ISHS Acta Horticulturae 16: Discussion Meeting on Bitter Pit in Apples
INTRODUCTION |
| Abstract:
As a result of an informal discussion at Gorsem on the problems relating to bitter pit in apples the feeling arose that it might be worthwhile to organize a discussion on a wider basis. Dr. Van der Boon, representing the Institute for Soil Fertility at Haren, took this suggestion home. The result was that the Institute for Soil Fertility undertook the task of organizing the meeting and acting as a host. The International Society for Horticultural Science accepted the sponsorship of the meeting that was held on the 15th and 16th April in Haren-Groningen, The Netherlands. The basic idea was to convene a meeting in which a rather restricted number of specialists would discuss all problems relating to this important disorder. No papers were to be presented, but facts, figures and opinions were to be discussed. For this purpose Dr. Van der Boon, Dr. Van Goor and Dr. Wiersum of the staff of the Institute drew up a list of points to be discussed. Besides that their own comments on these points of discussion were made available to the future participants, who where invited to send in their comments in advance if possible. In this manner the result was that all participants were well prepared as to the procedure to be followed. A list of publications of all participants was also made available and reprints were sent before or could be obtained at the meeting itself. A provisional list of participants was made up, selecting those research workers that were known to be engaged in research on or related to bitter pit. Geographically the scope was limited to Western Europe. The invited workers were asked to furnish further names to complete our list. The French scientists and a Polish specialist were unable to attend. The following people ultimately joined in the meeting. |
