Explore holistic approaches to weed management, incorporating cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical control methods to optimize effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact.

Integrated Weed Management (IWM)

Aquatic Weed Control

Precision Weed Management Technologies

Aquatic weed control is essential for maintaining healthy water bodies, whether for agricultural, recreational, or environmental purposes. Chemical control methods that have no environmental side effects to living creatures in water such as fish are required.

Delve into cutting-edge technologies, including remote sensing, GPS-guided machinery, and autonomous systems, for precise and targeted weed control, optimizing and enhancing resource efficiency.

Topics to be Covered

Agroecological Approaches to Weed Control & Climate Change and its Impact on Weed Dynamics

Explores the use of agroecological principles, such as intercropping, crop diversification, and habitat manipulation to naturally suppress weeds, boost biodiversity, and improve soil health. Additionally, the topic assesses the influence of climate change on weed growth patterns, competition, and distribution, and how to adapt weed management strategies in response to these changes.

Weed Resistance Management

Focuses on understanding the development of herbicide-resistant weed populations, identifying the mechanisms of resistance, and exploring strategies to mitigate resistance through rotational use of herbicides, diversification of control methods, and adopting resistance management practices.

Edible Weed & Allelopathy

Cover a range of related issues, including agronomy practices that influence weed growth, pesticide regulation and safety, and soil health's impact on weed ecology. It will explore the socio-economic aspects of weed management, such as cost-effectiveness, labor demands, and farmers' adoption of new technologies. Additionally, this section will address government policies, extension services, traditional and cultural weed control methods, and their integration with modern practices to create sustainable, region-specific strategies.

Examines the potential use of certain weeds as edible resources and their nutritional value. This topic also includes discussions on allelopathy, where certain plants or weeds release chemicals that inhibit the growth of other species, and how this knowledge can be harnessed in weed management.

Miscellaneous

Benefits of Participations

Access to Advanced Research

Networking Opportunities

Exposure and Recognition

Knowledge Exchange and Capacity Building

Inspiration and Innovation

Contribution to Global Food Security

Publications

The 2024 International seminar serves as a premier platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and advancements in theoretical and experimental weed sciences, as well as sustainable agriculture practices. Drawing together esteemed researchers, academics, scientists, and industry leaders from across the Asia Pacific region, the seminar provides a fertile ground for the exchange of ideas and the exploration of innovative solutions to pressing agricultural challenges.

We invite paper submissions encompassing both abstracts and full papers on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Integrated Weed Management (IWM)

• Aquatic Weed Control

• Chemical Weed Control Methods

• Biological Control Methods & Organic Farming Practices for Weed Suppression

• Precision Weed Management Technologies

• Agroecological Approaches to Weed Control & Climate Change and its Impact on Weed Dynamics

• Weed Resistance Management

• Edible Weed and Allelopathy

• Miscellaneous

Accepted abstracts will be included in the seminar materials distributed to all participants, providing authors with valuable exposure and recognition. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit full papers for publication in reputable international journals affiliated with the seminar. These journals are indexed in prestigious indexing systems, ensuring broad visibility and scholarly impact.

Currently, our committee is in close communication with several esteemed journals, some of which have already committed to publishing articles from the seminar. These include:

1. Kultivasi (SINTA 2), Publisher: Universitas Padjadjaran Press

2. Agrikultura (SINTA 2), Publisher: Universitas Padjadjaran Press

Authors should note that the article processing charge of the selected journals is the responsibility of the authors. However, publication in these reputable journals offers unparalleled opportunities for visibility, dissemination, and scholarly recognition.