Gordon-Conference: Temperature Stress in Plants, Ventura, California, on January 28 to February 1, 2001

Gordon Research Conferences, East Greenwich RI

Investigators

Abstract

Temperature controls plant growth and development and is ultimately one of the most significant factors limiting crop productivity. As temperature goes above or below a plant's optimal range plant growth is affected. The effects of temperature and methods for reducing damage by both high and low temperature has been the topic of a Gordon Research Conference every other year for a little over 10 years. In 2001 this conference will be held again so that researchers can share the latest research in this field. The topics to be covered in the conference were selected from topics suggested by previous participants and past chairs of this conference. In addition, the co-chairs searched recently published papers to see where interesting work was being reported. Two general themes emerged. Past participants wanted to hear about genomic approaches to studying temperature stress and they wanted to hear about industry efforts. One of the most important outcomes from a Gordon Conference is the interaction between early career and more established scientists. This is of benefit both to the early career scientists, who become known in the field, and to the established scientists, who hear new ideas and innovative research that might otherwise have trouble getting noticed. At this conference one session will be set aside for presentations from early career scientists. Speakers for this session will be selected from among those applying to present posters. Winners will receive funding from this grant to allow them to attend this conference. The winners will be announced at least three weeks ahead of the meeting giving winners time to prepare talks. The competition will be announced on the meeting web site and in an email message to everyone who attended the last two conferences. The conference vice chair will be responsible for selecting the winners and working with the winners to help make the most of this opportunity.