Southern Rockies Seed Network 2016 Conference Ecotypes: Science, Practice, & Policy December 7, 2016 The Ranch Events Complex Larimer County Fairgrounds, Loveland, Colorado
Call for Abstracts The Southern Rockies Seed Network is calling for abstract submissions for the December 7, 2016 conference to be held in Loveland, Colorado. Deadline for submission is September 2, 2016. With the broad theme of “Ecotypes: Science, Practice, & Policy” we are seeking high quality oral presentations and posters by practitioners, scientists, land managers, students and policymakers to enhance our understanding of ecotypes in diverse ecosystems . The focus of sessions may include, but are not limited to • Current research (i.e., Seed Transfer Zones, pollination biology, Impact of climate change on distribution of ecotypes, genetics, etc.) • Practitioner Session (i.e., Seed collection, cleaning, growing/harvesting, certification, propagation, storage, stooling blocks, etc.) • Policy and program development (National Seed Strategy, Regional and Local plant materials development programs, Iowa Ecotype Project, South Texas Natives, etc.). A plenary format will be followed with 20 minute oral presentations, including brief Q & A. Presenters will have the option of submitting their abstracts to be shared as either an oral presentation or poster display. Those abstracts not accepted for oral presentations will be considered for poster presentations. Submission should include a presentation title and an abstract following the format described on the next page of this document. Visit: http://www.synergy3.org/2016AnnualMeeting.php for details.  Southern Rockies Seed Network 2016 Conference PRESENTATION TITLE Last, First M.1 and Last, First M2 Choose one: Oral Presentation____ or Poster Presentation______ Abstract: A brief description of the talk or poster not to exceed 300 words. Abstract should briefly summarize the project or study background, objectives, methods, results and implications for practitioners. Key Words: a list of 5-10 key words or phrases that will help organizers categorize the submission. 1) Author title, affiliation, and address of first author (note – presenting author should be indicated by bold font). 2) Additional authors title, affiliation and address Corresponding Author: name, email address and daytime phone number. Instructions: 1. Use this form with information relevant to your submission. Be sure to indicate your preference for oral or poster presentation. 2. Save the file in MS Word format. Use the last name of the presenting author as the file name (for example “Smith.docx”). 3. Send your abstract as an attachment to: [email protected] and [email protected] by COB September 2, 2016.
