Winner of the poster prize:
Xin Cheng, University of Bern - Anisocytic stomatal development in the succulent model Kalanchoë laxiflora
Runners up:
Hongyuan Zhang, ETH Zurich - What Do We Learn from 300K Leaf Epidermal Segments?
Shanshuo Zhu, Ruhr University Bochum - Cell-Type Specific Autophagy Regulates the Dynamics of Pseudomonas syringae Infection in ArabidopsisETH Zurich
Trang Dang, ETH Zurich - Molecular evolution of β-amylase 1 shaped guard cell starch dynamics across land plant species
Honourable mentions
Maxime Durand, University of Helsinki - Caught between two states: the compromises involved in acclimation to fluctuating irradiance
Xue Zhang, CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences - Structural insights into GORK channel gating
Yanzhi Yang, Peking University - The MicroRNA408-Plantacyanin Module Regulates ROS Homeostasis in the Guard Cells to Balance Plant Growth and Drought Resistance
Zimin Zhou, National University of Singapore - Arabidopsis SPEECHLESS drives de novo expression of PIN1-FORMED 3 in the stomatal lineage via a Brassicaceae-specific intronic enhancer
Invited speakers and organising committee
Scope
There have been dramatic developments in our understanding of stomata in recent years. These extend from how their function is controlled and enormous insights into the control of their development, to their evolution and the impact of manipulating stomatal function on plant water-use efficiency. This meeting will provide a forum for stomatal scientists, both established and early career, to hear the latest developments and to discuss and decide on a roadmap for future stomatal research, including research of a fundamental nature and research that will result in short-term societal benefits. Given the context of environment change that affects all parts of the globe, it is essential to place stomatal research in this overarching context.
Format
In addition to themed sessions with invited and selected speakers, there will be poster sessions and a symposium dinner. There will also be an optional guided tour of Henan University's Minglun campus and the Iron Pagoda Park following the symposium.