1. The Expert Consultation on Deciduous Fruit Development in Asia was held at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2 to 4 June, 1998. It was organized and sponsored by FAO/RAP. Experts from Australia, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam participated in the Expert Consultation, together with representatives of FAO. A number of local scientists attended also as observers. The list of participants is given in Annex 1.
2. The Senior Plant Production and Protection Officer, FAO/RAP, presented introductory Remarks in his capacity as the organizer of the Consultation. The FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand, delivered the Welcome Address. The Deputy Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, was present during the Opening Session.
