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SUMMARY:Monogram 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Monogram Network was established in 2005 and consists of mostly UK-based researchers with an active interest in small grain cereals and grass (including C4 energy grasses). A primary aim is to link academia with commercial science and crop breeding\, Monogram 2026 will include both basic and more applied research and its members span disciplines including plant genetics\, physiology\, pathology\, breeding\, and bioinformatics. \nFrom 2026\, Monogram are linking up with AAB to organise their annual meeting\, which will simplify the organisation challenges and provide financial security. Attendees of Monogram 2026 have the opportunity to join AAB for a year (see AAB member benefits). The Monogram Steering Group will still make all scientific decisions about the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration opens on December 1st 2025
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/monogram-2026/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T081221Z
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SUMMARY:Receptor signalling - function\, dynamics and evolution
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the 3rd in a series together with “The Plant Journal”. Join us for a webinar hosted as a collaboration between The Global Plant Council and the “The Plant Journal”. \nPlant receptors detect a diverse spectrum of signalling molecules\, external and endogenous\, essential to control plant growth\, development\, and stress responses. \nThis webinar will present research from three speakers on different aspects of plant receptors and receptor based signalling. \nDate: 10th March 2026 \nTime: 18:00 CET \nHosted by Katherine Denby (Editor in Chief of The Plant Journal) \nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Johana Misas Villamil (University of Cologne Institute of Plant Sciences / CEPLAS )\nDr. Satoshi Fujita (University of Toulouse)\nDr. Jacob Moe-Lange (UC Davis)\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear and engage in thoughtful discussion. \nRegister now to secure your spot. \n\nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6517708039839/WN_uxRUXZmoTZ2OtY33c74R6w
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/receptor-signalling-function-dynamics-and-evolution/
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20251126T100223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T100244Z
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SUMMARY:Crop Production in Northern Britain 2026
DESCRIPTION:CPNB 2026 (“The Dundee Conference”) is be the foremost Conference concerning environmental management and crop production and associated topics in northern environments. Whilst the long-established Association for Crop Protection in Northern Britain is not changing its name\, the change in the title of the Conference to Crop PRODUCTION\, reflects the wider remit of recent conferences. \n\nThe programme for CPNB is comprised of talks from invited speakers (TBC) mixed with the majority selected from submitted abstracts. This provides opportunities for early career researchers and professionals to introduce their work in an external meeting. \nThe scientific presentations at CPNB are usually divided into sessions on ‘Potatoes’\, ‘Combinable Crops‘ and ‘Agriculture and the Environment‘
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/crop-production-in-northern-britain-2026/
LOCATION:Dundee\, Dundee\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20251121T103222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T104402Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Plant Synthetic Biology: circuits\, access and acceptance
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the 2nd in a series together with “The Plant Journal” bringing together leading voices at the forefront of plant engineering. \nJoin us on 28 January 2026 at 9:00 CET to learn from top researchers\, ask questions\, and connect with the global plant science community. \nDate: 28th January 2026\nTime: 9:00 CET \nHosted by Katherine Denby (Editor in Chief of The Plant Journal) \nSpeakers and topics:\nDr. Jenny Molloy (University of Cambridge) with “Taking synthetic biology global: open source tools for equitable access to advanced biotechnologies”\nDr. Rachel Ankeny (Wageningen University) with “Social Science Insights for Researchers in Crop Gene Technologies: The Importance of Concepts and Framing”\nDr. Adil Khan (The University of Western Australia) with “Synthetic gene circuits for programming plants” \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear and engage in thoughtful discussion. \nRegister now to secure your spot.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-synthetic-biology-circuits-access-and-acceptance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251217T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20251126T103009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T103538Z
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SUMMARY:Plantae Presents – Figuring It Out: Creating Figures That Communicate Science
DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar \nScientific figures are visual stories that shape how research is perceived and understood. In an era where attention spans are short and visuals often speak first\, the ability to create clear\, well-structured figures has become an essential part of scientific communication. This webinar will explore the guiding principles behind effective figure design – from refining data and image figures for publication\, to developing visuals that enhance scientific presentations\, and designing graphical abstracts that capture the essence of a study. Our speakers will describe how thoughtful visual organization\, color balance\, and layout can transform complex results into clear and engaging messages. \nHosted by the 2025 Plantae Fellows.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plantae-presents-figuring-it-out-creating-figures-that-communicate-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science,Science communication
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251216T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20251117T161733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T104348Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cyanogenic glucosides in cassava from the breeding perspective
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the 5th in a series together with the International Safe Cassava Network.\n\nRegister now to secure your spot\, connect with peers\, and help shape the future of safe cassava production and utilization worldwide. \nSpeaker: Hernán Ceballos (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical\, Colombia) \nWith over 20 years of experience in cassava breeding and more than 150 peer-reviewed publications\, Dr. Hernán Ceballos is a leading expert in tropical crop improvement. His work includes identifying a dominant gene for tar spot complex resistance in maize\, advancing quantitative genetics models for epistasis\, and pioneering innovations in cassava such as breeding-value–based parent selection\, starch mutation discovery\, rapid-cycling recurrent selection\, high-throughput nutritional phenotyping\, and protocols to induce early flowering in non-flowering genotypes. Dr. Hernán Ceballos’s contributions have been recognized with major honors including Colombia’s National Award on Technological Innovation (2008)\, the Golden Cassava Prize (2018)\, and the ISTRC Lifetime Achievement Award (2018). \nChaired by Carlos Iglesias (International Safe Cassava Network)
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/cyanogenic-glucosides-in-cassava-from-the-breeding-perspective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251124T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20251124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20251102T184606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T191138Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Translating Research from Lab-to-Field-to-Application
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the 1st in a series together with “Plant Biotechnology Journal” \nJoin us for a webinar hosted in collaboration between The Global Plant Council and the “Plant Biotechnology Journal”\, exploring translating research from lab-to-field-to-application. \nDate: 24th November 2025\nTime: 17:00 CET \nSpeakers:\nProf Edgar Cahoon (University of Nebraska–Lincoln)\nDr Hyojin Kim (University of Nebraska–Lincoln) \nThe Cahoon lab [https://cahoonlab.unl.edu] conducts basic and applied research on plant lipid metabolism. The goals of their research are to enhance the nutritional and industrial value of crop plants and to probe the synthesis and function of bioactive lipids for nutritional biofortification and improved agronomic performance of crops. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear and engage in thoughtful discussion. \nRegister now to secure your spot.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-translating-research-from-lab-to-field-to-application/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Biotechnology,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20251001T074811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T074903Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation Physiology - Community Conversations: Reflections on co-production and impact in conservation physiology
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Physiology is launching a new webinar series with the Society for Experimental Biology. Community Conversations is aimed at early career researchers wishing to build a career in conservation physiology or other fields of research. Sessions\nwill cover topics such as academic publishing\, scientific writing and developing collaborations. Our first speaker will be Dr Steven Cooke\, the journal’s Founding Editor and previous Editor in Chief\, as he reflects on his pathway to co-produced science and\nits impact for conservation. \nSpeaker: Dr Steven Cooke\, Founding editor of Conservation Physiology \nAudience: This free webinar is open to researchers from all career stages. It is aimed specifically at students and early career researchers in conservation physiology. \nDate and Time 14:00-15:00 GMT\, Weds 5th November 2025 \nEvent page: https://www.sebiology.org/events/ems-event-calendar/conphys-conversations-1.html \nBooking form: https://www.sebiology.org/member-homepage/ems-my-events/ems-my-event-details.html?eventId=550014E8-5DB3-4826-8E16967AFDC991BB \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/conservation-physiology-community-conversations-reflections-on-co-production-and-impact-in-conservation-physiology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20250723T142935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T143904Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Workshop Carbon Allocation in Plants
DESCRIPTION:Objectives\nPresentation of the workshop\nThe allocation of carbon in plants is a highly dynamic process shaped by environmental conditions\, genetic regulation\, and complex biological interactions. Recent breakthrough in this research area have improved our understanding of how factors such as aboveground and belowground factors influence carbon distribution and storage. At the same time\, advances in genetic and molecular research are revealing the mechanisms that control carbon partitioning\, offering new strategies to enhance plant productivity and resilience. These discoveries are driving innovative biotechnological approaches to optimize carbon allocation\, improving efficiency in both natural and agricultural systems. Phloem biology further sheds light on how plants transport and distribute carbon\, while emerging research on microbial interactions and symbiotic relationships highlights their crucial role in shaping carbon flow. By integrating insights from plant physiology\, genetics\, biotechnology\, soil science\, and ecosystem research\, this workshop on carbon allocation in higher plants aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration\, spark new ideas\, and propel scientific advancements with implications for both agriculture and environmental sustainability. \nScientific sessions\n> How Environmental Factors Shape Carbon Allocation\n> Unveiling the Genetic and Molecular Secrets of Carbon Partitioning\n> Decoding the Complex Regulation of Carbon Allocation in Plants\n> Innovative Biotech Solutions to Boost Carbon Allocation Efficiency\n> Exploring Carbon Storage and Sequestration Mechanisms: The Cell biology Behind Partitioning\n> The Fascinating World of Phloem Biology: Transporting Sugar and Photoassimilates Resource\n> The Role of Microbes and Symbioses in Carbon Distribution: A Hidden Network \nThe international scientific committee\n>  Nathalie Pourtau\, Ecology and Biology of Interactions Unit (EBI)\, CNRS/the University of Poitiers\n> John Lunn\, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology\, Golm\, Germany\n> Ekkehard Neuhaus\, Department of Plant Physiology\, University of Kaiserslautern\, Kaiserslautern\, Germany\n> Ruth Stadler\, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nurenberg\, Molecular Plant Physiology\, Erlangen\, Germany\n> Sylvie Dinant\, Institute Jean-Pierre Bourgin for Plant Sciences (IJPB)\, INRAE\, Versailles
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/3rd-workshop-carbon-allocation-in-plants/
LOCATION:INRAE\, Versailles\, Versailles\, France
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20250603T110655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T154136Z
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SUMMARY:International Safe Cassava Network 2025 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Safe the Date! International Safe Cassava Network 2025 Symposium. \nRegister to day 1: \nRegister to the 27th of October 2025 sessions (Day 1) : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ODP5T3FSRBa5lmClTMAojw\nRegister to the 28th of October 2025 sessions (Day 2): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zYvl9bBhTl2Z2GQjUWvmIA
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-safe-cassava-network-2025-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science,Science communication
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20250307T124108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T124224Z
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SUMMARY:Journal of Experimental Botany (JXB) 75th Anniversary Symposium
DESCRIPTION:17-19th September 2025\, Edinburgh International Conference Centre\nThis meeting celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Journal of Experimental Botany in 1950. The history of the journal can be likened to the lifetime of a tree\, germinating from the seed of an idea and growing into a mature form that supports a diverse community. The meeting will not only reflect these life stages – Beginnings\, Growing and Maturity – but also look to the Future\, as we face the challenges of the next 25 years. The meeting will bring together established and upcoming plant researchers\, to build links between people and research communities\, share our knowledge and inspire ideas to help the next generation meet these challenges. \nTo register: https://www.sebiology.org/events/journal-of-experimental-botany-symposium.html
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/journal-of-experimental-botany-jxb-75th-anniversary-symposium/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20250819T102003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T102003Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Canopies II: Resilience\, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches
DESCRIPTION:The AAB Applied Tree and Forest Biology Group are delighted to follow the inaugural 2023 Creating Canopies with this conference that focuses on active research on tree health\, planting and management strategies for new and existing woodlands\, both in rural and urban environments. \n\nRegister here by August 26th\nWe need more woodland for people to enjoy\, for nature\, to sustain our timber security and to help reduce the impact of climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe need more trees in urban areas for health\, well-being and environmental benefits. \nHowever the simple act of planting or establishing a tree is not quite so simple as it first appears! What is the right tree for the right site? What are evidenced-based scientific\, technical and social challenges and barriers to success? \nUnderpinning these activities is the need for knowledge of tree biology and ecology\, irrespective whether trees are established in urban\, rural or wild landscapes. \nBoth the planting and management of treescapes are being impacted by climate and land-use induced changes. Science and technology play a vital role in maintaining and establishing trees and woodlands and this conference is a friendly forum for early career and experienced researchers to present their research. \nThe meeting is held at the Crown and Mitre Hotel which is a short walk from Carlisle train station and could not be easier to reach by public transport. \nThe two-day meeting will include five plenary sessions\, poster session\, evening social as well as a visit to Coombs Wood Forest (a 30minute coach trip from Carlisle). We are grateful for support for the meeting from the Forestry Commission. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Chris Quine (Chief Scientist at Forest Research) \n– Ruth Mitchell (Plant Soil Ecologist\, James Hutton Institute) \n– John Mackay (Wood Professor of Forest Science\, University of Oxford) \n– Amory Ngan (Head of Urban Forestry in City of Mississauga\, Ontario and University of Toronto)
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/creating-canopies-ii-resilience-adaptation-and-regenerative-approaches/
LOCATION:Carlisle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20250114T111250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T111431Z
UID:21745-1757203200-1757721599@globalplantcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Plant Environmental Physiology Group (PEPG)s Field Techniques Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:Plant biologists will come together for a series of practical workshops\, alongside presenting their work in the form of a poster (with selected abstracts being given the opportunity to present a flash talk alongside their poster). \n\nThe Plant Environmental Physiology Group (PEPG)’s Field Techniques Workshop will take place from 7- 12 September 2025. \nPlant biologists will come together for a series of practical workshops\, alongside presenting their work in the form of a poster (with selected abstracts being given the opportunity to present a flash talk alongside their poster). \nThe workshop includes hands-on practical sessions every morning\, featuring both an academic researcher and a manufacturer representative. Each afternoon features lectures to offer a deep perspective on the theory underpinning the practical sessions that the participants are receiving. \nThe organisers would like to encourage students\, early career researchers (PhD and Postdoctoral) and well-practiced biologists in the field of environmental physiology and experimental botany to attend. Attendees will also include 14 established scientists as well as representatives from 10 scientific manufacturers. \nOrganisers\n\n\nDr Amanda Cavanagh (Essex\, UK) \n\n\nDr Lorna McAusland (Nottingham\, UK)
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-environmental-physiology-group-pepgs-field-techniques-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Lisbon\, Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20250114T104634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T104634Z
UID:21732-1756252800-1756425599@globalplantcouncil.org
SUMMARY:SPPS PhD Student Conference
DESCRIPTION:August 27th-28th\, 2025 \nTromsø University\, Norway \nThe conference will be flanked with workshops hosted by Photosyntech on August 26th and 29th \nFor more information\, go to the conference announcement at the Photosyntech webpage
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/spps-phd-student-conference/
LOCATION:Tromsø University\, Tromsø\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20250114T110707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T110743Z
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SUMMARY:SEB Annual Conference Antwerp 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme:   The Impact of Experimental  Biology to Tackle Global Challenges \n\n8 – 11 July 2025
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/seb-annual-conference-antwerp-2025/
LOCATION:Antwerp\, Antwerp\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20241218T091425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T091425Z
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SUMMARY:SPS Summer School 2025: Advanced Plant Imaging – From super-resolution to fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
DESCRIPTION:This Summer school is organized by the Saclay Plant Sciences (SPS) network\, one of the largest European plant sciences communities and will be hosted by the cytology and imaging platform of the Institut Jean Pierre Bourgin – Plant Sciences in Versailles. \nMicroscopy is a fundamental tool for understanding the functioning of plants at the cellular to molecular scale. Recent technological advances (super-resolution\, fluorescence lifetime imaging\, biosensors…) now make it possible to address new scientific questions. This Summer School will provide theoretical and practical insights into these aspects for 20 outstanding and enthusiastic PhD students or young postdoctoral researchers divided in small groups. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different modalities\, sample preparation\, image acquisition\, and data processing throughout the week. \nTo register: https://eng-saclay-plant-sciences.hub.inrae.fr/teaching-and-training/summer-schools/summer-school-2025
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/sps-summer-school-2025-advanced-plant-imaging-from-super-resolution-to-fluorescence-lifetime-imaging-microscopy/
CATEGORIES:Bioinformatics,Other Skills,Plant Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Arabidopsis Research: ICAR2025
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR) is an annual  gathering of up to 1000 scientists whose primary research organism is  the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. This meeting embraces the remarkable contribution that Arabidopsis has made to our understanding of plant science. \nICAR2025 takes place at the Bijloke Gent Music Centre in Gent\, Belgium. \nMore info: https://web.cvent.com/event/4488106e-d2ff-46ac-b6c7-986d68a05129/summary
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-conference-on-arabidopsis-research-icar2025/
LOCATION:Bijloke Gent Music Centre\, Gent\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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SUMMARY:CO2 Assimilation in Plants from Genome to Biome: Probing Mechanisms Across Scales
DESCRIPTION:This conference will feature research presentations across biological scales\, from molecules to the globe. The process of photosynthesis underpins life on our planet – from food production to climate regulation. \nThe CO2 Assimilation in Plants from Genome to Biome GRC is a premier\, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research\, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide\, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities\, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks\, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages\, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field. \nThe Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on CO2 Assimilation in Plants: Probing Mechanisms Across Scales will feature research presentations across biological scales\, from molecules to the globe. The process of photosynthesis underpins life on our planet – from food production to climate regulation. Improving our understanding of the process is foundational to ensuring future food supply and mitigating climate change. Photosynthesis is a fascinating process for a broad range of scientists. It serves as a model system for the application of synthetic biology and genetic engineering\, and C4 and CAM photosynthesis are brilliant evolutionary examples of convergent evolution. Mathematical modeling has enhanced our understanding of photosynthesis for many decades\, while current advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence are enhancing our capabilities to sense photosynthesis remotely and re-engineer the biochemistry of CO2 assimilation. The subtheme for the 2025 GRC and GRS\, “Probing Mechanisms Across Scales”\, was chosen to engage photosynthesis scientists who work across disciplinary boundaries and biological scales.\nApplications for this meeting must be submitted by May 11\, 2025. \nClick here to more info
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/co2-assimilation-in-plants-from-genome-to-biome-probing-mechanisms-across-scales/
LOCATION:Maine\, Maine\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250605
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SUMMARY:Legumes Science and Practice 3
DESCRIPTION:Visit Event Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgriculture is faced with the challenges of reducing its impact on the environment\, adapting to the changing climate\, and supporting biodiversity. UK agriculture relies heavily on imported protein for feed and home-grown legumes would help to reduce this dependence. Dietary change towards flexitarian/plant-based diets also creates a growing market for grain legumes for direct human consumption/processing for food. Grain and forage legumes have the potential to play a significant role either grown as sole crops\, intercrops or mixtures in addressing the above challenges. \nThe inclusion of legumes in cropping systems enhances soil nitrogen levels\, reducing fertiliser requirements and GHG emissions. The diverse range of leguminous forage and grain species provides opportunities for agriculture to grow a wider range of crops that are capable of coping with more extreme weather. Legumes also provide a resource for pollinators and birds and promote soil biodiversity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting will begin mid-morning of June 3rd and conclude mid-afternoon on June 4th. We will host an evening poster session and drink reception on the evening of June 3rd\, followed by a conference dinner (to be optionally booked). During the meeting (time TBC) we will arrange a visit to the University of Reading farm. Close to the event we will recommend the type of footwear required for this visit. \nProposed Meeting Sessions:\n– Intercropping \n– Grain legumes – challenges and opportunities \n– Forage legumes – challenges and opportunities \n– IntercropValues: Confirmed invited speaker: Kato Van Ruymbeke\, KU Leuven\, Belgium \n– Future Proteins: Confirmed invited speaker: Josiah Meldrum\, Hodemedods\, UK \n\nAbstract Submission\nWe encourage abstract submissions from anyone working in these broad research areas. Importantly there will be plenty of opportunities for early career professionals to present provide an oral or poster presentation. Oral presenters will also be able to bring a poster while poster presenters will be invited to provide a short introduction to their work ahead of the poster session. \nAbstract submission deadline for Oral and Poster presentations: March 7th. \nWe aim to publish a draft schedule by April 1st. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Issue of Annals of Applied Biology\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo coincide with the meeting we will organise a special issue of Annals of Applied Biology entitled ‘Legumes in Science and Practice‘. Annals is 100% owned by the AAB so publication in this society-owned journal contributes to future AAB activities. We welcome submission of original articles\, reviews or Forum/comment pieces. The guest editors for the special issue will be Dr Emily Guest and Dr Charlotte White.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/legumes-science-and-practice-3/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, Reading\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250515T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250515T173000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: La Matemática y las Plantas: hacia una perspectiva interdisciplinaria
DESCRIPTION:Join us for new a Spanish speaking webinar titled “La Matemática y las Plantas: hacia una perspectiva interdisciplinaria” in collaboration with the Argentinian Society of Plant Physiology.  \nWe invite you to join us for a new webinar where we will explore the intersection between mathematics and the plant world. Through an interdisciplinary lens\, we’ll discover how these connections can open up new possibilities for a more sustainable future. \nGuest Talks: \nTalk Title: A Look at the Plant World Through Complexity \nDr. Marcelo Kuperman \nInstituto Balseiro and National Atomic Energy Commission\, CONICET \nTalk Title: Applying Population Models to Biological Systems\, Considering Variation \nDr. Diego Batlla \nAssociate Professor\, Chair of Industrial Crops\, Faculty of Agronomy\, University of Buenos Aires – Independent Researcher\, IFEVA/CONICET \nModerator: Isabel Mendoza (The Global Plant Council) \nLanguage: Spanish \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QFBX6w3KQ7CqYJDzQAbY3Q
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-la-matematica-y-las-plantas-hacia-una-perspectiva-interdisciplinaria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
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SUMMARY:International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:The International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture will be held at the Rimini Expo Center\, in Rimini\, Italy\, from 5 to 9 May 2025. This symposium is organised by the Marche Polytechnic University under the aegis of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). \nThe symposium will have as its main themes the application of biotechnological tools in horticulture\, starting from plant in vitro culture aspects to functional genomics studies\, to the various “omics” for plant genotyping/phenotyping\, the new genomic techniques aimed at the genetic improvement of species of agronomic interest\, up to aspects related to the socio-economic impact\, biosafety\, and public acceptance related to the use of biotechnology in the fruit and vegetable sector. \nThe symposium will offer a platform for new collaborations and dialogue among leading and emerging scientists\, experts\, and students from all over the world\, who can share knowledge\, ideas\, and perspectives. \nThe symposium will be hosted by the Macfrut 2025\, an international trade event for professionals operating in the national and international fruit and vegetable sector including the best enterprises specialized in services\, equipment\, and technology for production\, marketing\, conditioning\, and transport of fruit and vegetables. These joined events represent a great opportunity to bring together the academic and research worlds\, with those of the production and industries. \nThe four-day program of the symposium will include a one-day Biotech school at the Department of Agricultural\, Food\, and Environmental Sciences\, Ancona\, Italy\, on the 5th of May. In addition\, a very interesting one-day technical visit is planned on Tuesday 6th of May with visits to important Italian companies located in the Emilia Romagna region and considered as leaders in horticultural plant micropropagation and nursery activities. \n\n\nWebsite https://symposiumbiotechinhort.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nGroups involved  \n\n\nDivision Temperate Tree Fruits\nDivision Plant Genetic Resources and Biotechnology\nDivision Vine and Berry Fruits\nDivision Ornamental Plants\nDivision Vegetables\, Roots and Tubers\nDivision Horticulture for Development\nWorking Group Biotechnology of Horticultural Species\nWorking Group Genetic Transformation and Gene Editing\nWorking Group In Vitro Culture
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-symposium-on-biotechnological-tools-in-horticulture/
LOCATION:Rimini\, Rimini\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250411T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
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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:20260424T194914
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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;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250325T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250325T170000
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SUMMARY:A Teach-In for Plant Scientists: Organizing for Political Impact
DESCRIPTION:In this free\, online workshop\, Dr. Kevin Bird will discuss current politics and how scientists can organize in this moment. \nDr. Kevin Bird is an NSF Plant Genome Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of California\, Davis\, and a department steward for UAW Local 5811. He is interested in plant genome evolution and evolutionary genomics\, currently exploring plant pangenomic variation and how gene and genome duplications create metabolic novelty. Concurrently with his plant research\, he does research and scholarly writing about the co-option of human genetics and evolution research by far-right extremists\, translating research for the general public to reduce misunderstandings about race and genetics. \nHe earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri\, where he double majored in Biological Sciences and Philosophy\, followed by a Fulbright Fellowship for evolutionary systems biology research at the Flemish Institute of Biotechnology in Ghent\, Belgium. He received his PhD in Horticulture and Ecology\, Evolutionary Biology\, and Behavior at Michigan State University\, studying whole-genome duplications in plants and the evolutionary history of strawberry. He also served on the Horticulture Department’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion committee and in consecutive terms as Chief Information Officer and President of the Graduate Employees Union AFT Local 6196. Dr. Bird is the product of three public land-grant universities and is passionate about social\, racial\, and economic justice and the radical science movement.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/a-teach-in-for-plant-scientists-organizing-for-political-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science,Policy
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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:20250305T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T150000
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SUMMARY:Plant Health Series: The importance of plant health in One Health
DESCRIPTION:A talk as part of the RSB Plant Health Series\nThis keynote address will be delivered by Sarah Brunel\, Implementation and Facilitation Unit (IFU) lead at the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).\n\n\nThe emergence and subsequent spread of pests and diseases can have a devastating economic\, environmental\, and public health impact across populations\, affecting biodiversity\, food security\, and commercial trading. As new plant health threats continue to emerge\, it is important to consider plant health in the context of One Health\, and integrate this into appropriate practice and principles.\n\nEffective statutory protections and standards in this area\, alongside controls to stop the spread of pests\, play a critical role in mitigating future plant pandemics. The IPPC aims to help implement these practices\, developing international standards and procedures in this sector.\n\n\nThis talk will be followed by an opportunity for an audience Q&A and discussion\, chaired by Professor Jeremy Pritchard FRSB\, University of Birmingham.\nThe speaker\nSarah Brunel leads the Implementation and Facilitation Unit (IFU)\, which coordinates implementation\, facilitation and capacity development activities such as the production of IPPC guides and training materials\, phytosanitary capacity evaluations and capacity strengthening activities to address emerging pests. Sarah’s focus is on the coordination of implementation projects and management of the IFU’s workplan\, including staffing\, budgeting\, resource mobilisation and strategies. She is the IPPC Secretariat’s lead on One Health. Sarah is also the secretariat’s liaison with organisations such as the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF)\, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI)\, Comité de Liaison Entreprenariat – Agriculture – Dévelopement  (COLEAD)\, the European Union and the Europead Feed Safety Authority (EFSA).\n\nSarah is an agricultural engineer from the Institut Supérieurr d’Agriculture Rhône-Alpes (ISARA). She has a master’s degree in international affairs and another in anthropology from the Sorbonne University and the French Museum of Natural History\, respectively. She has more than 20 years of national\, regional and international experience in plant protection\, pest and disease control policies and legistaltion\, implementation of standards for phytosanitary measures\, environmental protection and capacity development. She is a French national and speakers English\, French\, Italian and Spanish.\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to all\, but will be particularly relevant to scientists including those working in areas related to plant health.\n\n\nCost and booking\nBookings for this event will open in due course. If you have any questions\, please email Ellie Barrand at events@rsb.org.uk\nContact\nFor booking\, website or events queries\, please contact Eleanor Barrand at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3444.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-health-series-the-importance-of-plant-health-in-one-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T133000
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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;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194914
CREATED:20250114T094704Z
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SUMMARY:What's New in Cytometry - Daniel Vocelle
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Plant Research Laboratory\nFebruary 4\, 2025 at 12:00 pm\nPlant Biology Laboratories\, room 168 \nSpeaker: Daniel Vocelle\, Assistant Director of MSU Flow Cytometry Core \nTitle: What’s New in Cytometry \nZoom: Zoom\nMeeting ID: 972 4493 4288\nPasscode: PRL
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/whats-new-in-cytometry-daniel-vocelle/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence and Robotics,Bioinformatics,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T140000
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SUMMARY:AAB: Applied Tree and Forest Biology Group Webinar: December 2nd
DESCRIPTION:Virtual on Zoom: Monday December 2nd 1pm GMT\nSpeaker: Dr Gareth Thomas\, Rothamsted Research\nUsing the Odour of Bacteria toTackle Acute Oak Decline\nThis webinar will have a 45 minute duration with Gareth speaking for 30minutes followed by 15 minutes for Q+A. \nPlease register for FREE here -> \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrc-6qrTMjEtO12ap9CKs1Vu_DXaY9KHAC \nSpeaker Introduction: \nGareth Thomas: Gareth is a post-doctoral research scientist with an interest in microbial chemical ecology. He completed his PhD at Rothamsted Research in 2019\, working on characterising the volatile chemical signalling from the beneficial soil fungus Trichoderma hamatum. Following this\, he worked at Cardiff University\, investigating whether the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes could be detected on salad leaves using volatile organic compounds. \nHis current project is part of the BAC-STOP project\, funded by the BBSRC\, NERC\, Defra and the Scottish Government\, working on Acute Oak Decline (AOD); a disease threatening U.K. oak trees. This disease is caused by several pathogenic bacteria\, symptoms of which co-occur with the presence of the beetle Agrilus biguttatus\, which are hypothesised to be vectoring the bacteria. His research aims to determine the role of microbial volatile organic compounds produced by these pathogens in the behaviour of A. biguttatus\, which could enable the identification of attractive bacterial volatiles\, which can then be used to optimise semiochemical based strategies to monitor the spread of the disease across U.K. forests. This work requires a range of techniques\, including microbiology\, dynamic headspace collections\, gas chromatography (GC)\, GC-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)\, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS)\, as well as insect behavioural techniques.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/aab-applied-tree-and-forest-biology-group-webinar-december-2nd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Forestry,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241119T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241119T160000
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SUMMARY:GROW Webinar – Imaging solutions for Seed Banks: Characterization of Accessions During Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:Lee West is committed to developing tools that help researchers contribute to the agricultural challenges of the 21st century. Since 2020 he has been the Business Development Director for Hiphen Agricultural Imaging Solutions\, a company that provides imaging tools to the crop research and agricultural product development community. Hipen’s tools convert images from satellites\, drones\, and proximal sensor arrays in field\, greenhouse and lab trials into data that guides impactful decisions on product concepts\, regulatory dossiers\, marketing and\ncommercialization strategies. \nPrior to his work at Hiphen\, Lee led a team of experts at Novozymes to develop fermentation-based agricultural inputs. His work focused on answering specific questions on formulation\, business development\, product management\, and marketing. The pursuit of more insightful data led to his interest in image analytics.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/grow-webinar-imaging-solutions-for-seed-banks-characterization-of-accessions-during-regeneration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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