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Upcoming Meetings

Windsor, Ontario, Canada —May 19-26, 1997
Ontario is hosting the International Scientific Conference, Greenhouse Grower Convention and Trade Show, May 19-26, at the Cleary International Center and Windsor Hilton Hotel in Windsor. Called "Growing Media and Hydroponics," this year's meeting will feature Cees Sonneveld from the Netherlands, Merle Jensen, USA, and Peter Adams, UK, along with 44 more invited speakers from 18 countries.

For more information, contact Tom Papadopoulos, Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Harrow, Ontario, NOR 1GO; phone 519-738-2251, ext. 423; fax, 519-738-2929; e-mail, papadopoulost@em.agr.ca; website, http://res.agr.ca/harrow/circ09.htm


Monterey, California —June 10-12, 1997 The Methyl Bromide Global Coalition is sponsoring the 1997 Methyl Bromide State of the Science Workshop, June 10-12, at the Double Tree Hotel, Two Portola Plaza in Monterey, CA.

Purpose is to update scientific knowledge on the role of bromine and methyl bromide in stratospheric ozone loss, identify remaining uncertainties, and discuss possible future research. The workshop will be presented in five sessions: Atmospheric Measurements, Sources and Sinks, Laboratory Kinetics, Modeling, and Open Discussion.

For additional information, contact Bobbie McCallum, Methyl Bromide Global Coalition, P.O. Box 57, Hollister, CA 95024; Overnight delivery address, 8770 Highway 25, Hollister, CA 95023; phone, 408-637-0195; fax, 408-637-0273.


San Diego, California —November 3-5, 1997 Mark your calendar for the 1997 Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reduction, to be held November 3-5 in San Diego. Scientists from around the world will present new research information and updates on promising alternatives to methyl bromide. More information will be available soon from Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO). A call for papers will be issued shortly.

For additional information call MBAO at 209-244-4710.

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