Plant Water Relations Workshop University of Naples Federico II
September 17th-19th 2012
Presenters:
Professor Mike Dixon, University of Guelph
Workshop Overview:
Workshop sessions will be held at Faculty of Agricultural Science of the University of Naples Federico II, in Portici (Naples):
Alec Downey,
Head of Plant Science Applications & Research ICT International
Workshop Content:
PSY1 Stem Psychrometer theory, practical demo and analysis of data using SFT software Sap Flow Meter - HRM theory, practical demo and analysis of data using SFT software Full agenda can be found on page 2
Organisers:
Dr. Stefania De Pascale
email: [email protected] Dr. Roberta Paradiso
email: [email protected] phone: +39 081 2539135
Major Sponsor of the Workshop:
The National Research Project (PRIN 2009 ) of Italian Ministry of Research and University Molecular, physiological and morphological aspects of ornamentals response to
sub-optimal water resources and ionic stress.
Royal Palace in Portici - Housing the Faculty of Agriculture
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Monday: 17.09.2012
9:00 Welcome to University of Naples Federico II and Introduction by Stefania de Pascale each participant introduces their research project, contributors and institute.
10:15 Tea and Coffee break
10:30 Plant Water Relations Techniques - Stem Psychrometer continuous, non-destructive stem water potential –by Prof. Mike Dixon
11:15 Discussion of Applications 12:00 Lunch
13:00 Stem Psychrometer Practical Session – Instrument calibration and hands on installation on a plant to establish a small experiment to run until end of the workshop –by Prof. Mike Dixon 15:00 Tea and Coffee break
15:30 Data Analysis & Further Discussion 17: 00 Adjourn
Tuesday: 18.09.2012
09:00 Plant Water Relations Techniques - Sap Flow HRM, HFD & SFT software by Alec Downey (ICT international)
10:15 Tea and Coffee break 10:30 Discussion of Applications 12:00 Lunch
13:00 SFM1 Sap Flow Meter Practical Session – Hands on installation on a plant & establish a small experiment to run until end of the workshop –by Alec Downey
15:00 Tea and Coffee break
15:30 Data Analysis with SFT Sap Flow Tool Software & Further Discussion
17:00 Adjourn
Plant Water Relations Workshop University of Naples Federico II
September 17th-19th 2012
Wednesday: 19.09.2012
An optional meeting will be held on
Wednesday at our hotel for those who are interested to continue discussions in an informal setting and further analyse the data collected during the workshop. This will also provide an opportunity to discuss application of the technology to your own research projects.
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Plant Water Relations Workshop University of Naples Federico II
September 17th-19th 2012
Location:
Faculty of Agricultural Science of the University of Naples Federico II, in Portici (Naples):
Directions:
How to reach the Faculty of Agriculture at the Royal Palace in Portici
Via Università 100 - Portici, Naples By Car
Coming from the North, exit the A3 highway at Portici-Ercolano, turn on the right on Via del Corallo, then on the right on Via Madonnelle and on the left on Via Salute. The secondary entrance of the Royal Palace is on the left (green gate).
Coming from the South, take the Ercolano- Portici exit from the A3 highway, take the direction Portici (via Cupa Monti) then turn on the right on Strada di collegamento and at the end on the right (via Panoramica) until the roundabout, then on the right in Via del Corallo (as described above).
By Bus
From Naples: take the 255 or 254 bus from Piazza Carlo II, or the 159 from the east, or bus 157 from Piazza Municipio. The bus will take you directly inside the courtyard of the Faculty of Agriculture, or to nearby Piazza S.
Ciro (For more information visit www.anm.it)
By Local Train (Circumvesuviana) Take the Naples-Poggiomarino (Scafati) or Naples-Sorrento line. Get off at Portici - via Liberta'. Turn left coming out of the station and walk up the hill until you see a large gate, which is the entrance to the Royal Palace Park (For more information visit www.
vesuviana.it) By Regional Train
Take the Naples-Salerno line, get off at Portici- Ercolano and walk directly up the hill from the station, to Piazza S. Ciro. Turn right on via Università and go straight on until you reach the courtyard of the Faculty.
By Plane
From Capodichino airport take a taxi or bus to the Central station of Naples. Continue to Portici as indicated by local or regional train.
For further instructions, please visit the Faculty of Agriculture website
http://www.agraria.unina.it
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Plant Water Relations Workshop University of Naples Federico II
September 17th-19th 2012
Hotels in Naples:
Starhotel Terminus * * * *
Piazza Garibaldi 91 (Train Central Station) Phone n.: +39 081 7793111
www.starhotels.com Hotel Miramare * * * * Via Nazario Sauro, 24 Phone n.: +39 081 764 7589 www.hotelmiramare.com B&B Locanda del mare Via Caracciolo, 10
Phone n.: +39 081 19 56 83 10 www.locandadelmare.it/
B&B Platamon Via Chiatamone, 55 80121 Napoli
Phone n.: 081 764 32 03 www.bebnaples.com
Hotels in Portici:
Gold Hotel * * * * C. Garibaldi 197-199 Phone n.: 081 6076198 www.goldhotel.biz
Fabric Hostel
Via Bellucci Sessa, 22 Phone n.:+39 081 776 5874 www.fabrichostel.com/it
Hotels in Ercolano:
Villa Signorini Events & Relais * * * * Via Roma, 43
Phone n.: +39 081 777 64 23 www.villasignorini.it
Miglio d’oro Park Hotel * * * * Corso Resina, 296
081 777 4097
www.migliodoroparkhotel.it
Accommodation:
Special prices for University’s Guests http://www.unina.it/studentididattica/
campusfederico2/alberghi/alberghi.jsp Bed & Breakfast in Naples
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/naples-italy.
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