IRRDB International Rubber Conference 2015 & IRRDB Annual Meetings Rex Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, November 2-6, 2015 AGENDA November 2, 2015: IRRDB International Rubber Conference 2015 7:00-8:30 8:30-9:00 9:00-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-12:15 Registration Opening ceremony Welcoming address -Mr. Phan Thanh Dung, Director, Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam Opening address -H. E. Dr. Cao Duc Phat, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development -Mr. Tran Ngoc Thuan, Director General, Vietnam Rubber Group -Datuk Dr. Abdul Aziz bin S.A. Kadir, Secretary General, International Rubber Research and Development Board Plenary session Chairman: Datuk Dr. Abdul Aziz bin S.A. Kadir Secretary General, International Rubber Research and Development Board Keynote address 1: “Natural Rubber Producers’ Expectations Towards the Research and Development Community” Dr. Tran Thi Thuy Hoa, Vietnam Rubber Association Keynote address 2: “Impact of Latex Harvesting Technologies on Profitability of Rubber Plantations & Smallholdings During Periods of Low Rubber Prices” Dr. Sivakumaran A/L Seenivasagam, Director of Research, Greenyield Berhard, Malaysia Keynote address 3: “Nanomatrix and Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kawahara Seiichi, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan Coffee break Parallel Session 1: Plant Breeding I (Hall A) Chairman: Dr. Lai Van Lam Head, Technical Department, Vietnam Rubber Group RRIV Planting Recommendations for 2016-2020 Le Mau Tuy, Vu Van Truong, Vo Thi Thu Ha and Lai Van Lam Performance of the IRRDB’81 Germplasm in Rubber Breeding in Vietnam Vu Van Truong, Le Mau Tuy and Le Hoang Ngoc Anh 10:30-12:45 12:30-13:30 13:30-15:45 Performance of Five High Yield Hevea Clones in a Large Scale Clone Trial in Yunnan He Ligang, Liu Zhongliang, Xiao Zaiyun, Ning Lianyun, Yu Wencai and Liang Guoping Performance Trial of New Rubber Clones in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines Ernie C. Camacho and Roger O. Bagaforo Adaptation of New IRR Series Clones in Dry Climate Area Sigit Ismawanto, Mudji Lasminingsih and Thomas Wijaya Towards Selection of Improved Hevea brasiliensis Clones for South Konkan: Long Term Performance of Ortet Clones T. Gireesh, M. A. Nazeer, T. R. Chandrasekhar and Kavitha K. Mydin Discussion Parallel Session 2: Biotechnology (Hall B) Chairman: Mr. Hubert Omont Vice-Chairman, International Rubber Research and Development Board Engineering Rubber Plants with High Antioxidant Capacity Florence Martin, Anne Clément-Vidal, Christine Sanier, Denis Fabre, Pascal Montoro and Julie Leclercq Current Challenges in de novo Hevea brasiliensis Genome Sequencing Pascal Montoro, Chaorong Tang, Songnian Hu, Kandakumar Jayasekaran and Maria Kolesnikova-Allen Association Mapping of Yield and Growth in Hevea spp. Thitaporn Phumichai, Kanikar Teerawattanasuk and Krissada Sansing Somatic Embryogenesis and Plant Regeneration from Inner Integument of Hevea brasiliensis W. Prommee, W. Srinakeing and S. Te-Chato Molecular Characterization of Somatic Embryogenesis Receptor Kinase (SERK) Gene from Hevea brasiliensis (Muell. Arg.) P. Kumari Jayasree, Suni Anie Mathew, Soya Mary Jose, R. Supriya, K.R. Sari Mol and A. Thulaseedharan Development of Gynogenic Haploids through Embryo Sac Culture In Hevea brasiliensis Divya U.K, Rekha K, Maria Jose, Sobha S. and Sushamakumari S. Rubber Biotechnology Activities in University of Southern Mindanao Emma K. Sales Contribution of Molecular Biology and Physiology to Climate-Smart Natural Rubber Production Pascal Montoro, Chaorong Tang, Thakurdas Saha, K. Annamalainathan, Sigit Ismawanto, N.M.C. Nayanakantha, Thitaporn Phumichai Discussion Lunch Parallel Session 3: Agronomy (Hall A) Chairman: Prof. Dr. Zhou Jiannan Senior Officer for International Cooperation, Rubber Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Effect of Silt Pits on Mature Rubber Plantation Dao Thanh Hoi and Tong Viet Thinh 2 13:30-15:45 Impact of Light Rare Earth Elements on Yield and Quality of Latex Tran Van Thanh, Tong Viet Thinh and Nguyen Van Dong Evolution of Soil Fertility and Its Correlation with Rubber Tree Leaf Nutrition in Rubber Plantation Hua Yuangang, Lin Zhaomu, Luo Wei, Cha Zhengzao and Wu Xiaoping The Utilization of Climatic Data to Support Agronomic Practises in Rubber Plantation Thomas Wijaya Predicting Distribution of Hevea brasiliensis Through Ecological Niche Modelling with Climate, Soil, Topography and Socioeconomic Factors Debabrata Ray, James Jacob and Mukunda Dev Behera Identification of Suitable Species and Genotypes for Cut Foliage Cultivation on Rubber Lands Iqbal S. M. M., Rodrigo V. H. L. , Wettasinghe W. A. D. D. S. and Jayathilake P. M. M. Root Anatomy of Modified Root Trainer Plant of Hevea brasiliensis Vinoth Thomas and Sobhana Shankar Rubber-Based Cropping System in Nigeria: Efforts in Research and Extension Esekhade T.U. and Idoko S.O. Discussion Parallel Session 4: Plant Protection I (Hall B) Chairman: Mr. Phan Thanh Dung Director, Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam The Challenges for Plant Protection Sciences and Technologies of Rubber Tree and Countermeasures: 1. cDNA-AFLP Analysis Reveals Differential Gene Expression in Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis) Inoculated with Corynespora cassiicola Pathogen Li Boxun, Huang Guixiu, Cai Li, Liu Xianbao, Shi Tao and Cai Jimiao The Challenges for Plant Protection Sciences and Technologies of Rubber Tree and Countermeasures: 2. Diversity of the Cassiicolin Gene in Corynespora cassiicola of Rubber Tree in China Liu Xianbao, Li Boxun, Cai Jimiao and Huang Guixiu The Challenges for Plant Protection Sciences and Technologies of Rubber Tree and Countermeasures: 3. Pathogen Identification and Biological Characteristics of a New Stem Canker Disease on Rubber Tree Cai Jimiao, Zhou Xuemin, Liu Xianbao, Chen Yipeng, Huang Guixiu Efficiencies of Management Methods to Oidium Leaf Fall Disease on Mature Rubber Trees Nguyen Don Hieu, Nguyen Phuong Vinh, Nguyen Anh Nghia, Phan Thanh Dung, Vu Thi Quynh Chi, Nguyen Thi Hue Thanh, Nguyen Minh Khang and Truong Van Tuan Identification of QTLs Involved in the Tolerance/Sensibility of Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis) to Corynespora cassiicola Effectors Tran Dinh Minh, André Clément-Demange, Mouman Soumahoro, Aurélien Masson and Valérie Pujade-Renaud 3 15:45-16:15 16:15-18:30 16:15-18:00 Management of Corynespora Leaf Fall Disease of Rubber in the Nursery Jill D. Villanueva, Raquel B. Evangelista, Romulo L. Cena and Jaime C. Silvetre The Effectors of Corynespora cassiicola Virulence in Rubber Tree Valérie Pujade-Renaud, David Lopez, Sébastien Ribeiro, Tran Dinh Minh, Marine Déon, André Clément-Demange, Dominique Garcia, Patricia Drevet, Philippe Label, Emmanuelle Morin, Annegret Kohler, Francis Martin, Marc Seguin, Jean-Louis Julien Induction of Systemic Acquired Resistance in Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) by Endophytic Bacteria Against Phytophthora meadii Amith Abraham, Shaji Philip, K. Jayachandran and C. Kuruvilla Jacob Discussion Coffee break Parallel Session 5: Plant Protection II (Hall A) Chairman: Dr. Jacob Mathew Joint Director, Rubber Research Institute of India In Vitro Screening of Antagonistic Phylloplane Actinomycetes Against Corynespora cassiicola Fungus Vu Thi Quynh Chi, Nguyen Thi Thanh Trang, Doan Nhan Luan, Nguyen Ngoc Mai and Nguyen Anh Nghia Chemical Control of Oidium Leaf Fall Disease on Mature Rubber Estates in Vietnam Nguyen Anh Nghia, Ha Van Khuong, Nguyen Don Hieu and Phan Thanh Dung Effects of Supplementary Nutrition on the Longevity and Fecundity of Metaphycus parasaissetiae Zhang Fangping, Li Lei, Zhu Junhong, Han Dongyin, Niu Liming, Chen Junyu and Fu Yueguan Assessment of Effects of Thiramet and Folpet Fungicides on Tapping Panel Disease in Hevea Plantation Omorusi V.I., Kunu S., Ijie K.O., Ogbebor N.O., Orumwense K.O. and Ehiwe D. Evaluation of the Efficacy of Fomesan 1.25GR on the Control of White Root Disease of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) Omorusi V.I., Kunu S., Ijie K.O., Ogbebor N.O., Orumwense K.O. and Ehiwe D. Recent Research Findings on Tree Injection: an Advanced Application Technology Against Disease Management Giving Special Emphasis to White Root Disease T.H.P.S. Fernando, P. Seneviratne, C. Wijeyaratna and J. Mirando Integrated Weed Management in Rubber Chee Yan Kuan Advanced Mist Blower Technology for Efficient Ground Spraying in Rubber Plantations Jacob Mathew, Vijayan K. and Jatin S. Patel Discussion Parallel Session 6: Plant Breeding II (Hall B) Chairman: Dr. Ir Karyudi Director, Indonesian Rubber Research Institute 4 19:00-21:00 Genotype x Environment Interaction and Phenotypic Stability of Hevea Clones in Traditional and Non-traditional Rubber Growing Regions in Vietnam Tran Thanh and Le Mau Tuy Performances of Polycross Progenies and the Implication in Hevea Breeding Le Hoang Ngoc Anh, Le Mau Tuy, Vu Van Truong and Lai Van Lam Nitric Oxide Pretreatment Enhanced Growth Attributes of Polybagged Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Seedlings N.M.C. Nayanakantha, N.N. Hettiarachchi, A.M.W.K. Senevirathna, and P. Seneviratne A Technique of Weidong (Mounding) Drought-Tolerance Transplanting for Rubber Buddings Wang Jun, Zhou Jun, Chen Xianhong, Yao Xingcheng and Lin Weifu Sustained High Yields Over the Long Term in Clones Introduced to India from Malaysia and Thailand T. Meenakumari, Alice John, Kavitha K. Mydin, Annakutty Joseph and Y. Annamma Varghese Long Term Evaluation of Certain Hybrids Derived from Drought Tolerance Clones of Hevea brasiliensis Indicate Sustainability of Yield during Summer Stress Narayanan C., Kavitha K. Mydin and Alice John Discussion Gala dinner hosted by RRIV Director November 3, 2015: IRRDB International Rubber Conference 2015 8:00-10:00 Parallel Session 7: Crop Physiology and Latex Harvesting I (Hall A) Chairman: Dr. Sivakumaran A/L Seenivasagam Director of Research, Greenyield Berhard, Malaysia The Yield and Latex Physiological Parameters on d3 and d4 Tapping Systems of PB 260 at South-East Region in Vietnam Nguyen Nang, Truong Van Hai, Do Kim Thanh, Pham Van Luyen, Tran Vinh Tuan, Nguyen Van Thai, Nguyen Quoc Viet and Kim Thi Thuy Low Intensity Tapping Systems: Preliminary Results on Vietnamese Hevea Clones Van H.T. Nguyen, Diem N.V. Le, Thao T.T. Nguyen, Thuy T. Kim, and Nang Nguyen A First Physiological Assessment of Latex Clonal Metabolic Typology and Rubber Yield Potential of “CMS” Rubber Tree Clones Eric Gohet, Eric Cavaloc, Saulo Cardoso, Ivo Cairo, Dominique Garcia, Franck Rivano, Regis Lacote and Gregory Lesturgez Assessment of Secondary Laticifier Differentiation in Relation to Rubber Yield of Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) Chen Yueyi, Shi Minjing, Yang Shuguang and Tian Weimin Effort to Increase Latex Yield and Reduce Production Cost Through Sircle Cutting System (SCS) Setiono, Yoga Bagus Setya Aji, Mudita Oktorina Nugrahani, Akhmad Rouf and Nofitri Dewi Rinojati 5 8:00-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-12:45 Latex Harvesting Technologies Adapted to Active Metabolism Class of Hevea brasiliensis Clones: Example of Clones IRCA 111, IRCA 130 AND PB 260 in South-East Côte d’Ivoire Obouayeba Samuel Effect of Conservation Period of Stimulating Paste Prepared on Its Efficiency in Rubber Plantation of South-East Côte d'Ivoire Obouayeba Samuel Discussion Parallel Session 8: Rubber Processing and Waste Treatment (Hall B) Chairman: Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Bich Deputy Director, Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam Optimization of Combination High Intensity and Convection Drying Process for Natural Rubber Processing Ahmad Khairul Muhamad Characterization and Treatment of Sludge from the Rubber Processing Industry with Locally Sourced Coagulants (Chitosan and Jatropha Gossypifolia Stem Latex) Ize-Iyamu O.C., Eguavoen I.O., Ize-Iyamu O.K.,and Aigboje S.A. Identification of Factors of Natural Rubber Variability to Develop New Grades Adapted to the Antivibration Application Jérôme Sainte-Beuve Effect of Storage Conditions on Visco-elastic Properties of Different Grades of Natural Latex Crepe Rubber I.H.K Samarasinghe, U.N Ratnayake, A.P Attanayake and W.M.G Seneviratne Characterization of a New Elastomeric Material Based on Sunflower Oil Mili Purbaya and Hussin Mohd Nor A Hybrid Drying System for Simultaneous Drying of Different Types of Raw Natural Rubber Siriwardena S., Rathnayake U. N. and Warnajith A. K. D. Integrated Approach to Wastewater Treatment at Zero Liquid Discharge in RSS Group Processing Centers Jacob Mathew, Vishnu P.S and Akhilesh M.Nair Discussion Coffee break Parallel Session 9: Crop Physiology and Latex Harvesting II (Hall A) Chairman: Dr. James Jacob Director, Rubber Research Institute of India Chairman, International Rubber Research & Development Board Influences of Low Frequency Upward Tapping Systems on Hevea brasiliensis Clone PB 260 Hai V. Truong, Toan A. Nguyen, Trung H. Luong, Nhat V. D. Nguyen, Tai V. Nguyen and Nang Nguyen Tapping System and Stimulation of Rubber in Heavy Rainfall Condition Fernando L. Marzo Jr. 6 10:30-13:00 A Tentative Composite Climatic Index to Predict and Quantify the Effect of Climate on Natural Rubber Yield Potential Eric Gohet, Philippe Thaler, Franck Rivano, Thierry Chapuset, Frederic Gay and Régis Lacote Assessment of Rubber Latex Production Based on Diameter Class and Frequency of Tapping and Collection for Sustainable Latex Production and Management Leilani A. Castillo, Myranel S. Canceran, Nicasio M. Balahadia, Arturo SA. Castillo, Rolly V. Breva, Analyn C. Malayba, Emer C. Gestiada, Aldin C. Alegre, Nick M. Manlisis and Nathaniel C. Bantayan Effect of DCA (Double Cut Alternate Tapping System) on Renew Bark and TPD (Tapped Panel Dryness) Symptom with RRIM 600 Clone Pisamai Chantuma, Eric Gohet and Regis Lacote Clonal Variation on Xylem Embolism and Plant Water Status under Drought Condition of Young Rubber Tree Ratchanee Rattanawong, Napawan Lekawipat and Krissada Sangsing Commercial Application of S/2 d4 Harvesting System to Address Current Issues in Rubber Plantations in Sri Lanka K. V. V. S. Kudaligama, V. H. L. Rodrigo and R. P. S. Randunu Impacts of Low Frequency Tapping on Productivity and Production Cost: A Case Study of Rubber Industry in Vietnam Loan T. Le, Thanh H. T. Nguyen, Anh T. Le, Long T. Hoang, Cuong Q. Nguyen and Van H. T. Nguyen Discussion Parallel Session 10: Rubber Technology & Standardization (Hall B) Chairman: Dr. W. M. G. Seneviratne Director, Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka New Mixture of Catalysts to Replace Selenium in the Determination of Nitrogen Using Kjeldahl Method Nguyen Thi Thanh Ngoc, Nguyen Thanh Truc, Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa and Lai Ngoc Thien Organizing Proficiency Testing for Natural Rubber Laboratories – Experience from RRIV Nguyen Thanh Truc and Nguyen Thi Thanh Ngoc Study on Curing Behaviour of a Natural Rubber Injection Moulding Article by Cadmould Simulation T. H. Khang and Z. M. Ariff The Effects of Carbon Black on Properties of Rice Husk Ash Filled Hybrid Natural Rubber Composites T. H. Khang, N. T. H. Trang and T. G. Nam Magnetite (Fe3O4) Embedded NR Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding Applications Omorogbe S.O., Aigbodion A. I., Ikhuoria E.U., Ogbebor N. O., Warrier K.G.K. and Pillai S. Preparation of Thermoplastic Natural Rubber at Various Graft Copolymerization Techniques Santi Puspitasari, Krisnawati, Eti Rohaeti and Adi Cifriadi 7 13:00-14:00 14:00-16:40 Dynamic Properties of NR/ENR/Silica Composites Prepared by Wet Masterbatch Technique Liao Lusheng, Wang Yueqiong, Zhang Fuquan, Zhong Jieping, Xu Kui and Peng Zheng Montmorillonite Clay Filled Skim Natural Rubber Nanocomposite as a Value Added Raw Rubber U.N Ratnayake, L.D.A.N. Kumari, A. K. W. Prasad and W. D. R. Wijesinghe The Effect of Coupling Agent and Mixing Methods on Properties of Natural Rubber and Low Density Polyethylene Blends W.D.M Sampath, S. M. Egodage and D.G. Edirisinghe Discussion Lunch Parallel Session 11: JST-JICA Establishment of Carbon Cycle System with Natural Rubber (ESCANBER) Project (Hall A) Chairman: Prof. Dr. Masao Fukuda Head, Department of Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology Study on the Effect of Polar Organic Solvent on the Removal of Protein from Natural Rubber Phan Trung Nghia, Trinh Thi Hang and Seiichi Kawahara Survey of Process Performance and Greenhouse Gases Emission of Wastewater Treatment System in Natural Rubber Processing Factories K. Syutsubo, D. Tanikawa, T. Watari, M. Fukuda, N. B. Nguyen and T. Yamaguchi Pilot Study of Wastewater Treatment in Natural Rubber Processing Factory D. Tanikawa, K. Syutsubo, T. Watari, M. Fukuda, N. B. Nguyen and T. Yamaguchi Characterization of Latex-clearing-protein from a Rubberdegrading Bacteria Isolated in Vietnam Dao Viet Linh, Nguyen Lan Huong, Daisuke Kasai and Masao Fukuda Analysis of Deproteinized Natural Rubber Degradation by Rhodobacter gummiphilus strain NS21 Michiro Tabata, Shunsuke Imai, Shota Asano, Daisuke Kasai and Masao Fukuda Characterization of Commercial Natural Rubber Through NMR Spectroscopy Nghiem Thi Thuong, Yoshimasa Yamamoto, Phan Trung Nghia and Seiichi Kawahara Naturally Occurring Nanomatrix Sructure Formed in Natural Rubber and Its Effects on Viscoelastic Properties Kenichiro Kosugi and Seiichi Kawahara Analysis of Pretreatment Methods of Waste Rubber Tree for Effective Cellulose Degradation Yosuke Shida, Pham Tuan Anh, To Kim Anh, Masao Fukuda and Wataru Ogasawara 8 Cultivation of Microorganisms: Why We Cannot Isolate Most of Them? ESCANBER Project Guest Speaker: Prof. Dr. Yoichi Kamagata, Deputy Director General, Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan Discussion 14:00-17:00 17:00 – 17:30 17:30 – 18:30 Parallel Session 12: Socio-economy (Hall B) Chairman: Mr. Picheat Prommoon Director, Rubber Research Institute of Thailand Vice-Chairman, International Rubber Research & Development Board Effect of Planting Density on Yield and Timber Production of Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) Tran Thanh and Le Mau Tuy When to Replace Rubber Plantation in Nigeria Mesike, C.S. and Okoh, R.N Resource Productivity and Efficiency of Rubber Smallholders Mesike C.S and Esekhade T.U Possibility for ASEAN to Establish Partnership in Natural Rubber (NR) Development Suthee Intraskul and Buncha Somboonsuk Defining the Formulation of Tapping Opening Under the Current Economic Conditions ImanSatra Nugraha, Aprizal Alamsyah, Sigit Ismawanto and AndiNur Cahyo Socio-economic Conditions as Affected by Fall of Natural Rubber Price: Case Study in South Sumatra Lina Fatayati Syarifa, Dwi Shinta Agustina, Cicilia Nancy and Muhammad Supriadi Roles of Agricultural Institutes for Resolving the Crisis of Rubber Price in the South of Thailand Orn-anong Luanruk, Buncha Somboonsuk and Prawut Wettayaprasit Attributes of Rubber Nurseries and Its Influence on the Income of Nursery Operators In Region XII Lorna G. Valdez Potential of Increasing the Planting Density of Rubber in Sri Lanka T.U.K. Silva and V.H.L. Rodrigo Effects of Clone, Planting Density and Fertilizer Application on Growth and Wood Production during 7 Years-old of Rubber Tree Krissada Sangsing Level of Tapper Welfare and Tapper Availability in Indonesia Rubber Enterprises Iif Rahamat Fauzi, Erwin Pane, Abdul Rahman, Tumpal H. S. Siregar Discussion Coffee break Panel Session “Research & Development in the Rubber Low-price Circumstance” Chairman: Datuk Dr. Abdul Aziz bin S.A. Kadir Secretary General, International Rubber Research & Development Board 9 Panel members: Mr. Phan Thanh Dung, Dr. James Jacob, Dr. W. M. G. Seneviratne, Prof. Dr. Zhou Jiannan, Mr. Picheat Promoon, Dr. Ir Karyudi Closing Ceremony Concluding remarks -Datuk Dr. Abdul Aziz bin S. A. Kadir, Secretary General, International Rubber Research and Development Board Closing address -Mr. Phan Thanh Dung, Director, Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam November 4, 2015 8:00-16:30 Field Visit (Phuoc Hoa Rubber Company and Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam) November 5, 2015 8:30-16:30 Meeting of the IRRDB Committee of Directors and Chief Executives November 6, 2015 8:30-16:30 Meeting of the Board 10