WP 5: Innovations in virus resistance: Improvement of the genetic control of viruses and vectors HELSINKI Meeting 05. –

WP 5 Objectives: To form contacts with key organisations involved in policymaking Hold two workshops among members and invited organisations To increase European students’ appreciation of these topics through 2 best paper from a thesis competitions Decide on what can be implemented in the short, medium, and long term, balancing the needs of crop producers with the interests of consultants, the biotechnology industry and virologists To produce a report on the latest developments on plant virus/vector related problems for circulation to interested stakeholders HELSINKI 5. –

Task 5.1 : CSLDEFRA will carry out the first key task of this work package, which will be to form initial contacts with all organisations involved with the formation of future policies on the use of GM and traditionally-bred crops, and other new biotechnologies aimed at developing crops resistant to plant pathogenic viruses/vectors, at European and national levels. This will be done through the use of existing contacts, web searches, phone calls to main bodies such as the European Commission, national governments, NGOs, and so on. Number of activated contacts/Actions taken HELSINKI 5. –

WP 5 Task 5.1: Collection of addresses organized by Bellinda Phillipson (CSL- DEFRA) Total number of contributions: Expected contributions Actions taken: 96 contacts HELSINKI 5. –

Task 5.1: Complete the address list with a potential auditorium: To be invited to Workshops with public character To be informed regularly via Webpage updates To be addressed in particular occasions (PR activities) HELSINKI 5. –

Task 5.2: 1. Workshop “Advances in sources, mechanisms and durability of resistance against plant viruses and vectors” in Alicante organized by Miguel Aranda (CEBAS-CSIC Murcia) Total number of participants: 122 Invited speakers: 8 Public attendance: 59 Resist Vir Members: 55 HELSINKI 5. –

Task 5.2: 1. Workshop “Advances in sources, mechanisms and durability of resistance against plant viruses and vectors” in Alicante organized by Miguel Aranda (CEBAS-CSIC Murcia) Session 1: Resistance genes and breeding for resistance Chair: A. Maule Session 2: Plant/Virus/Vector interactions Chair: P. Palukaitis Session 3: Silencing Chair: M. Wassenegger Session 4: Resistance durability Chair: F. Garcia Arenal Closing Remarks: M. Tepfer HELSINKI 5. –

Task 5.3: MTT and UOC will organise one competition per year, to select the best paper from a doctoral thesis published between Months 1-11 (year 1), and Months (year 2), designed to stimulate interest in the field from postgraduate students and recently qualified postdoctoral scientists. The prizes will be awarded on the topic of each workshop in each year. As part of the prize, all expenses incurred in attending the workshop will be reimbursed. The main prize will be an all expenses paid trip to a non- ResistVir conference of the winner’s choice. This competition will be advertised on the web site and as part of the publicity for the workshops. Actual stage: Alan Schulman and Mina Tsagris have selected the first winner HELSINKI 5. –

Task 5.4: Perform an investigation into bottlenecks to implementation and obstacles to change. These issues must be discussed at the workshops. UBonn, with the assistance of UHel and CAU, will perform an investigation into bottlenecks to implementation and obstacles to change. Total contributions: Expected contributions at the next Workshop (M 24) Actions to take HELSINKI 5. –

Task 5.4: ICGEB will organize, prepare and participate in a workshop on “Innovative approaches, including transgenic resistance, to control plant viruses/vectors”. To plan the next Workshop: at month 24 to be organised by Mark Tepfer (ICGEB) at Ca´ Tron Expected contributions Actions to take: Mark Tepfer HELSINKI 5. –

24-month ResistVir consortium meeting 8-9 February 2007

International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology ICGEB Biosafety Outstation at Ca’ Tron

Venice Ca’ Tron Venice airport

Venice Ca’ Tron Venice airport Venice International University

Venice International University

February 7 Arrival in Venice February 8 Workshop on "Innovative approaches to transgenic resistance to plant viruses and their vectors" February 9 Consortium meeting 24-month ResistVir consortium meeting February 8-9

February 9 workshop on: "Innovative approaches to transgenic resistance to plant viruses and their vectors" Potential topic areas Novel resistance strategies Resistance efficacy/durability Potential risks (public acceptance and regulatory bottlenecks will be treated at the next Technology Transfer Workshop) Send suggested topics and speakers to me by July month ResistVir consortium meeting

Deliverables: D12Scientific programme and list of attendees of the workshop on “Advances in sources, mechanisms and durability of resistance against plant viruses/vectors” (Task 5.1, Month 12, Responsible partner: CSIC) D13Winner of the best paper from a thesis competition selected (Task 5.2, Month 12, Responsible partner: MTT) D15Presentations available on CD-ROM and on the web site (Task 5.3, Month 13, Responsible partner: INRA (with help from Quadrate) D26Scientific programme and list of attendees of the workshop on “Innovative approaches, including transgenic resistance, to control plant viruses and vectors” (Task 5.4, Month 24, Responsible partner: ICGEB) D27Winner of the best paper from a thesis competition selected (Task 5.5, Month 24, Responsible partner: UoC) D29Presentations available on CD-ROM and on the web site (Task 5.2, Month 25, Responsible partner: INRA (with help from Quadrate) D34Report on the latest developments on plant virus/vector related problems completed (Task 5.2, Month 33, Responsible partner: IAM-BOKU) HELSINKI

Expected results and corresponding milestones: M5.1Final entries accepted for the best paper from a thesis competition (Task 5.1, Month 11, Responsible partner: MTT) M5.2Preparing workshop programme and holding “Advances in sources, mechanisms and durability of resistance against plant viruses/vectors” workshop (Task 5.1, Month 12, Responsible partner: CSIC) M5.3Analysis of effectiveness of “advances in sources, mechanisms and durability of resistance against plant viruses and vectors” workshop, based on attendees’ feedback (Task 5.1, Month 13, Responsible partner: CSIC) M5.4Final entries accepted for the best paper from a thesis competition (Task 5.1, Month 23, Responsible partner: UoC) HELSINKI 5. –

Expected results and corresponding milestones : M5.5Preparing workshop programme and holding workshop “Innovative approaches, including transgenic resistance, to control plant viruses and vectors” (Task 5.1, Month 24, Responsible partner: ICGEB) M5.6Analysis of effectiveness of “Innovative approaches, including transgenic resistance, to control plant viruses/vectors” workshop, based on attendees’ feedback (Task 5.1, Month 25, Responsible partner: ICGEB) M5.7Distribution of multilingual report on the latest developments on plant virus and vector related problems (Task 5.2, Month 36, Responsible partner: IAM-BOKU) HELSINKI 5. –