[Gbif-europe] For your attention: Abstracts submission deadline - 29th January 2014. International Conference on “Enhanced Genepool Utilization” 16-20 June 2014, NIAB , Cambridge, UK.

[Dias, Sónia (Bioversity)]

Dear all,
Please find here the information on the upcoming International Conference  that Bioversity is co-organizing in June 2014.
We welcome your participation and abstracts, and also  appreciate your help in disseminating this Conference in your networks.
Many thanks
Sonia
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Abstract submission deadline  - 29 January 2014. Don’t miss the date.



International conference on “ENHANCED GENEPOOL UTILIZATION - Capturing wild relative and landrace diversity for crop improvement”, to be held at NIAB Innovation Farm, Cambridge, United Kingdom from 16-20 June 2014.

Submission of abstracts and guidelines>>><http://www.pgrsecure.org/conference_abstracts>

See the registration details at Online Registration>>><https://www.innovationfarm.co.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1234>
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For more information and details on the conference see the links:
PGR Secure project website>>><http://www.pgrsecure.org/>
Download the “Enhanced Genepool Utilization” flyer >>> <http://www.pgrsecure.org/conference>
See the Programme summary<http://www.pgrsecure.org/conference_programme>>>>
Submission of abstracts and guidelines>>><http://www.pgrsecure.org/conference_abstracts>
See Important dates and deadlines >>><http://www.pgrsecure.org/conference_dates>
Details on special events and visits>>><http://www.pgrsecure.org/conference_events>
Go to the  Online Registration>>><https://www.innovationfarm.co.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1234>
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The Conference scientific themes and sessions are:



THEME 1: Characterization techniques

The Theme 1 topic is characterization techniques to identify traits and expedite plant breeding.

Authors may present: a) ‘omics’ and b) predictive techniques. The Theme 1 sessions are as follows:

•      Pre-breeders’ use of exotic germplasm

•      Breeders’ use of exotic germplasm

•      Novel germplasm characterization techniques



THEME 2: Conservation strategies

The Theme 2 topics are: a) national, regional and global Crop Wild Relatives and Landrace conservation strategy development, b) targeted conservation to meet the needs of the plant breeding community, and c) integration of CWR and LR diversity into existing biodiversity conservation programmes. The Theme 2 sessions are as follows:

•      International Crop Wild Relatives conservation

•      International Landrace conservation

•      National Crop Wild Relative/Landrace conservation



THEME 3: Facilitating Crop Wild Relatives and Landrace use

The Theme 3 topics are: a) pre-breeding, b) meeting breeders’ needs, c) integrating the conservation and user communities, and d) policy enhancement. The Theme 3 sessions are as follows:

·         Community-based conservation/use

·         Improving breeders’ access to PGRFA

·         PGR conservation/use policy



THEME 4: Informatics development

The Theme 4 topics are: a) characterization, trait and conservation data management and accessibility, and b) inter-information system operability. The Theme 4 sessions are as follows:

·         Characterization informatics

·         Conservation informatics



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Sincerely yours,
Conference Organizing Committee <http://climatenl.m10.mailplus.nl/nct32721208/ETriTbttpCqHHci/_mm9QX>
conference at pgrsecure.org<mailto:conference at pgrsecure.org>

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