Synopsis
The objective of the meeting is to promote scientific interactions between researchers in the field and to showcase the key role that synthesis plays in the development of new agrochemicals. New crop protection products are important tools for overcoming the huge challenges that modern agriculture faces 鈥� to increase food production and yield in a cost effective and sustainable manner with limited farmland and water supplies and loss of existing solutions through development of resistance or regulatory pressures.Confirmed speakers include Prof Ian Baxendale (Durham Univ.), Prof. Greg Challis (Warwick Univ.), Prof. Joe Harrity (Sheffield Univ.) and leading experts from chemical research in industry.
Call for Posters
Posters are invited for display throughout the meeting and authors are encouraged to present their work in a short 2 min. flash presentation during the meeting. Please download the abstract template from the event website and submit your abstract by 19th February 2016.
Other Information
Discounted rates will be offered to members of the 欧美AV and EFMC and also to students. Lunch will be provided on the day.
Student Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries will be available up to a value of 拢250 to help cover registration and travel costs for PhD and post-doctoral applicants studying at European academic institutions. Preference will be given to members of the 欧美AV or EFMC, especially those who are selected to present posters. Further details can be found at www.rsc.org/bmcs
