of the nematotological problems afflicting the grapevine industry in Chile. The demonstration of the damage induced to grapevines by dagger (Xiphinema index) and root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne ethiopica) was impressive. The technical tour was concluded with an equestrian show and a Texas style lunch without beer, but with excellent wine. |
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Executive Committee Meeting The Executive Committee Meeting was held on October 17, 2005 at 18:30 PM. ONTA president, Juan C. Magunacelaya presided over the meeting. Major issues discussed included increase of annual dues, editorial and financial matters involving Nematropica, the invitation to organize the next 38th ONTA Reunion in Costa Rica and the results of the elections to ONTA Vice-President. Details on the issues are listed on the attached report prepared by the ONTA Secretary, Rosa Manzanilla-López. |
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ONTA Members express appreciation to Erwin Aballay (Chair), Andres France,Ingrid Moreno, Elena Dagnino, Maria Teresa Illezca, Gloria Peña, Sandra Caimanque, Lucia Rivera, Hugo Pacheco, Juan Carlos Magunacelaya andAlejandra Sastre for their outstanding organizational and managerial skills which made this meeting a memorable event.
During the banquet of the 37th Annual Meeting in Chile, ONTA awards were presented to: Forest Arin Robinson (U. S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, College Station, Texas, U.S.A.) who received the Bayer Crop Science Award. Qudsia Tahseen (Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India) who received the Onta Special Award. Juan Carlos Magunacelaya (University of Chile, Santiago, Chile) who received theONTA Past President Award. In addition to the awardees listed above, LAC members were recognized by ONTA president during the award ceremony. BEST STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION AWARD This award was presented to: Jorge Heiden Campbell (University of Tarapacá, Chile) for his studies on resistance of tomato hybrids to root-knot nematodes ( Meloidogyne icognita and M. javanica ). Congratulations Jorge! Chile Meeting Photos Photographs of people and activities from the ONTA Annual meeting are now on the ONTA Web. Go to ‘Annual Meetings’ and click on Meeting Archives! A big thanks goes to Jenny Escobar for the pictures. |
BUSINESS MEETING The Business Meeting was held on October 20, 2005 at 19:10 PM and was chaired by ONTA President Juan Carlos Magunacelaya. The most important decisions taken during this meeting were to: 1) Increase of ONTA dues $ US 25. 2) Accept the official invitation submitted by Alejandro Esquivel and Gustavo Fallas to hold the 38th Annual Meeting in S. José, Costa Rica on June 26-30, 2006. 3) Accept an informal invitation submitted from Maria Scurrah and Eleodoro Herrera to hold the 39th ONTA Meeting in Peru, in 2007. 4) Accept the election of Patrick Quénéhervé to ONTA Vice-President. Complete details of the issues discussed at the Business Meeting are listed on the attached minutes prepared by ONTA Secretary Rosa Manzanilla-Lopéz. From ONTA Officers Reports The entire ONTA officer reports are posted on ONTA web site. Abbreviated versions of the reports are listed below. ONTA Secretary, Rosa Manzanilla-Lopéz stated that she is updating the list of ONTA members. At the time of the preparation of the report only 72 active members renewed their membership. Twenty two new members jointed the organization. ONTA Treasurer, Roberto Vargas Ayala stated that from Sep. 1, 2004 to Sep. 30, 2005 there was a positive balance of $8,512.29 (total credits $ 21,986.24 minus total debits $13,473.95). The treasurer pointed out that the balance does not reflects the disbursement of the cost of the last three issues of Nematropica, which were unpaid at the time of the preparation of the report. The costs of these issues may cause a negative balance if no additional dues and prompt payments of papers published in the journal are received. Continue on page 3. |
| UPCOMING 38th ONTA ANNUAL MEETING SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA JUNE 26-30, 2006 As approved at the Business Meeting, the 38th ONTA Annual meeting will be held at the Hotel Tryp Corobici, in San José, Costa Rica on June 26-30, 2006. Alejandro Esquivel chairs the Local Arrangement Committee (LAC). LAC members includeFabio Chaveri, Gustavo Fallas, Mario Araya, Lorena Flores and Ricardo Piedra. Invited papers, symposia, oral and posters presentations are planned for the meeting. The major topics discussed at the meeting will deal with nematode ecology, nematode management under tropical conditions, biological control, genetic mechanisms regulating nematode behavior and nematode resistance in crops. An agricultural tour is planned during this meeting. The expected accommodation costs are $75 for a single room and $80 for a double room + 16.4% taxes. These prices include breakfast. For more information about this meeting go to the ONTA web site or contact directly Alejandro Esquivel, National University, Costa Rica (aesquivel@una.ac.cr). NEW OFFICERS As mentioned above, Patrick Quénéhervé was elected Vice-President of ONTA.Patrick is a very active member of the organization. He has chaired the Nominations Committee and is familiar with the activities and goals of ONTA. ONTA members wish Patrick success in his capacity of Vice-President. ONTA Meeting in Peru (2007) ONTA president, Aurelio Ciancio, informs that the preparation of the ONTA meeting in Peru, in 2007 is progressing well. Our Peruvian colleagues from different universities and agencies are cooperating with Manuel Canto-Sáenz, chair of the local arrangement committee. The meeting will be held at the University of La Molina, Lima, Peru. A nematology course is also planned. |
Business Meeting (from page 2). The Editor-in-Chief of Nematropica, Nancy Kokalis-Burelle, reported that a total of 15 manuscripts were submitted since the begin of her service on this office. Four of them were included in vol. 35 (1) and are in press, three were rejected and eight are under revision. She added that Katheryn Scott Lawrence (Auburn University) and Paula Agudelo (Clemson University) have initiated their activity as Senior Editor for the English and Spanish manuscripts, respectively. She announced the appointment of Richard F. Davis (USDA, ARS, Tifton, Georgia) as Associate Editor and expressed appreciation to the past Editor-in-Chief Edward McGawley, Spanish Editor Soledad Verdejo-Lucas and the associate editors who completed their term.
The Nematropica Business manager, Janete Brito, provided information about the payments received for the publication of the papers published in Nematropica after her appointment. Janete added that authors publishing in Nematropica may pay the page charge by check, money order and also by credit cards (Visa and Master Cards only). An over charge of 3% of the amount of the invoice will be applied to payments made by credit cards. NEW ONTA EDITORS Renato Crozzoli has accepted to replace José Chavarria as Spanish editor of the Newsletter. César Ornat Longaron has accepted to replace Aurelio Ciancio as manager of the Spanish ONTA website. ONTA members welcome Renato andCésar to ONTA activities and extend appreciation to José and Aurelio for their dedicated services.
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| PRESIDENT: Aurelio Ciancio, Istituto per la Protezione delle Piante, C.N.R., Sezione Bari, via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy; Tel:39-80-5929-221;FAX:39-80-5929-230;e-mail: <a.ciancio@ba.ipp.cnr.it>.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Patrick Quénéhervé, ORSTOM Laboratoire de Nématologie, BP 8006-97259 Fort de France Cedex, Martinique (French West Indies). Tel: 596-645750; FAX: 596-717316; e-mail: <queneherve@ird-mq.fr>. PAST PRESIDENT: Juan Carlos Magunacelaya, Avda. Brasil 2950, Valparaiso 4059, CHILE, Ph: 56 2 678 5821; e -mail: <jmagunac@ucv.cl>. SECRETARY: Rosa H. Manzanilla-Lopez, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Herts AL5 2JQ, United Kingdom or 16 Coleswood Road, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1EQ, UK, e-mail: <rosa.manzanilla-lopez@bbrc.ac.uk>. TREASURER: Roberto Vargas, Department of Crop Protection, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Campus, P.O. Box 9030, Mayagüez, PR 00681-9030, USA. Tel: 1-787-265-3859; FAX: 1-787-265-0860; e-mail: <rvargas@rectoria.uprm.edu>. NEMATROPICA EDITOR: Editor-in-Chief: Nancy Kokalis- Burelle, USDA, ARS, U. S. Horticultural Research Lab., 2001 South Rock Rd., Ft. Pierce, FL 34945; Phone: (772) 462-5861; Fax: (772) 462-5986; Cell: (772) 216-0560; Email: <nburelle@ushrl.ars.usda.gov>. NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Renato N. Inserra, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Nematology Section, P.O. Box 147100, Gainesville FL 32614-7100, USA. Tel: 1-352-372-3505, Ext. 115; FAX: 1-352-955-2301 or 2300; e-mail: <inserrr@doacs.state.fl.us>. MEMBERS AT LARGE: Alejandro Esquivel, Lab. Nematología, Escuela de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional, AP 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica. Tel: 277 32 99; FAX: 261 00 35; e-mail:< aesquive@una.ac.cr>. Maria Scurrah, International Potato Center, Apt. 1558, Lima 12, Peru. Tel: 51-1-3496017; FAX: 51-1-3175326; e-mail:<m.scurrah@cgiar.org>. |
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| ARCHIVE COMMITTEE: Robert McSorley, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida, P.O. Box 110620, Gainesville FL 32611-0620, USA; Tel: 1-352-392-1901, Ext. 137; FAX: 1-352-392-0190; e-mail:<rmcs@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu>.
FOUNDATION COMMITTEE: Charles Overstreet (Chair), Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, P.O. Box 25100, Baton Rouge LA 70894-5100, USA; Tel: 1-225-388-2186; FAX: 1-225-388-2478; e-mail: <coverstreet@agctr.lsu.edu>. Mario Araya, Aptdo. 390-7210, Guapiles, Costa Rica, Tel. 506-763-3260; FAX: 506-763-3055; e-mail: <investigaciones@corbana.com>. Joseph E. Eger, Dow AgroSciences, 4880 Bay Heron Place, Apt. 213, Tampa FL 33616, USA; Tel:1-813-835-8358; FAX: 1-813-835-4856; e-mail: <jeeger@dowagro.com>. Jenny Escobar, Junin 116 y Panama, Guayaquil Guayas 09-13293, Ecuador; e mail: <jenny.escobar@aventis.com>. Jim Rich, (see address under Home Page Committee). Marta Susana del Toro, Laboratorio de Nematologia Vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Almirante Brown 500, 5505 Chacras de Coria, Luján, Mendoza, Argentina. Tel:54-61-960004, ext.2030; FAX:54-61-960469; e-mail: <mdeltoro@fca.uncu.edu.ar>. HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE: A. Forest Robinson (Chair), USDA, ARS, SCRL, 2765 F & B Road, College Station TX 77845, USA. Tel: 1-979-260-9234; FAX: 1-979-260-9337; e-mail: <frobinson@cpru.usda.gov>. Manuel Canto-Saenz, U.N.A. La Molina, Centro Internacional de la Papa, Apartado 1558, La Molina, Lima, Peru. E-mail: <mcanto@lamolina.edu.pe>. Jenny Escobar, Junin 116 y Panama, Guayaquil Guayas 09-13293, Ecuador; e mail: <jenny.escobar@aventis.com>.Nahum Marban-Mendoza, Departamento de Parasitologia Agrícola, Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo, Montecillo, Edo. de Mexico, Chapingo 56230, Mexico. FAX: 52-595-40692; e-mail: <nahumm@taurus1.chapingo.mx>. Julia A. Meredith, PO Box 140357, Gainesville, FL 32614-0357, U.S.A.; e- mail:<julia@nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu>.Jimmy Rich, University of Florida, 155 Research Road, Quincy FL 32351-9500, USA. Tel: 1-850-875-7130; FAX: 1-850-875-7148; e-mail: < jimmyr@ufl.edu >. Rodrigo Rodríguez-Kábana, Department of Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5409, USA. Tel:1-334-844-4714; FAX:1-334-844-1948; e-mail: <rrodrigu@acesag,auburn.edu>. LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE FOR the 38th Annual Reunion (Costa Rica): Alejandro Esquivel (Chair), Lab. Nematología, Escuela de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional, AP 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica. Tel: 277 32 99; FAX: 261 00 35; e-mail:< aesquive@una.ac.cr>. NEMATROPICA EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Nancy Kokalis Burelle (Chair) (see address under Executive Committee); Edward C. McGawley (Past Editor-in-chief), Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, Louisiana State University, 302 Life Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, U.S.A. Tel: 1-225-769-0748; FAX: 1-225-388-1415; Paula Agudelo (Senior Editor, Spanish), 120 Long Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, U.S.A.; Kathy S. Lawrence (Senior Editor, English), Department of Plant Pathology, 227 Life Sciences Building, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5409, U.S.A., Tel: 334-844-1956; e-mail:<lawrekk@auburn.edu>;Manuel Mota (Senior Editor Portuguese), Departamento Biologia, Universidade de Evora, Evora 7000 Portugal; Tel:35-1-266-760800; e-mail:< mmota@uevora.pt>;Patrick Quénéhervé (Senior Editor, French)(address under Nomination Committee); Janete Brito (Business Manager), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Nematology Section, P.O. Box 147100, Gainesville FL 32614-7100, USA. Tel: 1-352-372-3505, Ext. 115; FAX: 1-352-955-2301 or 2300; e-mail: <britoj@doacs.state.fl.us>. Associate Editors as listed in Nematropica. Larry W. Duncan, (Editor of the electronic version of Nematropica), University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education Center, 700 Experiment Station Road, Lake Alfred FL 33850-2299, USA; Tel: 1-863-956-1151; FAX: 1-863-956-4631; e-mail: <lwdn@lal.ufl.edu>. NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE : Renato N. Inserra (Chair), (see address under Executive Committee) ; Renato Crozzoli, Univ. Central de Venezuela, Instituto de Zoologia Agricola, Apartado 4975-A, Maracay, Aragua 2101, Venezuela. FAX: 58-43-507085; e-mail: <rencro@telcel.net.ve>. NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: Jimmy Rich (Chair), University of Florida, 155 Research Road, Quincy FL 32351-9500, USA. Tel: 1-850-875-7130; FAX: 1-850-875-7148; e-mail: <JRich@ifas.ufl.edu>. Renato N. Inserra, (address under Executive Committee); Nahum Marban-Mendoza, Departamento de Parasitologia Agrícola, Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo, Montecillo, Edo. de Mexico, Chapingo 56230, Mexico. FAX: 52-595-40692; e-mail: <nahumm@taurus1.chapingo.mx>. Nicola Greco, Istituto per la Protezione delle Piante, Sezione di Bari, Via Amendola, 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy, Tel: 39 080 5929224; FAX: 39 080 5929230; e -mail: <n.greco@ba.ipp.cnr.it>. Patrick Quénéhervé (see address under Executive Committee). Renata C. V. Tenente, EMBRAPA, CENARGEN, Sain Parque Rural, Cx. P. 2372, Brasilia D.F. 70849-970, Brazil. Tel: 55-61-348-1623; FAX: 55-61-348-4700; e-mail: <renata@cenargen.embrapa.br>. REPRESENTATIVES IN THE IFNS: Renato Crozzoli, (see address under Newsletter Committee), and Rodrigo Rodríguez-Kábana, (See address under Honors and Awards Committee). SUSTAINING MEMBER COMMITTEE: Luis A. Payan (Chair), Syngenta Crop Protection, 498 North Mariposa, Visalia, CA 93292, Ph: 559-735-2200; e -mail: < luis.payan@syngenta.com>. Greg J. Burger, ILLOVO Sugar, Ltd., New Product Development, P.O. Box 31003, Merebank 4059, SOUTH AFRICA; Tel: 27-31-450-7700; FAX: 27-31-469-4922; e-mail: <gburger@illovo.co.za>. Ricardo J. Garcia, PMB 82-297, 705 Martens Ct., Laredo TX 78041-6010, USA; Tel:1-52-462-35802; FAX: 1-52-462-36313; e-mail: <central@corporacion-tri-com.mx>. Richard Steckler, Organic Solutions, L.L.C., 10720 McCune Ave., Los Angeles CA 90034, USA; Tel: 1-877-467-4765; FAX:1-310-838-0337. Ely V. Vea, ENTEK, 6835 Deerpath Road, Suite E, Elkridge MD 21075, USA; Tel: 1-410-579-1633, Ext. 528; FAX: 1-410-579-1633; e-mail: <evea@entekcorp.com>. WEB PAGE COMMITTEE: Jimmy Rich (Chair), (See address under Nominations Committee). Erwin O. Aballay, Universidad de Chile, Fac. Ciencias Agrarias, Dept. Sanidad Vegetal, P.O. Box 1004 or Avenida Santa Rosa # 11.135, La Pintana, Santiago, Chile. Tel: 56-2-6785821 or 56-9-4346229; FAX: 56-2-6785812; e-mail: <erwinaba@uchile.cl>. César Ornat Longaron, Dep. Enginiyria Agroalimnetária i Biotecnologia, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Avinguda del Canal Olímpic s/n, 08860 Castelldefels, Barcelona Spain . Tel:34-935-521-072; FAX: 34-935-521-001; e-mail: <Cesar.Ornat@upc.edu>. Javier Franco, Man Cesped 0293, Cochabamba 4285, Bolivia. E-mail: <jfranco@supernet.com.bo>. Khuong B. Nguyen, Dept. of Ent. and Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611-0620, USA Tel: 1-352-392-1901, ext.193; FAX: 1-352-392-0190; e-mail: <kbn@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu>. |
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REPORT OF ONTA SECRETARY, ROSA MANZANILLA-LÓPEZ ONTA Executive Committee Meeting 18 October 2005 6:18-8:25pm; “salon Ejecutivo” (Hotel del Mar, Viña del Mar, Chile) The meeting was started at 6-18pm. It was attended by Juan Carlos Magunacelaya (President), Aurelio Ciancio (Former Vice-President), Patrick Quenéhérve (new ONTA Vice-President), Renato Crozzoli (Former President), Rosa Manzanilla (Secretary), Roberto Vargas (Treasurer), Nancy Kokalis (Editor in Chief), Renato Inserra (Newsletter Editor), Soledad Verdejo (Former Senior Spanish Editor), Janete Brito (Business manager), Erwin Aballay (Chile Local Arrangements Committee), Alejandro Esquivel and Gustavo Fallas (Costa Rica Local Arrangements Committee). Proposal by Dr Rodrigo Rodriguez Kabana Before the meeting was started, Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kábana asked the ECM to consider a proposal that he formulated with Rosa Manzanilla-López. The proposal concerns the future of ONTA and a slight change to the name of the organization. Rodrigo emphasized the importance of expanding the geographical boundaries of ONTA to other tropical countries in addition to those of Tropical America. ONTA should become more global and should hold meetings in other tropical regions. These suggested changes may be a cause of concern to some ONTA members. However, the proposal deserves to be considered and discussed through annual or bi-annual meetings. Rodrigo suggested also the creation of ONTA Divisions (according to geographical regions) inside ONTA. He added also that a Committee should study the feasibility of this proposal. One or two representatives from other tropical countries, carefully chosen according to their outstanding Nematologist profile, could be invited to attend ONTA meetings to initiate this process. Rodrigo offered to defray some of the costs for these representatives, starting with the coming ONTA Reunion to be held in Costa Rica (June 2006). Renato Inserra considered the proposal as a great idea and commented upon the changes that would be necessary to the present ONTA constitution. The analysis will include: future change of name for the organization and creation of ONTA Divisions. It was agreed that the ONTA acronym could not be changed. Roberto Vargas brought about a former discussion over the issue concerning the ONTA Constitution that was celebrated in 1998. He volunteered to serve on the committee and to make the analysis of the constitutional changes required by the implementation of the proposal. Janete Brito questioned the creation of regional committees (or Divisions). She pointed that there were too few people in ONTA to create the Divisions and to meet independently by regions. Dr Erwin Aballay expressed his concern about weakening ONTA by this change. ONTA Executive Committee appointed a committee to assess the proposal. The candidates to form the committee were: Roberto Vargas, Rosa Manzanilla, Patrick Quenéhérve, Forest Robinson and/or Larry Duncan. Additional members will be appointed by ONTA President Aurelio Ciancio if is necessary. AGENDA Apologies Jim Rich Approval of last year minutes (2004) and members of the Executive Committee reports. Other issues Local representants. Janete Brito suggested to re-activate local representantives to help increase ONTA membership. It was proposed that an ONTA delegate will be appointed per country and asked to be in charge of making personal contact with other ONTA members. Fees As a reminder to all ONTA members, dues were increased at the 2004 Annual Meeting in Mexico with the following schedule: 2005 – $20.00 U.S., 2006 – $25.00 U.S., 2007 and Beyond – $30.00 U.S. Multiple year payment of dues are also welcomed. Nematropica posting charges It was agreed that there would be an additional charge to subscribers and agencies that require air postage for Nematropica. The new costs will be updated and included in invoice forms sent to subscribers. Nematropica labels Prior to 2004, the former ONTA Secretary (Mrs Peggy King), prepared the labels for the printer of Nematropica . However, this was a special favour that Mrs King did on behalf on ONTA and due to geographical practicalities to prepare the labels on time and in the USA (where the printer is based). Janete Brito (Business Manager) will explore possibilities about the label printing cost for the journal if this task is commissioned to the printer. It was agreed to ask the printer of Nematropica for the cost of preparing the labels. Editor in Chief (EIC) Nancy Kokalis (EIC) listed some of the changes that she has so far implemented to speed up the editing process and publication of the manuscripts for Nematropica (e.g. reception of electronic versions and the use of PDF). The EIC requested post addresses as complete as possible (e.g. including post code) to facilitate and ensure the delivery of Nematropica by post. The Business Manager (BM) will take care of the labels and the printer will do the labels. Addresses must be updated and sent to the BM and EIC by the Secretary. Renato Crozzoli (former ONTA President) pointed out the importance of consistency in the editorial format for papers and research notes. He also mentioned the importance of having an abstract with written instructions for authors in both languages (Spanish and English). He also asked to consider how many research notes should be included per issue. He mentioned the need to look after proper translation of abstracts from English into Spanish. Dr Paula Agudelo, as Senior Spanish Editor, will be involved in this action but Roberto Vargas and Renato Crozzolli also offered help. Nancy mentioned the preparation of a shorter issue of Nematropica in order to put the journal back on time. The EIC also suggested the inclusion of an invited paper per issue (?) in Nematropica . Suggestions for candidates to write these invited papers will be welcomed. Other points to be considered are the waiving of fees, costs of a publication in Nematropica and the impact factor that the journal has at present. ONTA Meeting in 2006 Dr Alejandro Esquivel provided information regarding the dates for the next ONTA meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica (26-30 th June, 2006). He pointed out that some ONTA members, due to the proximity of dates with SON meeting in Hawaii (18-10 th June), have asked to consider moving the dates for the conference but that it would be very difficult at this stage to make any change. Different factors such as: the booking of the Conference hotel (it has already been made), the climate and weather conditions (e.g. rain and hurricane season) would leave a very small window of options (e.g. to held the conference in April or May) to make any change feasible. The potential impact of delegates attendance was assessed based on the number of delegates (e.g. from USA) that regularly attend ONTA annual meetings. It was also pointed the efforts that the organisers have been doing to organize the scientific program and invited speakers (e.g. Zullini from Europe). The poster for the conference with the official announcement of the dates for the conference will be ready in November. The program has been organized to combine excursions and a scientific program. Other considerations relevant to the meeting included: inviting people from other societies and regions; possibilities for agro and eco-tourism, reduced fees, etc. Gustavo Fallas is preparing the information for the web page so that there would be a link with the ONTA website. There were some problems to connect with the ONTA web site, and the display of pictures in it. Jim Rich will be contacted to try to sort out the link. Future ONTA Meetings During the meeting of 2004 (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico), CUBA offered to host the 2007 ONTA Meeting. Argentina has offered also to host in 2007. It was agreed that country candidacies to hold the ONTA 2007 meeting should be proposed and voted on in the next ONTA Business Meeting (20 th October). Australia will host the International Nematology Conference in 2008. However, this information needed to be confirmed through the Federation. ONTA Newsletter Dr Renato Crozzoli had accepted to be the Editor (Spanish) of the ONTA Newsletter. Publishing costs It was pointed out the need to have some money to support the publication of some papers. One possible source was to get support from the ONTA Foundation. The other possibility was to have the journal on line in the future. Sustaining Members There is a need to encourage the activities of the Sustaining Members and increase fund raising. The Secretary will contact Luis Payan. The meeting was closed at 8:25pm. ONTA Business Meeting 20th October 2005 7:00-8:00pm; “salon Ejecutivo” (Hotel del Mar, Viña del Mar, Chile) The meeting was started at 7:00pm. The parliamentarian (Javier Franco) was appointed by Members of the Executive Committee presiding at the meeting (Aurelio Ciancio, Juan Carlos Magunacelaya, Rosa Manzanilla). The session was opened and delegates informed of the approval of the minutes from 2004. The session was then opened to questions. Erwin Aballay was asked how many members attended the meeting in Viña del Mar (Chile). The figure was around eighty, considering both registered delegates and other participants involved in the running the organization of the meeting. Alejandro Esquivel gave a summary of ongoing arrangements for the next ONTA meeting (2006) in San Jose de Costa Rica. Posters were brought for display and distribution by members of the local arrangements committee, so as to promote the conference. The relevant information for the Costa Rica meeting will be ready in November and will be made available through the ONTA web site as soon as possible. The meeting will be held from the 26 th till the 30 th of June 2006. Proposals to host the ONTA meeting in 2007 Three countries supported their candidacy to host the ONTA meeting in 2007: Cuba, Argentina and Peru. Leopoldo Hidalgo reiterated the offer made in 2004 by Mayra Rodriguez on behalf of Cuba. The offer was also reiterated and made within the framework of other international phytosanitation Conferences in Cuba to be simultaneously held with ONTA, giving an opportunity to delegates to attend different events. Susana del Toro presented the offer of Argentina. The meeting would be held in Mendoza (October 2007). This city hosted the ONTA meeting in 1998. To celebrate the ONTA meeting in Mendoza will give the opportunity to update knowledge, to present ongoing work and stimulate the training of human resources in nematology. The meeting will be organised by the Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Maria Scurrah and Eleodoro Herrera supported the offer of Peru. It is 23 years since Peru hosted an ONTA meeting. If the proposal was accepted, then the organisers will obtain confirmation to support their case from the University and the Government. Renata Tenente mentioned that there was confusion with a previous proposal by Brazil to host the ONTA meeting (2007). Greg Noel mentioned that the last meeting in Cuba was very recent (2001) and that it may be better, after holding the meeting in Costa Rica, to have another meeting in the North and then in Cuba. The delegates then voted. The results were as follows: Cuba (6), Mendoza (15), Lima (20). It was pointed out that if Lima could not get the local support of authorities (e.g. government, university, etc.), the conference would be held in Mendoza. Other issues: Javier Franco asked about the possibility of having a window in the ONTA web site for taxonomy. Julia Meredith noted that this issue needed to be discussed first with Jim Rich, who is in charge of the ONTA web site, because of the space that can be made available from the server of the University to ONTA. Anther proposal was to invite Dr Wilfrida Decraemer to publish in Nematropica the paper she gave on the subject in the conference. Another suggestion to Javier included the possibility to explore the link with other journals to have access to the information that he was requesting. The meeting was declared closed at 8:00 pm. |