Researchers on clonal plants are invited to submit an abstract by May 15 for a talk or poster in the 12th International Clonal Plant Symposium, to be held on July 29-Aug 3 at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, USA: http://www.bowdoin.edu/symposia/clonalplants
Previous symposia have been held over 30 years in 10 different countries and attracted scientists from around the globe to exchange ideas and report on new research on all aspects of clonal growth in plants. The theme of the 12th symposium is the ecological and evolutionary contexts within which plant clones function and change. The results could provide new understanding of the roles of clonality in the invasiveness of introduced plants, the composition and resilience of natural communities, and the responses of natural systems to ongoing global changes in climate, nutrient availability, and disturbance. The symposium welcomes other topics relevant to clonal plants and welcomes students and researchers at all levels. Please see the website above for more information about the symposium program, registration, and accommodation in a small college setting near the scenic coast of northern New England.
