The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Cali and the Palmira branch of the Universidad Nacional are organizing the V Scientific Conference on Andean Orchids that whill take place on the 19-21 November 2015 at the Universidad Javeriana's campus in Cali, Colombia.
The Conference takes place every three years and for the first time it will take place in Cali. It will be a cultural and scientific event with special interest for those who study, preserve, and cultivate orchids and a very important event for the Cauca Valley and for Colombia as a country.
During the event the latest research will be shared via oral presentations as well as through printed materials with the latest research work.
The thirty five speakers invited to the Conference are renowned expert investigators in their respective areas of study who will share their knowledge on Taxonomy, Systematics, Ecology, Biotechnology, and Orchid Conservation.
Simultaneously with the Conference, will be The International Orchids Show at the Museo Vivo de Orquideas y Plantas Tropicales Orquideorama Enrique Perez Arbelaez.
Colombia has a wide diversity of orchids, with over 4100 species, i.e. 12% of the orchids in the world. The Valle del Cauca region has 30% of them, many of which can be found in their natural environment, properly preserved and protected.
The Conference is a great opportunity to show the natural beauty that Colombia possesses, particularly the Valle del Cauca region.
We invite you to visit our website: www.andeanorchidconference.org. For more information please contact: info@andeanorchidconference.org
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