ASPB News THE NEWSLETTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT BIOLOGISTS Volume 29, Number 6 November/December 2002

President’s Letter ASPB: A Dynamic, Proactive Society of Inside This Issue Plant Biologists

New Officers/Committees From our offices and laboratories around the tial cut in publication times. For example, in mid- Assume Posts world, we don’t usually spend a lot of time think- 2001, the average publication time for Plant Physi- ing about ASPB unless, of course, we’re waiting to ology was nearly 6.5 months. Today, that has been Rich Jorgensen Becomes Editor of The Plant Cell hear about a recent manuscript submission or cut to about 3.5 months. Wow! whether we’ve been selected as a speaker for a mini- in July 2003 2. In July 2003, Richard Jorgensen will take over as symposium at the annual meeting. The fact that the editor-in-chief of the The Plant Cell from Ralph Calls for Applications: Society isn’t a major blip on your radar screen prob- Quatrano. Ralph has set a high standard during Summer Undergraduate ably means things are going along pretty well rela- his tenure as editor. We thank him for his thought- Research Fellowships; tive to Society business, but it does not mean that ful leadership and unselfish dedication. (A short Travel Grants for Plant the Society is a quiescent organization, sleepily pub- commentary from Rich appears on page 5 of this Biology 2003 lishing outstanding journals and organizing excit- issue.) ing scientific meetings. Indeed, ASPB is one of the Call for Nominations: most vibrant and visionary organizations I’ve had 3. To spread publication costs more equitably across Best Paper-of-the-Year the pleasure to work with. In this letter, I list some papers of varying length, we will institute page Awards examples of recent and future changes and activi- charges of $55 per page in January 2003. In ad- ties associated with Society business that keep us dition, as a new member benefit (and not-so-subtle at the leading edge of scientific publication, meet- attempt to encourage authors to join the Society), ing organization, and public affairs. ASPB members will get a $10 discount per page. The current fixed handling fee will be eliminated. Publications 4. With electronic publication, both journals are Publication of Plant Physiology and The Plant Cell placing new articles online as soon as production is our Society’s most important contribution to plant is complete. Online publication, before the as- science. Our journals continuously define the lead- sembled volume is printed, places our work in the ing edge of published plant research. We’ve achieved public domain in the shortest time possible while that status because the Society and the journal edi- retaining the high production standards of each tors constantly strive to enhance the efficiency, ac- journal. cessibility, and significance of each publication. Some 5. Last year, the Society paid to have back issues of recent examples of new initiatives or changes that both journals digitized in a searchable PDF for- impact our journals include the following: mat. The Plant Cell is available back to the first 1. Both journals are now using Bench>Press, an volume (January 1989) and Plant Physiology to electronic submission and review system. Today, January 1993. We are currently examining op- the vast majority of manuscript submissions tions that will take Plant Physiology even further move from review to production in a virtually back. Importantly, HighWire Press, our online paper-free process. This has yielded a substan- provider, is abstracting these articles in PubMed, continued on page 3 ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 • 1 ASPB Officers & Staff CONTENTS

President Daniel R. Bush 217-333-6109 1 President’s Letter President-Elect Mary Lou Guerinot 603-646-2527 4 Jorgensen Next Plant Cell Editor Immediate Past President Vicki L. Chandler 520-676-8725 Secretary Roger Hangarter 812-855-5456 Images from Plants, Genes, and Crop Biotechnology Now Online Treasurer Mark R. Brodl 210-999-7246 Chair, Board of Trustees Wendy Boss 919-515-3496 5 Expanding the Plant Cell Chair, Publications Committee Rebecca Chasan 301-496-3648 Tradition of Excellence Chair, Women in Plant Biology Committee Mary Tierney 802-656-0434 Minority Affairs Committee Regina McClinton 337-482-5153 6 2002–2003 Committees Education Committee Eric Davies 919-515-2727 7 SURF Call for Applications Elected Members Nick Carpita 765-494-4653 Adrienne E. Clarke +61-38-344-5043 8 Call for Nominations: Best Paper- Danny Schnell 413-545-4024 of-the-Year Awards Sectional Representatives 9 People: Mel Tyree, Natasha Midwestern Steven Rodermel 515-294-8890 Northeastern Carol Reiss 401-863-3075 Raikhel, Richard Dixon Southern Mel Oliver 806-723-5225 10 Searching the HighWire Portal Mid-Atlantic Jonathan Monroe 540-568-6649 Western Dina Mandoli 206-543-4335 11 Bioethics Executive director John Lisack, Jr., ext. 115 [email protected] 12 Membership Corner Executive assistant Donna Gordon, ext. 131 [email protected] Director of finance and administration Susan K. Rosenberry, ext. 111 [email protected] Public Affairs 13 Accountant Kim Snell, ext. 140 [email protected] 19 Education Forum Network administrator Burton Nicodemus, ext. 146 [email protected] Webmaster Wendy Sahli, ext. 123 [email protected] 20 Call for Applications: Travel Membership and marketing manager Kelley Noone, ext. 142 [email protected] Awards for Plant Biology 2003 Subscription and fulfillment assistant Suzanne Moore, ext. 141 [email protected] Accounts receivable specialist Stephanie Liu-Kuan, ext. 143 [email protected] 22 Gatherings Accounts payable specialist Stefanie Shamer, ext. 144 [email protected] Administrative assistant Carolyn Freed, ext. 122 [email protected] 25 Jobs Director of public affairs Brian M. Hyps, ext. 114 [email protected] Deadline for March/April 2003 Education Foundation director Robin Lempert, ext. 110 [email protected] Education Foundation assistant Paula Brooks, ext. 116 [email protected] ASPB News: February 5, 2003 Director of publications Nancy A. Winchester, ext. 117 [email protected] Publications assistant Diane McCauley, ext 133 [email protected] Managing editor, Plant Physiology Melissa Junior, ext. 118 [email protected] Science writer, Plant Physiology Peter Minorsky, 914-437-7438 [email protected] Production manager, Plant Physiology Lisa Pergolizzi, ext.130 [email protected] Manuscript coordinator, Plant Physiology Leslie Malone, ext. 124 [email protected] Manuscript coordinator, Plant Physiology Leslie Csikos, ext. 125 [email protected] Managing editor, The Plant Cell Beth Staehle, ext. 121 [email protected] News and reviews editor, The Plant Cell Nancy Eckardt, 970-495-9918 [email protected] Production manager, The Plant Cell John Long, ext. 119 [email protected] Senior manuscript coordinator, The Plant Cell Annette Kessler, ext. 120 [email protected]

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so that our older papers will reach a much shift to minisymposia a few years ago and the biotechnology. The positive impact of the wider audience. (Until we started electronic recent introduction of five-minute, one-over- Public Affairs Committee on the health and publication in 1998, our journals were ab- head summaries of exceptional posters are vitality of plant research in the United States stracted only selectively in PubMed.) just two examples of the vitality of this stimu- cannot be overstated. The committee’s influ- lating conference. ence reflects, in part, the importance of public 6. Both journals continue to produce timely, Did I mention Hawaii? The Program Com- affairs to all of us. The public’s concerns about special-topics volumes. Those planned for mittee has also identified a need for a special- biotechnology and a safe and healthy food next year for Plant Physiology include vol- topics meeting that focuses on emerging or supply affect all aspects of our professional umes on Grasses, Legumes, and Arabi- poorly covered areas of interest to ASPB mem- careers, from basic research and education to dopsis. The Plant Cell will publish a spe- bers. The first meeting, scheduled for Octo- product-driven genetic engineering. I encour- cial volume on Plant Reproduction. ber 22–26, 2003, focuses on Mechanisms of age each of you to be active members of pub- 7. Finally, the Society continuously explores Genetic Variation. The aim is to organize one lic affairs at your institutions and with ASPB. new publication opportunities that will such meeting every fall. Please contact the Pro- I hope this brief overview leaves you with a serve our members. Our textbook, Bio- gram Committee with your ideas for the next clear sense of what a vibrant professional so- chemistry & Molecular Biology of Plants, hot topic. ciety you belong to. One of the key mecha- is an excellent example. This year we’re In case you haven’t heard, the 2003 ASPB nisms for maintaining a strong professional publishing, in collaboration with editors annual meeting will be in…Hawaii! We expect society is recruiting the next generation of Chris Somerville and Elliot Meyerowitz, record participation from both mainland and members that bring new ideas and excitement the new Arabidopsis Book. This is an ex- Pacific Rim colleagues. In addition to out- to the table. In recognition of the vital role citing project, not only because of the im- standing science, there will be special events recruitment plays, the Membership Commit- portance of Arabidopsis as a model plant, and tours exploring some of the remarkable tee mounted a major campaign to attract new but also because it will be a completely elec- wonders of this unique island environment. members, and its current recruiting drive in- tronic and free publication. The editors’ We received some exceptional financial incen- creased membership by more than 800! This vision is that The Arabidopsis Book will tives for using Honolulu’s new convention is simply terrific. Not surprisingly, the Soci- never be outdated because a substantial center, so costs should be comparable to prior ety won a Standard of Excellence Web Award percentage of the chapters will be updated ASPB meetings. for its web-based Get-A-Member Campaign. yearly, and even supplementary material Tell your students and postdocs that the ben- or opinions can be submitted by new Public Affairs efits of membership in ASPB include network- authors. ing, opportunities for symposium presenta- Over the past 10 years, ASPB has established tions, editorial board service, Society leader- Meetings itself in Washington, DC, as an influential ship, publishing, professional service, and supporter of plant research. The Public Af- peer recognition. Young scientists are the en- Did I mention Hawaii? The annual ASPB fairs Committee and leadership of ASPB are gine that drives science. Let’s get them involved meeting is, in my opinion, the most interdis- frequently asked to comment on funding is- in ASPB! ciplinary and informative plant science meet- sues and research directions concerning NSF, ing available. The Program Committee strives USDA–NRI, USDA–ARS, and DOE. More- Daniel R. Bush to keep the meeting structure and research over, the Society is also called on to provide USDA–ARS and University of Illinois topics as current and exciting as possible. The expert commentary about critical issues in [email protected]

NOTICE Beginning with the January/February 2003 issue, the ASPB News will no longer carry job ads or meeting notices in the print edition. Job ads are posted weekly online at http://www.aspb.org/jobbank/. Meeting notices are posted at http://www.aspb.org/meetings/.

ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 • 3 Rich Jorgensen Named Editor-in-Chief of The Plant Cell

Dr. Richard A. Jorgensen has in biochemistry from the Univer- panding role of genetics in modern plant bi- been named the next editor-in- sity of Wisconsin under Dr. Wil- ology; the current revolution in publishing; chief of the leading plant science liam Reznikoff, where he and the need to emphasize excellence, nov- journal, The Plant Cell, which is worked on bacterial molecular elty, and significance as essential criteria for published by the American Soci- genetics, including gene organi- publication while ensuring that the editorial ety of Plant Biologists. Jorgensen zation, expression, and evolu- process is fair, balanced, and inclusive of rea- will succeed Dr. Ralph Quatrano, tion in transposons Tn5 and sonable differences in point of view. Over the whose term as editor-in-chief Tn10. He did postdoctoral next several months, he will formulate his ends June 30, 2002. work on plant molecular genet- plans for the journal and work with Ralph Jorgensen is currently an associate profes- ics with Dr. William Thompson at the Quatrano and the journal staff to ensure a sor in the Department of Plant Sciences, Uni- Carnegie Institution of Washington in smooth transition to editor-in-chief. versity of Arizona. His research program on Stanford, California, and on evolutionary On learning of his appointment, Jorgensen epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation and population genetics with Dr. Robert offered, “I feel very privileged to be given the focuses on RNA silencing and sense co- Allard at the University of California at Davis. opportunity to lead the premier journal in suppression in plants as well as functional A member of The Plant Cell editorial board plant biology during a time in which the field genomics of the chromatin proteome. Previ- since January 2000, he has also been active is seeing unprecedented growth and develop- ously, he was a research geneticist in the De- in organizing scientific conferences and has ment. My intent is that The Plant Cell will partment of Environmental Horticulture, an extensive publication record. His seminal continue to improve and evolve in concert University of California at Davis, and direc- work on petunias that led to the discovery of with the field as it seeks to publish the most tor of floriculture genetic engineering research cosuppression of genes was recently featured cutting-edge research that is of broad inter- with DNA Plant Technology Corporation in on the front page of The Wall Street Journal est to plant biologists.” He expands on his Oakland, California. and covered in The Independent. vision for the journal in a commentary on Jorgensen received his B.S. in biomedical In recent conversations about The Plant page 5 of this newsletter. engineering and his M.S. in chemistry from Cell, Jorgensen noted the responsibility for Northwestern University. He earned his Ph.D. assuring quality publication decisions; the ex-

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4 • ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS PLANT BIOLOGY 2003

The annual meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists, with the invited participation of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists, Australian Society of Plant Science, Botanical Society of Korea, and plant biology–related societies in Taiwan, New Zealand, China, and other Pacific Rim countries.

Saturday, July 26, to Wednesday, July 30, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2003 Do not submit abstracts before February 1, 2003.

The program format for the 2003 annual meeting will include five major symposia and a number of minisymposia selected primarily from the submitted poster abstracts, a limited number of “one- overhead” poster talks, and poster presentations. All posters will be on display for five days. Authors should submit their abstracts in one of the 47 poster categories. The Program Commit- tee will also use these abstracts as a basis for composing the minisymposia and “one-overhead” poster talks. These categories are listed on the reverse side of this call for abstracts. All minisymposia presentations will require a PowerPoint presentation format. Suggestions or pro- posals for any additional minisymposium topics should be sent to Susan Rosenberry, [email protected], or Plant Biology 2003, 15501 Monona Dr., Rockville, MD 20855 USA.

Abstracts to Be Submitted and Viewed Electronically for Plant Biology 2003 For Plant Biology 2003, abstracts should be submitted via the World Wide Web, and the annual abstract supplement will be available for viewing and searching on the Web beginning in April 2003. We will also publish a printed version of the abstract supplement in 2003 that will be available to attendees at the meeting. Abstracts will be available for viewing, and program details will be attached to the abstracts, making it possible for you to plan your schedule at the annual meeting with precision long before you get to the meeting. The Web site will make it possible for you to prepare and print out a personal program to guide you at the meeting. The deadline for submission is Friday, February 28, 2003. Abstracts may not be submitted before Thursday, February 1, 2003. This system will work best for members who have access to the World Wide Web through a forms-capable Web browser. We strongly recommend Netscape or MS Internet Explorer, version 5.0 or higher. We will include links at the site to immediately download the latest version of these two browsers. For all abstract submissions, authors will be strictly limited to 1,800 characters in the body of the abstract. An automatic e-mail acknowledgment will be sent to all who submit abstracts. On the reverse of this page are the new instructions for submitting your abstracts electronically. For this electronic submission project to work effectively, it is critical that you read and follow these new instructions carefully when you send your abstract for Plant Biology 2003. If you have any questions, contact Susan Rosenberry at [email protected] or 301-251-0560, ext. 111. Remember the following guidelines: • Limit the body of your abstract to 1,800 characters. • Do not submit any abstracts before February 1, 2003. • Be sure to submit by Friday, February 28, 2003. • Do not use fax or mail. • A $50 fee will be required for each abstract (can be credited to registration fee or refunded if canceled by May 15, 2003).

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. Call for Abstracts—Plant Biology 2003 2003 ASPB Annual Meeting Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, Saturday, July 26 to Wednesday, July 30

HOW TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT TO PLANT BIOLOGY 2003

Submitting Abstracts Via the World Wide Web

1. Select a poster presentation report category from the list below. A member may submit or sponsor one research poster abstract and one education poster abstract.

2. A US $50 fee will be required when submitting each abstract. This fee can then be credited to the presenter’s registration fee when registering for the meeting, or refunded if abstract cancellation occurs by the May 15, 2003, deadline.

3. A member may request that an abstract also be considered for a selected minisymposium category (optional) or a “one overhead” poster talk (optional).

4. Deadline for receipt is Friday, February 28, 2003. DO NOT USE FAX OR MAIL.

5. DO NOT include any graphics or tabular material in the body of your abstract.

6. Access URL http://www.aspb.org/abstract/. You must have a forms-capable browser (for example, Netscape 5.0 or higher or Internet Explorer).

7. Detailed instructions will be provided on the screen. Enter the information called for in each field. If you use special characters (superscripts or subscripts, italics, bold, or Greek letters), you will be asked to enter some simple text mark-up codes. The codes will be provided in the instructions on the screen. Those with Internet browsers 5.0 or higher have more automated functions for inserting the characters. The system will provide an immediate proofing copy to ascertain that you have entered the codes properly. The system will count the characters (minus the codes) and will not permit you to enter an abstract of more than 1,800 characters.

8. After proofing, press the “Submit” button. Acknowledgment will be sent to you by e-mail.

The meeting format for Plant Biology 2003 will include poster presentations, a limited number of “one-overhead” poster talks, major symposia, and minisymposia. All abstracts must be submitted as poster presentations in one of the following 47 poster session categories. The Program Committee will then review the poster abstract submissions and select a limited number of abstracts to compose the minisymposia as well as the limited poster talks. If you wish to have your abstract considered for a minisymposium presentation or a poster talk, please select either option on the form. If your abstract is chosen by the Program Committee for a minisymposium presentation or poster talk, you will be contacted before April 1, 2003.

POSTER PRESENTATION REPORT CATEGORIES

Ecophysiology Plant Pathogen/Symbiont Interactions Global Change Clocks Integrated Plant Biology Evolution Heavy Metals Intercellular Signaling Oxidative Stress Lipids & Related Molecules Salinity Emerging Technologies Temperature Responses Biotech Risk Assessment Water Relations Bioinformatics Enzymology Comparative Genomics Respiratory Pathways Genomics Resources Secondary Metabolism Proteomics Photosynthesis Phytoremediation Stomatal Physiology Metabolic Engineering Nutrient Biology Chromatin Remodeling & Epigenetics Long Distance Transport Transcription Regulation Vegetative Development Posttranscriptional Regulation Reproductive Development Cell Cycle & Cytokinesis Photomorphogenesis Cytoskeleton: Structure & Function Root Biology Organelle Biogenesis Seed Biology Protein Targeting & Vesicular Trafficking Hormones Membrane Transport Tropisms Cell Walls Plant Insect/Nematode Interactions Education

Address any questions to Susan Rosenberry, [email protected] or 301-251-0560, ext. 111. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2003. DO NOT SUBMIT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2003. The Plant Cell: Expanding on a Tradition of Excellence New Distance Learning

Without a doubt, The Plant Cell is widely mary criterion for publication will, of course, Professional Master’s regarded to be the premier journal in plant remain the presentation of new insights Program in Biomedical biology. Evidence of this can be seen in the 30 broadly interesting to plant biologists, not Informatics percent increase in manuscript submissions only to specialists. during the past year, as well as our continued While we concentrate on maintaining and The Biomedical Informatics (BMI) maintenance of the highest impact factor enhancing the reputation of The Plant Cell as training program at Stanford Univer- among non-review plant biology journals. As the elite journal in plant biology, it will be im- sity will offer a professional master’s the next editor-in-chief, I have much to thank portant to ensure that the journal does not degree beginning spring quarter 2003. my predecessors for, including all of the 45 also acquire a reputation for being elitist. The The program is specially designed so editorial board members over the past 14 journal’s stakeholders (readers, authors, and students may remain fully employed years who have maintained the high stan- ASPB members and nonmember readers and while studying for their degree. It is dards for novelty and significance that have authors) must feel confident that the edito- possible to fulfill the requirements for come to define The Plant Cell. I am well aware rial process, while emphasizing excellence and the degree online through courses de- that the primary responsibility of the editor novel insight as the essential criteria for pub- livered by the Stanford Center for Pro- of any scientific journal must be to maintain lication, is also fair, balanced, and inclusive fessional Development. The goal of the and enhance the journal’s reputation and of reasonable differences in point of view. BMI program is to train scientists with standing in its field. Today, when our society at large is demand- the necessary research skills to develop A goal to which I am especially committed ing high standards of integrity in business, novel methods in biomedical is to broaden the journal’s appeal to an even academia, and government, all institutions informatics. For more information greater diversity of plant biologists. As a so- must assure stakeholders that their decision- about the program and how to apply, ciety, ASPB has actively expanded its mission, making processes serve the mission of the in- please review the web site at http: enthusiastically embracing the fact that plant stitution and meet high standards of integ- //smi-web.stanford.edu/academics/. biologists now address most problems in rity and fairness. multi-disciplinary fashion. In fact, many of us The quality and reputation of any journal, no longer consider ourselves to be merely mo- but especially The Plant Cell, depend heavily lecular biologists, geneticists, physiologists, or on the commitment of every editorial board developmental biologists, but plant biologists. member to making both difficult and fair de- The diverse contents of The Plant Cell already cisions that result in publishing only the most reflect this fundamentally important step in cutting-edge research in plant biology. The the evolution of plant biology as a discipline, Plant Cell is fortunate to possess a diverse Western Section as can easily be seen in the increasing number editorial board of top-notch scientists who Election Results of papers that address developmental biology, work diligently on behalf of the entire com- genetics, and genomics. munity of plant biologists to ensure the high- It seems appropriate then to formally est achievable quality in publication. As edi- W-ASPB Representative to broaden the journal’s statement of scope tor-in-chief, I promise to continue this tradi- Executive Committee (which currently defines the journal’s disci- tion of excellence. Throughout the next five Dina Mandoli plinary range as “plant cellular and molecu- years, I invite members of the Society to com- lar biology”) to explicitly include genetics, municate your ideas, your constructive criti- Thea Wilkins, Chair developmental biology, and evolutionary bi- cisms, and your expectations for The Plant Steffen Abel, Secretary–Treasurer ology. To promote an increasingly diverse Cell. subject matter and readership, we will actively Richard A. Jorgensen solicit submissions of manuscripts from University of Arizona across the spectrum of plant biology. The pri- [email protected]

ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 • 5 ASPB Officers Assume Posts for 2002–2003

New ASPB officers and committee Education Committee Peter Hepler (04) Karen Schumaker (06) members assumed their respon- Eric Davies (03), chair William Gordon (04) Pam Ronald (06) sibilities October 1. Dan Bush, Kenneth Nadler (03) Buddy Orozco (05) Stephen Howell (06) University of Illinois, became Larry Griffing (05) Nominating Committee Publications Committee president; Mary Lou Guerinot, Sheila Blackman (05) Mary Lou Guerinot (05), ex Rebecca Chasan (03), chair Dartmouth College, became Mary Williams (06) officio, president-elect, chair Doug Cook (04) president-elect; Vicki Chandler, Dina Mandoli (adjunct member) Dan Bush (04), ex officio, Sarah Assmann (05) University of Arizona, became Jeffrey Coker (adjunct member) president Robert Fischer (06) immediate past president; and Carol Reiss (adjunct member) Vicki Chandler (03), ex officio, C. Robertson McClung (07) Nick Carpita, Purdue University, International Committee past president became an elected member of the Women in Plant Biology Deborah Delmer (05), chair Executive Committee. Program Committee Committee Arun Goyal (03) Following is a list of commit- Roger Hangarter (03), chair, Mary Tierney (04), chair Kenzo Nakamura (03) tee members for 2002–2003 as secretary Patricia Okubara (03) Graciela Salerno (04) announced by Dan Bush: Mary Lou Guerinot (03), Brian Larkins (03) Adrienne Clarke (04) president-elect Kan Wang (04) David Ho (05) Patricia Springer (03) Laura Olsen (05) Norbert Sauer (06) W. J. Lucas (03) Lewis Feldman (05) Board of Trustees Membership Committee Richard Amasino (04) Wendy Boss (03), chair Dina Mandoli (04), chair Stephen Long (05) Mark Brodl (03), treasurer Carol Reiss (03) Julia Bailey-Serres (06) SECTION Lou Sherman (04) Edgar Spalding (03) Committee on Public Affairs REPRESENTATIVES Elizabeth Hood (05) Jon Monroe (04) Thomas Sharkey (03), chair Dina Mandoli (04), Western John Lisack, Jr., ex officio Steve Rodermel (04) Vicki Chandler (03), ex officio, Jon Monroe (04), Mid-Atlantic Carl Bernacchi (05) Constitution & Bylaws past president Mel Oliver (05), Southern Committee Minority Affairs Committee Roger Innes (03) Carol Reiss (03), Northeastern Joe Chappell (03), chair Regina McClinton (05), chair Jim Siedow (04) Steve Rodermel (04), Midwestern Jan Zeevaart (04) Robert Vellanoweth (03) Barry Palevitz (04) Douglas Randall (05) Sabeeha Merchant (03) Daphne Preuss (05)

2002–2003 Awards Committees

Following is a list of the Charles Reid Barnes Life Charles F. Kettering Award Adolph E. Gude, Jr. Award membership of the ASPB awards Membership Steven Theg (03), chair Howard Grimes (03), chair committees for 2002–2003, as Janet Braam (03), chair Archie Portis (04) Gary Toenniessen (04), past announced by President Dan Russell Jones (03), past winner Christine Foyer (04) winner Bush. Members serve for three Doug Randall (04) Gayle Lamppa (06) Deborah Delmer (06) award cycles unless otherwise Tom Buckhout (05) Gerry Edwards (08) Andrew Hanson (07) noted. Jill Deikman (05) Louise Anderson (08) Charles Albert Shull Award Corresponding Membership Stephen Hales Prize Sarah Hake (05), chair Dennis R. Hoagland Award (four-year terms) Joanne Chory (04), chair Detlef Weigel (03), past winner Roger Beachy (03), chair, past David Ho (04), chair Mary Kay Walker-Simmons John Mullet (04) winner Candace Haigler (03) (03) Jeffrey Dangl (05) Lawrence Rappaport (03) Jan Zeevaart (03) Elisabeth Gantt (04), past Steve Huber (07) Thomas Sharkey (05) winner Don McCarty (06) Mike Jackson (05) Martin Gibbs Medal Gary Gardner (04) Niels Nielsen (06) Ray Zielinski (06) Sue Wessler (04), chair Maarten Chrispeels (06) Ken Feldmann (03), past winner Excellence in Teaching Award Ilya Raskin (05) Anita Klein (06), chair Mary Lou Guerinot (05) J. Monroe (03), past winner K. G. Raghothama (07) Donna Fernandez (06) Deborah Canington (06) Sabine Rundle (09)

6 • ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 CALL FOR 2003 APPLICATIONS ASPB Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)

About the Program Selection Criteria

The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for students Competitive student applicants should demonstrate to pursue meaningful research in plant biology at their home • academic achievement institutions early in their college years. Ideally, students should be • strong motivation for research, with career objectives relevant sophomores at the time of application and would conduct the to the aims of the fellowship program research during the following summer. Exceptionally well-prepared • good preparation for conducting the research. first-year students and juniors who provide evidence of a strong commitment to plant biology will also be considered. In addition The faculty member sponsoring the project should demonstrate to conducting the research, recipients will be expected to present • a commitment to undergraduate education and research their results at Plant Biology 2004, the ASPB national meeting to • a research program that is of high scientific merit—the project be held in Orlando, Florida, July 24–28. Funding is available to should clearly support the goals of the research program attend the meeting through ASPB Travel Grants (grants may not • that the project is appropriate for undergraduate research cover all expenses). With this opportunity, ASPB hopes to • that there are facilities to support the proposed work encourage students to pursue advanced degrees and careers in • support from the administration (department chair or dean) plant biology. Open to both U.S. and foreign students. for the project. Preference is given to proposals that demonstrate the mentor’s Funding and the institution’s financial commitment to the work and to Each fellowship provides the following: proposals that show a significant impact on the mentor’s ongo- • $3,000 student stipend ing research program. • $500 for supplies • one-year student membership in ASPB Proposal Evaluation • application for a travel allowance to attend Plant Biology 2004. ASPB is interested in supporting undergraduates at all types of (A $500 travel grant has been set aside for each winner to off- institutions. To facilitate this goal, the proposals are grouped ac- set travel expenses to the Orlando meeting. The student must cording to the applicant’s institution type within the Carnegie clas- be a coauthor on an abstract to qualify for the travel grant. sification scheme as follows: Students from overseas or who have very limited access to other Group A Group B resources for travel may make a case for additional travel funds.) Research Universities I Masters Universities and Colleges I Research Universities II Masters Universities and Colleges II Eligibility Doctoral Universities I Baccalaureate Colleges I Students must Doctoral Universities II Baccalaureate Colleges II • be enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student Associate of Arts Colleges • be involved in a research project in the laboratory of a faculty The number of proposals awarded funding in each group will mentor who is a member of ASPB be weighted according to the number of proposals received. • not receive other direct financial support for their research (in- To Apply stitutional stipend, Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research, Council This year, the application must be submitted online. The form on Undergraduate Research Fellowship, etc.). can be downloaded through the ASPB web site: www.aspb.org. Mentors must Look on the ASPB homepage for the 2003 SURF application. • be a member of ASPB Deadline • have an ongoing research program. February 4, 2003 • Postmark date for transcript(s) and letter of recommendation • Midnight upload to ASPB designated web site for application Questions Contact Paula Brooks at [email protected].

ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 • 7 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Best Paper-of-the-Year Awards

Each year Plant Physiology and The Plant papers, or others familiar with the scientific first author of the paper and, to qualify, Cell sponsor The Young Scientist’s Best content of the paper. Letters of nomination must be a graduate student or postdoc at “Plant Biology” Paper-of-the-Year Award. are not to exceed two pages and should de- the time the work was performed or the This year’s award winners were Frans J. M. scribe the research, its significance, and the paper was written. If two authors contrib- Maathuis, for his article that he co- role that the first author (the nominee) ute equally and their publication is chosen authored with Dr. Dale Sanders (see Plant played in the discovery process. Articles for an award, the prize will be split between Physiology 127: 1617–1625) entitled “So- must have been published during 2002. the two. For scientists not on a traditional dium Uptake in Arabidopsis Roots Is Papers that show truly novel mechanistic or career track, five years of professional Regulated by Cyclic Nucleotides,” and Ja- conceptual insights at any level of biologi- work post-Ph.D. will be the cutoff for son Lilly, for his paper “Cytogenomic cal complexity, from the molecular to the consideration. Analyses Reveal the Structural Plasticity of whole plant, will be considered. Six copies Each award consists of a $1,000 cash the Chloroplast Genome in Higher Plants,” of the nominating letter and six copies of prize and subsidy of up to $1,500 to at- which was coauthored by Michael J. Havey, the paper should be sent to the editor-in- tend the annual meeting the year of the Scott A. Jackson, and Jiming Jiang (Plant chief of the journal for which the paper is award. The ASPB Program Committee Cell 13: 245–254). being nominated. The deadline for submis- will schedule an appropriate mini- The winning papers (one from each sions will be February 15, and the selection symposium at the annual meeting that will journal) will be selected by a committee of will be made in March. The winners will be feature presentations by the award recipi- editors from nominations that are submit- announced in the ASPB News and in each ents. The winners and their presentations ted by the editorial boards of Plant Physi- of the journals, as well as in the program of will be highlighted in the program. ology and The Plant Cell, the reviewers of the annual meeting. Each winner will be the

Put the Education Foundation on Your Holiday Gift List and Get a ASPB now accepts checks Tax Benefit over the web.

Autumn is in the air, and as the holiday season begins, thoughts turn It is simple and secure. to our friends and family. We are thinking about giving and sharing. Many people are also reaching out to help those in need. There are We will accept your university, toy collections and food and clothing collections to which we con- company, or personal check. tribute. As you plan your holiday giving this year, consider putting Just go online, fill out the web form, the Education Foundation on your gift list. A contribution to the and put the check information in Education Foundation now will have a long-term impact on the field the system. of plant biology and the messages it brings to the public. You can also make a holiday contribution in honor of someone We will receive your order of special or in memory of a colleague or loved one through the Honor renewal as soon as and Celebrate program. you hit the submit button. There’s also time to add to your tax deductions for 2002. Make This is for checks drawn on U.S. banks in your gift before December 31, 2002, and you’ll receive the deduction U.S. funds only. when you prepare your taxes for this year. This makes your contri- bution to the Foundation a gift to yourself as well. If you have questions about this new service, It’s easy to make a contribution online at http://www.aspb.org/edu- please e-mail Kelley Noone at cation/foundation/contribute.cfm or to download the form online and [email protected]. send it in. For more information contact the Education Foundation staff at [email protected].

8 • ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 People

Mel Tyree Receives Award From King of Sweden

ASPB member and USDA Forest Service Tyree also studies the impact of stresses scientist Melvin T. Tyree received the such as drought and freezing on trees’ Marcus Wallenberg Prize for Forestry. His plumbing system and what happens when Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden that system breaks down. Although his presented the award in ceremonies held in main focus has been trees, Tyree says his Stockholm on September 26. discoveries “apply to all plants, large and The Marcus Wallenberg Prize, which small.” recognizes outstanding pioneering re- Born in California in 1946, Tyree grew search that increases knowledge and up in the city of Ontario. He graduated progress in forestry, is considered the for- from Pomona College, Claremont, Cali- est science equivalent of the Nobel Prize. fornia, in 1968, with a bachelor of science “We are extremely pleased with Dr. degree in physical chemistry. He earned his Tyree’s accomplishment,” said Forest Ser- doctorate in plant biophysics from the vice Chief Dale Bosworth. “This reinforces University of Cambridge in 1972. He now the value of Forest Service research to un- serves as supervisory plant physiologist and derstanding ecosystems worldwide.” project leader at the Forest Service’s North- “Dr. Tyree is a world-class research sci- eastern Research Station in Burlington, Ver- entist, and his work is highly relevant and mont. He also conducts research with the

consistently praised for its quality,” said H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden Smithsonian Institution in Panama, inves- Deputy Chief of Research Dr. Robert (right) presents the Marcus Wallenberg tigating the impact of rainfall patterns and Lewis, Jr. “We are extremely proud of Dr. Prize to Dr. Mel Tyree. global climate change on plant survival and Tyree’s work and the recognition that he diversity in tropical forests. receives.” The Marcus Wallenberg Prize is an international award, estab- In making the award, the Wallenberg Foundation cited Tyree’s lished in 1980 by the Swedish Forest Company, Stora Kopparbergs pioneering scientific discoveries leading to basic understanding of Bergslags AB, which merged with the Finnish company Enso to water transport in trees. Tyree’s research is vital, it noted, because form Stora Enso. The prize is named in honor of Marcus water is the most important factor in plant growth and distribu- Wallenberg, member and chair of the Stora Board of Directors for tion around the world. Tyree studies what he calls the “hydraulic many years. architecture” of trees, or how their water transport system is de- Tyree presented a paper at an international symposium on world signed. He determines how this affects their growth and survival water resources and the role of forest watersheds that was held in and has invented scientific instruments to measure these effects. his honor in Stockholm.

Natasha Raikhel Wins Career Richard Dixon Is Award from ASCB AAAS Fellow Professor Natasha Raikhel has been se- ASPB member Richard A. Dixon, Plant lected by the Women in Cell Biology Biology Division director at The Samuel Committee of the American Society for Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., has been Cell Biology to receive the 2002 Career awarded the distinction of American Recognition Senior Award at the up- Association for the Advancement of Science coming 42nd Annual Meeting of the (AAAS) Fellow, an election bestowed upon ASCB, December 14–18, 2002. Previ- members by their peers. Dixon was among ous plant biologists to win this national 291 members elected this year for their effots to advance science or award are Mary Clutter and Ursula foster applications that are deemed scientifically or socially Goodenough. distinguished. He was recognized for his studies on the molecular elucidation and genetic manipulation of plant metabolic pathways that impact disease resistance, forage quality, or human health.

ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 • 9 Searching the HighWire Portal

This piece is another in a series of short ar- don’t know whether ticles highlighting tools and features of the the journal is a new HighWire Library of the Sciences and HighWire-hosted Medicine Portal. The portal provides free ac- journal, just click on cess to literature in the biological sciences and the “HighWire + medicine. More than 430,000 full-text re- Medline” radio search articles are published by the 330+ button. HighWire journals, including The Plant Cell We entered the and Plant Physiology. In addition, the portal year 2001, 13 for the allows you to search all of the journals found volume, and first in Medline. In the September/October issue page 1063, then of the ASPB News, we explained how to put clicked the HighWire the Favorite Journals features to work for you + Medline button. to narrow your search focus and monitor The search yielded content in your favorite journals. This month two results: an article we explain the citation quick search feature in the August 2001 and the advanced search tool. issue of International Immunology and an Citation Quick Search article in the May is- sue of The Plant Cell. One of the most frequent tasks the designers With each citation, of the new HighWire portal saw researchers an image of the jour- doing was also the most obvious one: look- nal cover appears, ing up an article based on a reference citation. along with links to The design of the new HighWire site makes the abstract, full-text this as fast as it can possibly be: You type three article, and the PDF. numbers and click. Underneath the If you have the publication year, the vol- cover image is an icon telling you whether the your searches on the Advanced Search page, ume, and the first page for any article in the article is free to you (because your institution shown here. You reach this page by clicking 4,500 journals covered by Medline and has purchased a subscription or because the on the Search button on any page in the por- HighWire’s full-text journals, you can retrieve publisher has made the article free to anyone tal, or by clicking on the Advanced link next an article. You don’t even have to type the on the Internet) or available for purchase, to Quick Search. journal name, and you don’t have to first click which means you can pay with a credit card On the Advanced Search page you can do your way to the journal’s own online site. and get immediate access to the full text. You the following things: The result when you enter those three also have the option to download the search • Search for articles by two or more authors. numbers will be a full article citation, accom- results to citation manager by clicking a ra- • Search on words found specifically in the panied by a link to the abstract and—in most dio button. title or abstract. cases for recent articles—a link to the full text. • Search only in particular journals you se- Since more than 430,000 full-text articles are Advanced Search free at the HighWire site, there is a good lect from a list, or search in all journals at chance you’ll have full-text access. The HighWire portal provides for easy HighWire and/or all journals in Medline. From the HighWire Portal homepage at searching right on the homepage, where you You can also easily select some or all of the http://highwire.stanford.edu, just enter the can search by author, search for words any- journals by publisher. For example, you can year, volume, and page in the search entry where in an article, or quickly look up an ar- ask for journals published by the Ameri- boxes in the center of the homepage. If your ticle by its citation. can Society of Plant Biologists and the sys- article is in one of the 330+ HighWire-hosted But sometimes you want more precision tem will search in Plant Physiology and The journals, click on the appropriate radio in your searches, usually to avoid having to Plant Cell. button below the year; if not, or if you look through many results. You can fine-tune

10 • ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 Bioethics

The Bioethics Imperative VIII

• Search for articles published in a certain “Mokita”: The truth we all know and agree • Apologize or reverse yourself if you range of dates. not to talk about. Papua New Guinea. feel you have made an error. Admit- • Search only for reviews. ting to human fallibility gives the other Continued from Bioethics Imperative VII, • Find articles containing any of the key- person license to do course corrections on features of ethical mentoring. words you give, or all the keywords to- as well and sets an important tone for gether in a phrase (see the any, all, and I have come to believe that while ethical the lab. (This works wonders with phrase radio buttons next to the keyword- mentoring has many standard features, it teenagers, too!) entry text boxes on the Advanced Search is a very personal thing that you need to • Become aware of your rights as a men- page). craft on your own. With that in mind, I tor. Do not hesitate to seek outside ad- share with you my “rules for the road.” In addition, from the Advanced Search page vice from older PIs whom you respect you can control the format of your search • Listening is a key feature of ethical for their ability to mentor their stu- result: mentoring. I am always amazed at how dents, NOT for their science per se. • Control whether the results are full cita- many different ways people find to hear Many of the very best scientists I have tions—about five lines per article, with full or interpret the same words. Each per- known have been the worst mentors. information—or condensed citations lim- son brings their own set of filters and Looking at where they have placed ited to two lines per article and having fewer garbage to the table. If I truly listen, I their students can be telling. If need links. have a better chance of hearing all the arises, seek advice from your • Customize how many results are shown per sides of the argument and that posture, ombudsman. page, from 10 (the default) to 150. It does, a 360° view, defines “ethical” anything. • Revisit these issues as a team periodi- of course, take longer to deliver a page of • Treat others with respect. One of my cally. Run properly, such meetings 150 items for viewing than a page of 10 mentors taught me that each person serve to remind folks that they are val- items. has something to teach you. No mat- ued and open the conversation to all • Determine whether results are sorted to ter how small their grant, title, or posi- voices. Remind people that they can show the most recent articles first—which tion, they deserve my ear and my open give input in many ways: e-mail, letter, might show you articles with only one oc- mind. After all, if they are “down” one in person, or on the phone. This hope- currence of your keyword ahead of articles day, tomorrow may be my turn. For fully scoops up the shy or introverted that mention your keywords a dozen me, respect includes not saying things personas. times—or the “best matches” first, which behind people’s backs that I could not counts how many times your keywords are These rules, which are posted on my say to their face given a proper moment. mentioned, to “rank” the article in your re- web site for prospective students, are ones I find it preferable to say a person’s sult. “Best matches” is the default. I strive to achieve; I do not always suc- name rather than “he” or “she,” which ceed. Perhaps when I achieve perfection All these options are easy to activate and con- creates an atmosphere of “them vs. us.” (ha!), I will be knighted or attain an im- trol from the Advanced Search page. • Saying “yes” is often the right and high mediate ticket to heaven, but I am not moral ground: If that person cannot holding my breath! meet the bar even if you have said “yes,” then the blame cannot rest solely Next: TBD with you. This includes giving away re- agents and information before publi- Dina Mandoli cation with a collegial understanding University of Washington, Seattle expressed openly at the outset. [email protected]

ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 • 11 Membership Corner

ASPB members share a common goal of promoting the growth, development, and outreach of plant biology as a pure and applied science. This column features some of the dedicated and innovative members of ASPB who believe that membership in our Society is crucial to the future of plant biology. If you are interested in contributing to this feature, please contact Kelley Noone, ASPB membership and marketing manager, at [email protected].

ciation with ASPB has helped me stay versions of Plant Physiology and The connected with the larger community. Plant Cell because I often stumble In my position I spend a lot of time across something valuable that I teaching and mentoring undergraduate would not have searched for or had researchers. I don’t spend as much time the patience to find reading online. reading and thinking about science as I 7. What do you think is the next “big would like to. The national ASPB meet- thing” in plant biology? ing jump-starts me every year and has I’m still getting over the fact that helped me make and keep a lot of great Name: Jon Monroe whole genomes are being sequenced! friends. Title: Associate professor 8. What person, living or dead, do Place of work or school: Department of 3. Was anyone instrumental in getting you most admire? Biology, James Madison University, you to join ASPB? The late Herb Wagner, a plant system- Harrisonburg, Virginia I don’t remember that far back! I do re- atist and teacher extraordinaire, was Research area: Starch hydrolases in member getting the journals (back when a major influence in my becoming a Arabidopsis they had that lovely pea-green cover). plant biologist. Sharon Long and Member since: Mid-1980s Putting them on my shelf made me feel Richard McCarty are two of my sci- like I was a real scientist! 1. Has being a member of ASPB helped entific idols. They, like Herb, have a you in your career? If so, how? 4. What would you tell nonmembers to gift for speaking without thinking Most certainly! Careers develop from encourage them to join? about their egos. what and whom we know, and ASPB I think all scientists should belong to a 9. What are you reading these days? facilitates learning and connecting with professional society because societies Plant Physiology and The Plant Cell, influential people. As an undergradu- serve important functions that need to of course! I am also reading The ate at the University of Michigan, I be supported. One should not just add Trouble with Testosterone (Sapolsky), worked in the Natural Science library up the tangible benefits when deciding Natural History magazine, and the and spent a lot of spare time reading to join. I don’t know that ASPB is any Washington Post—after my daugh- plant journals. I know that had a huge better or worse than any other similar ters get done with it. impact on my career. As a grad stu- organization, but I like it. dent, postdoc, and professor, I think 10. Do you have any hobbies? 5. Have you gotten a job using ASPB job my association with ASPB has been Cooking, backpacking, cycling, and postings or through networking at the just as important. Outside my institu- music—Celtic and folk. (Current fa- annual meeting? tion, most of the people I interact with vorites are Great Big Sea, SOLAS, and No, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t are members of ASPB or the Council Eddie from Ohio. Check them out!) important. on Undergraduate Research (CUR) or 11. What is your most treasured both. Similarly, many of the activities 6. Do you still read print journals? possession? I’ve been involved with over the years Where do you usually read them: Hard to say. I try not to put too much have been through ASPB and CUR. work, home, library, in the car, on the value on personal possessions. bus? 2. Why has being a member of ASPB Yes, but it is now a lot easier to find pa- 12. What do you have left to learn? been important? pers using the web. I think I read more If I knew, I wouldn’t have as much At a primarily undergraduate institu- at home than at work. I like the print fun searching for it. tion, one can feel isolated, so my asso-

12 • ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 Public Affairs

National Academies Report Recommends Goals for Plant Genome Research Walsh, Mollohan, House Appropriations The report of the National Academies’ com- translation of data and tools to agronomi- Seek 15 Percent mittee to recommend goals for the next five cally important relatives. Rice, maize, years of the National Plant Genome Initiative medicago truncatula, and tomato would be Increase for NSF (NPGI) has been released in a pre-publication. examples of species that meet most criteria for Biology Directorate A public briefing on the report was held Sep- immediate expanded emphasis. tember 4 in the National Academies building With regard to the second goal, the com- The House Appropriations Subcom- at 500 5th Street, NW (new offices), Wash- mittee noted that draft sequencing of gene- mittee on VA, HUD and Independent ington, DC. rich regions of soybean and wheat could com- Agencies recommended on October 7 ASPB member Jeff mence during the 2003–2008 time frame, as an increase of more than $76.2 mil- Dangl, who chaired the the cost of sequencing declines. lion for the NSF Directorate for Bio- report-authoring com- The National Plant Genome Initiative: logical Sciences in the fiscal year 2003 mittee, conducted the Objectives for 2003–2008 can be read online budget. This amount represents an in- briefing, which was at- for free at http://books.nap.edu/books/ crease of 15 percent over fiscal year tended by about a dozen 0309085292/html/index.html. 2002 and is consistent with the overall people, primarily officials National Academies’ staff noted that because percentage increase recommended for Jeff Dangl from federal programs the report is a pre-publication, there are some NSF Research and Related Activities. House subcommittee chair James supporting plant genome research. ASPB typos. Staff also noted that the list of reviewers Walsh (R-NY) and ranking member Public Affairs staff also attended. in the acknowledgment section is slightly in- Alan Mollohan (D-WV) led subcom- The committee recommended the following correct. According to National Academies’ mittee efforts in approving the in- goals for the next five-year phase of the NPGI: staff, the correct list of reviewers who provided crease. The House subcommittee rec- 1. Focus the NPGI portfolio on a small num- comments on the draft report follows: ommendation for a 15 percent in- ber of key plant species for in-depth de- Robin Buell, The Institute for Genomic crease compares favorably with the velopment of genome-sequence data and Research, Rockville, Maryland Senate Appropriations Committee development of functional genomics tools. Vicki Chandler (ASPB past president), recommendation of a 3.4 percent in- crease for biological sciences research. 2. Enable translation of basic findings from University of Arizona, Tucson NSF had requested an increase for the the reference species to related crops (com- John Doebley, University of Wisconsin, biological sciences of 3.4 percent. The parative genomics). Madison Senate Committee had recommended 3. Begin dissection of the evolutionary diver- Michael Freeling, University of California increases higher than NSF’s request sification of plants using genomics tech- at Berkeley for the other science directorates. nologies. Vivek Kapur, University of Minnesota, ASPB members and staff worked 4. Expand investment in bioinformatics to St. Paul with House members and staff to sup- fully leverage the wealth of plant genomics Hei Leung, International Rice Research port a higher increase for biological sciences, which the House subcommit- data now being generated. Institute, Makati City, Philippines tee recommended. ASPB also sup- Elliot Meyerowitz, California Institute of 5. Create new interdisciplinary training op- ported and participated in the recent Technology, Pasadena portunities for doctoral and postdoctoral formation of the Biological and Eco- researchers. Gill Kulvinder, University of Nebraska, logical Sciences Coalition (BESC) con- With regard to the first goal, the committee Lincoln sisting of a number of biological sci- concluded that representatives from the fami- Steven Rounsley, formerly of Cereon ence societies seeking higher funding lies Poaceae (grasses), Fabaceae (legumes), and Genomics, Cambridge, Massachusetts for NSF-sponsored biology research. ASPB and BESC also supported a let- Solanaceae (including tomato and potato) David Stern, Boyce Thompson Institute, ter from the broad-based Coalition should be selected as reference species, based Cornell University, Ithaca on the criteria of genetic tractability, genome Lila Vodkin, University of Illinois, Urbana– continued on page 14 size and complexity, and the potential for Champaign

ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 • 13 Public Affairs

Cook, NRC Report on Biological Threats to Agricultural Plants and Animals

ASPB member Jim Cook, co-chair of the Na- the White House in March. to terrorist acts because of the size and con- tional Academy of Sciences, National Re- Because farmlands are so widespread, an centration of animals. search Council, Committee on Biological attack could not harm the overall food sup- The panel studied examples of previous ter- Threats to Agricultural Plants and Animals, ply, says R. James Cook, the panel’s co-chair- rorist acts on agriculture, including reports is quoted in the lead front-page story of the man and a specialist in wheat research at of poisoning of citrus fruits exported from September 19, 2002, edition of USA Today Washington State University. “But what can Israel to Europe and Cold War attempts by concerning the committee’s report. Following happen is economic havoc,” Cook says. both the United States and the former Soviet is the news story: The impact of a terrorist attack on agricul- Union to turn pathogens such as wheat blight ture, he says, might be similar to the mad cow into weapons. Agriculture an Easy Bioterror Hit, disease epidemic in Great Britain and the rest To improve response to a terror threat, the Panel Says of Europe. Farmers were forced to destroy panel recommends that the government: herds of animals, products were quarantined, by Tim Friend, USA Today • Open communication between intelligence consumers lost confidence in the food sup- agencies and agriculture experts. Agriculture in the USA is vulnerable to an at- ply and tourism was severely curtailed. tack from biological organisms and there is The intentional spread of microorganisms • Establish a network between labs to rap- little anyone can do to prevent it, a federal also might resemble how the West Nile virus idly detect, identify and diagnose pathogens. study by leading experts concludes. epidemic has unfolded: human deaths, con- “The sky isn’t falling,” Cook says. “But But the infrastructure that is already in taminated blood supplies and mass deaths sooner or later, someone will get to our agri- place to prevent natural epidemics in livestock among wild animal populations. The West culture. Now is the time to put in place the and crops could be strengthened to provide Nile virus is thought to have been introduced systems to respond.” rapid response and containment of a terror- into New York accidentally. ist act, a National Academy of Sciences panel Panel member Harley Moon, professor of http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/ says in the study. veterinary medicine at Iowa State University, 2002-09-19-agterror_x.htm The panel was commissioned by the U.S. says U.S. agriculture is based on a system of [The NRC report is available at http:// Department of Agriculture before the Septem- vast tracts of wheat, corn, soybean and other national-academies.org] ber 11, 2001, attacks to investigate potential crops that are impossible to monitor. Like- threats to agriculture. The findings are sched- wise, commercial dairies, chicken farms and uled to be released today. They were given to feedlots of livestock are especially vulnerable © 2002 USA TODAY. Reprinted with permission.

Walsh, Mollohan, continued from page 13

for National Science Funding (CNSF) made by ASPB and other biology societies in the propriations committee recommendations up of many nonbiological and biological eventual House/Senate conference. Generally, directly without a prior vote by the full science organizations to House Appropria- the conference would be held after passage by House and Senate. tions leaders seeking a higher increase for the full House and Senate of appropriations The House committee recommendation biology. recommendations and appointment of con- for the plant genome research program is The recommendation by the House ap- ference members. at $75 million. The NSF budget request is propriations subcommittee represents a However, this budget year may include also at $75 million. The Senate committee major development for biological research some variations on the usual procedure. For recommendation for the plant genome re- funding in the fiscal year 2003 appropria- example, there is the prospect of a long-term search program is $85 million as requested tions process. The full appropriations com- continuing resolution that could be passed in by Senator Christopher Bond (R-MO) and mittee in the House subsequently approved place of the appropriations bills. Another approved by Chair Barbara Mikulski (D- the subcommittee’s recommendation for bi- prospect discussed is that a House/Senate con- MD), Bond, and their colleagues. ology research. More work will be needed ference would be appointed to consider ap-

14 • ASPB News, Vol. 29, No. 6 Public Affairs

ASPB Member Herman’s Research Could Provide Major Relief for People Allergic to Soy Foods

Plant research findings of ASPB member Eliot Field trials begun in 2001 indicate the A more detailed article on the research ap- Herman could make soybean food products modified beans’ agronomic properties are pears in this month’s issue of Agricultural safe for consumption by humans and by live- no different from those of unaltered plants Research magazine at http://www.ars.usda. stock allergic to conventionally bred soybean whose seed contains P34, Herman reports. gov/is/AR/archive/sep02/soy0902.htm. products. Following is information from the Testing continues, though, to further verify USDA Agricultural Research Service on their diminished allergenicity (or “hypoaller- These findings by Herman, in addition to Herman’s research. genicity”) and commercial potential. Peggy Lemaux’s and Bob Buchanan’s findings For example, this summer the research- with wheat and other plants and milk, dem- ers began feeding the hypoallergenic beans Modified Soybeans May Be onstrate the tremendous potential of biotech- to newborn piglets to compare the animals’ Less Allergenic nology in providing safer foods to millions of reactions to those fed unaltered beans. The people with food allergies. Lemaux’s and by Jan Suszkiw study, which includes skin-prick allergenicity Buchanan’s research was the subject of a con- Using biotechnology, researchers shut off the tests, is being led by Helm, an immunolo- gressional exhibit Lemaux put together spon- gene for a crucial protein that makes soybean gist at the UA–Arkansas Children’s Hospi- sored by ASPB earlier this year. An ASPB bro- seeds so allergenic to some consumers. tal Research Institute in Little Rock. chure by Lemaux, Buchanan, and Barbara The advance—by scientists with the Agri- Eventually, this study and others could Alonso produced for the exhibit and follow- cultural Research Service, University of Arkan- serve as a springboard to clinical trials with up distribution can be found on the ASPB web sas (UA), and private industry—could shorten humans and set the stage for commercial cul- page at http://www.aspb.org/downloads/ the list of products that soy-sensitive consum- tivars that could benefit many food products, foodallerg.pdf. ers often must avoid eating. including flour, cereals, and baby formulas. Worldwide, 6 percent to 8 percent of chil- dren and 1 percent to 2 percent of adults suf- fer food allergies. Soybeans, milk, eggs, pea- nuts, tree nuts, fish, wheat, and shellfish cause 90-plus percent of food allergic reactions, pri- marily in children. More than half of all soy allergies are caused by a protein called P34. Now, however, Eliot Herman, Rick Helm, and collaborators have developed strains of soybean plants whose seed cannot make this allergenic protein. They re- sorted to a biotech method called “gene silenc- ing,” rather than conventional plant breeding, because P34 is so widespread among both wild and cultivated soybeans.

Herman, an ARS plant physiologist at the Photo Credit: Agricultural Research Service

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. ASPB member and ARS plant molecular biologist Eliot Herman observes Louis, Missouri, believes this marks the first Professor Rick Helm (right) and technician Gael Cockrell (center) perform an allergy test on an anesthetized, soybean-sensitive pig. time a dominant human allergen has been elimi- nated from a major food crop by this method.

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NSF Awards $75.6 Million for Plant Genome Research for Fiscal 2002

The National Science Foundation awarded on led by Rutgers University in New Jersey. In management, energy, and health. Besides September 26, 2002, a total of $75.6 million the Danforth Center project, scientists will test maize, researchers will concentrate on other to support 23 collaborative research projects two methods for isolating the gene-rich re- crops of economic importance including po- in plant genomics. gions of the maize genome, while the Rutgers tato, tomato, pine, cotton, soybean, rice, and Eight young investigators were also research team will sequence 20 million base grape, NSF said. For more information from awarded a total of $9.5 million under the in- pairs of the maize genome and assemble the NSF on the awards and on the plant genome augural Young Investigator Awards in Plant sequence onto a detailed map, NSF said. research program, contact Jane Silverthorne Genome Research competition. The Young Investigator Awards in Plant at (703) 292-7171; e-mail [email protected]. NSF said that this year’s competition em- Genome Research focus on the development Senator Christopher Bond (R-MO), rank- phasized collaborative research in functional of the future leaders in plant genome research. ing member of the Senate Appropriations genomics, including development of tools to Funded research includes development of new Subcommittee on VA, HUD and Independent facilitate gene expression studies. A project led computational tools to compare plant ge- Agencies, has championed support for plant by the University of Arizona will develop new, nomes, analysis of genes involved in plant re- genome research in providing appropriations sensitive methods for measuring gene expres- sistance to pathogens, and genes involved in from Congress. He has been joined by Sub- sion in specific types of cells and parts of cells, root and fruit development. All the Young committee Chair Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) while a project led by the University of Ala- Investigator Awards recipients have earned and their colleagues in support for the Plant bama, Birmingham, will develop new meth- doctorates since January 1997 and are at Genome Research Program. The White ods for analysis of gene expression data on a the beginning of their independent research House–appointed Interagency Working genome-wide scale. careers. Group on Plant Genomes has issued annual Two collaborative research awards were Plant genomic research provides the na- progress reports citing the many benefits for made to begin isolation and sequencing of tion with scientific understanding of the struc- society and the environment from research in maize genes, one led by the Donald Danforth ture and function of genomes of plants that this area and noting the important advances Plant Science Center, St. Louis, and the other are important to agriculture, environmental made possible through the program.

Fiscal Year 2002 Awards, National Science Foundation, Plant Genome Research Program, Collaborative Research on Functional Genomics Principal Institution Title Total Total Investigator Award ($) Duration (yrs) Allison, David U of Alabama Birmingham Design & Analysis of Microarray Gene Expression Studies $2,220,275 4 0217651 New York Obesity Res Ctr (sub)* in Plants: Toward Sound Statistical Procedures U of Missouri Rolla (sub)* Baker, Barbara U of California Berkeley Potato Functional Genomics: Application to Analysis of Growth, $7,618,912 5 0218166 Cornell University (sub)* Development, Metabolism and Responses to Biotic and Institute for Genomic Research (sub)* Abiotic Stress U of Minnesota-Twin Cities (sub)* U of Wisconsin Madison (sub)* Cairney, John Inst Paper Sci & Tech Genomics of Loblolly Pine Embryogenesis $1,380,910 3 0217594 Institute for Genomic Research (sub)* Carpita, Nicholas Purdue University Identification and characterization of cell wall mutants in $5,921,989 4 0217552 Colorado State University (sub)* maize and Arabidopsis using novel spectroscopies U of Connecticut (sub)* U of Florida (sub)* U of Wisconsin Madison (sub)* Cramer, Grant U of Nevada Reno Integrative Functional Genomic Resource Development in Vitis $3,609,951 4 0217653 VA Polytechnic Inst & State University (sub)* vinifera: Abiotic Stress and Wine Quality Dean, Jeffrey U of Georgia Transcriptome Responses to Environmental Conditions in $1,651,752 3 0211807 Loblolly Pine Roots

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Fiscal Year 2002 Awards, National Science Foundation, Plant Genome Research Program, Collaborative Research on Functional Genomics, continued Principal Institution Title Total Total Investigator Award ($) Duration (yrs) Dinesh-Kumar, Yale University Functional Genomics of Host-Virus Interactions $3,363,177 4 Savithramma 0211872 Dooner, Hugo Rutgers University A set of maize transgenic lines for localized mutagenesis based $140,612 1 0211547 on the Ac-Ds transposon system Fromm, Michael U of Nebraska Lincoln A Protein Interaction Database For Rice Protein Kinases $6,047,772 4 0217312 U of Arizona (sub)* U of California Davis (sub)* U of California San Diego (sub)* U of Florida (sub)* U of Missouri Columbia (sub)* Galbraith, David U of Arizona Technology Development: Novel techniques for discovery of $625,227 2 0211857 U of California Riverside (sub)* patterns of gene regulation within complex eukaryotic tissues Henikoff, Steven F Hutchinson Cancer Res Ctr Targeting Induced Local Lesions IN Genomes (TILLING) for $568,551 1 0211732 U of Washington (sub)* plant functional genomics Kamoun, Sophien Ohio State University Functional Genomics of Phytophthora-Plant Interactions $1,891,617 4 0211659 National Ctr for Genome Resources (sub)* Keegstra, Kenneth Michigan State University Functional Genomics of Hemicellulose Biosynthesis $4,945,077 5 0211797 Klee, Harry U of Florida Functional genomic analysis of fruit flavor and nutrition pathways $1,159,280 3 0211875 Cornell University (sub)* McCormick, Sheila U of California Berkeley Functional Analyses of Plant Gamete Gene Expression $1,135,486 4 0211742 Messing, Joachim Rutgers University Sequencing the Maize Genome $4,291,099 2 0211851 U of Arizona (sub)* Michelmore, Richard U of California Davis Comparative Analysis of Resistance Gene Evolution $3,031,729 5 0211923 U of Chicago (sub)* Nguyen, Henry U of Missouri Columbia Functional genomics of root growth and root signaling under $4,549,050 4 0211842 Danforth Plant Sci Center (sub)* drought U of Illinois Urbana (sub)* Schubert, Karel Danforth Plant Sci Center Consortium for Maize Genomics $5,928,755 2 0221536 Institute for Genomic Research (sub)* Sundaresan, U of California Davis Insertional mutagenesis tools for functional genomics in rice $822,782 3 Venkatesan U of Arizona (sub)* 0211924 U of Louisiana at Lafayette (sub)* Tyler, Brett VA Polytechnic Inst & State University Dissecting Phytophthora Resistance in Soybean using Expression $6,764,462 5 0211863 Ohio State University (sub)* Profiling and Analysis of Quantitative Trait Loci van Wijk, Klaas Cornell University From proplastid to chloroplast: Understanding plastid differentiation $3,827,647 5 0211935 U of Nebraska Lincoln (sub)* in maize through microarray and proteome analysis Wendel, Jonathan Iowa State University Comparative evolutionary genomics of cotton $4,197,862 5 0211700 U of Arizona (sub)* U of Georgia (sub)* * Sub = Subaward

Fiscal Year 2002 Awards, National Science Foundation, Plant Genome Research Program, Young Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research (YIA-PGR) Principal Institution Title Total Total Investigator Award ($) Duration (yrs) Bodganove, Adam Iowa State University YIA-PGR: Genomics of rice susceptibility to bacterial diseases $1,095,589 5 0227357 Gang, David U of Arizona YIA-PGR: Functional Genomics of Plant Metabolism in $1,114,787 5 0227618 Model Rhizome Species Jackson, Scott Purdue University YIA-PGR: Comparative Genomics of Rice: reconstructing rice $1,630,537 5 0227414 chromosome 1 in related species Lawrence, Christopher Colorado State University YIA-PGR: The Alternaria-Brassicaceae Pathosystem as a Model $1,363,771 4 0227436 North Carolina State U (sub)* for Necrotrophic Fungal-Plant Interactions continued on page 18

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Fiscal Year 2002 Awards, National Science Foundation, Plant Genome Research Program, Young Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research (YIA-PGR), continued Principal Institution Title Total Total Investigator Award ($) Duration (yrs) Springer, Nathan U of Wisconsin Madison YIA-PGR: Assessment of the Use of Oligonucleotide Microarrays $450,000 2 0227310 for Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Detection in Maize Van der Knaap, Ester Ohio State University YIA-PGR: Genetic, molecular and developmental analysis of $1,109,980 5 0227541 variation in tomato fruit morphology Vision, Todd U of North Carolina YIA-PGR: Tools for Plant Comparative Genomics $1,010,845 5 0227314 Weinig, Cynthia U of Minnesota-Twin Cities YIA-PGR: Molecular evolutionary genetics of crop and weed $1,734,804 5 0227103 U of California Davis (sub)* responses to crowding * Sub = Subaward

Wall Street Journal Explores “Why Africans Are Starving”

The following editorial is from the September And the willingness of Greenpeace, Friends ter part of a decade. Today some two-thirds 17, 2002, edition of The Wall Street Journal. of the Earth and the like to let Africans starve of the food products in American supermar- in the name of someone else’s ideology is re- kets contain genetically modified ingredients. Why Africans Are Starving markable enough. No superweeds, no allergies, no illnesses and But the Europeans are also blameworthy. certainly no fatalities have ever been linked to Green groups and European bureaucrats Zambia is just as worried about upsetting GM foods. aren’t conspiring to starve millions of sub- trade relations with Europe, its biggest export While Europe’s scientists reject the Saharan Africans, but according to Andrew market. The European Union bans most GM pseudoscience pushed by biotech opponents, Natsios of the U.S. Agency for International crops—lest they upset Europe’s heavily sub- Europe’s protectionist trade policies effectively Development, they may as well be. sidized farm system—and Mr. Mwanawasa’s endorse it. Roger Bate of the London-based Speaking at the Earth Summit in concern is that the U.S. corn will cross-polli- International Policy Network says this think- Johannesburg this month, Mr. Natsios said nate with non-GM varieties and taint future ing is shortsighted. “The costs of agricultural he’s been unable to persuade Zambian Presi- yields. products will continue to fall due to geneti- dent Levy Mwanawasa to accept food aid The eco-lobby has targeted the Third cally modified food technologies, which are from the U.S., even though Southern Africa World with a five-year, $175 million campaign increasing productivity by 10% to 15% per is facing its worst drought in a decade. The against GM foods. The Sierra Club is calling year,” says Mr. Bate. “Europe’s subsidy pro- World Health Organization reports that fam- “for a moratorium on the planting of all ge- grams will become that much more expensive, ine-related deaths in the region could reach netically engineered crops.” Greenpeace says and their position on biotech that much more 13 million–2.4 million in Zambia alone. it “opposes all releases of genetically engi- untenable.” The U.S. has shipped 17,000 tons of corn neered organisms into the environment,” an Genetic modification has led to a healthier, to Zambia, where many are already down to act it calls “genetic pollution.” Supposed haz- more abundant food supply that is cheaper one meal per day, only to have it sit in stor- ards include the spread of allergens and tox- to produce and less stressful on the environ- age. Because some of the U.S. corn has been ins and the creation of “superweeds” immune ment. Now that we have the means to feed genetically modified—to make it more resis- to herbicides. Africa’s hungry, who would’ve guessed that tant to pests, diseases and the region’s harsh Science and experience have proven these some would lack the motive? growing environs—Mr. Mwanawasa has de- fears to be unfounded. Biotechnology has had clared it unsafe for consumption. no ill effects on human health or the environ- Reprinted with permission of The green brigade, which likes to buttress ment. Gene-splicing technology dates back The Wall Street Journal its political opposition to GM foods with junk more than 30 years, and GM products have © 2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. science, is cheering Zambia’s intransigence. been widely marketed in the U.S. for the bet- All rights reserved.

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Compiled and edited by Sheila Blackman, Grand Valley State University, Biology, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, e-mail [email protected]

Education Outreach: Science Fairs Can Inspire and Engage Future Scientists

Dr. Marcia Harrison is a professor of biology are two issues now. For students, science fairs teer to go back and talk to the students for a at Marshall University in Huntington, West provide an opportunity to compete in science while on their own initiative. That’s the atmo- Virginia, where she has been faculty member with a project done with a teacher sponsor. But sphere I strive to create. Even though students since 1986. She received her Ph.D. in Dr. Peter I also think there is a larger issue insofar as may not end up a winner, they can come and Kaufman’s laboratory at the University of curricula are becoming more and more re- talk about their research. And I’ve heard stu- Michigan and then did postdoctoral work search oriented and science fairs can really be dents tell other students that when they come with Dr. Barbara Pickard at Washington in tune with, and support, those developments. to Marshall they’re going to be talking to University. She has a long history of activity Ph.D.s about their projects. That’s something What is the evidence that students benefit in education, particularly K–12 outreach. She they feel is a very valuable and worthwhile from science fair participation in terms of became president of the West Virginia Jr. experience. On the flip side, I’ve also heard of their science achievement or learning? Academy of Science in 1999, a position that bad experiences—where judges decide they’re led her to the directorship of the West Virginia Well, my own participation in science fairs was going to be really tough on the students. This State Science and Engineering Fair in 2000. one reason I became interested in science, and can become very intimidating, especially at the She managed to generate sufficient enthusiasm I doubt I would have stayed in science or had middle- and grade-school levels. I think if you among her colleagues at Marshall University that interest if I hadn’t had the project and want to turn off kids, especially girls and mi- that Marshall now is the official and the relationship I had with my teacher in high nority students, just make them feel bad about permanent host to and home for the State school. I’m not so sure if university introduc- their project. Science and Engineering Fair. tory biology and chemistry courses would So the competitive aspect of science fairs has Dr. Harrison credits her involvement in high have held me there otherwise. And I’m not both positive and negative sides? school science fairs as one of the deciding fac- alone. For a lot of students, the research pur- Yes, if science is always presented as a compe- tors in her pursuit of science as a career. Her sued as part of their science fair project is what tition, I think you lose something. If kids get personal historical involvement with science keeps them going. These are kids who com- the impression that not winning means that fairs came full circle when her own children pete every year, some of them beginning in they’re never going to succeed, it’s a definite began to enter fairs and when she began to middle school, and who continue developing negative. I think older students can handle take a central role in leading the West Virginia ideas or projects from that first science fair losing a bit more philosophically, but in the state fair. project. Their interest is heightened even more younger grades, I think, we probably lose stu- Since our education theme at this year’s if they make it to the regional level because dents if we emphasize competition too much ASPB annual meeting in Denver was K–12 there they start to win substantial prizes— and give them bad experiences with judges. outreach, I thought it would be useful if Dr. trips, awards, money, scholarships. Getting a cadre of good judges is important. Harrison could provide some of her insights Besides the benefits to students in terms of Some people are very good at judging, but into science fairs, since they represent an op- prizes, and their continued interest in others are just plain scary. Often our gradu- portunity for our members to pursue outreach science, are there less direct benefits from ate students judge the middle- and grade- activities. I interviewed Dr. Harrison by tele- science fairs—for example, in creating school projects, and we also have students in phone from her office at Marshall University. lasting links between the K–12 community secondary education on campus who are a and the research community? little less threatening for the younger kids. Let’s start with the origin of science fairs. One thing that happened when Marshall took Real science is not always a competition. Sci- How and why were they originally the state science fair is that the faculty really entists have poster sessions where we are not conceived? loved having the students on campus and judged (mercifully, sometimes). So, for younger Science fairs were developed as a kind of coun- were very excited about talking to the students students, I would suggest that open houses terpart to sports activities for students inter- about their research. And the students have where they can present science projects in a ested in science, math, and engineering as a responded very positively. It’s like us going to noncompetitive atmosphere might be better means of acknowledging and rewarding ex- poster sessions. The students get to talk about cellence in pursuit of these endeavors. There their research and some of the judges volun- continued on page 20

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Education Outreach, continued from page 19 than constant science fair–type competitions. their families, but it certainly doesn’t have to. portunities for students doing projects. Winning project displays can be made quite Some science fairs actually have formal A common concern about science fairs is inexpensively, especially if mentors and mentor programs where students can iden- that they can be elitist. Do you see this as a teachers are willing to help with things like tify potential contacts in academia or indus- valid criticism? printing. try. In most cases, though, it’s informal and Well, in West Virginia there are not a lot of consists of teachers passing students’ names How can students become involved with schools that serve a high proportion of mi- on to scientists they know. nority students. But I see from the schools that scientists as advisers or mentors for their do participate that visible minorities partici- science fair projects? Any final thoughts? pate in proportion to their representation at The primary way that teachers and students All indications are that American kids lose the school. So it’s clear that minorities are not become involved with faculty is by having the interest in science very early in their educa- being excluded from existing science fair pro- faculty host or mentor students in their labs. tion. That’s a shame because we scientists grams in any way. Females are also heavily It is not uncommon, especially for students know how exciting science can be. Science represented. Last year, 60 percent of our par- at the international competition, to be work- fairs can appeal to the competitive spirit in ticipants were female. ing in a research lab. For areas such as medi- young people and, if they’re done well, can I also think that there are many ways that cine, health, environmental science, or any instill a passion and fervor for science that teacher sponsors, research mentors, and sci- project involving culture of living organisms, can last a lifetime. I would like to encourage ence fair organizers can help create a level play- you almost have to be working in a research ASPB members to participate in science fairs ing field. The display itself can frequently take lab. It doesn’t have to be an academic institu- and consider the importance of their impact a lot of financial resources from students and tion—many industries also have summer op- on a future scientist.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ASPB Travel Award Program for Plant Biology 2003 in Honolulu

Applications for travel awards to Plant diversity among the annual meeting attendees. science and the quality of the abstract, second Biology 2003 are now being accepted for Undergraduate students are heartily on the statement about how attending will consideration by ASPB. The application form encouraged to apply, as are graduate students, have an impact on the applicant’s career, third appears on the facing page of this issue of the postdocs, and faculty beginning their careers on the strength of the recommendations, and ASPB News and will be posted on the ASPB in plant science. fourth on ethnic diversity. Applications must web page at http://www.aspb.org. It is required that applicants submit an be received at ASPB headquarters by March The Society has allotted $35,000 for the abstract of research to be presented at the 14, 2003. Those applicants selected to receive continuation of the travel award program. In meeting; they will also be asked to write a an award will be notified by April 25, and the 2003, ASPB will be awarding money for paragraph on the form expressing why money will be sent in advance of the meeting. housing only. The goals of the program are attending Plant Biology 2003 would enhance The early-bird registration cutoff date is May to increase attendance of young scientists at their career. Two letters of recommendation 15, and housing reservations must be made the annual meeting by providing travel funds are required as well. no later than June 20, 2003. for those in financial need and to increase Selection criteria will be based first on the

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March 24–28 NOTICE Beginning with the January/February 2003 issue, the ASPB News will no Optimisation of Water Use by Plants in the longer carry job ads or meeting notices in the print edition. Job ads are posted weekly Mediterranean Cala Bona, Mallorca, Spain online at http://www.aspb.org/jobbank/. Meeting notices are posted at http:// For more information contact www.aspb.org/meetings/. [email protected], http:// www.aab.org.uk/meetings/mtgs2003/ optimise.htm. ASPB News publishes dates, titles, locations, and contact names and addresses for meetings, courses, seminars, and the like that are of interest to ASPB members. Submit announcements APRIL via the Web at http://www.aspb.org/calendar/addevent.cfm. Questions? Contact Donna Gordon at [email protected]. You may also reach us at ASPB News, 15501 Monona Drive, April 6–9 Rockville, MD 20855-2768 USA. Faxed transmissions are not accepted. Phytochemistry and Biology of Lignans Conference Center Walberberg Cloister St. Albert, Rheindorfer Burgweg 39, 2002 D-53332 Bornheim-Walberberg, Germany January 21–24 Contact Professor Dr. Maike Petersen, Institut December 4–5 Introgression from Genetically Modified Plants fur Pharmazeutische Biologie, Philipps- Discussion Meeting: Mechanisms Regulating into Wild Relatives and Its Consequences Universitat Marburg, Deutschhausstr. 17A, D- Gene Flow in Flowering Plants Amsterdam, Netherlands 35037 Marburg, Germany; telephone 49-0- The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, Contact Hans den Nijs (e-mail 6421-2825821, fax 49-0-6421-2825828, e-mail London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 5AG [email protected]) and Detlef Bartsch (e-mail [email protected]. Contact Suzi White, telephone [email protected]) April 9–12 +44 (0)22 7451 2581; http://www.science.uva.nl/research/ibed/ Signals, Sensing and Plant Primary Metabolism e-mail [email protected]; Introgression/. http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/events. Potsdam, Germany January 26–31 For more information e-mail Gordon Research Conference on Temperature [email protected], http:// 2003 Stress in Plants www.biologie.hu-berlin.de/~symposium. Ventura, California April 10–16 JANUARY For information contact Kay Walker Simmons, Keystone Symposia on Plant Biology: Functions USDA/ARS National Program Staff, Beltsville, January 2–5 and Control of Cell Death Maryland; telephone 301-504-5560, e-mail 12th Western Photosynthesis Conference Snowbird Resort, Utah [email protected], http://www.grc.org. Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA Contact [email protected]; telephone For more information visit January 26–29 800-253-0685 or 970-262-1230, fax 970-262- http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Botany/ Molecular Genetics and Biophysical Aspects of 1525, http://www.keystonesymposia.org. Asilomar%202003/default.html. Photosynthesissis Les Diablerets (Switzerland) MAY January 8–12 Organizers: J. D. Rochaix, W. Rutherford, F. A. 2nd International Congress of Plant Physiology May 18–22 Wollman. For more information visit http:// on Sustainable Plant Productivity Under Third International Symposium on Molecular www.molbio.unige.ch/embo/. Changing Environment Breeding of Forage and Turf New Delhi, India Dallas, Texas, and Ardmore, Oklahoma FEBRUARY Contact Dr. G. C. Srivastava, Secretary For more information contact us at General (ICPP 2003), Division of Plant February 16–21 [email protected], http://www.noble.org/ Physiology, Indian Agricultural Research Gordon Research Conference on Agricultural mbft2003. Institute, New Delhi 110012, India; telephone Sciences May 25–29 +91-011-5782815/5788773/5740616, fax +91- Ventura, California Plants and Microbe Adaptations to Cold 011-5766420/5751719, e-mail For more information visit http://www.grc.org/. [email protected], Quebec City, Canada Contact Dr. Annick Bertrand, Agriculture and http://www.ispponline.org. MARCH Agri-Food Canada, 2560 Hochelaga Blvd., January 15–19 March 9–13 Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada, G1V 2J3; e-mail Frontiers of Plant Cell Biology: Signals and World Cotton Research Conference III [email protected], http://www.pmac2003.org. Pathways, the 22nd Symposium in Plant Biology Cape Town, South Africa May 28–31 Riverside Convention Center For more information visit http:// Plant Protein Phosphorylation– Riverside, California www.cottonconference3.co.za. For more information contact Kathy Barton; Dephosphorylation telephone 909-787-4588, March 16–19 University of Missouri, Columbia e-mail [email protected], Conference on Plant-Made Pharmaceuticals For more information visit http:// http://www.cepceb.ucr.edu/news/news.htm#1. Québec City, Canada www.plantgroup.org/symposium.html. Contact CPMP 2003 Conference Secretariat, c/o Agora Communication, 2600, Boulevard Laurier, Suite 2680, Sainte-Foy, QC G1V 4M6, Canada; telephone 418-658-6755, fax 418- 658-8850, e-mail [email protected], http:// www.cpmp2003.org.

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JUNE July 20–25 4th International Plant Biomechanics Confer- June 2–6 ence Future ASPB Annual Meeting Sites Fourth International Symposium on Adventi- Michigan State University, East Lansing tious Roots For further information visit the conference 2003: Honolulu, Hawaii Savannah, Georgia website http:// Saturday, July 26, through For more information please contact Barry www.plantbiomechanics2003.msu.edu or Wednesday, July 30 Goldfarb; e-mail [email protected]. contact Dr. Frank W. Telewski, W. J. Beal Botancial Garden, 412 Olds Hall, Michigan 2004: Orlando, Florida June 5–8 State University, East Lansing, MI 48824; Transposition, Recombination and Application Saturday, July 24, through e-mail [email protected]. to Plant Genomics Wednesday, July 28 Scheman Continuing Education Building, July 20–24 2005: Seattle, Washington Iowa State University, Ames 19th International Congress of Biochemistry & Contact Gulshan Singh; e-mail Molecular Biology Saturday, July 16, through [email protected], http://www.bb.iastate.edu/ Toronto, Ontario, Canada Wednesday, July 20 ~gfst/phomepg.html. For more information visit http:// www.iubmb2003.org. June 7–12 Tree Biotechnology 2003, Umeå Plant Science July 26–30 August 23–26 Center, SLU Plant Biology 2003 SEB Symposium 2003 Umeå, Sweden Honolulu, Hawaii Membrane and Protein Trafficking in Plants For more information please contact Ulrika For more information visit http:// Glasgow University Hjelm; e-mail [email protected], http:// www.aspb.org/meetings/pb-2003/. www.treebiotech2003.norrnod.se. telephone +44(0)20-7439-8732, fax +44(0)20- 7287-4786, e.mail [email protected], AUGUST June 16–27 http://www.sebiology.org 25th Annual Postharvest Technology of August 3–8 September 4–December 4 Horticultural Crops Short Course The 36th Meeting of the Brazilian Phytopatho- Signals, Sensing and Plant Primary Metabolism University of California, Davis logical Society University of Potsdam, Germany For more information contact Ms. Sharon Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil For more information contact e-mail Munowich, University Extension, University of For additional information contact Mr. Fabricio [email protected], http:// California, Davis, CA 95616; telephone 530- Rodrigues, Department of Plant Pathology, www.biologie.hu-berlin.de/~symposium. 757-8899, fax 530-757-8634, e-mail University of Florida, Gainesville; [email protected]. telephone 352-392-6902; e-mail SEPTEMBER [email protected], http:// June 23–28 www.36cbf.iciag.ufu.br. 7th International Congress of Plant Molecular September 26–October 1 4th International Crop Science Congress 2004 Biology August 6–8 Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, Barcelona, Spain South Dakota Plant Physiology/Plant Biochem- Queensland, Australia ISPMB 2003 Congress Secretariat, c/o AOPC- istry Symposium For more information visit http:// ISPMB 2003, Av. Drassanes 6, 19th floor, South Dakota State University, Brookings www.cropscience2004.com. E-08001 Barcelona, Spain; telephone 34-93- For information contact Lucinda (Cindy) 302-75-41, fax 34-93-301-12-55, e-mail Olson; telephone 605-688-5156, e-mail OCTOBER [email protected], http://www.ispmb2003.com. [email protected], http:// plantsci.sdstate.edu/conferences/ October 22–26 JULY plant_symposium. ASPB Conference on Plant Genetics: Mecha- nisms of Genetic Variation July 6–11 August 9–13 Snowbird, Utah XIX International Congress of Genetics The Annual Meeting of the American Phyto- Organizers: V. Sundaresan, University of Melbourne, Australia pathological Society (APS) California at Davis; R. Jorgensen, University of For more information visit http:// Charlotte, North Carolina Arizona. For more information visit our website www.geneticscongress2003.com. For information contact Kathy Aro; telephone http://www.aspb.org/meetings/pg-2003. 651-454-7250, e-mail [email protected], July 19–24 http://www.apsnet.org. 12th Internantional Congress on Genes, Gene October 24–27 First International Symposium on Saffron Families and Isozymes August 17–23 Biology and Biotechnology (ISSBB) Berlin, Germany Fourth International Symbiosis Congress Albacete, Spain Contact Dr. Claus Schnarrenberger, telephone Halifax, Nova Scotia For more information visit http://www.uclm.es/ 0049-30-838-53123, e-mail [email protected] Organizers: Douglas Zook and David cursos/azafran. berlin.de; or Dr. Brigitte Wittmann-Lieboldt, Richardson; e-mail telephone 0049-3328-3949-12, e-mail [email protected]. For more October 27–31 [email protected], http://www.ctw- information visit our web site http:// 20th International Scientific Colloquium on congress.de/genes. people.bu.edu/dzook/. Coffee Kauai, Hawaii For more information visit http://www.asic- cafe.org.

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PERMANENT ACADEMIC tolerance of crop species. Successful candidates teaching interests, and names of at least three will be part of the larger Cornell Genomics references to: Cornell Genomics Search Assistant Professor of Genomics of Abiotic Initiative, and will collaborate with scientists in Committee, Cornell University, 249 Emerson Stress the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-1901; Cornell University, Ithaca, New York other departments at the Ithaca and Geneva ([email protected]; telephone 607-254- (Received 09/15) campuses to identify and determine the function 7261; fax 607-255-6683. Cornell University is Applications are sought from candidates whose of genes involved in abiotic stress tolerance. An an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity research focuses on molecular aspects of enhanced start-up package for equipment and Employer. environmental stresses in plants. Responsibili- initial support staff will be provided; however, Related Web Site: http://www.genomics.cornell.edu/ the applicant is expected to generate external ties: 70% research and 30% teaching. The Job Contact Email: [email protected] research program shall focus on molecular funding for a vigorous research program. aspects of environmental stresses, such as Teaching responsibilities include an undergradu- Assistant Professor freezing, drought, salinity, mineral nutrient ate and a graduate level course in an area of The Ohio State University, Columbus deprivation, hypoxia, soil compaction, soil the applicant’s expertise. Qualifications: A PhD (Received 09/23) acidity, and soil metal toxicity. The work will in molecular biology of plants or related area A tenure track Assistant Professor position is focus on mechanisms that are responsible for with preference given to those with available for a Plant Molecular Biologist in the gene regulation during acclimation to abiotic postdoctoral experience in molecular biology. environmental stresses and have long-term Experience in stress physiology is desirable Program in Plant Molecular Biology/Biotechnol- ogy and in the Department of Plant Biology at applications in agronomic crops. This may though not essential. Location: Department of The Ohio State University. Areas of interest include the identification of regulatory genes, Crop and Soil Sciences, New York State College the use of genomic/proteomic approaches or of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell include but are not restricted to proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, development, metabolic profiling, and the development of University. Starting Date: July 2003. metabolic engineering, physiology, cell biology, transgenic lines and mutants for use in Application Instructions: Applicants should providing rational approaches for the improve- submit a cover letter of application, curriculum and biochemistry. The successful candidate is expected to establish a creative and productive ment of the freezing, drought or root-zone stress vitae, a concise statement of research and

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research program, and to excel in undergraduate University, 1001 E. 3rd St., Bloomington, IN Assistant/Associate Professor and graduate teaching. Please submit curriculum 47405-3700. Review of applications will begin University of Delaware–Dept. of Plant and Soil vitae, a concise statement of research plans, a October 15 and will continue until suitable Sciences, Newark description of teaching experience and interests, candidates are identified. Indiana University is (Received 10/03) and three reference letters to Fred Sack, Dept. of an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity One of the oldest institutions of higher Plant Biology, Ohio State University, 1735 Neil Employer. Women, minority candidates, and education in this country, the University of Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1293. Review of couples are encouraged to apply. Delaware today combines tradition and applications will begin December 6, 2002. For Related Web Site: http://www.bio.indiana.edu innovation, offering students a rich heritage background see http://www.biosci.ohio- along with the latest in instructional and Job Contact Email: [email protected] state.edu/~plantbio/plantbio.html and http:// research technology. The University of www.ag.ohio-state.edu/%7Epmbb/. The Ohio Delaware is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, Urban- State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Grant & Space-Grant institution with its main Endowed Professorship in Plant Sciences Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minori- campus in Newark, DE, located midway ties, veterans, and individuals with disabilities University of Missouri–St. Louis and Danforth between Philadelphia and Baltimore. The are encouraged to apply. Plant Science Center, St. Louis Department of Plant and Soil Sciences and the (Received 09/27) Application Instructions: Please submit a Delaware Biotechnology Institute (DBI) invite The University of Missouri–St. Louis announces curriculum vitae, a concise statement of research applications for a tenure-track faculty position a search for the E. Desmond Lee and Family plans, a description of teaching experience and at the assistant or associate professor level. The Fund Professorship in Plant Sciences, a position interests, and three reference letters to Fred Sack, successful candidate will be expected to develop created to enhance the partnership between the Dept. of Plant Biology, Ohio State University, a vigorous extramurally funded research University and the Donald Danforth Plant 1735 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1293. program with a high potential for unique Science Center, an independent research fundamental discoveries, and participate in Related Web Site: http://www.biosci.ohio- institution. The E. Desmond Lee Professor will teaching. All areas of contemporary plant state.edu/~plantbio/plantbio.html and http:// be a faculty member in the University’s biology will be considered. Applications are www.ag.ohio-state.edu/%7Epmbb/ Department of Biology, with comparable status particularly welcomed from candidates who Job Contact Email: [email protected] at the Danforth Center. The position offers a could help solidify the ties between areas of competitive salary, set-up funding, and funds Plant Biology that are developing at UD. These renewed annually from the endowment to include plant/microbe interactions, RNA Assistant Professor—Plant Molecular Biology support programs of mutual interest to the dynamics, cell surface biology, and the biology Indiana University, Bloomington Department and the Danforth Center, including of the plant/soil interface. Candidates whose (Received 09/25) the candidate’s research. The Danforth Center research would be maximally enhanced by the Faculty Position, Plant Molecular Biology, and the University are committed to excellence interactions within a new multidisciplinary Indiana University, Bloomington. The Depart- in research combined with global outreach institute are particularly encouraged to apply, ment of Biology and the Indiana Molecular efforts. The Department of Biology has a as are those interested in exploring systems Biology Institute invite applications for a tenure graduate program—including a joint program approaches to biological problems and/or the track Assistant Professor position in the area of in biochemistry with the Department of collaborative application of basic research for plant molecular biology. Candidates should be Chemistry and Biochemistry (http:// crop improvement. The University of Delaware investigating fundamental questions in plant www.umsl.edu/~chem/)—that attracts scholars is committed to building a world-class research biology at a mechanistic level. IU-Bloomington from around the world. and education program in plant biology is significantly expanding in the life sciences. Application Instructions: Application review through the combined efforts of the Depart- These efforts include construction of a major begins immediately; the position will remain ment of Plant and Soil Sciences, the Delaware research building, a new interdepartmental open until filled. Applications should include a Biotechnology Institute (DBI), and other units initiative in Biochemistry and Biophysics, and cover letter outlining qualifications and on campus. DBI-associated faculty hold numerous recent hires that have greatly interests, curriculum vitae, a statement of appointments at the University of Delaware in expanded our strengths in the areas of microbi- research interests and goals, and the names and one or more of the following units: Plant and ology, biochemistry, structural biology, cell and addresses of five references. Please send Soil Sciences, Marine Studies, Animal and Food developmental biology, molecular evolution, applications via email to Maryann Hempen, Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Computer and and ecology. We are now expanding in the [email protected]. In addition, please Information Sciences, Biological Sciences, plant sciences and will be hiring at least two send copies of two significant papers to Plant Chemistry and Biochemistry, Business and additional plant molecular biologists in the next Sciences Search Committee, Department of Economics, Electrical and Computer Engineer- few years. The plant molecular biology group Biology, University of Missouri–St. Louis, 8001 ing, Material Science and Engineering, and occupies a set of large contiguous labs in newly Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121. The Mechanical Engineering. For more information renovated Myers Hall, the home of the Indiana University of Missouri–St. Louis is an affirma- on the DBI and its faculty, see Molecular Biology Institute. For more informa- tive action, equal opportunity employer www.dbi.udel.edu. Competitive salary/startup tion about the Biology Department and the committed to excellence through diversity. packages, new modern lab space, and state-of- Institute and for links to information about the Related Web Site: http://www.umsl.edu/ the art facilities for microarray/gene chip campus and the Bloomington community, see ~biology/ and http://www.danforthcenter.org/ analysis, proteomics, bioimaging and computa- http://www.bio.indiana.edu. tional biology are available. Candidates must Job Contact Email: [email protected] Application Instructions: Candidates should have a Ph.D., postdoctoral training, and a send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research demonstrated excellence in innovative research (past, present, and planned), and representative at the molecular level. publications, and arrange to have three (or Application Instructions: Applicants should more) letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. forward a curriculum vitae, a statement of Mark Estelle, Plant Molecular Biology Faculty research interests and future plans, and have Search, Department of Biology, Indiana three reference letters sent to: Pamela J. Green,

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Chair, Plant Biology Search, c/o Kathy successful applicant will be part of the Assistant or Associate Professor in Floriculture Fleischut, University of Delaware–Delaware, University of Florida Genetics Institute. Michigan State University, East Lansing Biotechnology Institute, 15 Innovation Way, Preference will be given to applicants with (Received 10/16) Newark, DE 19711. The review of applications postdoctoral experience and who use genetics or Responsibilities and Expectations: 75% will begin November 1, 2002 and continue until genomics approaches in an area such as (but research, 25% teaching; 12-month tenure track a suitable candidate is identified. The curricu- not limited to) cell wall and/or cytoskeleton faculty position at the Assistant or Associate lum vitae and letters of reference shall be dynamics, signal transduction, and morphology/ Professor level (rank and tenure is negotiable shared with departmental faculty. The development. Applicants who complement based on qualifications) in the Department of University of Delaware is an Equal Opportu- existing strengths in plant physiology, develop- Horticulture, Michigan State University. This nity Employer which encourages applications mental biology, signal transduction, and position is available starting August 1, 2003. from Minority Group Members and Women. genetics are desired. A strong commitment to The successful candidate will be an integral Related Web Site: http://dbi.udel.edu both undergraduate and graduate teaching and member of an internationally recognized and training is required. Teaching responsibilities productive floriculture research team with a Job Contact Email: [email protected] include cell biology and a graduate course in commitment to support and provide leadership their area of expertise. for Michigan’s expanding $300 million floriculture industry. Additionally, the successful Assistant/Associate Professor Application Instructions: Applicants should send a curriculum vita, brief statements of research candidate will collaborate with faculty in Department of Biology goals and teaching philosophy, and three letters horticulture and other disciplines to develop a Grand Valley State University, Allendale, of reference to: Search Committee, Department recognized program of excellence. Basic and Michigan of Botany, 220 Bartram Hall, University of applied research will target production, (Received 10/03) Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8526 by management, and physiology of floriculture The Biology Department at Grand Valley State December 9, 2002. The University of Florida is crops, including but not limited to bedding University is seeking a Plant Molecular an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity plants, herbaceous perennials, and potted Biologist (tenure track) to join an interdiscipli- Employer. plants. Specific research topics could include: nary faculty and rapidly expanding program whole-plant and postharvest physiology, crop Related Web Site: http://web.botany.ufl.edu that includes implementation of a new M.S. modeling, controlled environments, and degree program. Teaching responsibilities will introduction of new crops. The candidate is include Cell and Molecular Biology (team- expected to publish in refereed journals and taught) and introductory biology. Opportuni- Assistant Professor trade magazines, deliver presentations to ties exist for new course development. Success- University of Wisconsin–Madison scientific and industry audiences, interact with ful candidates will be broadly trained biologists (Received 10/09) Michigan’s floriculture industry, and secure with a Ph.D. and interest and experience in The Botany Department, University of extramural funding from public and private approaching problems in plant biology from a Wisconsin–Madison, invites applications for a sources. Teaching and advising responsibilities molecular perspective. Preference will be given tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin as include teaching one undergraduate course in to candidates who have demonstrated success early as August 2003. We seek an individual floriculture production and management, team in teaching and research involving undergradu- who uses innovative approaches to study teaching a second senior or graduate level ates. Excellent communication skills are significant questions in the field of plant course in their subject of expertise, graduate required. structure (which may range from the cell to advising, and undergraduate academic and Application Instructions: A complete applica- organismal level). The successful applicant will internship advising. be expected to develop a nationally competitive tion consists of an application letter; curriculum Qualifications and Application Procedure: A vitae; unofficial transcripts; statements of research program and will have ample opportunities to form productive collaborations Ph.D. in Horticulture or related field is required. teaching and research interests, goals, and Postdoctoral, faculty, and/or industry experi- expectations; and names and addresses of three within the large and strong community of plant biologists on the Madison campus. Teaching ence in floriculture, agricultural engineering, references. Review of candidate files will begin ecology, and/or environmental horticulture is 11 November 2002. Applications will be responsibilities include an undergraduate course in plant structure (anatomy/morphology/ desirable. A record of, or the potential for, accepted until the position is filled. Submit research productivity of the highest quality is materials to: Dr. Patrick A. Thorpe, Chair; development) and contributions to teaching at the introductory and/or graduate level. UW– essential. Excellent communication and Plant Molecular Biology Search Committee; interpersonal skills are needed. Screening of Biology Department; Grand Valley State Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. applications will begin February 1, 2003 and University; Allendale, MI 49401-9403. Email: will continue until a desirable candidate is [email protected]. Telephone: (616) 895-3175. Application Instructions: Applicants should identified. Michigan State University is an Fax: (616) 895-3446. Web site: www.gvsu.edu/ submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of equal opportunity employer. Women, minority biology. research and teaching goals, selected reprints, and international candidates are encouraged to Related Web Site: http://www.gvsu.edu/biology and have three letters of recommendation sent apply. to: Dr. Donna Fernandez, Plant Structure Job Contact Email: [email protected] Search Committee, Botany Department, 132 Application Instructions: Applicants should Birge Hall, 430 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI submit a letter of intent, a resume, and the 53706-1381. To ensure competitive consider- names and addresses of at least five references Assistant Professor ation, applications should be received by to Dr. Art Cameron, Search Committee Chair, University of Florida, Gainesville December 15, 2002. Department of Horticulture, Michigan State (Received 10/04) University, A220 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg., Related Web Site: http://www.botany.wisc.edu The Department of Botany at the University of East Lansing, MI 48824. Any questions can be Florida invites applications for a tenure-track, Job Contact Email: [email protected] addressed to [email protected]. Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Related Web Site: http://www.hrt.msu.edu plant biology, to begin in August of 2003. The Job Contact Email: [email protected]

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Biochemistry Application Instructions: A letter of application, RESEARCH/TECHNICAL (NON-PH.D.) University of Nevada, Reno curriculum vitae, a statement of research and (Received 10/23) teaching goals, certified transcripts, and three Functional Genomics of Plant Abiotic Stress at letters of recommendation are required. See Research Assistant—Plant Molecular Biology the University of Nevada, Reno complete job announcement at http:// Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, Aiea The Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station www.cropsci.uiuc.edu. Send all materials to: (Received 09/05) Chair, Plant Genomics Faculty Search Commit- and College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and The Hawaii Agriculture Research Center invites tee, c/o Carol A. Phillippe, Department of Crop Natural Resources at the University of Nevada, applicants for a full-time Research Assistant Sciences, Turner Hall, 1102 S. Goodwin, Reno are soliciting applications from outstand- position to work on tropical plant genomics. ing candidates at the Assistant/Associate Urbana, IL 61801. Full consideration will be Professor level to fill two new 12-month tenure- given to applications received by January 10, Responsibilities: The person filling this position track faculty positions (75% research, 25% 2003. will conduct genetic mapping of tropical crop plants and isolate genes from cDNA libraries. teaching) in the Department of Biochemistry in Related Web Site: http://www.cropsci.uiuc.edu the general area of functional genomics of plant Duties will also include: participation in the Job Contact Email: [email protected] abiotic stress. Areas of interest may include evaluation and analysis of techniques and plant biochemistry and molecular genetics of procedures, assisting in the development of new signaling and response pathways to abiotic (e.g. techniques and procedures, and operation of cold, heat, salinity, dehydration) stress. PERMANENT GOVERNMENT IBM and Macintosh computers in the labora- Candidates are sought whose research uses tory for data analysis and preparing reports. Other duties related to this field may be functional genomics to address fundamental Licensing Officer required as needed. questions in abiotic stress signaling and University of California, Office of the adaptation in plants. Research directed at President, Office of Technology Transfer, Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in elucidating and manipulating pathways Oakland Plant Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or responsible for improving plant abiotic stress (Received 10/10) related field. Knowledge of the principles of tolerance in a manner relevant to agriculture Position: Licensing Officer. Job Number: 1811-02 experimental molecular biology. Some knowl- are particularly appropriate. Contribution to edge of the methods, materials, procedures and undergraduate and/or graduate teaching Responsibilities: University of California plant techniques used in research or experimental programs is expected. breeders are constantly developing new crop laboratory work. Ability to understand and and horticultural varieties. The UC Office of Application Instructions: For complete position follow complex oral and written instructions Technology Transfer helps to bring the benefits and to work independently. Ability to prepare announcement and requirements, see: http:// of these inventions to the agricultural commu- jobs.unr.edu or contact: Plant Genomics Search written reports of test results and analyses. nity and the public through its licensing Ability to participate in the evaluation and Committee Coordinator, Biochemistry Depart- program. This Licensing Officer position is a ment/330, University of Nevada, Reno, NV analysis of existing techniques and procedures challenging blend of agricultural science, and to assist in devising new techniques and 89557-0014. Attn. Sharon Brush, Telephone business, and law. The Licensing Officer is 775-784-6031, FAX 775-784-1419. Applica- procedures. Ability to observe, analyze, and responsible for evaluating, marketing, and report objectively the results of research tions received by 12/1/02 will receive full obtaining patent protection for new plant consideration. EEO/AA experimentation. Ability to interact effectively cultivars, and will negotiate and administer with researchers at all professional levels. Related Web Site: http://www.ag.unr.edu/ contracts with the University’s business Desirable Qualifications: M.S. in Plant Sciences, biochem/ partners. Extensive interaction is required with Genetics, or Molecular Biology with experience Job Contact Email: [email protected] researchers, breeders, patent attorneys, nurseries, on cloning systems and/or physical mapping growers, and foreign business partners. techniques. Ability to finalize results into Assistant Professor of Plant Functional Qualifications: Candidate must have strong publishable tables and figures. Salary will be Genomics interpersonal, organizational, and communica- based on qualification and experiences. Equal Department of Crop Sciences tion skills. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent Opportunity Employer. University of Illinois, Urbana is required. Preferred candidate has an ad- Application Instructions: Submit a letter of (Received 10/28) vanced degree in the agricultural sciences or application, resume, and the names of three The Department of Crop Sciences, University of plant biology. Candidates with a JD or MBA references with telephone numbers and email Illinois, invites outstanding candidates to apply and knowledge of the agricultural business are addresses to Dr. Zhiyong Liu preferably for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in also encouraged to apply. Experience in through email at [email protected] or mail to Plant Functional Genomics with relevance to interpreting, negotiating, and drafting license HARC, 99-193 Aiea Heights Drive, Suite 300, plant growth, development, or metabolism agreements is desirable. Salary is approximately Aiea, HI 96701-3911. using model and/or economic crop systems. The $73,800, commensurate with qualifications. Closing Date: Review of resumes will begin Related Web Site: http://www.hawaiiag.org/ University offers excellent facilities, an harc/harcjb14.htm interactive, collegial environment to foster the immediately and continue until the position is development of exceptional academic careers, filled. Job Contact Email: [email protected] and multi-disciplinary research opportunities in Application Instructions: To apply: Visit http:// which the candidate is encouraged to partici- jobs.ucop.edu and find job number 1811-02 pate. Candidates must demonstrate excellent under the “management” category for a full job Research Assistant potential to conduct independent research, description and application information. Boyce Thompson Institute, Ithaca, New York (Received 09/11) attract extramural funding, and develop an Related Web Site: http://jobs.ucop.edu outstanding teaching program. The successful This position is available immediately and candidate will be provided with ample space involves supporting a research program that is and a competitive salary package. investigating the molecular basis immunity and disease susceptibility in plants. Responsibilities

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include: 1) Oversee organization and operation of transgenic plants should be documented. Research Laboratory Manager of a molecular biology/genomics laboratory Successful candidates should demonstrate Ohio University, Athens (20-30%); and 2) Assist Postdoctoral Associates strong written and oral communication skills. (Received 10/14) with their research projects (70-80%). This Application Instructions: Send a CV and three Needed: a highly motivated and talented person assistance will involve plant-pathogen assays in reference letters to Dr. David J. Oliver, to fill a position for a laboratory manager in an the lab and greenhouse, molecular biology and Department of Botany, 353 Bessey Hall, Iowa active research laboratory. This person will biochemical analyses of plant responses to State University, Ames, IA 50011 participate in genetic and molecular studies of pathogens, and some computer work directed at genes involved in the signal transduction phase mining plant and pathogen gene databases. of the plant gravitropic response. Duties will Qualifications: BS or MS in molecular biology, Senior Research Assistant include general laboratory management and biochemistry, genetics, plant pathology, or The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. independent research. Research activities will related field. Skills required: Successful work Ardmore, Oklahoma include, but are not limited to, gene isolation requires technical skill to perform many (Received 09/25) and characterization, vector construction, plant laboratory procedures, planning and prepara- A senior research assistant position is available transformation, and molecular and physiologi- tion for complicated procedures, ability to to join the Grass Breeding program. Duties cal analysis of mutant and transgenic plants. A troubleshoot when things go wrong, meticulous include planting and maintaining plots, successful candidate should be able to work attention to detail, and careful record keeping. collecting and managing data, overseeing seed independently to implement and troubleshoot Knowledge of molecular biology procedures production and storage, and assisting in techniques and experiments. Requirements of such as cloning, hybridization, RNA and developing and conducting research projects the position include: a B.Sc. degree in biology or genomic DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, supporting the Grass Breeding program. An a related field or equivalent education and protein isolation, Western blotting. Some prior M.S. degree in an appropriate area of experience; management or supervisory lab experience is required. Must be reliable, agronomy or plant science is required. Experi- experience, experience in cell and molecular have independent judgment, have initiative, ence in plant breeding or forage research is a biology or physiology, and a knowledge of and enjoy working with people in a scientific plus. Good organizational skills are essential. general laboratory equipment; knowledge of setting. Salary depends on experience and Salary is commensurate with experience. genetics, gene mapping, and PCR are desirable. qualifications. Application and job description available from The ability to work with and supervise others is essential. Computer skills and capability to Application Instructions: To apply, send a cover our website, www.noble.org. troubleshoot software/hardware problems is a letter and resume including three references to Application Instructions: To apply, send a letter plus. Salary $25-30,000/yr + benefits, commen- Gregory Martin at: The Boyce Thompson of application, detailed resume, and arrange for surate with experience. Position will start in Institute, Tower Road, Ithaca NY 14853. For three letters of reference to be sent to The January of 2003. Applications will be accepted more information about the Boyce Thompson Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., until Dec. 1, 2002. Ohio University is an Equal Institute and Gregory Martin’s research Human Resources Department, Position Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, program see: http://bti.cornell.edu/ and http:// Number FB-SO71-25, P.O. Box 2180, Ardmore, committed to an aggressive program of ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/ppath/FacultyInfo/ OK 73402. Email: [email protected]. Website: affirmative action. Martin.html. For information about the BTI http://www.noble.org/. Center for Gene Expression Profiling see: http:// Application Instructions: To apply send a Related Web Site: http://www.noble.org bti.cornell.edu/CGEP/CGEP.html.EEO/M/F/D/V. resume, statement of research experience and Job Contact Email: [email protected] contact information for three references to Dr. Related Web Site: http:// Sarah Wyatt, Department of Environmental ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/ppath/FacultyInfo/ and Plant Biology, Ohio University, Athens, OH Martin.html Plant Transformation Specialist 45701. Job Contact Email: [email protected] Maxygen, Inc., Redwood City, California Job Contact Email: [email protected] (Received 10/03) Will create stable experimental transgenic lines of Assistant Scientist tobacco and tissue culture cells; assist in the Manager, Conservation Programs Department of Botany, Iowa State University, development of novel crop transformation Center for Plant Conservation Ames protocols; assist in the development of cell, tissue, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis (Received 09/20) and whole plant based HTP methodology for (Received 10/22) A grant-funded assistant scientist position is analysis of gene variants in higher plants; help Manages the Center for Plant Conservation’s available for a plant molecular biologist with maintain plant growth facilities; and assist in the national rare plant conservation program and research experience in the genetics and implementation of a LIMS based plant tracking technical assistance program in St. Louis. biochemistry of lipid biosynthesis to work in my system. Qualifications: BS/MS degree in life Develops workshops and symposia, manages laboratory at Iowa State University. The sciences and at least 2 years plant tissue culture the database, and coordinates implementation research involves the production and analysis of experience required. Industry, system development of the priority regions program. Coordinates the Arabidopsis plants with altered capacity for and molecular biology experience preferred. Must process of developing and disseminating producing acetyl CoA. The successful applicant be creative, detail-oriented and have excellent technical policies, standards and protocols for will have a M.S. or Ph.D. in plant molecular verbal and written communication skills. CPC’s network of 33 institutions. Develops/ biology or a closely related field and at least Application Instructions: Email resumes, administers an internal review process for two years of research experience after the referencing Job #AG-265, to [email protected] institutions to examine their programs. Assists terminal degree studying molecular aspects of or mail to Maxygen, Inc., Human Resources, Job institutions in evaluating the quality and lipid biosynthesis in Arabidopsis. Specific #AG-265, 515 Galveston Drive, Redwood City, genetic adequacy of their endangered plant experience in the formulation of binary vectors, CA 94063. collection. Writes and manages grants, the production and analysis of transgenic supervises support staff, and participates in plants, screening for Arabidopsis T-DNA Related Web Site: http://www.maxygen.com conservation program planning and advocacy. mutants and biochemical and genetic analysis Job Contact Email: [email protected]

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Requires a Master’s degree with extensive Research Associate Cell Biology, Biochemistry Postdoctoral Fellow experience; a Ph.D. in botany/ecology with University of Wisconsin–Madison University of Georgia, Athens experience in plant conservation implementa- (Received 08/30) (Received 09/09) tion strongly preferred. Three years experience Antifungal Gene Expression. Position involves A postdoctoral position is available immedi- in implementing plant conservation activities or studying patterns of gene expression and ately for a funded project to investigate the plant conservation management and/or research signaling during fungal pathogenesis in barley cellular roles of a novel gene family that encode required. Experience in working with federal and/or developing strategies to express a for enzymes involved in synthesis of nucleotide- and state agencies and NGOs desired. Excellent particular thionin antifungal protein gene sugar required for synthesis of glycoproteins, oral and written communication skills, strong intransgenic barley. Associate will join a group polysaccharides, and modification of hormones computer and database management skills and studying cereal gene expression and transforma- and secondary metabolites. The research willingness to travel essential. Benefits include tion with the goal of producing cereals resistant involves gene expression techniques, analysis of medical, dental and life insurance, retirement to Fusarium graminearum and other pathogens. protein-protein interactions, generation and program, and a 403(b) with generous match. Application Instructions: Letters of reference analysis of transgenic plants, protein purifica- Apply to the Center for Plant Conservation, c/o will be sought later. E-mail or mail letter of tion and expression, and immunological Missouri Botanical Garden, Human Resource application and curriculum vitae to: Dr. Heidi F. detection using fluorescent/confocal and Management, Attn: MCP, 2345 Tower Grove Kaeppler Agronomy Department, University of electron microscopy. Candidates must hold a Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 or to Wisconsin, 371 Moore Hall, 1575 Linden Dr., Ph.D. in molecular biology or biochemistry with [email protected]. Visit www.mobot.org/CPC/. Madison, WI 53706-1590 an excellent publication record and strong Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity credentials in modern molecular genetics and Employer Job Contact Email: [email protected] enzymology/biochemistry. A highly motivated individual who can work independently and is willing to undertake scientific challenges is Postdoctoral Position desired. POSTDOCTORAL Washington State University, Pullman Application Instructions: Applicants should send (Received 09/03) (e-mail) a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, A postdoctoral position is available immedi- selected reprints, and names, addresses, Postdoctoral Research Associate ately for an NSF-funded project to investigate telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater the signal transduction pathways that regulate least three professional references to Dr. Maor (Received 08/30) pollen–pistil interactions in plant reproduction. Bar-Peled, Complex Carbohydrate Research A postdoctoral research associate position is The research project will focus on two proteins Center and Department of Plant Biology, available immediately in the Botany Depart- that are highly expressed during pollen tube University of Georgia, 220 Riverbend Road, ment, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. growth. CROx is a Ca 2+-dependent Athens, GA 30602-4712, (or e-mail to: The position is funded by NSF for three years to calmodulin-binding protein and SHY is an LRR [email protected]). Interviews begin analyze the function of vacuolar potassium protein that binds to the extracellular domain immediately and continue until position is filled. channels in the model plant Arabidopsis of a pollen receptor protein kinase. The research UGA is an EO/AA employer. thaliana. The overall project will consist of a involves gene expression techniques, yeast two- combination of reverse genetic, biophysical, and hybrid analysis of protein-protein interactions, Job Contact Email: [email protected] physiological approaches, and will offer generation and analysis of transgenic plants, opportunities for training in electrophysiology protein purification and expression, and (patch-clamp). Application deadline is immunological detection using fluorescent/ Host Transcriptional Regulation Related to September 30 or until the position is filled. The confocal and electron microscopy. Applicant Potyvirus Infection successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Plant should have Ph.D. with a strong background in Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique Cell or Molecular Biology. molecular biology and biochemistry. A highly France Application Instructions: Interested applicants motivated individual who is willing to (Received 09/10) please send a cover letter describing research undertake scientific challenges is desired. Host transcriptional regulation related to interests/experience, current CV, a list of Applicant should have good scientific writing potyvirus infection: comparison between publications, and names and e-mail addresses of skills and be able to work independently. tomato and Arabidopsis thaliana Gene three references to Gerald Schoenknecht, Interaction with graduate students is encour- expression changes in both tomato and Department of Botany, Oklahoma State aged. Salary commensurate with experience. Arabidopsis under Tobacco etch potyvirus University, Stillwater, OK 74078, e-mail: Application Instructions: Please submit infection will be compared using cDNA-AFLP [email protected], (http://www.okstate.edu/ curriculum vitae and contact information for and DNA micro-arrays. The genes identified artsci/botany/schoenk/). Oklahoma State three references to: Dr. Loverine P. Taylor, will be further mapped on the tomato genome University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative School of Molecular Biosciences, 511 Abelson in order to evaluate their co-segregation with Action employer committed to multicultural Hall, Washington State University, Pullman WA the numerous resistance factors already mapped diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged 99164-4234; e-mail [email protected] or on the genomes of Solanaceae (major genes and to apply. telephone (509) 335-3612. Web site http:// QTLs). More details on http:// Related Web Site: http://www.okstate.edu/ molecular.biosciences.wsu.edu/faculty/ www.bordeaux.inra.fr/ipv. artsci/botany/schoenk/ smb_faculty.htm. WSU is an EO/AA educator Application Instructions: Candidates should Job Contact Email: [email protected] and employer. Interviews begin immediately have a strong background in plant molecular and continue until position is filled. biology, including a doctorate thesis. Eligibility: Related Web Site: http://molecular.biosciences. Nationality restrictions apply, as detailed on wsu.edu/faculty/smb_faculty.htm our web site. Available: November 1, 2002 for a duration of 12 months (renewable). Salary: Job Contact Email: [email protected] 1830 per month (sponsored by the French Ministry of Research). Location: Genetic and

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Plant Breeding Station at INRA-Avignon and have not lived in the UK for the past two years; allergenicity of seed proteins. The second Plant-Virus Interactions at IBVM, INRA- or non-EU nationals, if they have lived in the position is directed at examining the control of Bordeaux (both in the South of France, close to EU for at least the past five years (and not in seed protein expression, especially as collateral the sea and various mountains). The candidate the UK for the past two years). It involves gene expression in transgenic soybean seeds. will collaborate with two teams (about 20 collaboration with and travel to several other This laboratory and the DDPSC are equipped persons) working on common and complemen- groups elsewhere in Europe, and requires an for state-of-the-art multidisciplinary approaches. tary projects to study plant-virus interactions. experienced molecular biologist. Both projects will make use of soybean Application: Please submit (1) a letter of Application Instructions: Applicants must have a transformation facilities and/or transient application summarizing research experience PhD; salaries will be on the research associate expression analysis. United States citizenship is and interests, (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) the scale. Applications, including a CV and names of required. Qualifications: A recent Ph.D. in plant names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail three referees should be sent to [email protected]. molecular biology, biochemistry, or related addresses of two references to: Frédéric Revers, biological science is required. Skills in molecular GDPP, IBVM, INRA Bordeaux, BP 81, 33883 Related Web Site: http://www.cam.ac.uk/Tester/ biology are required and skills in biochemistry, Villenave d’Ornon Cedex, France; e-mail: Home.html cell biology and use of immunological probes are [email protected] Carole Caranta, Job Contact Email: [email protected] highly desired. Experience in plant transforma- INRA-UGAFL, Domaine St Maurice, BP 94, tion and tissue culture is also desired. USDA/ARS 84143 MONTFAVET Cedex, France; e-mail: is an equal opportunity provider and employer. [email protected] Postdoctoral Scholar Application Instructions: For information on the Related Web Site: http://www.bordeaux.inra.fr/ University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky research program and/or position, contact Dr. ipv (Received 09/15) Eliot Herman, 314-587-1292, fax 314-587- One or two postdoctoral positions are available Job Contact Email: [email protected] 1392, e-mail [email protected]. immediately in the Environmental Biochemistry Applications in response to this advertisement laboratory of the Department of Chemistry, must be postmarked by October 7, 2002, and Univ. of Louisville to conduct research on two Postdoctoral Position sent to Dr. Eliot Herman, Plant Genetics related projects funded by DOE and DOD. The Research Unit, USDA/ARS, Donald Danforth Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey projects involve investigating the chemical and Plant Science Unit, 975 N. Warson Rd., St. (Received 09/10) biochemical mechanism of the effects of soil Louis, MO 63132. A post-doctoral associate position is available humic substances and other biogenic metal ion Job Contact Email: immediately in cranberry stress physiology. ligands on metal ion bioavailability to plants [email protected] Potential areas of study include effect of and transport in the rhizosphere. Experience drought stress on processes such as water with HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, gel electrophoresis, relations, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluores- XRF, ICP-MS, extraction techniques, geochemi- cence, rooting characteristics, and on crop cal modeling, and plant growth is desired. For Postdoctoral Research Associate impacts including fruit quality and productivity. more information, please contact Dr. Teresa Fan University of Florida, Lake Alfred This is a temporary position of 100% research ([email protected] or 502-852-6448). (Received 09/17) up to two years, subject to annual reappoint- Postdoctoral Research Associate—Water and ment. A Ph.D. in woody plant physiology, Application Instructions: Please send CV and at Soil. A position is available immediately to help Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field is least three names of references via e-mail develop best management practices for citrus required. Experience with LICor 6400 and root ([email protected]) or regular mail to Dr. irrigation. Ph.D. required in soils, crop science, imaging system desirable. Teresa Fan, Dept. of Chemistry, 2320 S. Brook agricultural engineering, or plant physiology. St., Univ. of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40208. Application Instructions: Department of Plant Research will include studies on irrigation Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, Job Contact Email: [email protected] management, soil water measurement, effective New Brunswick, NJ 08901. rainfall, reclaimed water, and ET of citrus trees. Evaluate different soil water measuring devices Related Web Site: http://www.rutgers.edu Molecular Biologist and take field measurements of tree and soil Job Contact Email: [email protected] USDA/ARS, St. Louis, Missouri water stress. Computer and spreadsheet (Received 09/17) experience is necessary. Opportunity to work in The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), one of the largest reclaimed water projects in Ion Channel Molecular Biologist Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant U.S. where reclaimed water is a growing University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Genetics Research Unit, Soybean Seed resource. Salary will be commensurate with (Received 09/12) Composition Project, located at the Donald experience. A molecular biologist is wanted who is Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC), St. Application Instructions: Send resume and interested in working in a fairly large group on Louis, MO, is seeking two temporary, full-time, names of three references to Dr. Larry Parsons, ion channels and salinity tolerance. The project postdoctoral associates, level GS-0401-11 or 12 Citrus Research & Education Center, Univ. of forms part of a European consortium whose (salary range $45,427–$70,776 per annum). Florida, Lake Alfred, FL 33850; 863-956-1151; aim is to characterize novel ion channels in The DDPSC is a newly established plant [email protected]. The CREC is located between Arabidopsis. Further details of the programme biology research center that offers a dynamic Tampa and Orlando and is close to urban can be found both at my own website setting for multidisciplinary and innovative cultural and tourist attractions. The position (www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/Tester/Home.html) research. The incumbent will participate in a will remain open until filled. and on the EU’s Cordis website, at project focused on the improvement of soybean Job Contact Email: [email protected] http://improving.cordis.lu/rtn/show- seed quality. The objectives of the first position NET.cfm?obj_id=NW_VAC— are to examine the regulation and function of 000000000000E085 The position is EU-funded, the immunodominant seed allergen and so has various restrictions. The only people participate in a broader multi-institutional eligible to be employed are: EU nationals who project on analysis and elimination of

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Postdoctoral Position in Plant Development Application Instructions: Please email or fax http://www.cbs.umn.edu/2010. There will be INRA Montpellier, France (607-255-0599) your application letter with CV opportunities to travel to the collaborating labs (Received 09/18) (including names, phone numbers and email for training. Salary is commensurate with A postdoctoral position is available for a addresses of at least three references) to Dr. experience and includes benefits. The University funded project to investigate the genetic and Susheng Gan, Cornell Genomics Initiative and of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator molecular controls of leaf development. The Department of Horticulture, 134A Plant Science, and employer. research will identify genes involved in leaf Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. Application Instructions: Submit a CV including development (leaf shape, duration of expansion, Related Web Site: http:// publications and contact information for two leaf expansion rate). Candidates should have www.genomics.cornell.edu; http:// references by email ([email protected]) or experience in plant development. A PhD in www.hort.cornell.edu regular mail to: Dr. John Ward, 220 Bioscience agronomy, plant ecophysiology or plant Job Contact Email: [email protected] Ctr., 1445 Gortner Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. physiology is recommended. The postdoctoral Related Web Site: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/labs/ fellow will have to analyze leaf development jward/ and its response to environmental conditions in Arabidopsis thaliana. This will be done on Postdoctoral Fellow Job Contact Email: [email protected] plants with contrasted leaf morphology (wild Oklahoma State University, Stillwater type and mutants). Leaf growth defects will be (Received 09/18) identified in different mutants (initiation rate, A position as Postdoctoral Fellow is available Postdoctoral Associate leaf expansion rate, duration of expansion, leaf from September 2002 until at least March 31, University of Tennessee, Knoxville shape, cell number) and finally, the expression 2005 to study the structure of cell wall pectins (Received 09/30) of genes involved in the different phases of leaf using cell wall degrading enzymes, NMR, and mass spectroscopy. See Zhan, D., Janssen, P. and Two postdoctoral associates are needed to join development will be analyzed (this part of the Neal Stewart’s lab at the University of work will be done in collaboration with a group Mort, A. J. (1998) Carbohydr. Res. 308: 373– 380, and Fu, J., Prade, R. and Mort, A. J. (2001) Tennessee in Knoxville. Research includes, but is in Belgium, Gent). Techniques: microscopy, not limited to, inducible gene expression in image analysis, micrometeorology measure- Carbohydr. Res. 330: 73–78 for recent examples of our work. transgenic plants in response to plant patho- ments, confocal microscopy, basic molecular gens, xenobiotics such as explosives, and metals, techniques. Current research in our group focus Application Instructions: Please send applications such as aluminum and lead. We are especially on leaf development and its response to to Dr. Andrew Mort, Department of Biochemis- looking for individuals with strong experience environmental conditions (Plant Physiology try and Molecular Biology, 246 NRC, Oklahoma in molecular biology, inducible promoters, and 1998, 116: 991–1001; Plant Cell and Environ- State University, Stillwater OK 74078-3035, or transgenic plants. Successful candidates will ment 1998, 21: 695–703; Plant Molecular by email to [email protected]. The enjoy comraderie of diverse scientists studying a Biology 2000, 43: 555–567; Plant Physiology position is available September 1, 2002; review wide variety of problems (http://psls.ag.utk.edu/ 2000, 124: 1393–1412). of applications will begin 9/01/02 and continue stewart.htm). The Stewart lab will be moving Application Instructions: Applicants must be until a suitable candidate is identified. OSU is an to a new state-of-the-art plant biotechnology below 35 and from an european country (or AA/EEO Employer committed to Multicultural building in 2003. Knoxville has many cultural associated state). French people are not eligible. Diversity. and outdoor recreational opportunities. Hiring Send your CV to Christine Granier, INRA Job Contact Email: [email protected] will begin when successful candidates are LEPSE, 2 Place Viala 34060, Montpellier, identified but no later than the end of 2002. France or e-mail [email protected]. Application Instructions: Please send an email Job Contact Email: [email protected] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Transporter intent letter and CV along with any relevant Functional Genomics pdf files of pertinent reprints to University of Minnesota, St. Paul [email protected]. The University of Postdoctoral Associate in Functional Genomics (Received 09/23) Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer. Two postdoctoral positions are available Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Related Web Site: http://psls.ag.utk.edu/ immediately to study Arabidopsis proton- (Received 09/18) stewart.htm Leaf senescence is an integral part of leaf coupled transporters important for sodium and Job Contact Email: [email protected] development that limits crop yield and shelf life. calcium transport, ion homeostasis and Our objective is to unveil the molecular resistance to salt stress. Interest and experience regulatory mechanisms underlying leaf senes- in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant cence, and based on the molecular findings, to and plant physiology are needed. Positions are Electrophysiology genetically manipulate it for agricultural renewable for up to three years pending improvement. As part of our effort to approach satisfactory progress. The primary goals of the Laboratoire d’électrophysiologie des mem- this goal, we have established an Arabidopsis project are to determine transport function, branes, EA 3514, Université Paris 7 leaf senescence-specific dbEST. A postdoctoral cellular and subcellular localization and (Received 09/30) associate is invited to join us immediately to physiological function of several families of Postdoctoral positions available November 1, systematically analyze the function of the ESTs cation antiporters. Approaches will include 2002 (Laboratoire d’électrophysiologie des using RNAi and other molecular genetic complementation of yeast transport mutants, membranes, EA 3514, Université Paris 7), to approaches. Applicants must have received their analysis of Arabidopsis insertional mutants and study the signaling pathways of substitutes of PhD degree in biochemistry, genetics, or transgenic approaches to study regulation and brassinosteroids (24-epibrassinolide, 28- molecular plant physiology and must have a expression. Funding from the NSF 2010 project homobrassinolide, 28-homocastasterone) in A. solid background and extensive working is in collaboration with the labs of Drs. Heven thaliana suspension cells. Salary: 1830 euros/ experience in molecular biology. Experience with Sze (University of Maryland) and Kendal month during 1 year. Nationality: To the Arabidopsis is desirable but not required. Hirschi (Baylor College of Medicine); more exclusion of the Union European. Country of information is available at the project website: the OCDE (USA, Australia, Canada, Switzer-

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land), Russia, India, China, Brazil, Argentina, Postdoctoral Position Plant Functional is part of a collaborative project with Andrew Chile. The candidate must be less than 35 years Genomics Hanson (U. Florida). The other project is on oil old. The applicant will have to determine the University of Toronto, Canada metabolism in Brassica napus and is part of a impact of brassinosteroids on the activities ion (Received 10/01) collaborative project with John Ohlrogge transport systems of A. thaliana plasma A postdoctoral position is available in (Michigan State U.). Candidates with a keen membrane. Different natural and synthetic Arabidopsis functional genomics at the interest in studying metabolism using modern analogs will be tested and their effects will be Department of Botany, University of Toronto. analytical biochemistry methods are encouraged compared to determine the most biologically The project involves the identification of auxin to apply. The successful candidates will have active configuration of this plant hormone. A signal transduction genes in plant embryo and published in international peer reviewed journals comparison with electrical ABA effects on A. vascular development. Review of applications and will have experience in one or more of the thaliana will be made. The experimental: (i) will begin by October 2002. A strong back- following: NMR, mass spectrometry, metabolic The applicant will have to participate to the ground in molecular biology, genetics and flux analysis, studying primary metabolism in maintaining of the Arabidopsis thaliana cell transcript profiling is highly desirable. plants (especially Arabidopsis or Brassica napus), suspension we use in the lab: a wild type line Application Instructions: Please send a Non-photosynthetic one carbon metabolism, and a 35S::aequorin transformed line. (2) Single curriculum vitae, publication list and three plant lipid metabolism. electrode voltage clamp will be use by the letters of reference to Dr. Thomas Berleth, Dept. Application Instructions: Please send enquiries applicant to measure variations of plasma of Botany, Univ. of Toronto, 25 Willcocks and applications by email. Applications should membrane potential and to determine the Street, Toronto M5S 3B2, Canada; email: include: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, activities of K+ and anion channels in response [email protected]@ publication list, names addresses of three to the different brassinosteroids. Proton flux botany.utoronto.ca referees. measurement will give information about the Related Web Site: http:// activity of H+-ATPase. (3) Variations in Related Web Site: http:// www.botany.utoronto.ca/index.stm cytoplasm calcium concentration will be www.plantbiology.msu.edu/ShacharHill.shtml analyzed by a chemiluminescent approach in of Job Contact Email: [email protected] Job Contact Email: [email protected] 35S::aequorin transformed line. Information on the laboratory is to be found on the web site (www.ccr.jussieu.fr/lem). Postdoctoral Associate Research Associate Michigan State University, East Lansing Application Instructions: Submit a CV including Rutgers University, New Brunswick (Received 10/02) publications and contact information for two (Received 10/09) A postdoctoral position is available to work on references by email. A 12-month non-tenure track, grant-funded plant cell wall biosynthesis in the DOE–Plant position with annual evaluation is available Related Web Site: http://www.ccr.jussieu.fr/lem Research Lab at Michigan State University. The subject to University approval to identify Job Contact Email: [email protected] overall goal is to identify genes and enzymes natural products of fungal endophyte-infected that synthesize, regulate, and process hemicellu- turfgrasses that may be involved in insect, loses in dicots and cereals. The research will disease, and environmental stress resistance. Postdoctoral Position in Rice Kinase Genomics involve establishing biochemical assays, Candidates should have a Ph.D. in natural University of Florida, Gainesville proteomics, and molecular genetics to identify product chemistry and completed at least three (Received 10/01) Golgi membrane enzymes that catalyze years relevant postdoctoral research. Experience One postdoctoral position, supported by NSF hemicellulose biosynthesis. This research is part isolating and culturing microorganisms Plant Genome program, is available to study of an NSF plant genomics project that includes associated with plants is required. Experience 275 rice kinases. This position is renewable for an active multi-investigator cell wall group with insect bioassays is desirable. Salary is up to four years pending satisfactory progress. within the PRL. Facilities include state-of-the- approximately $36,000/year, renewable art mass spectrometric equipment for Application Instructions: Applicants for the contingent upon availability of funds. Applica- proteomics. The position is available immedi- position should have extensive experience in tions will be accepted until a suitable candidate ately and is initially for one year with the yeast two-hybrid analysis. Applicants should is found. possibility of renewal. submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, Application Instructions: Please send curriculum and contact information for references to: Dr. Application Instructions: Contact: Jonathan vitae and the names of three references by Wen-Yuan Song, Department of Plant Walton, DOE-PRL, Michigan State University, email. E. Lansing MI 48824. Telephone 517-353-4885; Pathology, University of Florida, PO Box Job Contact Email: [email protected] 110680, Gainesville, FL 32611. email: [email protected]. MSU is an affirma- tive-action, equal-opportunity employer. Job Contact Email: [email protected] Related Web Site: http://www.prl.msu.edu/ Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associate walton/ Gettysburg College, Department of Biology, Postdoctoral Positions in Rice Kinase Genomics Job Contact Email: [email protected] Gettysburg, Pennsylvania University of Florida, Gainesville (Received 10/10) (Received 10/01) For those who enjoy working with undergradu- One postdoctoral position, supported by NSF Postdoctoral Research Associate ates, and who wish to groom themselves for a Plant Genome program, is available to study Michigan State University, East Lansing career that combines research with undergradu- 275 rice kinases. This position is renewable for (Received 10/09) ate teaching: an opening is immediately up to four years pending satisfactory progress. We are seeking two highly motivated post- available for a postdoctoral scientist to work doctoral researchers to work on NSF and USDA with Dr. Steven James at Gettysburg College Application Instructions: Applicants should have funded projects on plant metabolic engineering. (see description below). An NSF-funded extensive experiences in rice transformation. One project is on the analysis of non-photosyn- postdoctoral position is available immediately Job Contact Email: [email protected] thetic one-carbon metabolism in Arabidopsis and to study cell cycle control in the filamentous

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fungus Aspergillus nidulans. We are investigat- tiation to form conidia. Epitope-tagged nimO the telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of ing the Dbf4-dependent kinase (DDK) and and cdc7asp alleles will be used to examine three references to: Dr. Steven W. James, DDK-interacting proteins, with the goal of suppressor effects on nimOp cell cycle dynam- Department of Biology, Gettysburg College, understanding (1) their roles in DNA synthesis ics, including turnover, phosphorylation, 300 N. Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA and checkpoint control, and (2) how modula- localization, and changes in expression or 17325. These can be sent as e-mail attachments tion of their expression/function may facilitate function during asexual differentiation. if convenient (e-mail: [email protected]). developmental changes leading to asexual Development of a nimOp-cdc7p kinase assay, A more detailed project description and sporulation. The successful applicant will have using the tagged alleles and Mcm2pnimQ as a additional information about this position can completed a PhD in molecular biology, cell substrate, will permit more detailed functional be found below this message, and at http:// biology, or a related field with experience in analyses of the Aspergillus DDK and suppres- www.gettysburg.edu/~sjames/postdoc.html. protein biochemistry, cloning, and genomics. sors. James, S.W., K.A. Bullock*, S.E. Gygax*, Gettysburg College is committed to creating a Experience with filamentous fungi, yeast, or B.A. Kraynack*, J. A. MacLeod*,R.A. more diverse campus environment. As part of other microorganisms is highly desirable. The Matura*, K.K. McNeal*, K.A. Prasauckas*, that process, the College gives strong consider- Associate will play a lead role in project design P.C. Scacheri*, H.L. Shenefiel*, H.M. Tobin*, ation to candidates from historically and execution, in student training/mentoring, in and S.D. Wade*. 1999. nimO, an Aspergillus underrepresented groups. The position offers a the writing of publications, and in presentations gene related to budding yeast Dbf4, is required competitive salary and excellent benefits at professional conferences. Opportunity to co- for DNA synthesis and mitotic checkpoint package. author grant proposals, portions of which may control. Journal of Cell Science 112: 1313– Related Web Site: http://www.gettysburg.edu/ be transferred to the first tenure-track position, 1324. Facilities and Surroundings: Gettysburg ~sjames/postdoc.html is anticipated. The position will provide an ideal College is a highly competitive national liberal opportunity for a person committed to arts college with over 2400 undergraduates. Job Contact Email: [email protected] excellence in teaching who wishes to prepare Gettysburg College is among the top baccalau- for a career as a faculty member at a predomi- reate institutions in preparing students for a nantly undergraduate institution (PUI), or PhD in the life sciences. The Biology Depart- Postdoctoral Fellow/Staff Scientist smaller PhD department. As part of a well- ment offers a diverse curriculum taught by 10 The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR), rounded pre-faculty training experience, the full-time faculty. Students may earn a B.A. or Rockville, Maryland Associate will have the opportunity to teach in B.S. in Biology, or a B.S. in Biochemistry and (Received 10/15) departmental courses during each year of the Molecular Biology. A new 80,000 square foot This position will work closely with the gene appointment, and to develop a course in their science complex, completed August of 2002, index team and microarray group to provide own specialty, if desired. Project Description: houses the PI laboratory and radioisotope analysis of EST and microarray data for the The Associate will participate in an NSF-funded laboratory (with Packard Tri-Carb 2200 LSC, Potato Functional Genomics project. Designs project to investigate the control of DNA fully equipped for in vivo labeling and nucleic biological experiments and prepares reports synthesis by Dbf4-dependent kinase. In acid and protein electrophoresis/blotting; summarizing projects. Records and prepares the eukaryotes, Dbf4-dependent kinase (DDK) licensed for 3H, 32P, 33P, and 35S). Other results for publication and utilization by others triggers DNA synthesis at origins of replication supporting facilities include electron microscope and assists in writing scientific papers. Other by phosphorylating at least one component of laboratory (Zeiss 109 TEM and new JEOL duties may include the supervision of Research the pre-replicative complex, Mcm2p. This in 5200 SEM), cold rooms, darkroom/photolab, Associates I, II’s and III’s and Bioinformatics turn leads to activation of the replicative DNA and media preparation lab. The Biology Analysts. helicase and the subsequent unwinding of DNA Department has excellent instrumentation for Application Instructions: TIGR offers a and establishment of the replication fork. In the cell and molecular biology research including stimulating research environment, and a filamentous fungus Aspergillus nidulans, DDK ultracentrifuges (Beckman TL-100 and new competitive compensation and benefits is composed of a regulatory subunit, XL-100K), superspeed centrifuge (IEC B-22M), package. Ideal candidates will be highly nimODbf4, and a catalytic kinase subunit, microplate spectrophotometer (Spectramax motivated individuals who enjoy being part of cdc7asp. The substrate of nimOp-cdc7p kinase 250), fluorescence microscope (Nikon an innovative scientific team. To apply for this is encoded by nimQMcm2. A temperature Optiphot), Bio-Rad Versa Doc 3000 position, send cover letter and resume to: The sensitive mutation in the nimO gene (nimO18) photodocumentation and image analysis Institute for Genomic Research, Human blocks DNA synthesis and causes a checkpoint system, lyophilizer (Labconco Freezone 6 liter), Resources Department/RBPD174LO, 9712 defect leading to aberrant mitosis in the absence and the PI maintains a fully equipped molecular Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. of DNA replication. These phenotypes are genetics laboratory with high-end computers Fax: 301-838-0208; email: [email protected]. copied by a nimO deletion (James et al., 1999). and bioinformatic software. Gettysburg, TIGR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Mutations in two additional genes, snoA and Pennsylvania is a community of 10,000 in a encourages qualified women and minority snoB (suppressor-of-nimO), partially alleviate pastoral setting that hosts over 1 million visitors candidates to apply. the heat sensitivity and checkpoint defect of the per year to the adjacent Gettysburg National Related Web Site: http://www.tigr.org nimO18 mutation. snoA suppressors act Military Park. Gettysburg is located 30 miles indirectly by stabilizing nimO18p or by from the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, Job Contact Email: [email protected] elevating nimO18p levels, whereas snoB MD and 70 miles from Baltimore, MD and suppression may occur through direct associa- Washington, D.C. The cost of living in tion with nimO18p (James et al., unpublished). Gettysburg is modest and the quality of life is Postdoctoral Associate The NSF project is devoted to isolating the high. This institution and community are Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana snoA and snoB genes, and to defining molecular excellent places to develop a PUI faculty career. (Received 10/15) Two postdoctoral positions are available mechanisms by which snoAp and snoBp Application Instructions: Applications will be immediately to study WRKY DNA-binding influence nimOp to control the onset of DNA reviewed until the position is filled. Please send transcription factors in Arabidopsis and rice. synthesis. Also, we will investigate the potential curriculum vitae, a description of research and WRKY transcription factors are found only in role of these genes to stimulate the increased teaching interests and qualifications, a list of plants and are encoded by large gene families cell cycling that occurs during asexual differen- undergraduate and graduate coursework, and

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with more than 70 members in Arabidopsis and Postdoctoral Research Associate completing a PhD before June 2003 are rice. The primary goal of the projects is to University of California, Davis encouraged to apply. One PDF/RF is Linkage analyze the structures, expression and, most (Received 10/16) funded and must be taken up before March importantly, biological functions of the gene We are seeking a highly motivated and 2003. Applications, quoting Ref. No RSBS families in the two model plants. A major focus competent postdoctoral researcher to study the 1305, may be directed to Prof. John Andrews, will be placed on their roles in the regulation of function and regulation of Aux/IAA proteins in Molecular, Plant Physiology Group Research, plant defense responses to microbial pathogens. Arabidopsis. Aux/IAA proteins are a class of School of Biological Sciences, PO Box 475, Interest and experience in molecular biology, short-lived nuclear transcription factors induced Canberra ACT 2601 Australia. biochemistry, and plant biology/pathology are by auxin. Current research centers on posttrans- Related Web Site: http://www.rsbs.anu.edu.au needed. lational modification of Aux/IAA proteins by Job Contact Email: [email protected] Application Instructions: Please send curriculum phytochrome-mediated phosphorylation and its vitae, publication list and three letters of biological significance. The successful candidate will have a strong background in protein reference to Dr. Zhixiang Chen, Department of Postdoctoral Position—Iron deficiency Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University, biochemistry and molecular genetics and will Umeå University, Sweden West Lafayette, IN 47907-1155. Purdue have substantially contributed to peer-reviewed (Received 10/25) University is an equal opportunity/affirmative publications in international journals. A postdoctoral position is currently available to action educator and employer. Application Instructions: A Ph.D. degree and a conduct research in the area of iron deficiency Related Web Site: http://www.btny.purdue.edu/ proven record of productivity is required. Please in the model plant cell system, Chlamydomonas Faculty/Chen/ send applications by email to Dr. Steffen Abel reinhardtii. The project the successful applicant ([email protected]). Applications must include: Job Contact Email: [email protected] will take part in is focused on identifying how a Letter of interest, CV, list of publications, and photosynthetic organism adapts to iron the contact information of three references. deficient conditions. This is done at the Postdoctoral Fellow Related Web Site: http://veghome.ucdavis.edu/ molecular level by identifying iron regulatory University of Saskatchewan faculty/abel/lab/homepage.html promoter elements in genes regulated by iron, Saskatoon, Canada Job Contact Email: [email protected] and at the cellular level through a proteomics (Received 10/15) project that will identify changes in the A postdoctoral position is available immedi- proteome during adaptation to iron deficiency. ately to study DNA repair and genome Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow The term of the appointment will be for one instability using Arabidopsis as a model Research School of Biological Sciences, year with the possibility of renewal for an organism. This initiative is in collaboration with Australian National University, Canberra additional 1-2 years. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the Dr. H. Wang, a plant biochemist in the (Received 10/17) position is filled. Department of Biochemistry, to investigate Prof. John Andrews is seeking to appoint up to plant genes involved in DNA repair and cell four Postdoctoral Fellows/Research Fellows to Application Instructions: Applicants are cycle regulation, and to examine transgenic join a team to work on Australian Research requested to submit a CV, description of plants altered in the activity and expression of Council-funded Discovery and Linkage projects research interests, and names, telephone these genes. The promise of this research is that in collaboration with Prof. GD Farquhar, Dr. J numbers and e-mail addresses of two references plant is more tolerant to genome instability Gready, Prof. G Otting and Rio Tinto. Research by email or fax to Mats Eriksson, Umeå Plant than animals, whereas knockout animals with will focus on the key photosynthetic CO2- Science Center, Department of Plant Physiol- DNA repair genes often result in embryonic fixing enzyme Rubisco. The Andrews labora- ogy, Umeå University, S-901 87 Umeå, Sweden; lethality. This research project will combine tory takes a multi-pronged integrated approach telephone: +46-90-7866918, fax: +46-90- knowledge and experience learned in model to understanding the mechanism and regulation 7866676. yeast and plant and aims at high-quality of Rubisco, the expression of its genes and the Job Contact Email: publications. It will also allow the trainee to assembly of their products, in fine detail and [email protected] develop independent research interests in the manipulating them in plants with a long-term area. goal of improving the efficiency of photosyn- Application Instructions: Please send CV and thesis and growth of crop plants. Specific topics FELLOWSHIP/GRADUATE names of three references with contact will be offered in the areas of: 1) Folding and ASSISTANTSHIP ETC. information to: Wei Xiao, Ph.D., Professor, assembly of Rubiscos in plastids (2PDF/RFs). 2) Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Analysis of the mechanisms of photosynthesis University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins using isotope discrimination techniques. (PDF) Graduate Research Assistantship Road, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E5 Canada. This work will be in collaboration with Prof. Texas Tech University, Lubbock Tel: 306-966-4308; Fax: 306-966-4311. Graham Farquhar, Dr. Hilary Stuart-Williams and Dr. Heather Kane. 3) Biochemical studies (Received 09/10) Related Web Site: http://www.usask.ca/ of the catalytic mechanism of Rubisco (PDF). A graduate research assistantship is available medicine/microbio/xiaow/ This is a Linkage project in collaboration with immediately to perform physiological and Job Contact Email: [email protected] Dr. Jill Gready (JCSMR, ANU), Prof. Gottfried molecular analyses of transgenic cotton plants Otting (RSC, ANU) and the Rio Tinto with altered carbohydrate partitioning. The Company. The PDF/RF positions require project would provide opportunities to interact experience in either biochemistry or molecular with molecular biologists, plant geneticists, and biology, and an awareness of plant physiology. cotton physiologists involved in controlled environment and field studies. The competitive Application Instructions: PDF/RF—Three-year stipend would be available at either the M.S. or fixed-term. Successful applicants may take up the Ph.D. level. Due to the need to fill the the positions after 1 January 2003. Candidates position by Jan. 1, all applicants must currently

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be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Research Assistantship in Plant Metabolic Graduate Assistantships Application Instructions: Applicants should send Engineering Kansas State University, Dept. of Biochemistry their curriculum vitae, a statement of prior The City University of New York Manhattan research experience and future goals, official (Received 09/12) (Received 09/24) transcripts, and the names, addresses, and Research Assistantships are available for Graduate research assistantships are available phone numbers of three references to A. Scott predoctoral research in plant metabolic for studies leading to PhD in the Department of Holaday, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Texas engineering. The nutritionally important Biochemistry, Kansas State University. Research Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-3131. For endosperm tissue of maize and wheat has a low will be in the area of signal transduction, further information, contact Candace Haigler carotenoid content and rice endosperm does not focusing on phospholipase-mediated signaling ([email protected]) (806-742-2707) or contain any provitamin A carotenoids. and characterization of molecular targets of Scott Holaday ([email protected]) (806-742- Worldwide Vitamin A deficiency is linked to lipid messengers. The student will use integrated 2657). diets deficient in pro-vitamin A carotenoids. approaches of molecular biology, biochemistry, Our present goal is to understand, at the structural biology, metabolomics, and func- Job Contact Email: [email protected] molecular and biochemical level, how plants tional genomics to understand the network of regulate the biosynthesis and accumulation of signaling processes that regulate plant func- provitamin A carotenoids in the seed endosperm tions. The assistantship carries an annual Graduate Predoctoral Fellowships in Plant tissue. Using comparative genomics, combined stipend of $15,000-18,000. Students with an Biology with gene expression studies, we are trying to M.S. or B.S. in biochemistry, molecular biology, The City University of New York identify those factors that contribute to plant physiology, or related fields are encour- (Received 09/12) endosperm accumulation of carotenoids. This aged to apply. Graduate fellowships are available for students research will lead to better strategies for Application Instructions: Interested applicants applying to the Plant Sciences PhD Subprogram enhancing provitamin A carotenoid accumula- of the Biology PhD Program of the City should send curriculum vitae to Prof. Xuemin tion in endosperm tissue as well as improved Wang, Dept. of Biochemistry, Kansas State University of New York. The Plant Sciences understanding needed to manipulate related PhD program is a long-standing joint program University, Manhattan, KS 66506; email: biosynthetic pathways. This project is funded in [email protected]; telephone: (785) 532-6422; between CUNY and the New York Botanical part by the National Institutes of Health. Garden. Research areas include: biotechnology fax: (785) 532-7278; website: http:// and metabolic engineering of plant biosynthetic Application Instructions: Candidates must be www.ksu.edu/bchem/fac/xw/, and also refer to pathways, natural product biochemistry, US Citizens or permanent residents with prior http://www.ksu.edu/grad/ for the application medicinal plants and economic botany, signal research experience in molecular biology. Send material required for the graduate study at transduction in plants, plant-microbial CV, GRE scores, and publication list to Dr. Kansas State University. Kansas State Univer- interactions, in vitro production of plant Eleanore Wurtzel, Chair, Plant Sciences PhD sity is an equal opportunity employer. natural products, plant development, ecology, Program, Department of Biological Sciences, Related Web Site: http://www.ksu.edu/bchem/ biodiversity and systematics. See the program Lehman College, CUNY, 250 Bedford Park fac/xw Blvd. West, Bronx, New York 10468; web site for further information and application Job Contact Email: [email protected] materials (http://a32.lehman.cuny.edu/ [email protected]. Prospective fellows PlantPhD). Deadline for application to the must apply and be accepted to the CUNY doctoral program is Feb. 1, 2002. Applications Biology PhD Program. Applications are at will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For http://a32.lehman.cuny.edu/PlantPhD INTERNSHIP additional information, contact Dr. Eleanore Related Web Site: http://a32.lehman.cuny.edu/ Wurtzel, Chair, Plant Sciences PhD Program, webwurtzel/wurtzelhomepage/wurtzel.html Summer Teaching Opportunity Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman Job Contact Email: [email protected] College, CUNY, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Johns Hopkins University/Center for Talented Bronx, New York 10468; phone: 718-960-8643, Youth (Received 10/16) fax: 718-960-7348, email: Graduate Assistantship The Johns Hopkins University/Center for Talented [email protected] University of Memphis, Tennessee Youth encourages outstanding science teachers to Application Instructions: See the program web (Received 09/20) apply to teach above grade level courses such as site for further information and application Graduate Assistantships are available to Fast-Paced H.S. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, materials (http://a32.lehman.cuny.edu/ qualified Ph.D. applicants to pursue graduate as well as Flight Science and various Engineering PlantPhD). Deadline for application to the training in plant eco-physiology and/or wetland courses. CTY offers intensive three-week summer doctoral program is Feb. 1, 2002. Applications ecology beginning Fall Semester 2003. For residential academic programs to gifted and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. On further information check our website (http:// talented students in 5th to 10th grades. Instructors application form indicate at least one potential WWW.people.memphis.edu/~biology). If are assigned a Teaching Assistant, 15–18 faculty mentor from the program listing at the interested, contact Dr. S. R. Pezeshki exceptional students, and a comfortable supplies web site. ([email protected]). budget. Dates for 2003 sessions are June 29–July Related Web Site: http://a32.lehman.cuny.edu/ Application Instructions: Please contact Dr. S. 18 and July 20–August 8. Recruitment opens PlantPhD R. Pezeshki ([email protected]) for January 29, 2003 and continues until all positions Job Contact Email: [email protected] additional details. have been filled. Related Web Site: http:// Application Instructions: Call (410) 516-0053 www.people.memphis.edu/~biology or visit www.cty.jhu.edu/employment for more Job Contact Email: [email protected] information and an application. Related Web Site: http://www.cty.jhu.edu Job Contact Email: [email protected]

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