一会议时间和地点 会议时间：2010年9月5日报到，2010年9月6-9日：开会 。 会议地点：北京国际会议中心（北京市朝阳区北辰东路8号）。二 会议主题报告 · 作物育种在粮食安全中的作用 · 应用植物基因组学 · 植物重要基因/代谢途径的发掘及功能研究 · 表观遗传学 · 转基因新技术、产品及市场 · 作物种质资源及遗传多样性 · 植物分子育种新技术 · 植物分子育种的新理论和新概念 · 植物分子育种的生物信息学技术及分析工具三 主要分会 · 应用植物基因组学 · 植物重要基因/代谢途径的发掘及功能研究 · 水稻分子育种 · 小麦分子育种 · 玉米分子育种 · 棉花和油料作物分子育种 · 分子植物育种技术平台 · 作物种质资源及遗传多样性 · 植物分子育种的生物信息学技术及分析工具 详情请登录会议网站http://icpmb.thegsr.org四 论文征集 1会议形式：会议以大会报告、分会场报告和墙报的形式进行广泛的学术交流 2摘要投寄联系人和联系方式 李静怡 博士 电子邮件：icpmb@thegsr.org 详情请登录会议网站http://icpmb.thegsr.org五 报名与注册 1报名报名参会人员需在ICPMB网站上填写个人详细报名信息。http://icpmb.thegsr.org 2会议注册费 2010年5月31日前交费2010年7月31日前交费2010年7月31日后交费普通代表2000元2200元2500元厂商代表3000元3300元3600元学生代表1800元2000元2400元 会议费包含：会议资料、午餐和宴会。 注：1）所有参会人员必须交纳注册费，交费后因故不能参会，可另派一名论文合作者或其它人员参会。 2）学生须是2010年9月仍在读的硕士和博士研究生，不包括在职硕士和博士研究生。六 联系方式 1关于学术安排、赞助和展览: 联系人：Dr. Judy Lee （国外）/ 孙勇 女士 （国内）

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电子邮件：huangyi@ciccst.org.cn The 3^rdInternational Conference on Plant Molecular Breeding (ICPMB)Beijing, China, Sept. 5-9, 2010(Second Announcement) (Website：ICPMB.thegsr.org） The 3^rdInternational Conference on Plant Molecular Breeding (ICPMB) will be held in Beijing, P. R. China on Sept. 5-9, 2010. Sponsors Instituteof Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ICS of CAAS)Generation Challenge Program (GCP) of CGIARInstitute of Genetics & Developmental Biology (IGDB), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)The Cotton Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CRI of CAAS)The Shanghai Agro-biological Gene Center (SAGC)Huazhong Agricultural University Syngenta Biotechnology, China Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. Honorary PresidentsDr. JM Ribaut,Generation Challenge Program, CGIARDr. Huqu Zhai,Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesDr. Qifa Zhang,Huazhong Agricultural UniversityDr. Jiayang Li,Chinese Academy of SciencesPresidentDr. Zhikang Li,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences & Internal Rice Research InstituteCo-Presidents Dr. Jianmin Wan, Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesAimin Zhang,Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences OrganizersInternational Organizing CommitteeZhikang Li, Chair,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences & International Rice Research InstituteJM Ribaut, Co-Chair,TheGeneration Challenge Program, CGIAR Aimin Zhang,Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of SciencesAndrew H. Paterson,University of Georgia, USA Christian Jung,Plant Breeding Institute, Christian-Albrechts-University of KielDavid Mackill,International Rice Research Institute, PhilippinesJiayang Li, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of SciencesJinguo Hu,USDA-ARS, USAJohn Z Yu,USDA-ARS, Crop Germplasm Research, Texas A&M University, USALijun Luo,SAGC, SAASMark J. van Haaren,Keygene N.V.Masahiro Yano,National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, JapanGraham McLaren,The Generation Challenge Program, CGIARHenry T. Nguyen,University of Missouri, USANoel Ellis，John Innes Centre，UKPeter Langridge,Australia Center for Plant Functional Genomics, Adelaide, AustraliaQifa Zhang, HuazhongAgricultural UniversityRoberto Tuberosa,University of Bologna, ItalySwapan Datta,Indian Council of Agricultural Research, IndiaYunbi Xu,International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), MexicoXing-Wang Deng,Peking University-Yale UniversityZhonghu He,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences & CIMMYTMichael Thomson, International Rice Research Institute, Philippines LocalOrganizing Committee Jianmin Wan,Chair, Institute of Crop Science, CAASAimin Zhang, co-Chair,Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CASShuming Wang,co-Chair, Institute of Crop Science, CAASDaowen Wang, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CASYuxian Zhu,Peking University, ChinaZhen Zhu,Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, CAS Program Committee:Zhikang Li, Chair,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences & International Rice Research InstituteJinguo Hu, Co-chair,USDA-ARS Western Regional Plant Introduction Station, Pullman, WA, USA Aimin Zhang,Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of SciencesDave Mackill,International Rice Research Institute, Ithaca, New York, USAJM Ribaut, Generation Challenge Program of CGIARMassahiro Yano,National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, JapanMark J. van Haaren,Keygene N.V.Noel Ellis,John Innes Centre，UKPeter Langridge, Australia Center for Plant Functional GenomicsQifa Zhang, HuazhongAgricultural UniversityRoberto Tuberosa,University of Bologna, ItalySwapan Datta,Indian Institute of Agricultural Research, IndiaXingwang Deng,Yale University, USAYongbiao Xue,Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Scientific Program:The scientific program of the 3^rdICPMB will include morning plenary sessions for 4 days and afternoon concurrent sessions or workshops in the following topics. Topics in plenary sessions (1-2 plenary speakers on each subject)l The role of plant breeding in meeting food security challengesl Applied plant genomicsl Gene/pathway discovery and functionl Epistasis/epigeneticsl Molecular breeding platformsl New transgenic technologies, products and marketsl Crop germplasm and genetic diversityl New technologies in plant molecular breedingl New theories/concepts in plant molecular breedingl Bioinformatic technology and analytic tools for plant molecular breeding Confirmed Speakers:Zhikang Li,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences & International Rice Research InstituteJM Ribaut,TheGeneration Challenge Program, CGIARJohn Bedbrook, Pioneer Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Andrew H. Paterson,University of Georgia, USA Christian Jung,Plant Breeding Institute, Christian-Albrechts-University of KielAnker Sorensen,Keygene N.V.Qifa Zhang, Huazhong Agricultural UniversitySwapan Datta,Indian Council of Agricultural Research, IndiaYunbi Xu,International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), MexicoXing-Wang Deng,Peking University-Yale UniversityYano, Masahiro, National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, JapanNguyen, Henry T.,University of Missouri, USAMichael Thomson, International Rice Research InstituteXavier Delannay, The Generation Challenge Program, CGIARChengtao Lin, University of California, Los Angles, USAYan, Jianbing,International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), MexicoPossible topics in concurrent sessions/workshops1. Applied plant genomics: from genomics to field i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Andy Patersonand Dr.R. Tuberosa ii. Speakers:2. Gene discovery and function i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Qifa Zhang and Dr. Jiayang Li ii. Speakers:3. New transgenic technologies, products and markets i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Xingwang Deng and Dr. S. Datta ii. Speakers:4. Germplasm and genetic diversity i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Jizeng Jia and Dr. Jinguo Hu ii. Speakers:5. Rice molecular breeding i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Zhikang Li and Dr. M. Thomson ii. Speakers:6. Maize molecular breeding i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Yan, Jianbing and Dr. Li, Jiansheng ii. Speakers:7. Wheat molecular breeding i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Aimin Zhangand Dr. P. Langridge ii. Speakers:8. Molecular breeding platform and new technologies i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. G. McLaren andDr. Yunbi Xu ii. Speakers:9. Cotton/brassica molecular breeding i. Organizers/chairs: Prof. Shuxun Yuand Dr. John Z. Yu ii. Speakers:10. Molecular breeding in legumes/minor crops i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Lijuan Qiu and Dr. R. Varshney ii. Speakers:11. Molecular breeding for biotic stresses i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Zhonghu He andCN vera Crutz ii. Speakers:12. Molecular breeding for abiotic stresses i. Organizers/chairs:Dr. Ruilian Jing andDr. Lijun Luo ii. Speakers: Conference LanguageThe official language forpresentation is English.Time and Location The 3^rdInternational Conference on Plant Molecular Breeding (ICPMB) will be held in Beijing, P. R. China, on Sept. 5-9, 2010.Conference Program: Sept. 5, 2010, RegistrationSept. 6-9, 2010, MeetingSept. 10, 2010, Departure (tourist program). Papers and AbstractsAddress:Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 12 South Zhong-Guan-Cun Street, Beijing, 100081, P. R. ChinaTel:86-10-8210-6697Fax:86-10-8210-8559Contact persons:E-mail :ICPMB@thegrs.orgDr. Judy Lee (international) or Ms. Yong Sun (within China): icpm3@gmail.com Submission guideFull length paper: The full length papers will be published in a special issue of “Molecular Breeding”, if the submission could be accepted by the journal. Paper preparation should follow the instructions of the journal.Abstract: Abstract will be collected in the proceedings, which will be indexed in the Chinese Proceedings of Conference full-text Database (CPCD) published by China Academic Journal (CD) Electronic Publishing House. The abstract size including: title, authors, affiliations and address, email, abstract, keywords. The font should be in Times New Roman, size 10.5. Deadline for abstracts, plenary and symposia papersThe deadline for accepting abstracts for contributed (volunteer) papers and posters is Aug. 15, 2010.This deadline will allow the Scientific Program Committees to prepare and make available the program to all participants before the meeting. The deadline for the invited plenary and session speakers to submit their full length papers to the special issue ofMolecular Breedingwill be January 15, 2011. Abstracts and full length papers received after the deadline may not be printed. Later submissions may be scheduled as posters on a space-available basis. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to request that some contributed (volunteer) papers be presented as posters. In those cases, the authors requesting presentations of their papers as oral volunteer contributions will be informed in advance of the change of their presentation to posters. A printed program, as well as the proceedings containing abstracts of the plenary, concurrent sessions and workshop papers, will be available to those registered for the meeting. Guidelines for Submitting Abstracts for Contributed (Volunteer) Papers and Posters

Please do not include any references at the end of abstract.For authors, underline the last (family) name of the presenting author. All other names should appear in upper and lower case letters, first the abbreviated name (s) followed by last name (family), not abbreviated;

Affiliation(s): at the end please include the e-mail of the corresponding author;

Abstract text (title, authors, affiliation and text): please do not use more than 40 lines including spaces.

Guidelines for Submitting Full Length Papers (session speakers)

Speaker papers are asked to submit their papers to the online system of “Molecular Breeding” according to the journal instructions and all submitted papers will be peer-reviewed according to the standards of the journal. Drs. Yunbi Xu, Zhikang Li and Michael Thomson will co-handle the submitted papers. Registration feesPre-registration for public institutions (international): Before May 31, 2010, regular: 550 USD (Students: 350 USD) Before July 31, 2010, regular: 600 USD (Students: 400 USD)Pre-registration for public institutions (domestic): Before May 31, 2010, regular: 2500 RMB (Students: 1500 RMB) Before July 31, 2010, regular: 3000 (Students: 2000 RMB)Pre-registration for industry: Before May 31, 2010, regular: 650 USD Before July 31, 2010, regular: 700 USDOn-site registration (international):$750 (Students: 450 USD)On-site registration (domestic):3000 RMB (Students: 2000 RMB)On-site registration (industry): $800 USD Registration fees will cover the costs of materials, meals and a banquet. ● Participants are asked to fill out the registration form. ● Methods of PaymentPlease check the website:ICPMB.thegsr.org FellowshipsWe will have fellowships to provide full or partial supports up to 15 researchers/students from the African and Asian developing countries. Applicants should have research results (either oral presentations or posters) submitted to the conference by submitted to the local organizing committee & secretariat before April 30. Acceptance letters with details will be sent to awardees by end of July. ExhibitionThe conference is expecting over 500 delegates. A range of functions will be organized within the exhibition area, as well as all of the poster sessions. Please contact the Conference Organizing Committee, if you would like to have further details in regards to the exhibition. Sponsorship/AdvertisingA number of attractive advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Conference Organizing Committee for further details. Local Organizing Committee & SecretariatSecretaries: Dr. Judy LEE (overseas delegates) or Ms. Yong Sun (Chinese delegates)Address: Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences,Tel: 86-10-8210-6697Fax:86-10-8210-8559e-mail :ICPMB@thegrs.orgContact persons:Dr. Judy Lee (international) or Ms. Yong Sun (Chinese): icpm3@gmail.com