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Nineteen years ago, the First International Rose Symposium was held in Israel in 1985. Ten years later in 1995, the Second International Rose Symposium was held in France and, in 2000, the Third International Rose Symposium was held again in Israel. We are now pleased to invite you to attend the Fourth International Rose Symposium to be held from 18 to 22 September 2005 in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Progress in many fields of rose research continues all over the world so that it is time once again to gather and share research results and ideas with our colleagues. From breeding and genetics to economics and marketing, from propagation and production techniques to postharvest practices and physiology, from biotechnology and crop modeling to disease and pest resistance and management, all aspects of rose research are expected to be represented at the symposium.  Information on cut, garden, and pot roses will be included.  Oral and Poster presentation sessions are planned in an intimate setting with plenty of time for interaction with colleagues, old and new. A mid-week professional tour and a post-symposium tour will afford unique opportunities to see cut, garden, and pot rose production sites along with postharvest handling facilities and a tour of the research projects and facilities at the University of California at Davis.

The venue for the symposium is located in the central coast area of California USA that is known to many for its picturesque beauty and warm hospitality. Our desire is that the pleasant atmosphere will stimulate the creativity and interaction that is so important to the business of rose research. In addition, there are many sightseeing opportunities for accompanying persons and for those who wish to spend time before or after the symposium. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Santa Barbara in September 2005.

The Organizing Committee