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Preliminary announcement, 6th IUFRO 2.09.02 Conference (Tree Vegetative Propagation), 3-8 March, 2024, Rotorua, New Zealand

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear Colleagues from IUFRO Division 2 and IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit, We are delighted to announce that our sixth IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit Conference will be held from 3-8 March 2024 in Rotorua, New Zealand! "The might of vegetative propagation for healthy and productive forests to face climate challenges". Please, check out the preliminary announcement in attachment and the 2 related documents (Invitation Letter and Presentation document). We will be welcomed by Dr. Jana Krajňáková (Senior Researcher for tissue culture) and Dr. Henri Baillères (General Manager forest to timber products) and their teams from Scion, a crown research institute that specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry, wood product, wood-derived materials, and other biomaterial sectors. We are looking forward to meeting you again in Rotorua! Please help us disseminate this information to your colleagues, teams, IUFRO Units and other networks interested in vegetative propagation of trees and its applications for sustainable management of forests and tree plantations. Paloma Moncaleán, Yong-Wook Kim & Jean-François Trontin IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinating team Keep up to date at the IUFRO 2.09.02 webpages <https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900/20902/activi…>

2 years, 7 months

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The website of the EU COST "COPYTREE" action has now been activated! First conference 17-18 April, 2023 (Univ. Santiago de Compostela, Spain).

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear IUFRO 2.09.02 Colleagues, Pr. Stéphane Maury (Univ. Orléans) and Dr. Caroline Teyssier (INRAE Orléans), MC Members (France) of the new EU COST action <https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21157/> COPYTREE (CA21157-European Network for Innovative Woody Plant Cloning, 2022-2026) would like to notify us that the corresponding <https://www.copytree.eu/> website has now been launched. As you may remember, COPYTREE is chaired by Pr. Stefaan Werbrouck (Univ. Gent, Belgium, <mailto:stefaan.werbrouck@ugent.be> stefaan.werbrouck(a)ugent.be) and will address the major research challenges of in vitro cloning of woody plants, its public acceptance, risk assessment and the promotion of commercial applications. This action is therefore highly relevant to our IUFRO 2.09.02 Working Party! Visit frequently the <https://www.copytree.eu/> COPYTREE website to follow and/or participate in the COPYTREEs activities! Note also that the first COPYTREE conference on "Innovative woody plant cloning" will be organized next 17-18 April, 2023, at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). The Conference is held on site. For any question, please contact Dr. Nieves Vidal ( <mailto:nieves@mbg.csic.es> nieves(a)mbg.csic.es) Warm regards! Stay tuned, new IUFRO 2.09.02 networking activities to be announced soon! Jean-François IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

2 years, 9 months

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Epigenetics in crop improvement: 3rd EPI-CATCH Conference, 30 May - 1 June 2023, Sofia, Bulgaria

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear Division 2 and IUFRO 2.09.02 Colleagues, Pr. Stéphane Maury, WG1 leader of the EU COST action <https://www.epicatch.eu/> EPI-CATCH (Epigenetic mechanisms of crop adaptation to climate change) would like to advertise our memberships about the 3rd EPI-CATCH Conference Epigenetics in Crop Improvement, from Mechanisms to Applications to be organized 30 May 1 June 2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference will host sessions on plant epigenetic responses to environmental stresses, underlying epigenetic mechanisms, advances and new approaches in plant epigenetics for crop improvement in the context of global warming. Of course, a topic of high relevance for breeding and propagating forest trees! Please find attached the conference brochure. If interested, you can access the conference website <https://61e6e24bcea16.site123.me/> here to find appropriate links and deadlines. In case of any question about this event, please contact Dr. Federico Martinelli ( <mailto:federico.martinelli@unifi.it> federico.martinelli(a)unifi.it) Warm regards! Stay tuned, new IUFRO 2.09.02 networking activities to be announced soon! Jean-François IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

2 years, 9 months

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Forest Genetics 2023 Conference: July 10 to 14, British Columbia, Canada

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear IUFRO 2.09.02 colleagues, Dr. Nicholas Ukrainetz, President of the Western Forest Genetics Association (WFGA) would like to advertise our Unit about the forthcoming Forest 2023 Conference Discovery and Innovation in Changing Climates to be organized in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada during next July 10-14. Some conference topics may indeed be of high interest for us (e.g. seed research and propagation of seedlings, genetic conservation, seed orchards, forest health ). Please find attached the announcement, appropriate links and deadlines. In case of any question about this event, please contact Dr Ukrainetz and/or the Conference Secretariat (see below for the contact information). Warm regards! Stay tuned, new IUFRO 2.09.02 networking activities to be announced soon! Jean-François _____ <http://www.forestgenetics2023.ca/> Forest Genetics 2023: Discovery and Innovation in Changing Climates Vernon, BC, Canada | 10-14 July, 2023 forestgenetics2023.ca Nicholas Ukrainetz RPF, PhD Research Scientist, Tree Breeder Ministry of Forests Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch Tree Seed Centre Tel: (778) 609-2011 Cell: (604) 317-9174 E-mail: <mailto:Nicholas.Ukrainetz@gov.bc.ca> Nicholas.Ukrainetz(a)gov.bc.ca Forest Genetics 2023 Conference Secretariat: registration(a)housing.ubc.ca <mailto:registration@housing.ubc.ca>

2 years, 10 months

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Full-time position announcement: propagation scientist (Rotorua, New Zealand)

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Full-time position announcement : Propagation Scientist (Rotorua, New Zealand) Dr. Jana Krajňáková, Senior Researcher for tissue culture and Project Leader at Scion, Rotorua, New Zealand, would like to announce that a full-time position (Propagation Scientist) is now being launched (Sept. 28) within the Plant Physiology and Development Research Group. The recipient will lead and develop propagation research at Scion for both exotic and native forestry species with a focus on mechanisation, automation and sustainability of nursery systems. The position has also an important dimension in building strong relationships with third-party stakeholders and Māori communities towards science-led solutions for the forestry value chain. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced forest propagation scientist to work closely with industry and to deliver science that contributes to better environmental, social and economic outcome for New Zealand. Job description, instructions, and links for further information of candidates are available here <https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/ebXx9/Propagation-Sci…> . Please forward this information to any interested colleague and note that the current deadline for application is October 21, 2022. Jean-François Trontin IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

3 years, 2 months

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IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit: modified contact details of the Coordinator

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear Colleagues of IUFRO Division 2 and IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit, For your information, I have recently left the FCBA Technological Institute, France (Oct. 1st, 2021). I become an Associate Member of IUFRO and remain committed to the coordination of the 2.09.02 Unit on Somatic embryogenesis and other vegetative propagation technologies as an independent researcher. I will continue to serve the Unit with the support of Dr. Paloma Moncaleán (Spain) and Dr. Yong-Wook Kim (Rep. Korea). You can now easily reach me at my permanent Email address: jfrancois.trontin(a)gmail.com <mailto:jfrancois.trontin@gmail.com> or by visiting the 2.09.02 webpage <https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900/20902/> for contact details. Kind regards, Jean-François Trontin IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

4 years, 1 month

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Technical Maintenance - IUFRO Mailing Lists to be Offline

by Brigitte Burger

Dear Colleagues, The IUFRO mailing lists will be offline due to technical maintenance, starting later this (Monday) afternoon (in approximately 3 hours) for approximately 24 hours. During that period, you are kindly required not to post to any of the lists that you are subscribed to. Once the lists are online again, you will be notified. We are sorry for any incovenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Best regards Brigitte Burger -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [cid:image003.png@01D7A31B.87C57C30]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.iufroworldday.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!lrHtP…>Mark your calendar: #IUFROWorldDay on 28 and 29 September https://www.iufroworldday.org/ Register now for our upcoming global event! https://www.iufroworldday.org/signup -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mag. Brigitte Burger - Web Management and Social Media; Network Communication International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) IUFRO Headquarters - Secretariat Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43-1-877 0151-14 * Fax: +43-1-877 0151-50 Website: https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> * Email: burger(a)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org> [cid:image004.png@01D7A317.66DACE70] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------

4 years, 3 months

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Permanent job position announcement: Plant biology technician, in vitro culture specialist (Tours, France)

by Jean-François TRONTIN

Dear IUFRO 2.09.02 Colleagues, Dr. David Breton (Nestlé S.A., Tours, France) would like to inform us that a permanent job position for a Plant Biology Technician with skills in biotechnologies (especially in vitro culture) has just been announced (April 29, 2021). The position is located at the Nestlé Plant Science Research Unit located in Tours (France) and requires a first experience (internship or employment) in the field of in vitro culture technologies applied to (woody) plants (micropropagation, including somatic embryogenesis) and microbiology. Within the Coffee and Cocoa Department, the job position will be in support to breeding projects to ensure the production and maintenance of in vitro plant cultures for both operational and research purposes. For more information, follow this link<https://clicktime.symantec.com/35rAvbRbiccwkso5fbF2RBk6H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Fe…>. The announcement is in French but all applications will be considered. Contact: Sophie Lair<mailto:Sophie.Lair@rd.nestle.com> Deadline for the application: June 8, 2021. Thank you for disseminating the information to any interested colleague(s) in your team and/or in your respective Institutes/Organizations. This information is also posted at the IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit Noticeboard<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3GUr3MdhXam52cArCLD4CfU6H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Fw…>. Kind regards, Jean-François Trontin, FCBA IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator [cid:image003.jpg@01D74005.C60E2970] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Les données et renseignements contenus dans ce message peuvent être de nature confidentielle et soumis au secret professionnel et sont destinés à l'usage exclusif du destinataire dont les coordonnées figurent ci-dessus. Si vous recevez cette communication par erreur, nous vous demandons de ne pas la copier, l'utiliser ou la divulguer. Nous vous prions de notifier cette erreur à l'expéditeur et d'effacer immédiatement cette communication de votre système. Institut technologique FCBA - 10 rue Galilée - 77420 Champs-sur-Marne The data and information contained in this message may be confidential and subject to professionnal secrecy and is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient at the address shown above. If you receive this message by mistake, we ask you not to copy, use or disclose it. Please notify this error to the sender immediately and delete this message from your system. Institut technologique FCBA - 10 rue Galilée - 77420 Champs-sur-Marne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4 years, 7 months

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May 26-27, 2021: HealGenCAR-MULTIFOREVER Workshop (webinar) on vegetative propagation of conifers

by Jean-François TRONTIN

Dear IUFRO Division 2 and 2.09.02 WP Colleagues, Luke (Finland) is hosting a joint HealGenCAR-MULTIFOREVER Workshop (webinar) on "Conifer Vegetative Propagation, Multiplied conifer seed - prospects of somatic embryogenesis (SE)". The Webinar is organized on May 26-27, 2021 (2-5pm CET each day). See the Workshop program<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3MnBce8BU4CUbY8aTxQ1t4H6H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Fw…>. The workshop is organized jointly by HealGenCAR<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3CMXmzLPeHkXHnVfqUcwWmG6H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Fn…>, the Centre of Advanced Research in Forest Health and Forest Genetics to Enhance Bioeconomy financed by Nordic Forest research (SNS) and, MULTIFOREVER<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3VPnzd3tjx8KAzBTX2b2SGf6H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Ff…>, a multinational project "towards intensification of conifer production through multi-varietal forestry based on SE" financed through the EU's Horizon 2020 ERA-NET Cofund Action "ForestValue - Innovating the forest-based bioeconomy". The workshop aims to bring together researchers, authorities, representatives of industry and forest plant producers to discuss current state and prospects of conifer vegetative propagation. The topics included in the program cover not only research achievements, but also legislation and forest owner views on reforestation materials produced by somatic embryogenesis (SE) i.e. by tissue culture. Visits to Luke's SE technology platform and field experiments (e.g. SE pines, SE spruces, ornamental spruce collection) are also scheduled by videos. This is a free event but registration is mandatory till May 21, 2021. Follow this link<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3MnBce8BU4CUbY8aTxQ1t4H6H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Fw…>. We are looking forward to welcoming you for a productive discussion. Fill free to disseminate the information to interested colleagues in your respective networks and institutions. For further information, please, contact the Organizers: Tuija Aronen (tuija.aronen(a)luke.fi<mailto:tuija.aronen@luke.fi>), Coordinator of HealGenCAR, and Anneli Viherä-Aarnio (anneli.vihera-aarnio(a)luke.fi<mailto:anneli.vihera-aarnio@luke.fi>) Jean-François Trontin IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Les données et renseignements contenus dans ce message peuvent être de nature confidentielle et soumis au secret professionnel et sont destinés à l'usage exclusif du destinataire dont les coordonnées figurent ci-dessus. Si vous recevez cette communication par erreur, nous vous demandons de ne pas la copier, l'utiliser ou la divulguer. Nous vous prions de notifier cette erreur à l'expéditeur et d'effacer immédiatement cette communication de votre système. Institut technologique FCBA - 10 rue Galilée - 77420 Champs-sur-Marne The data and information contained in this message may be confidential and subject to professionnal secrecy and is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient at the address shown above. If you receive this message by mistake, we ask you not to copy, use or disclose it. Please notify this error to the sender immediately and delete this message from your system. Institut technologique FCBA - 10 rue Galilée - 77420 Champs-sur-Marne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4 years, 8 months

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Permanent job position announcement at Nestlé (Tours, France): Coffee research specialist - Junior breeder

by Jean-François TRONTIN

Dear Colleagues of IUFRO Division 2 and IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit, Dr. Jean-Paul Ducos (Nestlé S.A., Tours, France) would like to inform us that a permanent job position for a Research specialist (Junior breeder) has just been announced (April 8, 2021). The position is located at the Nestlé Plant Science Research Unit located in Tours (France) and requires confirmed experience in the field of plant genetics, plant selection and biotechnology. This job is dedicated to the development and implementation of new technologies focusing on the selection of improved plant material of interest for the Nestlé's supply chain (coffee and cocoa). For more information, follow this link<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3YQaxziDxmQ9JesbAa4hs2J6H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Fj…>. Contact: Sophie Lair<mailto:Sophie.Lair@rd.nestle.com> Deadline for the application: June 8, 2021. Be informed that there is also another related open position at Nestlé (announced March 19, 2021) for a Coffee Agriculture R&D specialist with a solid scientific background in Agriculture/Agronomy and project management. This position will be located in Tours (France) or Lausanne (Switzerland) and will lead the Agricultural R&D activities associated to coffee production in order to meet Nestlé's commitments in sustainability and climate change (including agroforestry issues). More information here<https://clicktime.symantec.com/3WgbHrtsU9ZRoD7qDCHrRfQ6H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Fe…> (Contact: Sophie Lair<mailto:Sophie.Lair@rd.nestle.com>). Note that the deadline for application is now quite short (April 19, 2021). Thank you for disseminating the information to any interested colleagues and/or in your respective Institutes/Organizations. This information is also posted at the IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit Noticeboard<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900/20902/notice…>. Kind regards, Jean-François Trontin, FCBA IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Les données et renseignements contenus dans ce message peuvent être de nature confidentielle et soumis au secret professionnel et sont destinés à l'usage exclusif du destinataire dont les coordonnées figurent ci-dessus. Si vous recevez cette communication par erreur, nous vous demandons de ne pas la copier, l'utiliser ou la divulguer. Nous vous prions de notifier cette erreur à l'expéditeur et d'effacer immédiatement cette communication de votre système. Institut technologique FCBA - 10 rue Galilée - 77420 Champs-sur-Marne The data and information contained in this message may be confidential and subject to professionnal secrecy and is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient at the address shown above. If you receive this message by mistake, we ask you not to copy, use or disclose it. Please notify this error to the sender immediately and delete this message from your system. Institut technologique FCBA - 10 rue Galilée - 77420 Champs-sur-Marne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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