| Abstract |
There is great potantial for second crop maize production in the Mediterranean which includes Cukurova, Antalya and Aegean regions. However, the production is limited by Com Borers, Ostrinia nubilalis and Sesamia spp. Borer damage has also been reported in Black Sea region where major maize production is taking place. Evidence from experimental plantings in Sanhurfa indicates that borers are also present in GAP area too. The National Maize Research Program has made considerable efforts on biological and chemical control measures for these insects. Besides, some other research institutions, such as Plant Protection and Agricultural Faculties are also working on the same subjects. Combining the efforts, time and man-power, sharing of responsibility and subject areas would be more beneficial and short cut for obtaining results. From this standpoint, Coordination of National Program with assistance of CIMMYT has attempted to prepare a joint research projects together with Agricultural Research Institute, Plant Protection Research Institute and Agricultural Faculties. All those institutes responded with enthusiasm and agreed to participate in the symposium organized by the National Maize Research Program Coordinatorship. It was also decided that the symposium be international. Response to our invitation for a symposium came from United States, Germany and Mexico, but for some reason only Dr. John Mihm from CIMMYT headquarters, Mexico, could participate and shared his broad experience and knowledge. In this proceedings you will find some interesting and fruitful information. I personally thank Dr. Sutat·Sriwatanapongse, CIMMYT maize s~cialist for his assistance and effort from very begining to the end. National Maize Research Program Coordinatorship is thankfull to CIMMYT and Cukurova Agricultural Research Institute for their support and hospitality. Without those participating institutions and scientists who shared their knowledge and experience, this symposium could not have been held and could not have been so successful. |
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