Conservation Genetics of Mangroves/Workshop

International Workshop for Conservation Genetics of Mangroves †

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 †

• Invited young researchers of the exchange program.
• Other researchers.

Talks on 12 Feb. 2010 †

• 9:10: Opening remarks 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
  (Shigeyuki Baba, University of the Ryukyus, JAPAN)
• 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” (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” (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” (Bayu Adjie, Bali Botanic Garden, INDONESIA)
• 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

• 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” (H.M. Shakararamasubramaniam, Swaminathan Research Foundation, INDIA)

• 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” (Nazre Saleh, Putra Malaysia University, 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” (Onrizal, Universitas Sumatera Utara, INDONESIA)

• 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” (Khin Khin Soe, Yangon University, MYANMMAR)

• 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

13 Feb.2010 †

• Field trainings and excursion in mangrove forest of Iriomote Island guided by Dr. Shigeyuki Baba

Group photo of all participants †