The final call for abstracts is ongoing. Please submit your abstract before April 10th, 2011. You may submit an oral communication or a scientific poster. Please read the communication guidelines (http://root2011.uqat.ca/callforabstracts.asp). Keynote Speakers The organizing and scientific committees are pleased to announce the participation of the following Keynote speakers to the symposium (more to be confirmed) Dr Philip Benfey, Duke University, USA. Title : «Development rooted in interwoven networks» Dr David Eissenstat, Pennysylvania State University, USA, will speak under the topic «Measurement : instrumentation and sampling» David Polster R.P. Bio., Vancouver Island University, «The use of natural processes for the restoration of drastically disturbed sites» Dr Ive de Smet, University of Nottingham, UK. Title : «Rise of the Hidden Half - a New Hope for a Changing World» Aim The goal of this symposium is to bring together a broad range of specialists worldwide in order to build bridges between researchers and disciplines and enhance the advancement of knowledge in root development. Under the theme «Future directions in root research», a particular attention will be devoted towards future challenges in root development science. Themes Root development, turnover and architecture; Measurement: instrumentation and sampling; Water, nutrient and carbon cycles; Molecular biology, genomics and proteomics of root development; Applied aspects of root formation and root-to-shoot allocation; Donor plant effects and competence for rooting; Root physiology, hormonal control and other regulators of rooting When and Where? The symposium will take place at Hôtel des Eskers, Amos (Québec, Canada), August 7 - 11th, 2011.
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