The symposium will take place over two days at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. Fifteen invited talks will form the basis of discussion at what will be a relatively small meeting (up to 75 participants) which we hope will provide an ideal and informal atmosphere for the stimulation and exchange of ideas and the building of collaborations.
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Date:
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26.06.2008 - 27.06.2008 |
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National/International:
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International |
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Language:
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English |
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Type:
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Symposium |
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Location:
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Aberdeen, Scotland |
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Contact:
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If you would like to receive further information relating to this meeting please get in touch with Helen Pinfield-Wells (New Phytologist) – newphytsymp@lancaster.ac.uk
New Phytologist Central Office
Bailrigg House
Lancaster University
LA1 4YE, UK.
Tel: +44 1524 594 691
Fax: +44 1524 594 696 |
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Conference web site at:
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Arsenic exhibits dynamic and complex chemical speciation in plants,
interacting with inter and intra cellular transport, and its speciation
ultimately impacts on risks posed by crops. There have been considerable
molecular and analytical breakthroughs in arsenic speciation over
the last few years, with a diverse range of advanced techniques opening
a new and unheralded insight to cellular speciation, such as micro-XAS
and coupled HPLC-ICP-MS - ESI-MS. Recently, arsenate reductases in
plants were identified and characterised, advances have been made
on As-PC ABC-type vacuolar transport, methylation pathways are starting
to be unravelled, and the role of aquaporins in arsenite transport
identified. Ultimately, the research should be focused on combining
physiology and genetics to breed plants with low arsenic in edible
plant parts, with the species of arsenic present being of low toxicity.
In addition, there is also considerable interest in phytoremediation
aspects - such as the arsenic hyperaccumulating ferns and Arabidopsis
mutations that could lead to enhanced plant uptake and tolerance.
The symposium will act as a catalyst to future research by bringing
together leading researchers from all aspects of arsenic-plant research
to identify synergies and strategies for using and adapting plants
to combat environmental issues regarding arsenic.
Deadlines | April 30,2008 | Early regiostration at reduced fee |
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