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.
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.
Session themes and speakers
Sessions will be arranged around various themes including:
Poster sessions
Posters will be displayed at the rear of the main symposium room.
There will be two dedicated poster sessions during the symposium
- Monday 21 October – 7pm – 9pm (with odd numbered posters to present from 7:30pm – 8:30pm)
- Tuesday 22 October – 6:30pm – 8:30pm (with even numbered posters to present from 7pm – 8pm)
Outside of these times delegates are welcome to browse posters when the talks are not ongoing
Further information for poster presenters is available in the FAQs
Poster competition
At the symposium, posters will be peer-judged by delegates, and a voting form will be issued to delegates. When assessing posters, we ask delegates to consider the quality of the information displayed and if the research is novel and significant.
Session 1: An overview of stomatal biology
Session 2: Stomatal development
Session 3: Stomatal movement - mechanisms
Session 4: Stomatal responses to biotic and abiotic signals
Session 5: Manipulating stomata to improve crop traits
Organising Committee
The 46th New Phytologist symposium is organised by a team of international scientists, with support from New Phytologist Foundation Staff and Henan University.