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NEASPB 2007 Program Booklet (Printable PDF) Featured Symposium Speakers: Dr. Wilfred Vermerris Dr.Yi Li Dr. Sharon Regan University of Florida University of Connecticut Queens University "Towards sustainable energy production: Designing "Genetic improvement of biomass production and "Activation tagging in poplar: Gene discovery for maize and sorghum from the ground up and down" development of a 'GM-gene-deletor' technology for improved biomass" energy crops" State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY-ESF | 1 Forestry Drive | Syracuse, NY 13210 | 315-470-6500 Copyright © 2013 | Information | Webmaster SEARCH: HOME | GATEWAYS | ACADEMICS | ADMISSION | DIRECTORIES | VISIT | LOG IN | SITE INDEX Outreach ▼ Programs & Projects ▼ Calendars About Contact HOME FACEBOOK YOUTUBE E-NEWS BLOG ESF HOME > OUTREACH > NEASPB Homepage Register Here Register Here The 71st Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions Northeast Section Agenda Accommodations Maps and Parking American Society of Plant Biologists Register Now! 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State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY-ESF | 1 Forestry Drive | Syracuse, NY 13210 | 315-470-6500 Copyright © 2013 | Information | Webmaster SEARCH: HOME | GATEWAYS | ACADEMICS | ADMISSION | DIRECTORIES | VISIT | LOG IN | SITE INDEX Outreach ▼ Programs & Projects ▼ Calendars About Contact HOME FACEBOOK YOUTUBE E-NEWS BLOG ESF HOME > OUTREACH > NEASPB Homepage Abstract Submissions Register Here The 71st Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions Northeast Section Agenda Accommodations American Society of Plant Biologists Maps and Parking We welcome your abstract submission. Please download the abstract submission template by clicking on the link below, paste your abstract into the form according to the instructions in the file, RENAME the file using the AUTHOR'S LAST NAME, then e-mail as a Word attachment to [email protected] . The deadline to submit your abstract is May 10, 2007. Abstract Form State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY-ESF | 1 Forestry Drive | Syracuse, NY 13210 | 315-470-6500 Copyright © 2013 | Information | Webmaster SEARCH: HOME | GATEWAYS | ACADEMICS | ADMISSION | DIRECTORIES | VISIT | LOG IN | SITE INDEX Outreach ▼ Programs & Projects ▼ Calendars About Contact HOME FACEBOOK YOUTUBE E-NEWS BLOG ESF HOME > OUTREACH > NEASPB Homepage Agenda Register Here The 71st Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions Northeast Section Agenda Accommodations American Society of Plant Biologists Maps and Parking Friday June 1, 2007 Time Activity Room 12-1:00 Registration and sign in Baker Foyer pm 1:00 - Welcome Room 140, 1:15 Baker Hall 1:15-2:00 Symposium: Dr. Sharon Regan, Queens University, "Activation tagging in Room 140, poplar: Gene discovery for improved biomass" Baker Hall 2:00 - Symposium: Dr.Yi Li, University of Connecticut, "Genetic improvement of Room 140, 2:45 biomass production and development of a 'GM-gene-deletor' technology for Baker Hall energy crops" 2:45-3:15 Coffee Break Baker Foyer 3:15 - Symposium: Dr. Wilfred Vermerris, University of Florida, "Towards sustainable Room 140, 4:00 energy production: Designing maize and sorghum from the ground up and Baker Hall down" 4:00 - Wine-cheese reception and poster session (odd numbers 4-5pm, even numbers 4th floor, 6:30 5-6pm) Baker Hall 6:00 - Executive Committee Meeting Classroom, 6:30 4th floor Baker Hall 6:30 - Buffet style banquet with live music from the band, Lost Time on stage Alumni Lounge 8:00 Alumni Lounge Saturday, June 2, 2007 8:00-9:00 Continental breakfast Baker Foyer 9:00 AM Oral Presentation 1 Room 140, Baker 9:15 AM Oral Presentation 2 Room 140, Baker 9:30 AM Oral Presentation 3 Room 140, Baker 9:45 AM Oral Presentation 4 Room 140, Baker 10:00 AM Oral Presentation 5 Room 140, Baker 10:15- Coffee Break Baker Foyer 10:40 10:40- NEASPB Business Meeting Room 140, 11:10 Baker 11:15 AM Oral Presentation 6 Room 140, Baker 11:30 AM Oral Presentation 7 Room 140, Baker 11:45 AM Oral Presentation 8 Room 140, Baker 12:00 PM Oral Presentation 9 Room 140, Baker 12:15 Drawing for book give-away Room 140, Baker State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY-ESF | 1 Forestry Drive | Syracuse, NY 13210 | 315-470-6500 Copyright © 2013 | Information | Webmaster SEARCH: HOME | GATEWAYS | ACADEMICS | ADMISSION | DIRECTORIES | VISIT | LOG IN | SITE INDEX Outreach ▼ Programs & Projects ▼ Calendars About Contact HOME FACEBOOK YOUTUBE E-NEWS BLOG ESF HOME > OUTREACH > NEASPB Homepage Accommodations Register Here The 71st Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions Northeast Section Agenda Accommodations American Society of Plant Biologists Maps and Parking A block of rooms have been reserved at the Parkview Hotel at a rate of $82. The Parkview is conveniently located at 713 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210. Individuals may call the hotel at 800-365-4663 and ask for the American Society of Plant Biologists.. The room reservation cut off date is May 10, 2007. Check in time is 3:00 PM; check out time is 12:00 PM. Other nearby alternatives for overnight stays include: The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center at regular hotel rates. For those inside the 315 area code, phone 475-3000, those outside the 315 area code, phone toll free 1-800-395- 2105. Check in time is 3:00 PM; check out time is 12:00 PM. Rooms are available at the Genesee Grande Hotel, 1060 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210. To reserve a room, call 1-800-365-4663. Check in time is 3:00 PM; check out time is 12:00 PM. 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State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY-ESF | 1 Forestry Drive | Syracuse, NY 13210 | 315-470-6500 Copyright © 2013 | Information | Webmaster 71st Annual Meeting of the Northeast Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists “Fueling the Future through Plant Biology” SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY June 1-2, 2007 71st Annual Meeting of the Northeast Section American Society of Plant Biologists State University of New York College of Environmental Science & Forestry Syracuse, New York June 1 – 2, 2007 Table of Contents Page Schedule of Events 2 Abstracts Symposium Presentations 5 Platform Presentations 8 Poster Presentations 13 Index of Abstracts 29 NEASPB Officers 30 List of Registrants 31 Acknowledgements 33 1 Schedule of Events NEASPB Meeting, June 1-2, 2007 Friday, June 1, 2007 Registration: Baker Foyer (Poster setup in 319 Baker Hall) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Symposium: 140 Baker Hall 1:00 – 1:15 pm Welcome – Provost Bruce Bongarten, SUNY-ESF 1:15 – 2:00 pm Dr. Sharon Regan, Queen’s University Activation Tagging in Poplar: Gene Discovery for Improved Biomass 2:00 – 2:45 pm Dr. Yi Li, University of Connecticut Genetic Improvement of Biomass Production and Development of a GM-Gene-Deletor Technology for Energy Crops Break: Baker Foyer 2:45 – 3:15 pm Symposium: 140 Baker Hall 3:15 – 4:00 pm Dr. Wilfred Vermerris, University of Florida Towards Sustainable Energy Production: Designing Maize and Sorghum for the Ground Up and Down Reception: 319 Baker Hall and 3rd Floor Lounge 4:00 – 6:30 pm Wine-cheese reception and poster session (odd numbers 4:00-5:00 pm; even numbers 5:00-6:00 pm) Executive Committee Meeting: 310