ANNUAL MEETING OF DAGENE
Date and location: 29. May - 1. June - Topolčianky (near Nitra) Slovakia
Topic: Animal genetic resources for regional food
Contact: Dr. János Posta: Ez az e-mail cím a spamrobotok elleni védelem alatt áll. Megtekintéséhez engedélyeznie kell a JavaScript használatát.
The registration fee is 80.- € / students: 50.- €
Additional information and relevant documents:
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE - First call for DAGENE Meeting
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE - Second call for DAGENE Meeting
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