7:36 a.m.
First announcement, February 12, 2018
Dear Colleagues and strong Supporters of the IUFRO 2.09.02 Working Party,
“Somatic Embryogenesis and Other Vegetative Propagation Technologies”
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900/20902/
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We are particularly pleased to announce our 5th International Conference that will be held
at the University of Coimbra, Department of Life Sciences
September 10-15, 2018, Coimbra, Portugal
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“Clonal trees in the bioeconomy age: opportunities and challenges”
Just save immediately this event in good place into your September 2018 diary!
Join us for a productive and friendly meeting focused on both classical and
biotechnological inputs to vegetative propagation of woody plants,
and also to discover the Secrets of Coimbra!
Conference Webpages:
www.uc.pt/en/uid/biotec/events/iufro2018<http://www.uc.pt/en/uid/biotec/…
Important deadlines:
Abstract submission: May 31, 2018
Registration at regular fees: June 30, 2018
Conference Secretariat:
João Martins & Jorge Canhoto
info.coimbra2018@uc.pt<mailto:info.coimbra2018@uc.pt>
The Organizing Committee:
Jorge Canhoto
Sandra Correia
Jean-François Trontin
Paloma Moncaleán
Jana Krajňáková
Sandra Sharry
Yong Wook Kim
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On behalf of the IUFRO unit 2.09.02 “Somatic Embryogenesis and Other Vegetative
Propagation
Technologies<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20…2>”,
we are particularly pleased to announce that our Fifth International Conference will be
held at the University of Coimbra (Coimbra, Portugal) during September 10-15, 2018.
The conference will be hosted by the Centre for Functional Ecology, Department of Life
Sciences (DCV), University of Coimbra (www.uc.pt<http://www.uc.pt>)
Jorge Canhoto and Sandra Correia (University of Coimbra) are arranging the Conference
together with the Executive & Local Arrangement Committee.
The Conference Organizing Committee has selected the following theme for our meeting:
“Clonal trees in the bioeconomy age: opportunities and challenges”
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Our main objective is to foster the development and practical outcomes of vegetative
propagation (bio)technologies for conservation, breeding/selection and efficient,
cost-effective deployment of resilient, productive tree varieties.
During our last Conference (La
Plata2016<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900…)/>),
the importance of plantation forestry was highlighted as forests are becoming increasingly
fragmented and vulnerable in the context of both anthropic- and climate related pressure.
Flexible and popular, low-cost vegetative propagation methods are considered critical and
well-suited (especially somatic embryogenesis) for both sustainable plantation forestry
and conservation of genetic resources. Application-oriented research efforts in close
collaboration with breeders may allow the careful selection and cost-effective, rapid
deployment (and turn-over) of elite varieties expressing natural or induced adaptation
response to environmental stress.
The main topics of the conference therefore include physiological, biochemical, molecular
and (epi)genetic aspects of somatic embryogenesis and other cloning technologies, feedback
from field trials and their application in tree breeding as well as industrial production
of varieties. Anyway, any contribution on complementary issues are welcome (e.g.
conservation, genetic transformation) including social and regulatory aspects related with
clonal trees.
Since inception at the initiative of Yill Sung Park (2008), our Working Party had already
4 successful conferences: Suwon2010 (Korea), Brno2012 (Czech Republic), Vitoria2014
(Spain) and La Plata2016 (Argentina). We are expecting strong participation for
Coimbra2018 as well, and we have the pleasure to invite all colleagues interested by the
vegetative propagation of trees to contribute to the scientific program and discussions.
Just save immediately this event in good place into your September 2018 diary and join us
for a productive and friendly meeting!
Please forward this Email to everyone in your organization/team interested by vegetative
propagation of trees and more generally woody plants!
All the scientific, social and practical information you need to attend the conference
will be regularly updated at our Conference Webpages:
www.uc.pt/en/uid/biotec/events/iufro2018<http://www.uc.pt/en/uid/biotec/…
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v A Conference Brochure summarizing the key information is available and attached to this
announcement. Feel free to widely circulate this brochure in your Institution, to
interested Colleagues and your favorite networks!
v Important dates to remember are May 31 (abstract submission) and June 30 (registration
at reduced fee). As for previous IUFRO 2.09.02 international conferences we tried to keep
the regular fees quite low (400 €), especially for students (250 €).
v We strongly encourage young scientists to attend the Conference and make oral or poster
presentations. Following Vitoria2014 and LaPlata2016 we are keen to announce our third
student’s awarding scientific competition. The related information will be posted soon at
our Conference Website<http://www.uc.pt/en/uid/biotec/events/iufro2018>.
v Two IUFRO travel grants (Scientist Assistance Program) are also available for
researchers from economically disadvantaged countries to attend the Conference. See the
criteria for sponsorship and how to apply at our Conference
Website<http://www.uc.pt/en/uid/biotec/events/iufro2018>.
v The Executive Committee is also preparing a technical tour and several cultural and
social events (gala dinner, visit to main monuments and a senerade of Fado)! Join us and
discover the latest advances in vegetative propagation of trees and also the Secrets of
Coimbra, the Old Capital of the Portuguese Kingdom which is full of heritage from the
past!
We are looking forward to seeing you again at Coimbra!
Kind regards,
The Organizing Committee of Coimbra2018:
Jorge Canhoto (jorgecan@uc.pt<mailto:jorgecan@uc.pt>)
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Sandra Correia (sandraimc@ci.uc.pt<mailto:sandraimc@ci.uc.pt>)
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Jean-François Trontin
(jean-francois.trontin@fcba.fr<mailto:jean-francois.trontin@fcba.fr>)
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Paloma Moncaleán (pmoncalean@neiker.eus<mailto:pmoncalean@neiker.eus>)
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Jana Krajňáková
(jana.krajnakova@scionresearch.com<mailto:jana.krajnakova@scioresearch.com>)
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Sandra Sharry (ssharry@gmail.com<mailto:ssharry@gmail.com>)
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Yong Wook Kim (bravekim@korea.kr<mailto:bravekim@korea.kr>)
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