*International Workshop for Conservation Genetics of Mangroves [#zea3c192] &ref(./Int_WorkShop0212_1.jpg,65%); An International Workshop for Conservation Genetics of Mangroves was held on 11-12 Feb. 2009 at the Iriomote Station of the Tropical Biosphere Research Center, the University of Ryukyus. ~ Co-organized by -the Faculty of Science, Chiba University -Iriomote Station of the Tropical Biosphere Research Center, the University of the Ryukyus -International Society for Mangrove Ecosystem (ISME). **Participants [#nd1a55d1] -Invited young researchers of the exchange program. -Other researchers. **12 Feb. 2010 [#vc5e32b2] -Talks --9:10: Opening remarks &ref(./Int_WorkShop0212.pdf);~ **Talks on 12 Feb. 2010 [#vc5e32b2] -9:10: Opening remarks &ref(./Int_WorkShop0212.pdf);~ (Tadashi Kajita, Chiba University, JAPAN) --9:10 - 9:50: What we can learn from mangroves and the need for cooperation in conserving integrated coastal ecosystems~ -9:10 - 9:50: What we can learn from mangroves and the need for cooperation in conserving integrated coastal ecosystems~ (Shigeyuki Baba, University of the Ryukyus, JAPAN) --9:50 - 10:30: Molecular genetics approaches -9:50 - 10:30: Molecular genetics approaches “Global phylogeography of the mangrove genus Rhizophora (Rhizophoraceae)” (Koji Takayama, Chiba University, JAPAN) -- Coffee Break --10:45 - 11:10: “Genetic and terpenoid diversity of the mangrove tree species” - Coffee Break -10:45 - 11:10: “Genetic and terpenoid diversity of the mangrove tree species” (Mohammad Basyuni, University of the Ryukyus, JAPAN) --11:10 - 11:25:“Diversity, evolutionary relationships and organization of resistance gene homologues in true mangrove species and their associates” -11:10 - 11:25:“Diversity, evolutionary relationships and organization of resistance gene homologues in true mangrove species and their associates” (Orlex B. Yllano, Adventist University of the Philippines, PHILIPPINES) --11:25- 11:40:““Genetic Diversity and Reproductive Isolation in Aquatic Fern Ceratopteris thalictroides: Implication for Conservation” -11:25- 11:40:““Genetic Diversity and Reproductive Isolation in Aquatic Fern Ceratopteris thalictroides: Implication for Conservation” (Bayu Adjie, Bali Botanic Garden, INDONESIA) --11:40- 11:55:“Surviving a long distance relationship: mangrove gene flow in a fragmented landscape” -11:40- 11:55:“Surviving a long distance relationship: mangrove gene flow in a fragmented landscape” (Wee Shan Kim, National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE) --12:00 - 13:30: Lunch --13:30 - Research Topics on Mangroves by invited researchers --17:00 Closing sessions --18:00 Mixer -12:00 - 13:30: Lunch -13:30 - Research Topics on Mangroves by invited researchers -17:00 Closing sessions -18:00 Mixer --13:30 -13:45: “Application software development for building the profile diagram and plot plan for mangrove forest” -13:30 -13:45: “Application software development for building the profile diagram and plot plan for mangrove forest” (Sarawood Sangkaew, Kasetsart University, THAILAND) --13:45 -14:00: “Climate change – Facing mangrove plants” -13:45 -14:00: “Climate change – Facing mangrove plants” (H.M. Shakararamasubramaniam, Swaminathan Research Foundation, INDIA) --14:00-14:15: “Ecological status of mangrove vegetation in Segara Anakan, Indonesia” -14:00-14:15: “Ecological status of mangrove vegetation in Segara Anakan, Indonesia” (Erwin Riyanto Ardli, Jenderal Soedirman University, INDONESIA) --14:15-14:30: “Diversity and Conservation Concerns of Mangrove in Tanjung Burung Forest Reserve, Perak” -14:15-14:30: “Diversity and Conservation Concerns of Mangrove in Tanjung Burung Forest Reserve, Perak” (Nazre Saleh, Putra Malaysia University, MALAYSIA) --14:30-14:45: “Wetland of Borneo (Sabah, Malaysia)” -14:30-14:45: “Wetland of Borneo (Sabah, Malaysia)” (Norhaslinda Binti Malekal, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, MALAYSIA) --Coffee Break --15:00-15:15: “Natural regeneration and rehabilitation of Aceh mangrove forests five years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami” -Coffee Break -15:00-15:15: “Natural regeneration and rehabilitation of Aceh mangrove forests five years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami” (Onrizal, Universitas Sumatera Utara, INDONESIA) --15:15-15:30: “Early post-disturbance recovery of planted mangroves” -15:15-15:30: “Early post-disturbance recovery of planted mangroves” (Severino G. Salmo III, Central Luzon State University, PHILIPPINES) --15:30-15:45: “Review on species composition of mangrove vegetation in Byone Hmawe Island (Ayeyarwaddy Delta), Myanmar” -15:30-15:45: “Review on species composition of mangrove vegetation in Byone Hmawe Island (Ayeyarwaddy Delta), Myanmar” (Khin Khin Soe, Yangon University, MYANMMAR) --15:45-16:00: “Mangrove reforestation in Vietnam achievement and challenges” -15:45-16:00: “Mangrove reforestation in Vietnam achievement and challenges” (Nguyen Xuan Tung, Mangrove Ecosystem Research Centre, VIETNAM) --16:00 Discussion --16:30Closing sessions --18:00 Mixer -16:00 Discussion -16:30Closing sessions -18:00 Mixer **13 Feb.2010 [#ea5c8200] -Field trainings and excursion in mangrove forest of Iriomote Island guided by Dr. Shigeyuki Baba **Group photo of all participants [#i301c84a] &ref(./Iriomote_workshop.jpg,50%);