UK PlantSci 2012

Part sponsored by BBSRC

Date: 18-19 April 2012
Venue: John Innes Centre, Norwich

The inaugural research conference of the UK Plant Science Federation has been established to showcase the wealth of plant science that is being undertaken across the UK from cell biology to ecology and basic research to the field and to provide an arena for plant scientists from across the UK to come together and share their knowledge and expertise.

Programme

Day 1

Plant biodiversity and evolution
Plant science education
Carbon capture and yield (session sponsored by BBSRC)

Day 2

Genomics and breeding
Adapting to environments
Plant and soil

Speakers

Sir John Beddington, Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government, will be giving the opening address. Other confirmed speakers include:

Sandy Knapp - Natural History Museum
Julian Hibberd - University of Cambridge
Ian Graham - CNAP
Bill Davies - University of Lancaster
Giles Oldroyd - John Innes Centre

Further information

For full information and updates, including how to register, visit the UK PlantSci 2012 website (see external links).

Contact

Michael Booth
michael.booth@bbsrc.ac.uk
tel: 01793 418013