April 2005 Volume 36 (1)
ONTA NEWSLETTER
ORGANIZATION OF NEMATOLOGISTS OF TROPICAL AMERICA
ONTA web site: https://ontaweb.org
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VOLUME 36 (1)
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XXXVII ONTA REUNION
VIÑA DEL MAR, CHILE, OCTOBER 17-21, 2005
The time for the 37 th Annual ONTA Reunion is approaching quickly. ONTA members are invited to attend this important scientific event. The quality of the scientific program should attract a broad international participation. The planned symposia on nematode pests of solanaceous crops and fruit trees will be of great interest for nematologists from the Americas and other geographical areas of the world. The deadline for registration and submitting abstracts for the meeting expired in August. Late registrations will be accepted. Please contact the organizers of the meeting and Erwin Aballay ( erwinaba@uchile.cl ) for more details concerning the meeting. ONTA home page has devoted a section of the site to this special event. Detailed information about the plans for the meeting is posted on the ONTA website (look under ‘Annual Meeting’ links).
Members attending the meeting should contact the Chilean Embassy and Consulate for obtaining a visa. U. S. citizens can obtain a tourist card during their flight to Chile on American carriers. However, they must pay US$ 100 entrance tax in cash when they arrive in Chile.
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APPRECIATION TO PAST OFFICERS
Immediately after the 36 th ONTA Reunion held in October 2004 in Mexico, many ONTA officers completed their mandate. These officers have served the organization diligently for many years and have provided a great contribution. ONTA members express their appreciation to Peggy King , ONTA Secretary, Edward McGawley , Editor-in-Chief of Nematropica, Soledad Verdejo-Lucas , Spanish Editor of the Journal and Charles Weaver , Business Manager of Nematropica.
NEW ONTA OFFICIALS
ONTA members welcome Rosa Manzanilla-López as new Secretary. She has been involved in updating the list of members and in facilitating contact among the officers and the members who are located in different continents. Please contact Rosa (rosa.manzanilla-lopez@bbsrc.ac.uk ) for questions concerning membership, payment of dues and address changes.
ONTA members welcome Nancy Burelle, the new Editor-in-Chief of Nematropica. Nancy is a very energetic scientist who is in the process of reorganizing the editorial board of Nematropica. Please contact Nancy ( NBurelle@ushrl.ars.usda.gov ) for questions concerning the publication of manuscripts in the Journal.
Janete Brito is also welcomed as the new Business Manager of the Journal. She will be in charge of financial aspects concerning the printing and publication of Nematropica. Contact Janete ( britoj@doacs.state.fl.us )
to obtain information relating to page charges and invoices for manuscripts published in Nematropica.
Nematropica Mailing Costs
The December 2004 issue of Nematropica has been printed and mailed to the members. Note that Nematropica is mailed by surface outside the United States. Surface mail is not reliable and subject to delays and loss of the parcel. ONTA members outside the United States should consider increasing their annual dues to include airmail cost for Nematropica. The annual airmail costs are:
$ 12 for Mexico;
$ 9 for Canada;
$ 22 for other countries.
These costs will be added to the annual dues for members who choose this option.
Elections of ONTA Vice-President
Patrick Quénéhervé, chair of the Nomination Committee, informs that the candidates selected for the election of ONTA Vice-President are: Edward McGawley and Patrick Quénéhervé . Ed and Patrick are excellent candidates who will lead the organization with competence and experience. Their scientific ability and skill are well known to the members. Rosa Manzanilla-López has sent the ballots by e-mail. Please rush your ballots by e-mail to Rosa if you have not been able to vote.
Payment of Dues
ONTA members are reminded that dues can be paid by checks in US$ or by credit card (VISA and Master Cards). Checks should be sent to
| Rosa Manzanilla-López |
| Secretary of ONTA |
| Rothamsted Research |
| Harpenden, Herts AL5 2JQ |
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A fee of US$ 3 is charged for payment by credit cards. Please check the ONTA Website and click on Member Application for additional details.
BOOKS
The Newsletter editor would like to remind ONTA members that the 2 nd edition of Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture edited by M. Luc, R. Sikora and J. Bridge has been published by CAB International and can be ordered at the price of US $ 175. This book is an essential source of information for nematologists, students and agricultural specialists involved in tropical nematology.
Another useful book titled Nematology: Advances and Perspectives by Z. X. Chen, S. Y. Chen and D. W. Dickson has been published also by CAB International. The cost of the two volumes is US$ 232. This book provides information on both basic and applied nematology.
These books can be bought on line at www.cabi-publishing.org/bookshop .
PASSING
JOSEPH N. SASSER
(1921-2005)
Ken Barker has informed us that Joe Sasser passed away on August 17, 2005. The editor of the News letter would like to convey to ONTA members the same sad words that Ken Barker wrote in his message. He said: ‘It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that this note carries the news of Dr. Joseph N. Sasser ‘s death today. Yet, for those who have enjoyed Joe ‘s total commitment, enthusiasm and unmatched contributions to his profession, we must be unendingly grateful for this giant of a nematologist and friend”.
Many ONTA members had the opportunity and pleasure to meet Joe Sasser and work with him. The work and studies he conducted on the identification, biology, host-range and management of root-knot nematode species of economic importance remain unmatched. The majority of research projects concerning these nematode pests were conducted under his leadership. He promoted these studies in the United States and tropical areas of the world. Many techniques and methodologies used for the study of these nematodes were initiated and tested in research projects he organized. Joe Sasser’s pleasant personality, pragmatism, inquisitive mind, scientific ability and teaching skill will be remembered by the Nematology Community. Dr. Sasser was recognized by ONTA in 1987 for his great service and contribution to Tropical Nematology. He received the very first ONTA Honorary Member Award given by the Organization.
OFFICERS
(Executive Committee)
PRESIDENT: Juan Carlos Magunacelaya , Avda. Brasil 2950, Valparaiso 4059, CHILE, Ph: 56 2 678 5821; e -mail: <jmagunac@ucv.cl>.
VICE-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>.
PAST-PRESIDENT: 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>.
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: 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>. Mayra G. Rodriguez, Laboratorio de Nematologia, Centro Nacional Agropecuaria (CENSA), Apartado 10, San Jose de Las Lajas, Havana, Cuba. Tel: 53-64-63014; e-mail: <mrguez@censa.edu.cu >.
COMMITTEES
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: Gregory R. Noel (Chair), USDA/ARS, Dept. of Crop Sciences, 1102 S. Goodwin Ave., University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, Ph: 217-244-3254; e -mail: <g-noel1@uiuc.edu>. Ignacio Cid del Prado , Colegio de Postgraduados, Km 35.5 Carretera Mexico-Texaco, Montecillo, Edo. De Mexico, Mexico CP 56230. Tel/Fax: 91-595-(1-02-20) or (1-15-80) or (1-15-87); e-mail: <icid@colpos.colpos.mx>. Marcelo E. Doucet , Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Lab, de Nemat, Centro de Zoologia Aplicada, Casilla de Correo 122, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina. Tel: 54-51-322055; FAX: 54-51-332054; e-mail: <mdoucet@gtwing.efn.uncor.edu>. Carmen G. Triviño , INIAP- E. E. Boliche, P.O. Box 7069, Guayaquil, ECUADOR, Ph: 593 4 823381; e -mail: <catrivin@espoltel.net>.
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE FOR the 37th Annual Reunion (Chile): Erwin O. Aballay (Chair) , 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>.
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); José A. Chavarría , Department of Crop Protection, Mayagüez Campus, University of Puerto Rico, P. O. Box: 9030, Mayagüez, PR 00681-9030, U.S.A.; Tel:1-787-265-3859;FAX:1-787-833-7765; email: < j_chavarria@rumac.uprm.edu >, or < jachavar@hotmail.com >.
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: Patrick Quénéhervé (Chair), 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>.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 5484186; e -mail: <nemang02@area.ba.cnr.it>. 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 Executive Committee), and 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>.
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), 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>. 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> . Aurelio Ciancio , (see address under Executive Committee). Javier Franco , Man Cesped 0293, Cochabamba 4285, Bolivia. E-mail: <jfranco@supernet.com.bo>. Khuong B. Nguyen , Dept. of Ent. and Nematology, Univ ersity of F lorida, Gainesville FL 32611-0620, USA Tel: 1-352-392-1901, ext.193; FAX: 1-352-392-0190; e-mail: <kbn@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu>.