X International Symposium on Plum and Prune Genetics, Breeding and Technology (USA, 2012)

May 20-26, 2012, Davis, CA (United States of America): X International Symposium on Plum and Prune Genetics, Breeding and Technology. Info: Prof. Ted M. DeJong, University of California, Department of Plant Sciences, Wickson Hall, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616-8683, United States of America. Phone: (1)530-752-1843, Fax: (1)530-752-8502, E-mail: tmdejong@ucdavis.edu or Carolyn DeBuse, University of California, Cooperative Extension, 501 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533, United States of America. Phone: (1)707-784-1320, E-mail: cjdebuse@ucdavis.edu

Website: http://ishs-ucdplum-prunesymposium2012.ucdavis.edu/

VIII International Congress on Hazelnut (Chile, 2012)

March 19-22, 2012, Temuco City (Chile): VIII International Congress on Hazelnut. Info: Dr. Pablo Grau Beretta, INIA, Avda. Vicente Mendez 515, Chillan, Chile. Phone: (56)42 209707, Fax: (56)42 209720, E-mail: pgrau@inia.cl or Miguel Ellena Dellinguer, INIA, Instituto De Investigaciones Agropeciarias, Km 10, Camino Cajon Vilcun, Temuco, Chile. Phone: (56)45 215 706, Fax: (56)45 216 112, E-mail: fellena@inia.cl E-mail symposium: mdiaz@inia.cl

Web: http://www.hazelnut2012.cl/

Viticulture researcher wins horticulture's top prize

Internationally recognized expert in vine management and vine improvement, Mr Peter Clingeleffer was last night announced the 2010 Graham Gregory Award winner at the Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) Awards held in Sydney.

Mr Clingeleffer, who currently holds the position of Project Portfolio and Team Leader at CSIRO Plant Industry, has been an enthusiastic and tireless supporter of Australian horticulture for nearly 40 years. He is regarded as an expert in the development of modern practices and improved varieties for dried grape, table grape  and wine grape production with significant worldwide impact at both the scientific and industry adoption levels.

Despite his long-standing career with the CSIRO and his significant contributions to the industry over the years, Mr Clingeleffer was surprised to be given the Graham Gregory Award.

"It was very unexpected and I am absolutely delighted to be honoured with such a recognised industry award," Mr Clingeleffer said.