8th International Symposium on Fungal Endohpyte of Grasses (ISFEG)
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FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
INVITATION
We cordially invite you to attend the “The 8th International Symposium on Fungal Endophyte of Grasses (ISFEG)”, conference which will be held in Lanzhou, China, between 13-16 August 2012 organized by State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems; College of Pastoral Agricultural Science and Technology, Lanzhou University.
The conference will provide you with a valuable opportunity not only to share experiences and engage in open and meaningful dialogue about the interaction of endophyte, grass and animal among colleagues from across the globe, but also to enjoy the cultural inheritance and distinguishied landscapes of central geography of China, where the ancient silk road, grassland ecosystems of alpine, loess plateau dryland farming and mountain-desert-oasis. It will generate interest and international linkages between endophyte colleagues.
The conference will provide a stage for young and established researchers to present their works in front of the welcoming international audience by both oral and poster presentation.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Lanzhou!
Professor Zhibiao Nan
Chair, 8th ISFEG Organizing Commettee
Chairman:
Dr. Zhi-biao Nan: Academician, Chinese Academy of Engineering
Director, State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems
Dean, College of Pastoral Agricultural Science and Technology,
Lanzhou University, China
Member:
Dr. Chun-jie Li: Professor, Lanzhou University, China
Dr. Yan-zhong Li: Professor, Lanzhou University, China
Dr. Ting-yu Duan: Associate professor, Lanzhou University, China
LOCAL COMMITTEE
Scientific programm
Dr. Chun-jie Li: Lanzhou University, China
Dr. Yan-zhong Li: Lanzhou University, China
Dr. Bin-hua Yu: Lanzhou University, China
Ms Min-zhi Ma: Lanzhou University, China
Information and Registrtation
Dr. Ting-yu Duan: Lanzhou University, China
Dr. Ming-long Yuan: Lanzhou University, China
Ms Jing Zhang: Lanzhou University, China
Mr. Xing-xu Zhang: Lanzhou University, China
Ms Chai Qing: Lanzhou University, China
Ms Mei-ling Song: Lanzhou University, China
SESSIONS AND TOPICS
Session 1: Fungal Endophytes
1. Diversity
2. Evolution and Systematics
3. Biotechnology
Session 2: Agronomy and Ecology
1. Biotic Responses
2. Abiotic Responses
3. Role of Endophytes in Pastoral Ecosystems
Session 3: Interactions of Endophyte, Grass and Herbivore
2. Invertebrates
3. Vertebrates
Session 4: Application of Endophyte Technologies
1. Novel Endophyte Breeding
2. Seeds and Technology Transfer
3. Safety Assurance
CALL FOR PAPERS
All papers are to be submitted electronically and are limited to a size of no more than three A4 pages, including introduction, materials & methods, results & discussion, conclusions and selected references. Times new roman with a size of 12 points is to be used, with line spacing of 18 points.
The authors are requested to provide their papers in MS Word (.doc) format, submitting to：grasscenter@lzu.edu.cn .
LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference will be English.
PROGRAM
|
Day |
Date |
Time |
Activity |
|
1 |
13 Aug (Mon) |
10:00 ? 21:00 |
Reception / Onsite registration |
|
2 |
14 Aug (Tue) |
8:30 ? 9:10 |
Opening ceremony |
|
|
|
9:30 ? 12:00 |
Presentation, invited speakers |
|
|
|
14:00 ? 18:00 |
Presentation, Session 1
Welcome banquet |
|
3 |
15 Aug (Wed) |
8:30 ? 12:00 |
Presentation, Session 2 |
|
|
|
14:00 ? 18:00 |
Field trip to Yuzhong campus, LZU |
|
4 |
16 Aug (Tur) |
8:30 ? 12:00 |
Presentation, Session 3 |
|
|
|
14:00 ? 18:00 |
Presentation, Session 4 |
|
5-8 |
17-20 Aug |
7:30 |
Field tour, route 1 ? Silk road |
|
5-6 |
17-18 Aug |
7:30 |
Field tour, route 2 ? Labrang monastery |
REGISTRATION
The registration fee will be as the follows:
|
Category |
Before April 30, 2012 |
After May 1, 2012 |
|
Standard |
US$ 400 |
US$ 500 |
|
Student |
US$ 300 |
US$ 400 |
The registration fee will cover the costs of the publication, reception, baquet and regular meals during the conference.
The participants can pay the registration fee by the information below.
Beneficiary’s Bank: BANK OF CHINA, GANSU BRANCH BANKING DEPARTMENT
Bank address: 525 TIANSHUI SOUTH ROAD LANZHOU GANSU PROVINCE, CHINA
SWIFT CODE: BKCHCNBJ660
Beneficiary: LANZHOU UNIVERSITY
Account No.: 104016939603
Postscritpt: 8th ISFEG meeting registration fee
HOTEL
The participants have to pay for hotel by themselves. Please indicate hotel room requirement in the registration form.
The Hotel Information
|
Hotels |
Price |
Address |
|
Xilan International Hotel
★★★★ |
Single room: 70 US$ /night,
Twin room: 60 US$ /night.
Breakfast included. |
39 Dingxilu Road, Lanzhou 730000
(200 m west to our college) |
|
Lanzhou Aviation Hotel
★★★★ |
Single room: 70 US$ /night,
Twin room: 60 US$ /night.
Breakfast included. (Credit card is not available) |
399 Jiayuguanxilu Road, Lanzhou 730000 (Just opposite to our college) |
FIELD TRIP AND TOUR
Route 1. Silk road. To view symbiosis of endophytes and Achnatherum inebrians, Hordeum brevisubulatum in desert-mountain-oasis ecosystem through the ancient silk road and visit the Mogao Grottoes.
Route 2. Alpine grassland. To view symbiosis of endophytes and A. inebrians, Festuca sinensis in alpine grassland system in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and visit the Labrang Buddhism Monastery.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration begins January 15, 2012
Paper submission deadline April 30, 2012
Early-bird registration ends April 30, 2012
Onsite registration August 13, 2012
Conference August 14-16, 2012
Conference tour August 17-20, 2012
CONTACT
Email: grasscenter@lzu.edu.cn
Phone: + 86 931 8914233, 8915310
Fax: + 86 931 8915310, 8910979
Postal address: 768 Jiayuguanxilu, Lanzhou 730020, Gansu, China
