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2013
The 8th Plant Life of South West Asia conference will be hosted by the Centre for Middle Eastern Plants at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh from 1-5 July 2013. The website outlines information about the conference: http://elmer.rbge.org.uk/ploswa8/
This conference has been running every five years since 1970, when the inaugural conference was hosted in Edinburgh. It brings together professional and amateur researchers and conservation practitioners from around the world who share an interest in the plants of SW Asia, fostering collaboration and information exchange. This year we would like to attract delegates from as many different countries, cultures and disciplines as possible, and host sessions on a variety of topics of interest to all participants.
We already have delegates and speakers from more than 15 countries, with keynote presentations from leading practitioners. We would like to attract more delegates and presentations on a wide range of topics, including not only the core subjects of floristics, systematics and conservation, but also on the roles of botanic gardens in these and education, a cultural perspective concentrating on the relationship between plants and people, the restoration of degraded ecosystems, and also the use of plants beyond more traditional disciplines for example in landscaping and amenity projects.
We hope that you will consider attending this important conference. Online registration is open, and early bird discounted registration has been extended further until the end of February 2013. Abstracts and suggestions for workshops can also be submitted through the website.
Any enquiries about the conference can be directed to: ploswa8@rbge.org.uk [Posted 15 February 2013]
The New York Botanical Garden and Fordham University invite you to MONOCOTS V: 5th International Conference on Comparative Biology of Monocotyledons to be held July 7 - 13, 2013.
The scientific program will consist of symposia, contributed papers, and poster sessions held at Fordham University’s Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, New York City.
Optional activities will include a ticketed banquet, tours of the science campus and grounds of The New York Botanical Garden, and post-conference field trips to botanically interesting sites in the region.
Air-conditioned dormitories will be available at the Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University, across the street from the New York Botanical Garden.
More information is available at http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1060172; Email: monocotsv@gmail.com.
The organizing committee:
Lisa M. Campbell
Dennis W. Stevenson
W. Wayt Thomas
Robert F. C. Naczi [Posted 28 March 2012]
2012
Symposium on Plant Biodiversity on the Bahamas Archipelago - October 30 - 31, 2012
The Bahamas National Trust, the College of the Bahamas, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and Florida International University are putting together a symposium entitled: “Celebrating 30 Years of the Flora of the Bahamas: Conservation and Science Challenges” that will take place between October 30th and 31st, 2012 in Nassau. This email is to invite you to attend this event.
Sponsored by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the US National Science Foundation the latest comprehensive flora of The Bahama Archipelago was published in 1982. This project was initiated by William T. Gillis, but the final work was authored by Donovan Correll and Helen Correll (illustrated by Priscilla Fawcett). Since its publication, 30 years ago, this flora has played a major role in Bahamian education, research, and conservation as it is still the best available catalogue for plant biodiversity of this archipelago.
The first announcement for the symposium can be found at:
www.fairchildgarden.org/bahamas [Posted 9 April 2012]
MOSS2012 and 3rd International Conference on Molecular Systematics of Bryophytes, June 15-22, 2012
Registration is open for MOSS2012 and 3rd Int. Conference on Mol. Syst. of Bryophytes to be held jointly at the New York Botanical Garden from June 15-22, 2012.MOSS 2012: contributed oral and poster sessions focusing on the evolution of genes, genomes, developmental networks and physiological pathways in bryophytes.
The 3rd International Symposium on Molecular Systematics of Bryophytes: contributed oral and poster sessions focusing on the macro and microevolution of bryophytes.
Information regarding these conferences can be obtained at: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1015479. Please note that the rates shown on the main page are early bird rates good through March 18. Click on "details" to see rates beginning March 19.
We have preliminary approval for funding from the US National Science Foundation to sponsor students to attend the joint conference. This is a great opportunity for students aimed at fostering collaborations bridging the two fields. Students will be able to apply for a fellowship that will cover housing, breakfast, lunch, and registration. Students supported by this fellowship will be expected to attend BOTH conferences and demonstrate that they have funds to come to New York. Please check back for instructions for applying for a fellowship.
Abstract submission: anyone registered can submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation. The abstract submission page is integrated into the registration page. The deadline is in April. You may register now and submit your abstract later.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at The New York Botanical Garden this June.
The organizing committee
William Buck
Bernard Goffinet
Amy Litt
DorothyBelle Poli [Posted 1 February 2012]
Vienna International Plant Conference Association (VIPCA)
Details of the Conferences:
The official Vienna Bio-Conferences LEAFLET: (www.vipca.at/VIPCA-leaflet.html
VENUE: Lecture Hall A, VetMed University, Veterinarplatz 1, 1210 Vienna
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY
February 4th - 7th, 2012
Abstract submission deadline: November 3rd 2011
Early bird registration deadline: November 10th 2011
Homepage: http://www.vipca.at/MOLECOL/
Conference organisers: me2012@vipca.at
MOLECULAR MAPPING & MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION
February 8th - 11th, 2012
Abstract submission deadline: November 3rd 2011
Early bird registration deadline: November 10th 2011
Homepage: http://www.vipca.at/MAS12/
Conference Organisers: mmmas2012@vipca.at
PLANT GROWTH, NUTRITION & ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS
February 18th - 21st, 2012
Abstract submission deadline: November 17th 2011
Early bird registration deadline: November 24th 2011
Homepage: http://www.vipca.at/PLAGRONUT/
Conference organisers: pgnei2011@vipca.at
PLANT ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANCE II
February 22nd - 25th, 2012
Abstract submission deadline: November 17th 2011
Early bird registration deadline: November 24th 2011
Homepage: http://www.vipca.at/PAST12/
Conference organisers: past2012@vipca.at
Approximately 300 - 350 participants and almost 40 speakers are expected per conference as well as many oral and poster presentations selected from abstracts. The conference webpages offer additional information on the city of Vienna, travel arrangements, the conference venue, registration and accommodation. [Posted 22 September 2011]
2011
THURSDAY, 1st December 2011, 9 am
Venue: Flett Lecture Theatre,
Natural History Museum, London, UK
The annual Young Systematists Forum represents an exciting setting for Masters, PhD and young postdoctoral researchers to present their data, often for the first time, to a scientific audience interested in taxonomy, systematics and phylogenetics. This well-established event provides an important opportunity for budding systematists to discuss their research in front of their peers within a supportive environment. Supervisors and other established systematists are also encouraged to attend.
Prizes will be awarded for the most promising oral and poster presentation as judged by a small panel on the day.
Registration is FREE. Send applications by e-mail to (YSF.SystematicsAssociation@gmail.com), supplying your name, contact address and stating whether or not you wish to give an oral or poster presentation. Space will be allocated subject to availability and for a balanced programme of animal, plant, algal, microbial, molecular and other research. Non-participating attendees are also very welcome - please register as above.
Abstracts must be submitted by e-mail in English no later than 18th November 2011. The body text should not exceed 150 words in length. If the presentation is co-authored, the actual speaker (oral) or presenter (poster) must be clearly indicated in BOLD text.
All registered attendants will receive by e-mail further information about the meeting, including abstracts, one week in advance. This information will also be displayed on the Systematics Association website (www.systass.org).
Cycad 2011 Meeting in Shenzhen, China.
The 9th International Conference on Cycad Biology is being hosted by Fairylake Botanic Garden in Shenzhen, China, on December 1-7, 2011. Held every three years, this cycad meeting brings together scientists, professionals, and dedicated enthusiasts to share their work, catch up with each other and learn the latest findings from the field, garden and laboratory. Under the auspices of the IUCN, the Cycad Specialist Group also holds their regular meeting at this conference. Cycad 2011 is truly a rare event, with so many world cycad experts and enthusiasts together in such a unique place. We write to enthusiastically encourage you to be a part of Cycad 2011. No other meeting this year will focus on this beloved group of plants, with such depth, breadth, expertise and interest.
The Conference Program
The Cycad 2011 Organizing Committee is building the conference around eight themes: (1) Genetics and Genomics, (2) Conservation, (3) Taxonomy and Phylogeny, (4) Ecology, (5) Horticulture, (6) Toxicology, (7) Economic Botany, and (8) Information Management. In addition to presentations, Cycad 2011 will include networking opportunities, cultural events, a tour of Fairylake Botanical Garden and the Chinese National Cycad Conservation Center, and a field visit to a native Cycas fairylakea population. A Post-Conference Field Tour will also feature visits to native populations of Cycas debaoensis, C. dolichophylla, C. ferruginea, C. sexseminifera, C. segmentifida and other species.
Fairylake Botanical Garden
Fairylake Botanical Garden is a world-class horticultural treasure which sees millions of visitors per year, in a unique tropical landsite covering 590 hectares (1,457 acres). As part of the Chinese Academy of Science, a very active and robust research program at Fairylake focuses on plant biology and horticulture, and this augments the gardens conservation efforts. The Chinese National Cycad Conservation Center is located at Fairylake Botanical Garden, and includes extensive conservation plantings in a beautiful valley setting, as well as a collection of spectacular dwarf cycads on display in a unique courtyard as well as an extensive horticulture program. The cycad collection at Fairylake is unique in breadth, depth and beauty. Extensive conservation horticulture of Cycas debaoensis is a leading project, among many other rare Cycas species being propagated at Fairylake. Fairylake Botanical Garden also hosts the Shenzhen Paleontological Museum, home to many spectacular fossils centered on an enormous 20 meter Sauropod, Mamenchisaurus jingyanebsis. The museums outdoor exhibition features one of the worlds finest collections of fossilized wood from China and around the world, beautifully arranged as living forest, and landscaped with tree ferns, cycads, podocarps and other architectural plantings.
Shenzhen,
Shenzhen is a young, vibrant city that has been recognized for its foresight in city planning and its leadership in civic horticulture. Extensive space is devoted to public parks, well-designed roadside landscapes, vibrant floral displays and impressive groves of palms and flowering trees. Shenzhen is a leader in innovating Green Roofs, and rooftop gardens are increasingly common. Shenzhen has recently been recognized as a Garden City and a Green City for these accomplishments.
Travel to Cycad 2011
Travel to Shenzhen is quite easy. Shenzhen city is situated adjacent to Hong Kong in south China. A ferry terminal located within Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) offers regular service without clearing Hong Kong customs. Ferry service from HKIA to the Shekou port takes just under one hour, and runs more or less hourly between 9:00 and 21:20. Visitors can check luggage directly to Shekou Port. Visitors will require a Chinese visa, which is easily obtained through a number of service providers. Fairylake Botanical Garden is arranging transport for conference delegates from the Shekou port to the Conference hotel. In addition, express or MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is also available from HKIA to Shenzhen Luohu Station or Huanggang Customs, or directly to some hotels.
For more information
Please see the conference website at www.cycad2011.com for more information, including dates, registration info, and important conference announcements.
We look forward to seeing you
Please make your plans right away -- We look forward to seeing you at Cycad 2011!
Sincerely,
The Organizing Committee
Cycad 2011 [Posted 26 April 2011]
Evolution of Life on Pacific Islands and Reefs: Past, Present, and Future - 26-30 May 2011, East West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.
This international conference will bring together a diverse group of scientists to examine the biogeography and evolution of terrestrial, near-shore, and freshwater biota from across the tree-of-life, including humans, which are distributed across the Pacific Islands. Additional information can be accessed at http://botany.si.edu/events/2011_pacific/index.htm.
In February 2011 the International Congress of Systematic and Evolutionary Biology (ICSEB VII) will be held in Berlin together with Society of Biological Systematics and German Botanical Society, named BioSystematics Berlin 2011. See the 1st circular of this congress for details. The deadline for proposal of Symposia is the end of May 2010. See the call for symposia. [11 May 2010]