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SUMMARY:Winners and losers: Climate change effects on forests and crops
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Professor Way will explore how climate change is shaping the future of our forests and crops\, identifying which species might thrive and which might struggle under changing environmental conditions. These insights are crucial as we work toward sustainable solutions in agriculture and forestry. \nProfessor Danielle Way\, is currently a researcher at the Australian National University and a world-renowned expert in plant responses to climate change. Her interests focus on how rising temperatures and CO2 levels impact plants\, particularly in the areas of photosynthesis\, respiration\, water fluxes\, and growth. With an impressive portfolio of publications\, Professor Way has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher annually since 2020. Her contributions to plant science and climate change research have earned her numerous awards\, including election to the College of the Royal Society of Canada (2018)\, and the McDonald Fellowship from NSERC (2022). \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_spce8CB6TuiafOAttYrqVQ#/registration
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/winners-and-losers-climate-change-effects-on-forests-and-crops/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
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SUMMARY:PlantACT! Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The PlantACT! 2025 Conference will build on the initiative’s mission by providing a platform for international experts to discuss their research and collaborate on pressing climate-related issues. This year’s conference will focus on incentivizing synergies and multidisciplinary approaches across a wide range of topics: \n\nSoil Community: Delving into soil ecosystems\, soil-plant interactions\, and the impact of soil biodiversity on sustainable agriculture and ecosystem health.\nMicrobiome: Exploring the role of plant-associated microbiomes in enhancing plant resilience\, nutrient cycling\, and adaptation to changing environments.\nPlant Molecular Biology and Physiology: Investigating how plant molecular and physiological mechanisms can be leveraged to enhance crop productivity\, stress tolerance\, and adaptation to fluctuating environmental conditions.\nClimate Change Impact: Assessing how climate change alters plant systems\, with particular attention to the effects of drought\, temperature shifts\, and extreme weather on agricultural productivity and natural ecosystems.\nEcology (Soil\, Microbe\, Plant): Promoting research on the interactions between soil organisms\, microbial communities\, and plant systems to foster ecosystems that are both productive and resilient to climate stressors.\nEnvironment and Economy: Addressing the economic implications of environmental change on agriculture\, forestry\, and ecosystem services\, with a focus on sustainability and resource efficiency.\n\nThe goal is to break down barriers between these fields\, enabling participants to explore cross-disciplinary approaches that enhance both scientific understanding and practical applications for mitigating climate impacts. \nThe PlantACT! 2025 conference aims to foster multidisciplinary discussions around key challenges in plant science and climate change. Here is a glimpse of the main sessions: \n\nPlenary Sessions\n\nSession 1: Powering Agricultural Production from below\nExploring the role of soil and microbiomes in agricultural productivity and sustainability. This session will address root growth\, soil health\, and microbial interactions essential for resilient crop production.\nSession 2: Facing Environment and Forests Challenges and Their Economic Impact\nA deep dive into the environmental and economic implications of climate change on forests\, biodiversity\, and land use\, including strategies for mitigation and adaptation.\nSession 3: From Observation of Nature and Biodiversity to Lab and Back\nBridging field observations and laboratory research to advance our understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem functionality\, translating findings into practical solutions for conservation and agriculture. Use of cutting-edge innovations and technologies (genome editing\, biotechnology\, and precision farming) to meet agricultural demands\, and overcome sustainability challenges.\n\n\nRound Tables\, Workshops & Poster Exhibition (in progress)\n\nFor more information on the initiative and its objectives\, please visit the PlantACT! website.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plantact-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
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SUMMARY:Workshop: PLant science in the ANThropocene - PLANT
DESCRIPTION:The “PLant science in the ANThropocene” (PLANT) workshop will run from March 24 to April 4\, 2025 at the Institut Pascal of the University Paris-Saclay (campus about 25 km south of Paris). \nThis 2-week workshop will address key challenges for the international Plant Science community\, from basic sciences to socio-economic and environmental aspects including climate change. It will gather about 60 international scientists. The attendance will mix high stature senior scientists\, together with numerous younger ones. \nThe program will focus on three themes:\n– Theme I: “Frontiers in Plant Science fundamental research” (March 24-25-26)\n– Theme II: “Feeding the planet: roles for Plant Science and associated socio-economic challenges” (March 27-28-31 and April 1)\n– Theme III: “Plants as factories: from chemical compounds to mitigating climate change” (April 2-3-4) \nMornings will consist mainly of presentations by about 20 senior scientists\, who will provide their vision of how to rise to those challenges\, while the afternoon sessions will be devoted principally to brainstorming across generations on selected topics. This workshop will thus require input from all participants\, the goals being the emergence of consensus community opinions and the specification of paths to success for several major challenges\, be they at the level of training the next generation\, guiding deciders of public policies\, or connecting with the wider public on the importance of plant sciences in the Anthropocene. All these challenges are of high complexity and depend on several disciplines. Thus\, beyond plant biologists and geneticists\, some participants will come from agronomy\, ecology\, social and environmental sciences\, economics\, and also from chemical\, physical and computational sciences. \nSyntheses in the form of opinion papers will be drafted for publication. \nAPPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS WORKSHOP \nApplications deadline: Tuesday December 17\, midnight \nTo know more and apply : https://indico.ijclab.in2p3.fr/event/10763/ \nAdmission is restricted because of capacity constraints and the need to have the brainstorming sessions be effective. There are no registration fees and lunches and coffee breaks will be provided. \nParticipants must hold a PhD. \nNote: There are no sessions during the week-end of March 29-30\, you can use your free time to do some tourism!
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/workshop-plant-science-in-the-anthropocene-plant/
LOCATION:The Institut Pascal\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Plant Science,Science communication
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Nutritional quality of cassava in a warming world
DESCRIPTION:Cassava is highly productive and an important food security crop. It is also the only staple that\, under certain conditions\, can be toxic to humans. Prof Gleadow will discuss some of the possible underlying reasons why cassava is so cyanogenic and why this may be exacerbated by climate change. \nRos Gleadow is an Emerita Professor at Monash University in Melbourne. The focus of her research for the past 30 years has been on the effect of environmental variables on plants that make cyanogenic glucosides\, including cassava\, sorghum and some Eucalyptus species\, working from the molecular to whole plant level. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science\, past President of The Global Plant Council and Chair of the International Working Group for Safe Cassava.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-nutritional-quality-of-cassava-in-a-warming-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Climate Change,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
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SUMMARY:Summer School 2024 -  Plant science to tackle climate change
DESCRIPTION:This Summer school is co-organized by the French Saclay Plant Sciences (SPS) network and the German Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS). \n \nMankind is facing an unprecedented challenge from anthropogenic climate change. This is already associated with altered rainfall patterns\, extreme weather events and less predictable seasonal patterns\, which are expected to increase in the future. Climate change is a major challenge to crop production\, food security and therefore to human society. \nAgriculture is a victim of climate change but also a culprit since 20-25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are released through agricultural activities. Without a substantial diet change\, the ever-growing world population will require a 70-100% increase of agricultural productivity by 2050 to produce enough food. This must be achieved in a sustainable manner without compromising nutritional quality and in a context of decreasing GHG emissions and increasing C-sequestration to help mitigate global climate change. This complex scenario will require resilient\, higher yielding crops having a more efficient use of water and minerals\, and suited to climate-change adapted cultivation schemes and practices. Moreover\, laboratory/researcher practices will also have to be modified to accommodate low energy-use/low C-footprint research activities. \nIn this context\, the SPS-CEPLAS Summer School 2024 will focus on introducing and discussing strategies\, techniques and practices to carry out next generation plant research aimed at improving sustainable climate-change friendly plant productivity. \nThe summer school will bring together outstanding and enthusiastic young scientists (PhD students and young post-docs) and high-level researchers from all over the world in order to exchange knowledge and ideas. It is limited to a small group of participants (20 maximum) to privilege informal interactions and scientific discussions. \nProvisional program and speakers\nDownload the provisional program of the Summer School \nThis Summer School will include: \n         > Theoretical modules and discussions (~18 hours):\nThe objective is to address key climate change challenges from the perspective of plant sciences. Scientists will give lectures and lead discussions\, giving the participants an insight into the latest research findings and identifying key open questions in the field. Lectures will focus on reducing agricultural GHG emissions\, improving plant productivity/resilience to climate change\, and the challenges of next generation low energy-use/low C-footprint research. They will be presented in 4 sessions comprising a general overview followed by more focused research/technical talks from invited experts. \nN-inputs & emissions\nConcepts addressed: N-use-efficiency in crop species\, N signalisation\, allocation & remobilization\, N metabolism & microbes in the context of climate change\nConfirmed speakers:\nJacques Le-Gouis\, (GDEC\, Clermont-Ferrand\, France)\nAnne Krapp (IJPB\, Versailles\, France)\nFabien Chardon (IJPB\, Versailles\, France)\nAlia Dellagi (IJPB\, Versailles\, France) \nCO2 capture and C sequestration\nConcepts addressed: Improving photosynthesis\, sugar transport & partitioning\, C-sequestration in trees and soil\nConfirmed speakers:\nAmanda Cavanagh (Essex University\, UK)\nSylvie Dinant (IJPB\, Versailles\, France)\nPhilippe Ciais (LSCE\, Saclay\, France) \nPlant resilience to predicted climate change conditions\nConcepts addressed:\nThe interaction of elevated atmospheric CO2 with plant mineral nutrition & abiotic stresses\, stomata & stress signalling\, the influence of bacteria on environmental stress resilience & N-nutrition\, the influence of climate change on biotic stress resistance and computational modeling of photosynthetic acclimation\nConfirmed speakers:\nRosa Morcuende (IRNASA\, Salamanca\, Spain)\nHannes Kollist (Institute of Technology\, Tartu University\, Estonia)\nAntoine Martin (IPSiM\, Montpellier\, France)\nDaniela Ristova (Institute for Plant Sciences\, Cologne University\, Germany)\nGuillem Rigaill (IPS2\, University Paris-Saclay\, Gif-sur-Yvette\, France)\nMarina Cotta (MPIPZ\, Cologne\, Germany)\nHeribert Hirt (KAUST\, Saudi Arabia)\nAxel de Zélicourt (IPS2\, University Paris-Saclay\, Gif-sur-Yvette\, France)\nRichard Berthomé (LIPME\, Toulouse\, France)\nAnna Matuszynska (RWTH Aachen University\, Germany) \nFuture research practices & opportunities\nConcepts addressed:\nHow to reduce the C-footprint of scientific research & implement and promote environmentally friendly research practices\, agroecology\, biodiversity & climate change\, and how to help farmers move towards a climate change sustainable agriculture\nConfirmed speakers:\nJean Colcombet (IPS2\, University Paris-Saclay\, Gif-sur-Yvette\, France)\nPaul Leadley (ESE\, IDEEV\, University Paris-Saclay\, Gif-sur-Yvette\, France)\nSophie Gendre (Arvalis\, France) \n         > Workshop on outreach and communication (7 hours)\nThis workshop will be led by Isabel Mendoza of the Global Plant Council. After a presentation on different forms of scientific communication including social media\, participants will form groups\, given a hot-topic paper on plants & climate change and asked to deliver communications aimed at the general public. \n         > Collaborative Climate Fresk workshop (3 hours)\nClimate Fresk is a powerful tool that provides a quality climate education. It requires all participants to take an active role in building the Fresk by linking causes and effects of climate change.\nhttps://climatefresk.org/ \n         > Participant flash-talks and poster session (5 hours)\nEach participant will give a short “get to know me” flash talk at the beginning of the Summer School. The poster session will be organized to allow each participant to discuss his/her poster and to see all posters. It will finish with a general discussion and a “best” poster prize.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/summer-school-2024-plant-science-to-tackle-climate-change/
LOCATION:Saint-Lambert-des-Bois\, Saint-Lambert-des-Bois\, France
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
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SUMMARY:UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:COP 28 will take place from 30 November until 12 December 2023. \nAdvance logistical information is contained in the Information for Participants section. Also please consult the notifications to Parties and Observers page regularly for advance official communications to participants. \nAll info: https://unfccc.int/cop28
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/un-climate-change-conference/
LOCATION:Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231122T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231122T083000
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
CREATED:20231102T102831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T103100Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneering Plant Science for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:The Global Plant Council\, member of the global initiative “AIM for Climate“\, invites you to join us for an the third webinar of the “Plant Science-Based Solutions for Climate Change” webinar series. This 3rd installment\, featuring: Mark Tester (KAUST) and Rob Allen (CSIRO). \nMark Tester’s research delves into the intricate molecular processes that enable plants to thrive in less-than-ideal conditions. He is also a pioneer in the development of genetically modified plants exploring innovative solutions to enhance crop resilience in the face of climate change. \nRob Allen’s work is equally groundbreaking\, as he focuses on engineering crop plants to autonomously fix their own nitrogen. This innovative approach could significantly reduce our dependence on synthetic fertilizers\, addressing associated environmental concerns related to their production and use. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from these speakers. Register now to secure your spot and be part of the conversation that is driving sustainable solutions to combat climate change. \nSpeakers: Mark Tester (KAUST) and Rob Allen (CSIRO)\nModerator: Isabel Mendoza (Global Plant Council) \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gM9bumJWR9Gv3JSUuS2miw
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/pioneering-plant-science-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231120T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231120T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
CREATED:20231102T100904Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Agriculture in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:The Global Plant Council\, member of the global initiative “AIM for Climate“\, invites you to join us for an the second webinar of the “Plant Science-Based Solutions for Climate Change” webinar series. This second installment\, featuring: Lisa Ainsworth (University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign) and Amanda Cavanagh (University of Essex). \nLisa Ainsworth will delve into the crucial research surrounding the effects of increasing carbon dioxide and ground-level ozone on crop production. Her insights offer valuable perspectives on how to mitigate climate change’s impact on agriculture. \nAmanda Cavanagh’s work is equally impactful\, focusing on the biochemical limitations of photosynthesis\, the regulation of photorespiration and photosynthesis during abiotic stress\, natural variations in carbon assimilation\, and innovative approaches to enhance photosynthesis and increase crop yield. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge. Register now to secure your spot and be a part of the conversation that can shape a more sustainable future. \nSpeakers: Lisa Ainsworth (University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign) and Amanda Cavanagh (University of Essex)\nModerators: Liana Acevedo-Siaca (Michigan State University) and Isabel Mendoza (Global Plant Council) \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iOqBo1xCQX-lJMtsGN5Yww
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/enhancing-agriculture-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231117T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
CREATED:20231102T095443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T103223Z
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Power of Plant Science
DESCRIPTION:The Global Plant Council\, member of the global initiative “AIM for Climate“\, invites you to join us for an the first webinar of the “Plant Science-Based Solutions for Climate Change” webinar series. This first installment\, featuring: Claudia Stange (Universidad de Chile) and Rodrigo Gutierrez (P. Universidad Católica de Chile). \nDr Stange’s research is focused on the genetic improvement of plants to combat the effects of the climate crisis\, offering innovative strategies to adapt and thrive in changing environments. Meanwhile\, Dr Gutierrez will share his projects in the challenging Atacama Desert\, showcasing nature’s resilience and the power of sustainable plant science. \nRegister now to secure your spot and be part of the conversation that can help shape a greener future. \nSpeakers: (Universidad de Chile) and Rodrigo Gutierrez (P. Universidad Católica de Chile).\nModerators: Liana Acevedo-Siaca (Michigan State University) and Isabel Mendoza (Global Plant Council) \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FVMKFLWPQTK_hRsR1kfR7A
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/unveiling-the-power-of-plant-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
CREATED:20230530T140950Z
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SUMMARY:Trees for Climate Change\, Biodiversity and People
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for this symposium organised by the British Ecological Society in collaboration with the Woodland Trust and the Positive Environmental Futures Signature Research Theme\, University of Kent. \nThis symposium will bring together academics\, policy makers and practitioners to explore the restoration and expansion of wooded habitats from a transdisciplinary standpoint. \nThe two-day focused event\, taking place at the University of Kent from 28-29 June\, will draw on research and evidence\, as well as practice and experience both from the UK and the wider global context to explore and discuss some of the key challenges and consider solutions using multiple disciplinary angles. The event will comprise a number of keynote speakers\, showcasing the latest research\, inspiring through thought-leadership and offering practical examples of current projects. \n\nTO register: https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/event/trees-symposium-2023/
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/trees-for-climate-change-biodiversity-and-people/
LOCATION:Canterbury\, Canterbury\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
CREATED:20230424T085311Z
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SUMMARY:EPI-CATCH Conference 2023 ECIMA: Epigenetics in Crop Improvement\,  from Mechanisms to Applications
DESCRIPTION:The third conference on “Epigenetic Mechanisms of Crop Adaptation to Climate Change” (EPI-CATCH) will be held in a hybrid format\, physically at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall in Sofia\, Bulgaria\, and on-line\, from May 30th to June 1th 2023.\nEPI-CATCH (CA19125) is a COST action that aims to define\, develop\, generate and share new breaking knowledge and methodologies for the investigation of epigenetic mechanisms modulating plant adaptation to environmental stresses driven by climate change.\nThe EPI-CATCH conference will include three topics\, according to the three working groups (WG) of the EPI-CATCH consortium: \nWG1: Plant epigenetic responses to environmental stresses\nWG2: Biotechnological approaches to study plant adaptation to climate change\nWG3: Advances and approaches in plant epigenetics for crop improvement \nThe conference will promote interactions among speakers\, poster presenters and participants that are experts and newcomers in the field of plant epigenetics as well as early career researchers from diverse geographical\, cultural and scientific backgrounds.\nThe registration to this meeting is free\, registration deadline is May 23rd\, 2023.\nAbstract submission deadline is  March 30th 2023. \nTo register: https://61e6e24bcea16.site123.me/ \nFor more information on the COST action please visit their website:\nhttps://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19125/#tabs|Name:overview
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/epi-catch-conference-2023-ecima-epigenetics-in-crop-improvement-from-mechanisms-to-applications/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Plant Biotechnology,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230509T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T233532
CREATED:20230502T075728Z
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SUMMARY:Plant life at the extremes in the Atacama Desert - by Prof. Rodrigo Gutierrez
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rodrigo Gutierrez\n\nFull Professor at the Faculty of Biological Sciences\, \nPontificia Universidad Católica de Chile \n– Hosted by Professor Monika Chodasiewicz and Professor Heribert Hirt\n\nIf you are unable to attend in person at KAUST\, you can follow the seminar on Zoom.\n\n\nAbstract\n\nThroughout evolution\, plants adapted to flourish in a variety of ecosystems\, including extreme deserts. In the current changing climate scenario\, it is essential to identify the underlying molecular mechanisms that enable plant resilience under extreme conditions. We characterized three extreme ecosystems along a natural altitudinal gradient of environmental parameters on the western slopes of the Andes in the Atacama Desert. Using phylogenomics and metabolomics approaches\, we identified genes and metabolites involved in developmental\, regulatory and metabolic processes associated with environmental adaptation. Our study provides new insights into plant abiotic stress tolerance\, and improves our understanding of the highly unique\, pristine Atacama Desert ecosystem.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nProfessor Rodrigo Gutierrez is a Full Professor and current Director for Research and Planning at the Faculty of Biological Sciences of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Deputy Director of the Millennium Institute for Integrative Biology\, Principal Investigator at the Center for Genome Regulation and Investigator at the Ecology and Biodiversity Institute. He received multiple awards and honors during his career\, including the Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Early Career Scientist award\, John A. Boezi Memorial Alumnus Award from Michigan State University and the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He is one of the founders of the Chilean Society of Plant Biologists and its first elected president.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-life-at-the-extremes-in-the-atacama-desert-by-prof-rodrigo-gutierrez/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Climate Change
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