Acid sulfate soils (ASS) are typically viewed as soil types that contain metal sulfides which can oxidize to generate acidity upon exposure to atmosphere and moisture. ASS are widely distributed around the world and can cause severe agricultural, engineering and environmental problems if they are not properly managed.

Following the first international conference on acid sulfate soils (ASS) held in Wageningen (The Netherlands) in 1972, the second, third, fourth, and fifth ASS international conferences took place in Bangkok (Thailand), Dakar (Senegal), Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam ), and Tweed Heads ( Australia ) in 1981, 1986, 1992 and 2002, respectively.

Conference venue

Conference Center , South China Agricultural University , Wushan, Tianhe District, Guangzhou , P.R. CHINA

Accommodation

Participants may book their accommodation at the Guest House of the South China Agricultural University . The

conference local organizer will negotiate with the hotel manager for a reduced rate. It is expected that the agreed

rate would be less than USD35 per night on a twin share basis.