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• Fax the registration form to (225) 771-4464, or
• E-mail the registration form to Daniel_Collins@subr.edu, or
• Mail the registration form to:

Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
P.O. Box 10010
Ashford O. Williams Hall
BA Little Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

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Presentations:

Enhancement of MS and PhD Programs-Biosecurity: MHTML (24.2MB)

Plant Biosecurity High Consequence Plant Pathogens: MHTML (48.2MB)

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Southern University and A & M College
Agricultural Research and Extension Center

Presents Plant Biosecurity Symposium

“Frontline Biosecurity Symposium” Featuring presentations from scientists and professionals working
on the front lines of research and monitoring of high consequence plant pathogens, insect pests,
and invasive species that are a threat to our nation’s agriculture and natural resources.

Date: November 10-12, 2009
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 10-11, 2009: Presentations 8:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday, November 12, 2009: Hands on Demonstrations 8:00am - 12:00pm

Location:
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 10-11, 2009: Southern University Smith-Brown Memorial Union, Royal Cotillion Ballroom
Thursday, November 12, 2009: A.O. Williams Hall, Room 191, B.A. Little Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Lunch will be provided on Tuesday, November 10th for preregistered attendees

Location Map -1: Southern University and A & M College
Smith-Brown Memorial Union
Jesse N. Stone Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70183

Location Map -2: Southern University and A & M College
Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Ashford O. Williams Hall
BA Little Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70183

List of Participating Universities and Agencies:
• Southern University Urban Forestry Program
• Howard University Biology Department
• Oklahoma State University National Institute for Microbial Forensics & Food and Agricultural Biosecurity
• Penn State University Plant Pathology Department
• LSU - Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology Dept.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI
• USDA ARS Foreign Disease- Weed Science Lab
• USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center
• USDA ARS Mid-South EEO/Civil Rights Unit
• USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine SPHD
• USDA APHIS PPQ National Training Center
• USDA APHIS Center for Plant Health Science and Technology
• USDA Forest Service MWSI
• US Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
• Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry - Horticulture and Quarantine Programs

For more information contact:

Dr. Daniel Collins
Urban Forestry Program, SUBR
Phone: (225) 771-2262 ext. 268
Fax: (225) 771-4464
e-mail: Daniel_Collins@subr.edu
Address: Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
P.O. Box 10010
Ashford O. Williams Hall
BA Little Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70813