Full Schedule

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Virtual Workshop: Bringing FAIR Data into the Classroom
Location: Virtual

Workshop Presenter: Margaret E. Staton – University of Tennessee

Workshop Presenter: Annarita Marrano – Phoenix Bioinformatics

Workshop Presenter: Jason Williams – CSHL/CyVerse

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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Virtual Workshop: Networking into an industrial, federal, or academic job
Location: Virtual

Workshop Presenter: Kevin R. Cope, PhD (he/him/his) – Bayer Crop Science

Workshop Co-Organizer: Kevin R. Cope, PhD (he/him/his) – Bayer Crop Science

Workshop Co-Organizer: Brianna D. Griffin, n/a – Iowa State University

Workshop Presenter: Larry York

Workshop Presenter: Sonali Roy, PhD (she/her/hers) – Tennessee State University

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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Virtual Workshop: Segmentation Techniques and Challenges in Plant Phenotyping: Introducing the iPlantSeg+ Tool
Location: Virtual

Workshop Presenter: Sruti Das Choudhury – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Workshop Co-Organizer: Srinidhi Bashyam – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Workshop Co-Organizer: Ashok Samal – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Registration Open
Location: River Concourse

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8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

Speaker Ready Room
Location: Gwinnett Board Room

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8:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT

Registration Open
Location: River Concourse

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8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Workshop: PUI Faculty Development
Location: Meeting 203/205

Workshop Presenter: Kerry A. Lutz, PhD – Farmingdale State College

Workshop Presenter: John Erickson, PhD (he/him/his) – USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Workshop Presenter: Udaya C C. Kalluri – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Workshop Presenter: Joyce Belcher, PhD

Workshop Presenter: Gerald Schoenknecht

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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Plant Science Saturday
Location: Forsyth Farmers Market

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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Workshop: The role of science communication in enhancing adoption of innovative technologies in agriculture - Part 1
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Chair : Andrew Ogolla Egesa, MSc – University of Florida

Workshop Co-Organizer: Prince K. Zogil, PhD – GALY.CO

Workshop Co-Organizer: Modesta Abugu – North Carolina State University

Workshop Co-Organizer: Oluwatoyosi F. Akintayo, MSc – Iowa State University

Workshop Co-Organizer: Sessen D. Iohannes – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Workshop Presenter: Wayne Parrot - Plant Biology 2020 Program Chair, PhD – University of Georgia

Workshop Presenter: Channapathan Prakash

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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Undergraduate Poster and Networking Session
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Workshop Presenter: Shoshana Kronfeld – ASPB

Workshop Co-Organizer: Shoshana Kronfeld – ASPB

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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

LGBTQ+ Ally Training
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

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12:45 PM – 1:15 PM EDT

First Time Attendee Orientation
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

(PL-1-0) ASPB Awards Presentation
Location: Chatham ABC

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2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

(PL-1-1) A Discussion with CheFarmer Matthew Raiford: The Plants are Talking, Are We Listening
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Chair: Gustavo MacIntosh – Iowa State University

Plenary Speaker: Chefarmer Matthew Raiford

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2:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

(PL-1-2) Tailoring breeding to local needs: genomics meets farmers’ traditional knowledge to accelerate wheat improvement for Ethiopian small farms
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Dr. Matteo Dell'acqua, PhD (he/him/his) – Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

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3:00 PM – 3:25 PM EDT

(PL-1-3) Coffee Break
Location: Chatham ABC

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3:25 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

(PL-1-4) Three Minute Thesis Presentation
Location: Chatham ABC

Presenter: Arijit Mukherjee – University of Central Arkansas

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3:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(PL-1-5) Plants and people: an evolutionary perspective
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Dr Barbara Schaal

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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

(PL-1-6) From the stars to your table - plants as complex conduits for iron nutrition
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Dr. Terri Long

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5:10 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

(CS-6-6) Developing transposon-based plant gene discovery and editing tools
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: C. Nathan Hancock, n/a – University of South Carolina Aiken

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5:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

EDIC Award Talk - Racial reckoning in the plant sciences
Location: Chatham ABC

Award Winner: Thelma F. Madzima – University of Washington Bothell

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5:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Shull Award Talk - The AUXIN RESPONSE FACTORs as a model to understand transcription
Location: Chatham ABC

Award Winner: Lucia Strader – Duke University

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6:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

Meet the Editors
Location: Aloha Park

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6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Exhibit Hall

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6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

Welcome Reception & Poster Presentations
Location: Exhibit Hall

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7:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Speaker Ready Room
Location: Gwinnett Board Room

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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Community Agreement Listening Session
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

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8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

Registration Open
Location: River Concourse

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9:00 AM – 9:03 AM EDT

(PL-2-0) Overview by Plenary Chair
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Sterling Field, PhD (he/him/his) – Carnegie Institution for Science

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9:03 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

(PL-2-1) RHAMNOSE 1 forms biomolecular condensates essential for UDP-rhamnose synthesis and Arabidopsis thaliana development
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Sterling Field, PhD (he/him/his) – Carnegie Institution for Science

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9:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

(PL-2-2) Stress Granule – a key component of stress signaling and tolerance
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Monika Chodasiewicz, PhD – King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

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10:00 AM – 10:25 AM EDT

(PL-2-3) Coffee Break
Location: Chatham ABC

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10:25 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

(PL-2-4) Three Minute Thesis Presentation
Location: Chatham ABC

Presenter: Mae Antonette Mercado – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

(PL-2-5) Biomolecular condensate formation in plant-microbe interactions.
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Sheng-Yang He (he/him/his) – Duke University

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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

(PL-2-6) Sequestration of kinases in stress granules as a way to modulate the plant stress response
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Chair: Sterling Field, PhD (he/him/his) – Carnegie Institution for Science

Plenary Speaker: Emilio Gutierrez-Beltran, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Sevilla

Abstract Co-Author: JORGE ESAU SOLIS-MIRANDA – INSTITUTO DE BIOTECNOLOGIA, UNAM

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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Corteva Student Showcase
Location: Meeting Room 203/205

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11:00 AM – 7:00 PM EDT

Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Exhibit Hall A

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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Interviewing 101
Location: Aloha Park

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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Workshop: Career jungle gym in a post-pandemic world
Location: Meeting Room 102/103

Workshop Co-Organizer: Saima Shahid

Workshop Co-Organizer: Patricia Baldrich – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Workshop Presenter: Nancy Eckardt, PhD (she/her/hers) – The Plant Cell, American Society of Plant Biologists

Workshop Presenter: Rishi R. Masalia, PhD – Running Tide

Workshop Presenter: Morgan Halane, PhD (he/him/his) – New York botanical Garden

Workshop Co-Organizer: Susan Moser, PhD – USDA NIFA

Workshop Presenter: Rachel Jouni

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11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDT

Workshop: Considering impacts of artificial intelligence in scientific publication and beyond
Location: Meeting Room 105/106

Workshop Presenter: Larry York

Workshop Co-Organizer: Jennifer Clarke, PhD – University of Nebraska

Workshop Co-Organizer: Blake C. Meyers – The Plant Cell

Workshop Co-Organizer: Yunde Zhao – Plant Physiology

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11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDT

Workshop: Plant Bioinformatics Resources for FAIR Agricultural Data Discovery and Reuse
Location: Meeting Room 201/202

Workshop Presenter: Nick Gladman, PhD – USDA-ARS

Workshop Co-Organizer: Margaret E. Staton – University of Tennessee

Workshop Co-Organizer: Nick Gladman, PhD – USDA-ARS

Workshop Co-Organizer: Sunita Kumari, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Workshop Co-Organizer: Annarita Marrano – Phoenix Bioinformatics

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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

LGBTQ+ Plant Scientist Networking Event
Location: Community Building Lounge

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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Twitter Meetup
Location: Aloha Park

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1:30 PM – 1:33 PM EDT

(CS-1-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Chair: Peng Liu, PhD (he/him/his) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

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1:33 PM – 1:53 PM EDT

(CS-1-1) Genome editing for fast-track reproductive trait engineering in poplar
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Chung-Jui Tsai, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Abstract Co-Author: María A. Ortega – University of Georgia

Abstract Co-Author: Ran Zhou – University of Georgia

Abstract Co-Author: Michihito Deguchi – University of Georgia

Abstract Co-Author: Trevor Tuma – University of Georgia

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1:53 PM – 2:13 PM EDT

(CS-1-2) Coordinated expression of multi-gene pathways in plants using the MoonTag programmable transcriptional activator and synthetic trans-activated promoters
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Juan Armando Casas Mollano, PhD (he/him/his) – Center for Precision Plant Genomics University of Minnesota

Abstract Co-Author: Jonathan Cors – University of Minnesota

Abstract Co-Author: Michael J. Smanski – University of Minnesota

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2:13 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

(CS-1-3) The CRISPR in the Classroom Network A Support System for Instructors to Bring Gene Editing Technology to the Undergraduate Classroom - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Nicholas J. Ruppel, PhD (he/him/his) – Randolph-Macon College

Abstract Co-Author: Michael Wolyniak – Hampden-Sydney College

Abstract Co-Author: Donna L. Pattison – University of Houston

Abstract Co-Author: Tiffany Hoage – University of Wisconsin - Stout

Abstract Co-Author: Dawn Carter – Rochester Institute of Technology

Abstract Co-Author: Latanya Hammonds-Odie – Georgia Gwinnett College

Abstract Co-Author: Sara K. Olson – Pomona College

Abstract Co-Author: Jay N. Pieczynski – Rollins College

Abstract Co-Author: Maria S. Santisteban – University of North Carolina - Pembroke

Abstract Co-Author: Anil K. Challa – University of Alabama - Birmingham

Education and Outreach

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Nicholas J. Ruppel, PhD (he/him/his) – Randolph-Macon College ### 106915###Symposium Speaker###Associate Professor and Chair of Biology###Randolph-Macon College###
Symposium Speaker: Nicholas J. Ruppel, PhD (he/him/his) – Randolph-Macon College
### he/him/his @@@ Michael Wolyniak – Hampden-Sydney College ### 1970782###Abstract Co-Author######Hampden-Sydney College###
Abstract Co-Author: Michael Wolyniak – Hampden-Sydney College
### @@@ Donna L. Pattison – University of Houston ### 1970783###Abstract Co-Author######University of Houston###
Abstract Co-Author: Donna L. Pattison – University of Houston
### @@@ Tiffany Hoage – University of Wisconsin - Stout ### 1970784###Abstract Co-Author######University of Wisconsin - Stout###
Abstract Co-Author: Tiffany Hoage – University of Wisconsin - Stout
### @@@ Dawn Carter – Rochester Institute of Technology ### 1970790###Abstract Co-Author######Rochester Institute of Technology###
Abstract Co-Author: Dawn Carter – Rochester Institute of Technology
### @@@ Latanya Hammonds-Odie – Georgia Gwinnett College ### 1970785###Abstract Co-Author######Georgia Gwinnett College###
Abstract Co-Author: Latanya Hammonds-Odie – Georgia Gwinnett College
### @@@ Sara K. Olson – Pomona College ### 1970786###Abstract Co-Author######Pomona College###
Abstract Co-Author: Sara K. Olson – Pomona College
### @@@ Jay N. Pieczynski – Rollins College ### 1970787###Abstract Co-Author######Rollins College###
Abstract Co-Author: Jay N. Pieczynski – Rollins College
### @@@ Maria S. Santisteban – University of North Carolina - Pembroke ### 1970788###Abstract Co-Author######University of North Carolina - Pembroke###
Abstract Co-Author: Maria S. Santisteban – University of North Carolina - Pembroke
### @@@ Anil K. Challa – University of Alabama - Birmingham ### 1970789###Abstract Co-Author######University of Alabama - Birmingham###
Abstract Co-Author: Anil K. Challa – University of Alabama - Birmingham
###

2:15 PM – 2:35 PM EDT

(CS-1-4) Short multi-repeat transcript (SMRT)-silencing in plants
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Divya Mishra, PhD – University of Wisconsin

Abstract Co-Author: david cook – Kansas state university

Abstract Co-Author: sandeep marla – Kansas state university

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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2:35 PM – 2:55 PM EDT

(CS-1-5) Targeted Transposition in Plants
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Peng Liu, PhD (he/him/his) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Kaushik Panda, PhD (he/him/his) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Seth Edwards – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: C. Nathan Hancock, n/a – University of South Carolina Aiken

Abstract Co-Author: R. Keith Slotkin – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

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2:55 PM – 3:15 PM EDT

(CS-1-6) Transgene-free CRISPR Genome Editing in Protoplasts of Pinus taeda and Abies fraseri
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Barbara M. Marques – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Daniel B. Sulis, Ph.D – NC State University

Abstract Co-Author: Bethany S. Suarez (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Carlos A. Cofre, n/a – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Robert Thomas – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Justin Whitehill – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: John Frampton – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Ross Whetten – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Rodolphe Barrangou – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Jack P. Wang – North Carolina State University

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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Barbara M. Marques – North Carolina State University ### 1007147###Symposium Speaker###Ph.D Candidate###North Carolina State University###
Symposium Speaker: Barbara M. Marques – North Carolina State University
### @@@ Daniel B. Sulis, Ph.D – NC State University ### 989607###Abstract Co-Author###Postdoctoral Scholar###NC State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Daniel B. Sulis, Ph.D – NC State University
### @@@ Bethany S. Suarez (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University ### 1971096###Abstract Co-Author###MS Candidate###North Carolina State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Bethany S. Suarez (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University
### she/her/hers @@@ Carlos A. Cofre, n/a – North Carolina State University ### 1971097###Abstract Co-Author###Masters in Forestry###North Carolina State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Carlos A. Cofre, n/a – North Carolina State University
### @@@ Robert Thomas – North Carolina State University ### 1970934###Abstract Co-Author######North Carolina State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Robert Thomas – North Carolina State University
### @@@ Justin Whitehill – North Carolina State University ### 1970935###Abstract Co-Author######North Carolina State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Justin Whitehill – North Carolina State University
### @@@ John Frampton – North Carolina State University ### 1970936###Abstract Co-Author######North Carolina State University###
Abstract Co-Author: John Frampton – North Carolina State University
### @@@ Ross Whetten – North Carolina State University ### 1970937###Abstract Co-Author######North Carolina State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Ross Whetten – North Carolina State University
### @@@ Rodolphe Barrangou – North Carolina State University ### 1970976###Abstract Co-Author######North Carolina State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Rodolphe Barrangou – North Carolina State University
### @@@ Jack P. Wang – North Carolina State University ### 101921###Abstract Co-Author###Associate Professor###North Carolina State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Jack P. Wang – North Carolina State University
###

1:30 PM EDT

(CS-3-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Chair: Antje Heese, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Missouri-Columbia

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1:33 PM – 1:53 PM EDT

(CS-3-1) Endocytic accessory proteins DYNAMIN-RELATED PROTEIN DRP1A and DRP2B modulate both preformed and induced immune defenses
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Antje Heese, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Missouri-Columbia

Abstract Co-Author: Gayani Ekanayake – University of Missouri-Columbia

Abstract Co-Author: Alani Antoine-Mitchell – University of Missouri-Columbia

Abstract Co-Author: Kody B. Jones – University of Missouri-Columbia

Abstract Co-Author: Paxton Kostos – University of Missouri-Columbia

Abstract Co-Author: Rebekah Holtsklaw – University of Missouri-Columbia

Abstract Co-Author: Abe Koo – University of Missouri-Columbia

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1:53 PM – 2:13 PM EDT

(CS-3-2) Understanding how paired-NLRs recognize pathogen effectors and activate immune signaling
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Hee-Kyung Ahn, PhD (she/her/hers) – The Sainsbury Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Maria Sindalovskaya – John Inness Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Nitika Mukhi – MPIPZ Cologne

Abstract Co-Author: Sung Un Huh, PhD – Kunsan National University

Abstract Co-Author: Jonathan Jones – The Sainsbury Laboratory

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2:13 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

(CS-3-3) A soybean protein conferring broad-spectrum resistance regulates expression of receptor-kinases and NLR-type receptor proteins - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Micheline N. Ngaki, n/a – Iowa StateUniversity

Abstract Co-Author: Madan K. Bhattacharyya – Iowa State University

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2:15 PM – 2:35 PM EDT

(CS-3-4) A Caspase-like Protease Plays an Essential Role in the Production of CAPE9 for Systemic Immunity Elicited by PAMP flg22 in Arabidopsis
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Yet-Ran Chen, PhD – Academia Sinica

Abstract Co-Author: Chi-Hsin Chang – Academia Sinica

Abstract Co-Author: Ying-Lan Chen, n/a – National Cheng Kung University

Abstract Co-Author: Kai-Tan Cheng – Academia Sinica

Abstract Co-Author: Sheng-Chi Hung – Academia Sinica

Abstract Co-Author: Fan-Wei Lin – Academia Sinica

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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2:35 PM – 2:55 PM EDT

(CS-3-5) PHOSPHATE TRANSPORTER 5 modulates PHR1-dependent immunity by regulating the status of intracellular inositol pyrophosphates
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Ching Chan, PhD (he/him/his) – National Taiwan Normal University

Abstract Co-Author: Zhengrui Wang – Academia Sinica

Abstract Co-Author: Yu-Chun Shao – Academia Sinica

Abstract Co-Author: Hui-Fen Kuo – Academia Sinica

Abstract Co-Author: Chih-Yu Lin – Academia Sinica

Abstract Co-Author: Tzyy-Jen Chiou – Academia Sinica

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2:55 PM – 3:15 PM EDT

(CS-3-6) Galactolipids Regulate Systemic Immunity in Plants
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Tatsushi Kurokawa – University of Kentucky

Abstract Co-Author: Keshun Yu – University of Kentucky

Abstract Co-Author: Ruiying Liu – North Dakota State University

Abstract Co-Author: Wendy Havens – University of Kentucky

Abstract Co-Author: Pradeep Kachroo – University of Kentucky

Abstract Co-Author: Aardra Kachroo – University of Kentucky

Favorite

1:30 PM – 1:33 PM EDT

(CS-4-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Chair: Alexandra J. Dickinson, PhD (she/her/hers) – UC San Diego

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1:33 PM – 1:53 PM EDT

(CS-4-1) The chemistry of development: Uncovering small molecule regulators of stem cell patterning
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Alexandra J. Dickinson, PhD (she/her/hers) – UC San Diego

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1:53 PM – 2:13 PM EDT

(CS-4-2) Life imitates art: twining growth of Arabidopsis helical mutants and natural climbers is driven by cortical microtubules
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Mariane Sousa-Baena, PhD (she/her/hers) – Cornell University

Abstract Co-Author: Angelique Acevedo – Cornell University

Abstract Co-Author: Joyce G. Onyenedum – Cornell University

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2:13 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

(CS-4-3) CCDC22 and CCDC93 play a role in root meristem cell size in Arabidopsis thaliana - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Anwen R. Roberts (she/her/hers) – University of Vermont

Abstract Co-Author: Mary L. Tierney, Dr. – University of Vermont

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2:15 PM – 2:35 PM EDT

(CS-4-4) Oriented symmetric divisions contribute to stomatal patterning across eudicots
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Kensington S. Hartman (she/her/hers) – University of California, San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Madison Goetz – University of California, San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Andrew Muroyama, PhD – University of California, San Diego

Development: Vegetative

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2:35 PM – 2:55 PM EDT

(CS-4-5) The function of the ERECTA family signaling in the shoot apical meristem.
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Elena D. Shpak, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Tennessee

Abstract Co-Author: Muhammad Uzair, PhD (he/him/his) – The university of Tennessee

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2:55 PM – 3:15 PM EDT

(CS-4-6) Leaf epidermal patterning and fate determination
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Chin-Min Ho, PhD (she/her/hers) – Institute of Plant and Microbial biology, Academia Sinica

Development: Vegetative

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1:30 PM – 1:33 PM EDT

(CS-5-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Chair: Kathleen Beilsmith, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) – Argonne National Laboratory

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1:33 PM – 1:53 PM EDT

(CS-5-1) Multi-organ Metabolic Model of Zea mays Connects Temperature Stress with Thermodynamics-Reducing Power-Energy Generation Axis
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Rajib Saha, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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1:53 PM – 2:13 PM EDT

(CS-5-2) Machine learning for assessing plant metabolomes: Caveats and successes
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Gaurav Moghe, PhD (he/him/his) – Cornell University

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2:15 PM – 2:35 PM EDT

(CS-5-4) Evolutionary systems biology reveals potential mechanisms of rice defense against root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne)

Symposium Speaker: Taryn S. Dunivant, MA (she/her/hers) – University of California Riverside

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2:35 PM – 2:55 PM EDT

(CS-5-5) Genomes as windows to the complex functional landscape in plants
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Crysten Blaby-Haas, PhD (she/her/hers) – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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2:55 PM – 3:15 PM EDT

(CS-5-6) Understanding cell metabolism: genome scale modeling meets machine learning (pre-recorded)
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Feiran Li, Ph.D. – Chalmers University of Technology

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1:30 PM – 1:33 PM EDT

(CS-2-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Chair: Azam Noori, PhD (she/her/hers) – Merrimack College

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1:33 PM – 1:53 PM EDT

(CS-2-1) Physiological Responses of Lemna minor to PFAS
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Azam Noori, PhD (she/her/hers) – Merrimack College

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1:53 PM – 2:13 PM EDT

(CS-2-2) Predictive models to manage mycotoxin outbreaks in the USA
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Lina Castano-Duque, USDA-ARS SRRC – Goverment

Abstract Co-Author: Martha M. Vaughan – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: James Lindsay – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Kristin Barnett – Illinois Agriculture Department

Abstract Co-Author: Kanniah Rajasekaran – USDA-ARS

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2:13 PM – 2:15 PM EDT

(CS-2-3) Surveying stem xylem and canopy recovery of Citrus spp. across the path of Hurricane Ian- Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Gillian Z. Michalczyk – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Syed Bilal Hussain, PhD – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Yangyang Song – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: William Hammond – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Christopher I. Vincent, n/a – University of Florida

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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2:15 PM – 2:35 PM EDT

(CS-2-4) High temperature responses vary among soybean genotypes in open-air field conditions
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Anna M. Locke, PhD – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Anna C. Ortiz – USDA-ARS

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2:35 PM – 2:55 PM EDT

(CS-2-5) Modelling architectural and functional response of Zea mays to phosphorus deficiency based on experimental data
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Felix M. Bauer, n/a (he/him/his) – Institute of Bio-and Geoscience: Agrosphere (IBG-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Abstract Co-Author: Mona Giraud – Institut of Bio-and Geoscience: Agrosphere (IBG-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Abstract Co-Author: Dirk N. Helmrich – School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavík

Abstract Co-Author: Guillaume Lobet – Institut of Bio-and Geoscience: Agrosphere (IBG-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Abstract Co-Author: Andrea Schnepf – Institut of Bio-and Geoscience: Agrosphere (IBG-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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2:55 PM – 3:15 PM EDT

(CS-2-6) Impacts of Tropospheric Ozone on Soybean Roots
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Ripley Hsieh Tisdale (she/her/hers) – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Rodolfo Zentella – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: kaile Zhang – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Kent Burkey – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Hui-Ling Liao – University of Florida

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3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EDT

Planting Yourself into a Career at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution
Location: Aloha Park

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3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EDT

Coffee and Networking in Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall

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3:15 PM – 3:45 PM EDT

Front & Center networking event
Location: Community Building Lounge

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3:45 PM – 3:48 PM EDT

(CS-9-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Chair: Gyeong Mee Yoon, PhD (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

Favorite

3:48 PM – 4:08 PM EDT

(CS-9-1) Ethylene-triggered subcellular trafficking of CTR1 enhances the response to ethylene gas
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Gyeong Mee Yoon, PhD (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

Favorite

4:08 PM – 4:28 PM EDT

(CS-9-2) Guard cell specific epigenomics reveals abscisic acid (ABA) and CO2 triggered chromatin remodeling
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Charles A. Seller, PhD – UC San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Julian i. Schroeder, PhD – University of California, San Diego

Favorite

4:28 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

(CS-9-3) HPCA1 Is Required For Systemic Reactive Oxygen Species And Calcium Cell-To-Cell Signaling And Plant Acclimation To Stress - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Yosef Fichman, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Missouri

Abstract Co-Author: Sara I. Zandalinas – University Jaume I, Castelló de la Plana, Spain

Abstract Co-Author: Scott C. Peck – University of Missouri, MO, USA

Abstract Co-Author: Sheng Luan – University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA

Abstract Co-Author: Ron Mittler – University of Missouri, MO, USA

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

Favorite

4:30 PM – 4:50 PM EDT

(CS-9-4) Imaging and functional analysis of 24-h rhythmic interactions of circadian core oscillators
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Xiaodong Xu, Ph.D (she/her/hers) – Henan University

Abstract Co-Author: Qiguang Xie – Henan University

Abstract Co-Author: Li Yuan – Henan University

Favorite

4:50 PM – 5:10 PM EDT

(CS-9-5) Blazing a trail towards orthogonal auxin transcriptional regulation
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: John A. Bryant, Jr. – Virginia Tech

Favorite

5:10 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

(CS-9-6) BRXL4-LAZY1 interaction at the plasma membrane controls Arabidopsis branch angle and gravitropism
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Poster Presenter: Edgar P. Spalding, PhD – University of Wisconsin

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

Favorite

3:45 PM – 3:48 PM EDT

(CS-10-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Chair: Marcela Rojas-Pierce, Ph D (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Favorite

3:48 PM – 4:08 PM EDT

(CS-10-1) Towards an inducible degron system for control of protein function in plants
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Marcela Rojas-Pierce, Ph D (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Linzhou Huang – North Carolina State University

Cell Biology: General

Favorite

4:08 PM – 4:28 PM EDT

(CS-10-2) How to keep exocytosis going: Identify novel regulators of exocytosis in Arabidopsis using Endosidin2
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Xiaohui Li – Purdue University

Abstract Co-Author: Chunhua Zhang, PhD – Purdue University

Abstract Co-Author: Christopher J. Staiger, PhD – Purdue University

Favorite

4:30 PM – 4:50 PM EDT

(CS-10-4) Identifying and characterizing a missing peroxin–PEX8–in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Gabrielle C. Buck (she/her/hers) – Rice University

Abstract Co-Author: Ashley Weeks – Rice University

Abstract Co-Author: Bonnie Bartel, PhD – Rice University

Cell Biology: Plastids and Organelles

Favorite

4:50 PM – 5:10 PM EDT

(CS-10-5) Exploring the Role of Trehalose-6-Phosphate in Maize Carbohydrate Metabolism at the Single-Cell Level
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Gabriela Madrid (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Kelly M. Balmant – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Susan K. Boehlein – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Kristen A. Leach – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Matias Kirst – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Marcio Resende, Jr – University of Florida

Favorite

5:10 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

(CS-10-6) SMG7 is a master regulator of P-bodies modulating their function and dynamics
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Albert Cairo, PhD – CEITEC

Abstract Co-Author: Anna Vargova – CEITEC

Abstract Co-Author: Neha Shukla – CEITEC

Abstract Co-Author: Claudio Capitao – Gregor Mendel Institute

Abstract Co-Author: Pavlina Mikulkova – CEITEC

Abstract Co-Author: Sona Valuchova – CEITEC

Abstract Co-Author: Jana Pecinkova – CEITEC

Abstract Co-Author: Petra Bulankova – Gregor Mendel Institute

Abstract Co-Author: Karel Riha – CEITEC

Favorite

3:45 PM – 3:48 PM EDT

(CS-8-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Chair: Amir H. Ahkami, PhD (he/him/his) – Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

Symposium Speaker: Debatosh Das – University of Missouri-Columbia

Symposium Speaker: Melissa Cregger, PhD (she/her/hers) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Symposium Speaker: David McNear – University of Kentucky

Symposium Speaker: Alex Williams, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Sheffield

Symposium Speaker: Zoe Cardon – Marine Biological Laboratory

Favorite

3:48 PM – 4:08 PM EDT

(CS-8-1) Variation in Plant Metabolite Concentration Influences Belowground Microbial Communities and Soil Organic Matter Cycling
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Melissa Cregger, PhD (she/her/hers) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Favorite

4:08 PM – 4:28 PM EDT

(CS-8-2) A genetically encoded biosensor reveals spatiotemporal variation in cellular phosphate content in Brachypodium distachyon mycorrhizal roots
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Poster Presenter: Shiqi Zhang (she/her/hers) – East Stroudsburg University

Favorite

4:28 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

(CS-8-3) Dead Zones Comparison of soil characteristics at Indiana planting sites to help explain poor tree growth - Lightning Talks
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Shaneka Lawson, n/a – USDA Forest Service / Purdue University

Favorite

4:30 PM – 4:50 PM EDT

(CS-8-4) Small, effector-like secreted proteins of Populus trichocarpa play different roles in mutualistic symbiosis
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Yang Liu, PhD – Oak Ridge National Lab

Favorite

4:50 PM – 5:10 PM EDT

(CS-8-5) Identifying metabolic and transcriptomic variation in sorghum growing under phosphate deficiency.
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Rozalynne Samira, PhD (she/her/hers) – Texas Tech University

Favorite

3:45 PM – 3:48 PM EDT

(CS-7-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Chair: Cheng-Hsun Ho, PhD – Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center/Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Favorite

3:48 PM – 4:08 PM EDT

(CS-7-1) Watching nitrate dynamics in live-novel genetically encoded florescent biosensor
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Cheng-Hsun Ho, PhD – Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center/Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

Favorite

4:08 PM – 4:28 PM EDT

(CS-7-2) Arabidopsis Protection of Telomeres 1b protein regulates redox homeostasis and protects the genome from oxidative damage
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: JI-HEE MIN, PhD – Texas A&M University

Abstract Co-Author: Claudia Castillo-González – Texas A&M University

Abstract Co-Author: Borja Barbero Barcenilla, n/a – Texas A&M University

Abstract Co-Author: David Curtis – Texas A&M University

Abstract Co-Author: Pavel Ulianich – Texas A&M University

Abstract Co-Author: Monisha Yerram – Texas A&M University

Abstract Co-Author: IN-CHEOL YEO, PhD (he/him/his) – TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Abstract Co-Author: Dorothy E. Shippen – Texas A&M University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

Favorite

4:28 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

(CS-7-3) Investigating the biological role of Ferroportin 3 - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Sara S. Omer – Amherst College

Abstract Co-Author: Jeeyon Jeong, PhD – Amherst College

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

Favorite

4:30 PM – 4:50 PM EDT

(CS-7-4) Convergent Evolution of Genes and Gene Networks in Extremophytes Associated with Salt Stress Tolerance
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Samadhi S. Wimalagunasekara, PhD candidate – Louisiana State University

Abstract Co-Author: Maheshi Dassanayake – Louisiana State University

Favorite

4:50 PM – 5:10 PM EDT

(CS-7-5) Decoding the function of tau glutathione S-transferases GSTU24 and GSTU25 in Arabidopsis
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: José M. Ugalde (he/him/his) – University of Bonn

Abstract Co-Author: Juan C. Dávila – University of Bonn

Abstract Co-Author: Andreas J. Meyer – University of Bonn

Favorite

5:10 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

(CS-7-6) Molecular Phenotypes at the Gene Isoform Level Associated with Multiple Salt Stresses in the Extremophyte Model Schrenkiella Parvula
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Michele F. da Silva, N/A, n/a – University of Campinas (Unicamp)

Abstract Co-Author: Chathura Wijeshinghege – Louisiana State University

Abstract Co-Author: Anete P. de Souza – University of Campinas

Abstract Co-Author: Maheshi Dassanayake – Louisiana State University

Favorite

3:45 PM – 3:48 PM EDT

(CS-6-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Chair: Jennifer Rinehart (she/her/hers) – Bayer

Favorite

3:48 PM – 4:08 PM EDT

(CS-6-1) Simultaneous transformation and editing of many elite germplasms in soybean (Glycine max) and maize (Zea mays)
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Jennifer Rinehart (she/her/hers) – Bayer

Abstract Co-Author: Brent Brower-Toland, MA, PhD – Bayer

Abstract Co-Author: Yurong Chen, PhD – Bayer

Favorite

4:08 PM – 4:28 PM EDT

(CS-6-2) Utilizing SynBio to decipher the effect of promoter characteristics on gene expression
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Anna E. Yaschenko, B.S. in Computer Science; B.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Jose M. Alonso, PhD – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Anna Stepanova – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Chengsong Zhao – North Carolina State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

Favorite

4:28 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

(CS-6-3) Discovering the Genetic Basis of Rice Grain Shape - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Uzezi E. Okinedo, M.Sc., University of Lagos, Cell and Molecular Biology (2019); B.Sc., University of Lagos, Cell Biology and Genetics (2015) – University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract Co-Author: Annarita Marrano, PhD – University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract Co-Author: Brook T. Moyers, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Massachusetts Boston

Favorite

4:30 PM – 4:50 PM EDT

(CS-6-4) Targeted Genome Editing for Anthracnose Resistance in Tomato: Unraveling QTL Candidates and Validating through CRISPR/Cas9 Technology
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: hyndavi Yammanuru, N/A, n/a – West Virginia State University

Abstract Co-Author: Padma Nimmakayala – West Virginia State University

Abstract Co-Author: Umesh Reddy – West Virginia State University

Abstract Co-Author: Subramanyam R. Chinreddy, Ph.D – west virginia state university

Abstract Co-Author: carlos ortiz – West Virginia State University

Favorite

4:50 PM – 5:10 PM EDT

(CS-6-5) The First Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequence of Mortiño (Vaccinium floribundum) and Comparative Analyses with Other Vaccinium Species
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Carolina Armijos, MSc. – Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

Abstract Co-Author: Karla E. Rojas López, Msc. Genetics of Human Disease – Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Abstract Co-Author: Manuela Parra – Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

Abstract Co-Author: Maria de Lourdes Torres – Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

Favorite

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking Reception & Poster Presentations
Location: Exhibit Hall

Favorite

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

LGBTQ+ Mixer
Location: Moon River Brewing Company

Favorite

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Speaker Ready Room
Location: Gwinnett Board Room

Favorite

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Women's Young Investigator Travel Award Winners Recognition & Networking Session
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Favorite

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

Registration Open
Location: River Concourse

Favorite

9:00 AM – 9:03 AM EDT

(PL-1-0) Plenary - Overview by Chair
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Chair: Amanda Cavanagh, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Essex

Favorite

9:03 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

(PL-1-1) Cloudy with a chance of Science
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Marshall Shepherd, BS, MS, PHD (he/him/his) – University of Georgia

Favorite

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

(PL-1-2) The Role of Research in Sustaining Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Nora Lapitan, PhD (she/her/hers) – USDA ARS

Favorite

10:00 AM – 10:25 AM EDT

(PL-1-3) Coffee Break
Location: Chatham ABC

Favorite

10:25 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

(PL-1-4) Three Minute Thesis Presentation
Location: Chatham ABC

Presenter: Sau Shan CHENG – The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Favorite

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

(PL-1-5) Sustainable solutions to solve challenges across agricultural value chains: a view from the energy world
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Jeremy Shears – Shell Research Limited

Favorite

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

(PL-1-6) Increasing photosynthetic thermal tolerance to enhance crop productivity in a warming world
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Amanda Cavanagh, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Essex

Favorite

11:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT

Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Exhibit Hall A

Favorite

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Boxed Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall A

Favorite

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

One-on-One Mentoring Sessions
Location: Near Registration

Favorite

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Workshop: Creating and Integrating Plant Scientist Spotlights in the Classroom (and beyond)
Location: Meeting 203/205

Workshop Presenter: Erin J. Friedman, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Lynchburg

Workshop Co-Organizer: Jennifer Robison, PhD – Manchester University

Workshop Co-Organizer: Susan M. Bush Tripp (she/her/hers) – Metropolitan State University

Favorite

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Advocating for Plant Science and Scientists
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Favorite

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Workshop: EEPP Science & Friends
Location: Olgethorpe Auditorium

Workshop Co-Organizer: Courtney P. Leisner, PhD (she/her/hers) – Virginia Tech

Workshop Co-Organizer: Anna M. Locke, PhD – USDA-ARS

Favorite

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Workshop: Negotiating Success! How to be a Self-Advocate
Location: Meeting Room 201/202

Workshop Presenter: Meredith Sigman

Workshop Co-Organizer: Meredith Sigman

Workshop Co-Organizer: Brent Brower-Toland, MA, PhD – Bayer

Workshop Presenter: Alex Harkess – Department of Plant Biology, University of Georgia

Workshop Presenter: Tessa Burch-Smith, PhD (she/her/hers) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Workshop Presenter: Maria Monteros

Workshop Presenter: Charla Lord

Favorite

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Workshop: The role of science communication in enhancing adoption of innovative technologies in agriculture - Part 2
Location: Meeting Room 105/106

Workshop Organizer: Andrew Ogolla Egesa, MSc – University of Florida

Workshop Presenter: Sessen D. Iohannes – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Workshop Presenter: Wayne Parrot - Plant Biology 2020 Program Chair, PhD – University of Georgia

Workshop Presenter: Prince K. Zogil, PhD – GALY.CO

Workshop Presenter: Oluwatoyosi F. Akintayo, MSc – Iowa State University

Workshop Presenter: Modesta N. Abugu – North Carolina State University

Workshop Presenter: Channapathan Prakash

Favorite

1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-12-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Chair: Anna M. Locke, PhD – USDA-ARS

Favorite

1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(cs-12-1) Contrasting Cropping System Effects on Phenology and Ecophysiology Attributes in the northern Great Plains
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Craig W. Whippo, PhD (he/him/his) – USDA-ARS, Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Mark Liebig, PhD – Agricultural Research Service

Abstract Co-Author: Nicanor Saliendra, PhD – Agricultural Research Service

Symposium Chair: Anna M. Locke – USDA ARS

Favorite

1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-12-2) Dissecting the early cold-induced photosynthetic deficiency in soybean seedlings
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Jennifer Robison, PhD (she/her/hers) – Manchester University

Symposium Chair: Anna M. Locke – USDA ARS

Favorite

1:43 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

(CS-12-3) Leaf traits coordinated with aboveground biomass production in Populus short rotation bioenergy crops - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Heidi Renninger, PhD – Mississippi State University

Abstract Co-Author: Austin Himes – Mississippi State University

Abstract Co-Author: Courtney Siegert – Mississippi State University

Abstract Co-Author: Andrea Drager – Mississippi State University

Abstract Co-Author: Waqar Shafqat – Mississippi State University

Symposium Chair: Anna M. Locke – USDA ARS

Favorite

1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-12-4) Abscisic acid improves drought tolerance essentially by reducing water loss and delaying hydraulic dysfunction
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Amanda A. Cardoso, PhD – North Carolina State University

Symposium Chair: Anna M. Locke – USDA ARS

Favorite

2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-12-5) How conifers and grasses overcome physical limits to sugar export from leaves
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Johannes Liesche, PhD – University of Graz

Symposium Chair: Anna M. Locke – USDA ARS

Favorite

2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-12-6) Carbon transport constraint in trees has important implications for growth allocation and photosynthetic efficiency
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Christopher I. Vincent, n/a – University of Florida

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

Favorite

1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-11-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Chair: Vanessa Jane Melino, PhD (she/her/hers) – King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Favorite

1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-11-1) Neo-domestication of Salicornia species for a seawater-based seed oil crop
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Vanessa Jane Melino, PhD (she/her/hers) – King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Favorite

1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-11-2) A combinatorial TRM-OFP module bilaterally fine-tunes tomato fruit shape
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Esther Vanderknaap, PhD – University of Georgia

Favorite

1:43 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

(CS-11-3) Improving pennycress and camelina as biofuel crops by engineering phenylpropanoid pathway - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Xin Li, PhD – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Xu Li – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Victoria Yell – North Carolina State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

Favorite

1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-11-4) Seeking new routes for the neodomestication in the genus Oryza: exploration of the genetic diversity of the wild relatives of rice in the Americas
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Alice Fornasiero, PhD (she/her/hers) – Center for Desert Agriculture, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Favorite

2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-11-5) Domestication and adaptation of Chenopodium quinoa for marginal environments
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Clara Stanschewski, BSc, MSc – King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Favorite

2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-11-6) A route to de novo domestication of wild allotetraploid rice (pre-recorded session)
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Hong Yu, PhD (he/him/his) – Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Favorite

1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-13-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Chair: Adam D. Steinbrenner, PhD – University of Washington

Favorite

1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-13-1) Improving soybean defense responses to herbivory by restoring INR, an immune receptor secondarily lost in all Glycininae
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Adam D. Steinbrenner, PhD – University of Washington

Abstract Co-Author: Natalia Guayazan-Palacios, MS – University of Washington

Favorite

1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-13-2) Drought induced changes in defence related phytohormone signalling pathways contribute to increased susceptibility to fungal pathogen infection in Eucalyptus
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Abstract Co-Author: Godfrey Zharare, PhD – University of Zululand

Abstract Co-Author: Raphael A. Ployet, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Symposium Speaker: Sanushka Naidoo, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Pretoria

Symposium Chair: Adam D. Steinbrenner, PhD – University of Washington

Abstract Co-Author: Demissew T. Teshome – University of Pretoria

Favorite

1:43 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

(CS-13-3) A nonpathogenic signal peptidase mutant of the maize anthracnose fungus Colletotrichum graminicola secretes cell wall degrading enzymes normally - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Megan Johnston – University of Kentucky

Abstract Co-Author: Renata Belisario – University of Kentucky

Abstract Co-Author: Lisa Vaillancourt, Dr. – University of Kentucky

Symposium Chair: Adam D. Steinbrenner, PhD – University of Washington

Favorite

1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-13-4) Plasminogen Apple Nematode (PAN) Domain Suppresses Immunity
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Kuntal De, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Wellington Muchero – Oak Ridge National Lab

Symposium Chair: Adam D. Steinbrenner, PhD – University of Washington

Favorite

2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-13-5) Arabidopsis HD-ZIP III Transcription Factors Promote Sugar Beet Cyst Nematode Feeding Site Formation
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Xunliang Liu, PhD – University of Georgia

Abstract Co-Author: Melissa G. Mitchum – University of Georgia

Symposium Chair: Adam D. Steinbrenner, PhD – University of Washington

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

Favorite

2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-13-6) Characterizing defense mechanisms in Arabidopsis thaliana against Tetranychus urticae herbivory
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Jorden Maglov (she/her/hers) – University of Western Ontario

Abstract Co-Author: Vojislava Grbic – University of Western Ontario

Symposium Chair: Adam D. Steinbrenner, PhD – University of Washington

Favorite

1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-14-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Chair: Dongfang Wang, PhD (she/her/hers) – Spelman College

Favorite

1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-14-1) The identification of type I MADS box genes as the upstream activators of an endosperm-specific invertase inhibitor in Arabidopsis
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Dongfang Wang, PhD (she/her/hers) – Spelman College

Abstract Co-Author: Tobias Hoffmann – Spelman College

Favorite

1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-14-2) An atypical florigen-like integrator promotes reproductive meristem transitions in rice
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Giulia A. Bono – University of Milan

Abstract Co-Author: Francesca Giaume – University of Milan

Abstract Co-Author: Fabio Fornara – University of Milan

Favorite

1:43 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

(CS-14-3) Analyses of Cullin1 Homologs Reveal Functional Redundancy in S-RNase-Based Self-Incompatibility and Evolutionary Relationships in Eudicots - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Linhan Sun, PhD – The Pennsylvania State University

Abstract Co-Author: Shiyun Cao – Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Pharmacology, University of Washington, Seattle

Abstract Co-Author: Ning Zheng – Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Pharmacology, University of Washington, Seattle

Abstract Co-Author: Teh-hui Kao – The Pennsylvania State University

Development: Reproduction

Favorite

1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(cs-14-4) A Genetic Basis for Internal White Tissue Disorder in Tomato Fruit
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Poster Presenter: Will L. Dobson, Horticultural Sciences (he/him/his) – University of Florida Horticultural Sciences Dept.

Favorite

2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-14-5) Understanding the Transcriptional and Epigenetic Dynamics of Female Gametophyte Development in Rice
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Taehoon Kim, PhD candidate – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Marcio F. Resende Jr – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Meixia Zhao – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: W. Bradley Barbazuk – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Kevin Begcy, n/a – University of Florida

Favorite

2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-14-6) PhasiRNA siRD29(-) regulates gibberellin biosynthesis gene (StGA3ox3) to mediate stolon-to-tuber transitions in potato development (pre-recorded)
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Nilam N. Malankar, PhD student (she/her/hers) – IISER Pune

Abstract Co-Author: Kirtikumar R. Kondhare – NCL Pune

Abstract Co-Author: Kishan Saha – IISER Pune

Abstract Co-Author: Mohit Mantri – IISER Pune

Abstract Co-Author: Anjan K. Banerjee – IISER Pune

Favorite

1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-15-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Chair: Carolyn Lee-Parsons, PhD – Northeastern University

Favorite

1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-15-1) Purification and Characterization of Antimicrobial Compounds from Thuja Arborvitae
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Tory M. Johnson, Doctoral – Clark Atlanta University

Abstract Co-Author: Zhengxin Wang – Clark Atlanta University

Favorite

1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-15-2) Regulation of insecticidal maize phenolic compounds
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Erich Grotewold, PhD – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Yi-Hsuan Chu, PhD (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Andrea I. Doseff, PhD – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Fabio Gomez-Cano – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Lina Gomez-Cano – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Suresh Gupta – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Nan Jiang, PhD – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Yun Sun Lee, PhD – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Nathan Springer, PhD – University of Minnesota

Abstract Co-Author: Peng Zhou – University of Minnesota

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Erich Grotewold, PhD – Michigan State University ### 1007281###Symposium Speaker###Professor###Michigan State University###
Symposium Speaker: Erich Grotewold, PhD – Michigan State University
### @@@ Yi-Hsuan Chu, PhD (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University ### 1970952###Abstract Co-Author###Postdoctoral Research Associate###Michigan State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Yi-Hsuan Chu, PhD (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University
### she/her/hers @@@ Andrea I. Doseff, PhD – Michigan State University ### 1970958###Abstract Co-Author###Professor###Michigan State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Andrea I. Doseff, PhD – Michigan State University
### @@@ Fabio Gomez-Cano – Michigan State University ### 1970954###Abstract Co-Author######Michigan State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Fabio Gomez-Cano – Michigan State University
### @@@ Lina Gomez-Cano – Michigan State University ### 1970955###Abstract Co-Author######Michigan State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Lina Gomez-Cano – Michigan State University
### @@@ Suresh Gupta – Michigan State University ### 1970957###Abstract Co-Author######Michigan State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Suresh Gupta – Michigan State University
### @@@ Nan Jiang, PhD – Michigan State University ### 989625###Abstract Co-Author###Research Associate###Michigan State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Nan Jiang, PhD – Michigan State University
### @@@ Yun Sun Lee, PhD – Michigan State University ### 1970953###Abstract Co-Author###Postdoc###Michigan State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Yun Sun Lee, PhD – Michigan State University
### @@@ Nathan Springer, PhD – University of Minnesota ### 142162###Abstract Co-Author###Professor###University of Minnesota###
Abstract Co-Author: Nathan Springer, PhD – University of Minnesota
### @@@ Peng Zhou – University of Minnesota ### 1970956###Abstract Co-Author######University of Minnesota###
Abstract Co-Author: Peng Zhou – University of Minnesota
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1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-15-4) Unjamming the biosynthesis of specialized metabolites in Catharanthus roseus using CRISPR-Cas9
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Carolyn Lee-Parsons, PhD – Northeastern University

Abstract Co-Author: Samuel Mortensen – Northeastern University

Abstract Co-Author: Krystyna F. Traverse – Northeastern University

Abstract Co-Author: Lauren Cole – Northeastern University

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2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-15-5) Exploring small molecule regulation of developmental decisions in Zea mays
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Abigail L. Tripka (she/her/hers) – University of California San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Alexandra J. Dickinson, PhD (she/her/hers) – UC San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Yifan Meng – Stanford University

Abstract Co-Author: Sarah Noll – Pomona College

Abstract Co-Author: Tao Zhang – University of Callifornia San Diego

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2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-15-6) The function of Nicotiana glauca epicuticular wax in nature
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Boaz Negin – Boyce Thompson Institute

Abstract Co-Author: Chen Ochayon – Weizmann Institute of Science

Abstract Co-Author: Elisa Korenblum – Weizmann Institute of Science

Abstract Co-Author: Asaph Aharoni – Weizmann Institute of Science

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2:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

ECPS Headshot Photo Booth
Location: Aloha Park

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2:45 PM – 3:15 PM EDT

Coffee & Networking in Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall A

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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-19-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Chair: DurreShahwar Muhammad, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rice University

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-19-1) Control of chloroplast turn-over and cell death by reactive oxygen species
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Jesse D. Woodson, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Arizona

Symposium Chair: DurreShahwar Muhammad, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rice University

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-19-2) Multi-omics investigation of peroxisomal quality control
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Chair;Speaker: DurreShahwar Muhammad, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rice University

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-19-3) Exploring substrate specificity of SWEETs using a novel vacuolar sugar transporter biosensor - Lightning Talk

Symposium Speaker: Sojeong Gwon (she/her/hers) – Georgia Institute of Technology

Symposium Chair: DurreShahwar Muhammad, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rice University

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-19-4) Functional Studies of Essential Mitochondrial ATPases (ATAD3s) and a Program for STEM Career Development
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Elizabeth Vierling, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Massachusetts Amherst

Symposium Chair: DurreShahwar Muhammad, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rice University

Abstract Co-Author: Minsoo Kim

Abstract Co-Author: Nora Haggerty

Abstract Co-Author: Eli Gordon

Abstract Co-Author: Shannon Clark

Abstract Co-Author: Elizabeth Waters – San Diego State University

Abstract Co-Author: Magdalena Bezanilla – Dartmouth College

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-19-5) Ubiquitin-dependent Protein Degradation and Regulation of Stress Responses
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Sophia Stone – Dalhousie University

Symposium Chair: DurreShahwar Muhammad, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rice University

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-19-6) Characterization of proteins involved in cell-fate determination during ER stress in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Ethan Thibault (he/him/his) – Michigan State University

Symposium Chair: DurreShahwar Muhammad, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rice University

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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-18-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Chair: Lena M. Müller, PhD – University of Miami

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-18-1) CLE peptide signaling during arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Lena M. Müller, PhD – University of Miami

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-18-2) Proteasome-associated protein mediates microbial-provided plant thermotolerance
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Jun Hyung Lee, PhD (he/him/his) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Paul E. Abraham, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Dana L. Carper, PhD (she/her/hers) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Mitchel J. Doktycz – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Robert Hettich – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Dale A. Pelletier – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Bryan Piatkowski – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: David J. Weston – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-18-3) Microbiome colonization leads to emergent plant phenotypes at elevated temperature. - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Hannah M. McMillan, PhD (she/her/hers) – Duke University

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-18-4) In situ quantification of plant carbon allocation in a Maize-AMF system
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Kong M. Wong, PhD (he/him/his) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Keith E. Duncan – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Sergey Komarov – Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Co-Author: Dierdra Daniels – Valent BioSciences LLC

Abstract Co-Author: Clara Lebow – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Daniela S. Floss – Valent BioSciences LLC

Abstract Co-Author: Yuan-Chuan Tai – Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Co-Author: Christopher N. Topp, PhD – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-18-5) Transcriptomic responses to toxic metal stress in Medicago reveals more resilient genotypes use adaptive detoxification mechanisms
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Reena Sharma, PhD – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Aditi Bhat – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Michael Clear

Abstract Co-Author: M. Mercedes Lucas – Instituto de Ciencias Agrarias ICA-CSIC

Abstract Co-Author: Kerrie Barry – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA

Abstract Co-Author: Anna Lipzan – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA

Abstract Co-Author: Matt Blow – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Ber keley, CA USA

Abstract Co-Author: Shaun Curtin – USDA ARS St. Paul, MN

Abstract Co-Author: José J Pueyo – Plant and Environmental Quality, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ICA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain

Abstract Co-Author: Tim Paape – USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center

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Reena Sharma, PhD – Brookhaven National Laboratory ### 1970904###Symposium Speaker###Research associate###Brookhaven National Laboratory###
Symposium Speaker: Reena Sharma, PhD – Brookhaven National Laboratory
### @@@ Aditi Bhat – Brookhaven National Laboratory ### 1971041###Abstract Co-Author######Brookhaven National Laboratory###
Abstract Co-Author: Aditi Bhat – Brookhaven National Laboratory
### @@@ Michael Clear ### 2082592###Abstract Co-Author#########
Abstract Co-Author: Michael Clear
### @@@ M. Mercedes Lucas – Instituto de Ciencias Agrarias ICA-CSIC ### 1970833###Abstract Co-Author######Instituto de Ciencias Agrarias ICA-CSIC###
Abstract Co-Author: M. Mercedes Lucas – Instituto de Ciencias Agrarias ICA-CSIC
### @@@ Kerrie Barry – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA ### 1971045###Abstract Co-Author######Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA###
Abstract Co-Author: Kerrie Barry – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA
### @@@ Anna Lipzan – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA ### 1971046###Abstract Co-Author######Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA###
Abstract Co-Author: Anna Lipzan – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA USA
### @@@ Matt Blow – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Ber keley, CA USA ### 1971047###Abstract Co-Author######Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Ber keley, CA USA###
Abstract Co-Author: Matt Blow – Joint Genome Institute/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Ber keley, CA USA
### @@@ Shaun Curtin – USDA ARS St. Paul, MN ### 1971049###Abstract Co-Author######USDA ARS St. Paul, MN###
Abstract Co-Author: Shaun Curtin – USDA ARS St. Paul, MN
### @@@ José J Pueyo – Plant and Environmental Quality, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ICA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain ### 1970828###Abstract Co-Author######Plant and Environmental Quality, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ICA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain###
Abstract Co-Author: José J Pueyo – Plant and Environmental Quality, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ICA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain
### @@@ Tim Paape – USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center ### 2082594###Abstract Co-Author######USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center###
Abstract Co-Author: Tim Paape – USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center
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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-20-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Chair: Melissa H. Magerøy, PhD (she/her/hers) – Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-20-1) The plant response to high CO2 levels is heritable and orchestrated by DNA methylation.
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Kaushik Panda, PhD (he/him/his) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-20-2) Coordination of basal immunity and the floral transition by the RRM proteins EDM3 and IBM2 in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Thomas Eulgem, PhD (he/him/his) – UC-Riverside

Abstract Co-Author: Jianqiang Wang – UC-Riverside

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-20-4) Plant epigenetics for forest resilience against invasive pathogens
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Rosa Sanchez-Lucas, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Birmingham

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-20-5) Analysis of gene-targeted DNA methylation patterns in the clonal epitypes of Norway spruce throughout the annual cycle
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Igor Yakovlev, PhD (he/him/his) – Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-20-6) Reduced DNA methylation in plants acts as an internal hard drive of stress memory and induced resistance to biotic stress
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Samuel W. Wilkinson, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Sheffield

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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-17-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Chair: Magdalena Weingartner, PhD – University of Hamburg

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-17-1) Does natural variation of the speed of the clock influence seasonal differences in gene expression?
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Eva M. Farre, PhD (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-17-2) Translational regulation of plant photomorphogenesis: SPA1 promotes translation efficiency by phosphorylating the carboxyl-terminal eIF2α
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Mei-Chun Cheng, PhD – National Taiwan University

Abstract Co-Author: Hui-Hsien Chang – National Taiwan University

Abstract Co-Author: Lin-Chen Huang – National Taiwan University

Abstract Co-Author: Karen S. Browning – The University of Texas at Austin

Abstract Co-Author: Enamul Huq – The University of Texas at Austin

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-17-3) VERNALIZATION INDEPENDENCE 3 (VIP3): the first plant gene shown to play a role in deacclimation resistance in arabidopsis and canola - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Ashok Mandal, PhD (Ongoing) (he/him/his) – NDSU

Abstract Co-Author: Mukhlesur Rahman – North Dakota State University

Abstract Co-Author: James V. Anderson – USDA

Abstract Co-Author: Wun Chao – USDA

Abstract Co-Author: David P. Horvath, Doctor of Philosophy (he/him/his) – USDA

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-17-4) Enhanced pollen tube fitness was selected during breeding of tomato varieties that set fruit at elevated temperature.
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Sorel V. Ouonkap Yimga, n/a – Brown University

Abstract Co-Author: Rasha Althiab Almasaud – Brown University

Abstract Co-Author: Ann Loraine – University Of North Carolina Charlotte

Abstract Co-Author: Robert W. Reid – University of North Carolina Charlotte

Abstract Co-Author: Ravishankar Palanivelu – University of Arizona Tucson

Abstract Co-Author: Mark A. Johnson, PhD – Brown University

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-17-5) Analysis of translational control during heat stress response using the eEF1B complex in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Magdalena Weingartner, PhD – University of Hamburg

Abstract Co-Author: Julia Lohmann – Universität Hamburg

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-17-6) Thermosensory transcription factors phase separate with the Mediator coactivator complex to activate thermomorphogenetic genes
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Abhishesh Bajracharya, PhD (Ongoing) – University of Mississippi

Abstract Co-Author: Eden Bayer – University of Mississippi

Abstract Co-Author: Yongjian Qiu, PhD – University of Mississippi

Abstract Co-Author: Alyssa Stoner – University of Mississippi

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-16-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Chair: Steven J. Burgess, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-16-1) Genetically-Encoded Delivery Vehicles for Plant Synthetic Biology and Food Security
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Gözde Demirer, PhD (she/her/hers) – California Institute of Technology

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-16-2) POSTHARVEST CHILLING STRESS IN TOMATO FRUIT
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Diane Beckles, BSc., PhD (she/her/hers) – University of California Davis

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-16-3) Plant Responses to Plasma-Activated Water - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Jonathan J. Kizer – North Carolina State University

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-16-4) Root phenotypes for carbon farming and climate resilience
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Elohim Bello Bello, PhD (he/him/his) – Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-16-5) The unexpected roles of glycosyl hydrolases in Hemicellulose synthesis
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Talia Jacobson (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-16-6) Continuous directed evolution of short-lived plant enzymes to cut maintenance respiration costs - Pre-recorded
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Ulschan Bathe (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

Networking Reception & Poster Presentations
Location: Exhibit Hall A

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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

Interviewing 101
Location: Aloha Park

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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

Plantae Fellows Meetup
Location: Community Building Lounge

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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

ECPS Trivia Night
Location: Poor Larrys Downtown

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7:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Speaker Ready Room
Location: Gwinnett Board Room

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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Community Agreement Listening Session
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

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8:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT

Registration Open
Location: River Concourse

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9:00 AM – 9:03 AM EDT

(PL-4-0) Plenary Session - Overview by Chair
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Chair: Sessen D. Iohannes – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Plenary Chair: Matias F. Gleason, ScB – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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9:03 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

(PL-4-1) Lost in translation? The long-distance travel of messenger RNAs
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Friedrich Kragler, PhD – Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology

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9:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

(PL-4-2) Callose deposition at plasmodesmata and the regulation of plant root development
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Leeds

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10:00 AM – 10:25 AM EDT

(PL-4-3) Coffee Break
Location: Chatham ABC

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10:25 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

(PL-4-4) Three Minute Thesis Presentation
Location: Chatham ABC

Presenter: Jyoti Aggarwal, MSc (she/her/hers) – Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica

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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

(PL-4-5) An uncommon view: 3D imaging of plasmodesmata formation
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Tessa Burch-Smith, PhD (she/her/hers) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

(PL-4-6) Deciphering signals from the noise in the mRNA mobileome using comparative Solanaceae genomics
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Margaret H. Frank, PhD (she/her/hers) – Cornell University

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11:00 AM – 3:30 PM EDT

Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Exhibit Hall A

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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Workshop: Entering leadership roles
Location: Meeting Room 102/103

Workshop Presenter: Dianne Pater, PhD (she/her/hers) – Vassar College

Workshop Co-Organizer: Andrew A. Foudree – Corteva Agriscience

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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Workshop: How to create your mentoring network
Location: Meeting Room 105/106

Workshop Presenter: Eva M. Farre, PhD (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University

Workshop Co-Organizer: Burcu Alptekin

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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Boxed Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall A

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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

One-on-One Mentoring Sessions
Location: Near Registration

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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Workshop: Practical Aspects of Complying with US Regulations on Genetically Engineered and Genome Edited Plants
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Workshop Co-Organizer: Raymond Dobert – Bayer Crop Science

Workshop Presenter: Michelle Glaspie – Bayer Crop Science

Workshop Presenter: Nicole Juba – Pairwise

Workshop Co-Organizer: Miguel Vega-Sanchez, PhD (he/him/his) – Bayer

Workshop Presenter: Deshui Zhang, PhD – USDA-APHIS

Workshop Presenter: Suma Chakravarthy – USDA-APHIS

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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Workshop: Writing Your Diversity Statement
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Workshop Presenter: Brianna D. Griffin, n/a – Iowa State University

Workshop Co-Organizer: Gurleen Kaur, Miss – University of Florida

Workshop Co-Organizer: Alexander Meyers, PhD (he/him/his) – NASA

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1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-23-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Chair: Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, PhD (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

Symposium Chair: Imara Perera – North Carolina State University

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1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-23-1) From Genes to Communities: Uncovering the Impact of GOLVEN10 on Root Nodule Symbiosis through GWAS
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Sonali Roy, PhD (she/her/hers) – Tennessee State University

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1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-23-2) Investigating microbiome composition shifts in wheat leaves under P. nodorum infection
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Xavious Allen (he/him/his) – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Christina Cowger

Abstract Co-Author: Gina Brown-Guedira

Abstract Co-Author: Christine Hawkes

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1:43 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

(CS-23-3) Mechanistic insights into the soybean microbiome to combat iron deficiency chlorosis - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Urmi Das (she/her/hers) – North Dakota State University

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1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-23-4) Reproducible microbiome formation in controlled fabricated ecosystems, EcoFABs
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: John P. Vogel, PhD – DOE Joint Genome Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-23-5) Partner quality and patterns of selection on functional traits in Trifolium
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Chandra Jack, PhD (she/her/hers) – Clark University

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2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-23-6) A snapshot of Medicago’s shoot and root transcriptome in response to an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and aphids.
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: S. Karen Gomez, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Northern Colorado

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1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-25-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Chair: María Maldonado, PhD – UC Davis

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1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-25-1) Avocado WRINKLED2 is functional and positively regulates lipid biosynthesis in nonseed tissues
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Jyoti R. Behera (he/him/his) – East Tennessee State University

Abstract Co-Author: Aruna Kilaru, Ph.D – East Tennessee State University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-25-2) Plant Metabolic Network: A Unified Resource for Plant Metabolism
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Charles L. Hawkins, PhD – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: Bo Xue – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: William P. Dwyer – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: Selena Rice – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: Sue Y. Rhee – Michigan State University

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1:43 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

(CS-25-3) The link between Photorespiration and one carbon metabolism - Lightning Talk
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: KELEM GASHU ALAMRIE, PhD – Michigan State University

Abstract Co-Author: Berkley J. Walker, PhD – Michigan State University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-25-4) Plant-specific features of respiratory supercomplex I + III2 from Vigna radiata
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: María Maldonado, PhD – UC Davis

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2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-25-5) Determination of a Subcellular Metabolic Network Map for Sorghum bicolor
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Ava Kloss-Schmidt (she/her/hers) – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: Ian Blaby – DOE Joint Genome Institute

Abstract Co-Author: William P. Dwyer – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: David W. Ehrhardt – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: Maxine Gutierrez – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: Purva Karia – Carnegie Institution for Science

Abstract Co-Author: Markita P. Landry – University of California, Berkeley

Abstract Co-Author: Ritesh Mewalal – DOE Joint Genome Institute

Abstract Co-Author: Jenny C. Mortimer – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of Adelaide

Abstract Co-Author: Sue Y. Rhee – Michigan State University

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Ava Kloss-Schmidt (she/her/hers) – Carnegie Institution for Science ### 1325967###Symposium Speaker###Research Assistant###Carnegie Institution for Science###
Symposium Speaker: Ava Kloss-Schmidt (she/her/hers) – Carnegie Institution for Science
### she/her/hers @@@ Ian Blaby – DOE Joint Genome Institute ### 1971066###Abstract Co-Author######DOE Joint Genome Institute###
Abstract Co-Author: Ian Blaby – DOE Joint Genome Institute
### @@@ William P. Dwyer – Carnegie Institution for Science ### 1679936###Abstract Co-Author###Research Assistant###Carnegie Institution for Science###
Abstract Co-Author: William P. Dwyer – Carnegie Institution for Science
### @@@ David W. Ehrhardt – Carnegie Institution for Science ### 102413###Abstract Co-Author######Carnegie Institution for Science###
Abstract Co-Author: David W. Ehrhardt – Carnegie Institution for Science
### @@@ Maxine Gutierrez – Carnegie Institution for Science ### 1971039###Abstract Co-Author######Carnegie Institution for Science###
Abstract Co-Author: Maxine Gutierrez – Carnegie Institution for Science
### @@@ Purva Karia – Carnegie Institution for Science ### 1971038###Abstract Co-Author######Carnegie Institution for Science###
Abstract Co-Author: Purva Karia – Carnegie Institution for Science
### @@@ Markita P. Landry – University of California, Berkeley ### 1971067###Abstract Co-Author######University of California, Berkeley###
Abstract Co-Author: Markita P. Landry – University of California, Berkeley
### @@@ Ritesh Mewalal – DOE Joint Genome Institute ### 1971040###Abstract Co-Author######DOE Joint Genome Institute###
Abstract Co-Author: Ritesh Mewalal – DOE Joint Genome Institute
### @@@ Jenny C. Mortimer – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of Adelaide ### 213405###Abstract Co-Author###Director of Plant Systems Biology###Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of Adelaide###
Abstract Co-Author: Jenny C. Mortimer – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and University of Adelaide
### @@@ Sue Y. Rhee – Michigan State University ### 101681###Abstract Co-Author######Michigan State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Sue Y. Rhee – Michigan State University
###

2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-25-6) Modeling the impact of micronutrient scarcity on macronutrient flow in a metabolic network - pre-recorded talk
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Sara El Alaoui, PhD (she/her/hers) – Argonne National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Fatima Foflonker – Argonne National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Fariha Hossain – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Crysten Blaby-Haas, PhD (she/her/hers) – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Samuel M. Seaver, MSc, PhD – Argonne National Laboratory

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-21-0) Overview By Chair
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Chair: Kanjana Laosuntisuk, PhD (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

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1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-21-1) Controlling for total RNA abundance affects the identification of differentially expressed genes revealing bias toward morning-expressed responses
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Kanjana Laosuntisuk, PhD (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Colleen J. Doherty – North Carolina State University

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1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-21-2) Changes in Moon, Mars, and Micro Gravity: A Meta-Analysis of Transcriptome Shifts in Responses to Gravity and Spaceflight
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Emma L J Canaday (She/They) – Ohio University

Abstract Co-Author: Dr. Sarah E. Wyatt – Ohio University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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1:43 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

(CS-21-3) The Proteomes that Feed the World - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Veronica E. Ramirez, MSc. (she/her/hers) – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Sarah Brajkovic – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Paula Andrade Galan – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Patrick Rohrl – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Mario Picciani – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Sophia Hein – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Sebastian Urzinger – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Guido Giordano – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Genc Haljiti – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Andrea Piller – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Cemil Can Saylan – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Armin Soleymaniniya – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Qussai Abbas – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Ezgi Aydin – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Lukas Wurstl – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Gianluca Corongiu – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Jiuyue Pan – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Brigitte Poppenberger, n/a – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Bernhard Kuster – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Christina Ludwig – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Corinna Dawid – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Mathias Wilhelm – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Stephanie Wilhelm – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Ralph Hueckelhoven – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Caroline Gutjahr – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Viktoriya Avramova – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Dmitrij Frishman – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Josch Pauling – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Chris-Carolin Schoen – Technical University of Munich

Abstract Co-Author: Claus Schwechheimer – Technical University of Munich

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Veronica E. Ramirez, MSc. (she/her/hers) – Technical University of Munich ### 1970769###Symposium Speaker###Doctoral Candidate###Technical University of Munich###
Symposium Speaker: Veronica E. Ramirez, MSc. (she/her/hers) – Technical University of Munich
### she/her/hers @@@ Sarah Brajkovic – Technical University of Munich ### 1970797###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Sarah Brajkovic – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Paula Andrade Galan – Technical University of Munich ### 1970798###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Paula Andrade Galan – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Patrick Rohrl – Technical University of Munich ### 1970799###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Patrick Rohrl – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Mario Picciani – Technical University of Munich ### 1970806###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Mario Picciani – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Sophia Hein – Technical University of Munich ### 1970811###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Sophia Hein – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Sebastian Urzinger – Technical University of Munich ### 1970801###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Sebastian Urzinger – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Guido Giordano – Technical University of Munich ### 1970803###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Guido Giordano – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Genc Haljiti – Technical University of Munich ### 1970805###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Genc Haljiti – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Andrea Piller – Technical University of Munich ### 1970800###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Andrea Piller – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Cemil Can Saylan – Technical University of Munich ### 1970808###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Cemil Can Saylan – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Armin Soleymaniniya – Technical University of Munich ### 1970809###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Armin Soleymaniniya – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Qussai Abbas – Technical University of Munich ### 1970807###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Qussai Abbas – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Ezgi Aydin – Technical University of Munich ### 1970804###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Ezgi Aydin – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Lukas Wurstl – Technical University of Munich ### 1970802###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Lukas Wurstl – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Gianluca Corongiu – Technical University of Munich ### 1970823###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Gianluca Corongiu – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Jiuyue Pan – Technical University of Munich ### 1970810###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Jiuyue Pan – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Brigitte Poppenberger, n/a – Technical University of Munich ### 1970838###Abstract Co-Author###Professor###Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Brigitte Poppenberger, n/a – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Bernhard Kuster – Technical University of Munich ### 1970839###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Bernhard Kuster – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Christina Ludwig – Technical University of Munich ### 1970818###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Christina Ludwig – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Corinna Dawid – Technical University of Munich ### 1970812###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Corinna Dawid – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Mathias Wilhelm – Technical University of Munich ### 1970820###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Mathias Wilhelm – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Stephanie Wilhelm – Technical University of Munich ### 1970813###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Stephanie Wilhelm – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Ralph Hueckelhoven – Technical University of Munich ### 1970822###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Ralph Hueckelhoven – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Caroline Gutjahr – Technical University of Munich ### 1970821###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Caroline Gutjahr – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Viktoriya Avramova – Technical University of Munich ### 1970816###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Viktoriya Avramova – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Dmitrij Frishman – Technical University of Munich ### 1970819###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Dmitrij Frishman – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Josch Pauling – Technical University of Munich ### 1970817###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Josch Pauling – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Chris-Carolin Schoen – Technical University of Munich ### 1970815###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Chris-Carolin Schoen – Technical University of Munich
### @@@ Claus Schwechheimer – Technical University of Munich ### 1970814###Abstract Co-Author######Technical University of Munich###
Abstract Co-Author: Claus Schwechheimer – Technical University of Munich
###

1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-21-4) High-throughput phenotyping uncovers differential pollen tube growth patterns during heat stress in a diverse panel of tomato accessions
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Cedar Warman, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Arizona

Abstract Co-Author: Ravishankar Palanivelu – University of Arizona

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2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-21-5) Regulatory Networks Governing Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Maize and Sorghum
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Lifang Zhang, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Sunita Kumari, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Vivek Kumar – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Andrew Olson – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,

Abstract Co-Author: Michael Regulski – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Christophe Liseron-Monfils – National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada

Abstract Co-Author: Allison Gaudinier – Miller Institute University of California

Abstract Co-Author: Mary Frank – Corteva, Agriscience

Abstract Co-Author: Bo Shen – Corteva, Agriscience

Abstract Co-Author: Leon Kochian – University of Saskatchewan

Abstract Co-Author: Siohban Brady, PhD – Department of Plant Biology and Genome Center

Abstract Co-Author: Doreen Ware – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ### 1680044###Symposium Speaker###PostDoc###Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory###
Symposium Speaker: Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
### @@@ Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ### 1680044###Abstract Co-Author###PostDoc###Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory###
Abstract Co-Author: Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
### @@@ Lifang Zhang, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ### 399510###Abstract Co-Author###Research Associate###Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory###
Abstract Co-Author: Lifang Zhang, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
### @@@ Sunita Kumari, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ### 101766###Abstract Co-Author###Senior Bioinformatics Scientist###Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory###
Abstract Co-Author: Sunita Kumari, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
### @@@ Vivek Kumar – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ### 1053092###Abstract Co-Author###Senior Scientist###Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory###
Abstract Co-Author: Vivek Kumar – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
### @@@ Andrew Olson – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, ### 108358###Abstract Co-Author######Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,###
Abstract Co-Author: Andrew Olson – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,
### @@@ Michael Regulski – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ### 1971072###Abstract Co-Author######Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory###
Abstract Co-Author: Michael Regulski – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
### @@@ Christophe Liseron-Monfils – National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada ### 1971105###Abstract Co-Author######National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada###
Abstract Co-Author: Christophe Liseron-Monfils – National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
### @@@ Allison Gaudinier – Miller Institute University of California ### 155216###Abstract Co-Author######Miller Institute University of California###
Abstract Co-Author: Allison Gaudinier – Miller Institute University of California
### @@@ Mary Frank – Corteva, Agriscience ### 1971073###Abstract Co-Author######Corteva, Agriscience###
Abstract Co-Author: Mary Frank – Corteva, Agriscience
### @@@ Bo Shen – Corteva, Agriscience ### 1971074###Abstract Co-Author######Corteva, Agriscience###
Abstract Co-Author: Bo Shen – Corteva, Agriscience
### @@@ Leon Kochian – University of Saskatchewan ### 284036###Abstract Co-Author###Canada Excellence Research Chair in Global Food Security and Associate Director of the Global Institute of Food Security###University of Saskatchewan###
Abstract Co-Author: Leon Kochian – University of Saskatchewan
### @@@ Siohban Brady, PhD – Department of Plant Biology and Genome Center ### 102137###Abstract Co-Author###Dr.###Department of Plant Biology and Genome Center###
Abstract Co-Author: Siohban Brady, PhD – Department of Plant Biology and Genome Center
### @@@ Doreen Ware – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca ### 101688###Abstract Co-Author###Adj. Professor Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory###Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca###
Abstract Co-Author: Doreen Ware – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca
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2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-21-6) ZmIRA1, a new mediator between Root System Architecture (RSA) and nitrogen metabolism identified by phenomics
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Michelle S. Cho – Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Co-Author: Zhengbin Liu – Partek Inc

Abstract Co-Author: Bing Yang – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Shayla Gunn – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Keith Duncan – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Clara Lebow – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Mitchell Sellers – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Stephen Moose – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Abstract Co-Author: Christopher N. Topp, PhD – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

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1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-22-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Chair: Seung Y. Rhee (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University

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1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-22-1) Understanding Mechanisms of Thermoadaptation of Desert Extremophiles
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Seung Y. Rhee (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University

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1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-22-2) Plant growth stimulation by elevated CO2 depends on phosphorus homeostasis in chloroplasts
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Hatem Rouached, PhD (he/him/his) – Michigan State University

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1:43 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

(CS-22-3) Stomatal CO2 sensor in stomata consists of two interacting protein kinases, Raf-like HT1 and MAP kinase MPK12 followed by CBC1 Kinase - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Karnelia Paul, Ph.D (she/her/hers) – University of California San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Yohei Takahashi – Nagoya University, Japan

Abstract Co-Author: Krystal C. Bosmans – University of California, San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Po-Kai Hsu – University of California, San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Christian Seitz – University of California San Diego

Abstract Co-Author: Hannes Kollist, PhD – University of Tartu, Estonia

Abstract Co-Author: Julian i. Schroeder, PhD – University of California, San Diego

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-22-4) Rapid evolution across climates in globally-distributed experiments of an annual herb
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Moi Exposito-Alonso, PhD (he/him/his) – Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Carnegie Institution for Science, Stanford University

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2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-22-5) Climate impact on plant-pathogen interactions
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Hannah M. McMillan, PhD (she/her/hers) – Duke University

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2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-22-6) Bridging the lab-field gap in microbiome research
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Rebecca Bart, PhD – DDPSC

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1:00 PM – 1:03 PM EDT

(CS-24-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Chair: Kranthi Varala, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Purdue University

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1:03 PM – 1:23 PM EDT

(CS-24-1) De novo discovery of known and new regulators of lipid metabolism: A novel approach to learn regulatory networks from extremely large gene expression datasets.
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Kranthi Varala, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Purdue University

Abstract Co-Author: Ying Li, PhD – Purdue University

Abstract Co-Author: Rajeev Ranjan – Purdue University

Abstract Co-Author: Sonali Srijan – Purdue University

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1:23 PM – 1:43 PM EDT

(CS-24-2) small RNAs from transposons affect gene expression in hybrids
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Sara Lopez-Gomollon, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Cambridge

Abstract Co-Author: Sebastian y. Mueller – University of Cambridge

Abstract Co-Author: David C. Baulcombe, PhD – University of Cambridge,

Symposium Chair: Kranthi Varala, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Purdue University

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1:45 PM – 2:05 PM EDT

(CS-24-4) Single-cell genomics of Populus lignified stems reveals distinct cell population and developmental tracing of cambial derivatives
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Henry W. Schmidt, MSc (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Kelly Balmant, Dr. – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Christopher Dervinis – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Matias Kirst, Dr. – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Daniel Conde – Centro de Biotecnologıa y Genomica de Plantas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid – Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnologıa Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA-CSIC), Madrid 28223, Spain

Abstract Co-Author: Wendell J. Pereira, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Paolo Triozzi – University of Florida

Symposium Chair: Kranthi Varala, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Purdue University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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Henry W. Schmidt, MSc (he/him/his) – University of Florida ### 1970903###Symposium Speaker###Graduate student###University of Florida###
Symposium Speaker: Henry W. Schmidt, MSc (he/him/his) – University of Florida
### he/him/his @@@ Kelly Balmant, Dr. – University of Florida ### 1971035###Abstract Co-Author######University of Florida###
Abstract Co-Author: Kelly Balmant, Dr. – University of Florida
### @@@ Christopher Dervinis – University of Florida ### 1971036###Abstract Co-Author######University of Florida###
Abstract Co-Author: Christopher Dervinis – University of Florida
### @@@ Matias Kirst, Dr. – University of Florida ### 1971037###Abstract Co-Author######University of Florida###
Abstract Co-Author: Matias Kirst, Dr. – University of Florida
### @@@ Daniel Conde – Centro de Biotecnologıa y Genomica de Plantas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid – Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnologıa Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA-CSIC), Madrid 28223, Spain ### 1971032###Abstract Co-Author######Centro de Biotecnologıa y Genomica de Plantas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid – Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnologıa Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA-CSIC), Madrid 28223, Spain###
Abstract Co-Author: Daniel Conde – Centro de Biotecnologıa y Genomica de Plantas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid – Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnologıa Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA-CSIC), Madrid 28223, Spain
### @@@ Wendell J. Pereira, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Florida ### 1971102###Abstract Co-Author###Post-Doctoral Associate###University of Florida###
Abstract Co-Author: Wendell J. Pereira, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Florida
### he/him/his @@@ Paolo Triozzi – University of Florida ### 1971033###Abstract Co-Author######University of Florida###
Abstract Co-Author: Paolo Triozzi – University of Florida
### @@@ Kranthi Varala, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Purdue University ### 1326063###Symposium Chair###Assistant Professor###Purdue University###
Symposium Chair: Kranthi Varala, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Purdue University
### he/him/his

2:05 PM – 2:25 PM EDT

(CS-24-5) MiRNAs in Extremophytes Involved in Re-organizing the Salt Stress-responsive Transcriptomes
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Richard S. Garcia (he/him/his) – Louisiana State University

Abstract Co-Author: Maheshi Dassanayake – Louisiana State University

Abstract Co-Author: Kieu-Nga Tran – Louisiana State University

Abstract Co-Author: Chathura Wijeshinghege – Louisiana State University

Symposium Chair: Kranthi Varala, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Purdue University

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2:25 PM – 2:45 PM EDT

(CS-24-6) An integrated transcriptomic insight into shade and high temperature signaling and gene regulatory networks at tissue resolution across evolutionarily different plant species (pre-recorded)
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Aditi Dwivedi, PhD (she/her/hers) – National Institute of Plant Genome Research

Abstract Co-Author: Aashish Ranjan – National Institute of Plant Genome Research

Abstract Co-Author: Kumud Saini – National Institute of Plant Genome Research

Abstract Co-Author: Vasundara D. Sundaravadivelu – National Institute of Plant Genome Research

Symposium Chair: Kranthi Varala, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Purdue University

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2:45 PM – 3:15 PM EDT

Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall A

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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-28-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Chair: Sanhita Chakraborty, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin-Madison

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-28-1) Tripartite interactions between associative diazotrophs and mycorrhizal crop plants
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Devanshi Khokhani, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Minnesota

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-28-2) Single-cell lineage dynamics of nodule development in Medicago truncatula
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Wendell J. Pereira, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Florida

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-28-3) Synergy and complexity in the Autoregulation of Nodulation MtTML1 and MtTML2 and DAR hypernodulation mutants add new insights to regulation of nodulation - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Julia A. Frugoli, PhD (she/her/hers) – Clemson University

Abstract Co-Author: Diptee Chaulagain, PhD – Clemson University

Abstract Co-Author: Elise L. Schnabel, BS – Clemson University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-28-4) Deciphering the hyperinduction of host genes during rhizobium-legume symbiosis under salt stress
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Sanhita Chakraborty, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin-Madison

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-28-5) From genes to genera: Assessing genetic determinants of rhizobia fitness in legume nodules across genetic scales
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Liana Burghardt, PhD (she/her/hers) – Pennsylvania State University

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-28-6) Discovering traits that support functional and effective nitrogen-fixing symbioses with synthetic genomics
Location: Meeting Room 201-202

Symposium Speaker: Barney Geddes, PhD – North Dakota State University

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3:15 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-29-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Chair: Leonor C. Boavida, Purdue University (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-29-1) Conserved and lineage-specific proteins driving gamete membrane fusion in the green alga Chlamydomonas
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Jennifer F. Pinello, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Maryland College Park

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-29-2) The dual roles of a fern EXCESS MICROSPOROCYTES1: suppression of sporangium formation during sporophyte development and promotion of antheridium in the gametophyte
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Kelley A. Withers (she/her/hers) – University of Iowa

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-29-3) Progress Towards Self-Reproducing Hybrid Wheat - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Maren L. Arling, MS – Corteva Agriscience

Abstract Co-Author: Marissa Simon – Corteva Agriscience

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-29-4) Tetraspanins-enriched domains as membrane signaling hubs for fertilization factors
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Chair;Speaker: Leonor C. Boavida, Purdue University (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-29-5) How do flowering plants transport the sperm nucleus to female gamete nucleus for karyogamy?
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Tomo Kawashima, PhD – University of Kentucky

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-29-6) Seed formation: Is triggering embryo development sufficient?
Location: Meeting Room 203-205

Symposium Speaker: Joann Connor, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-30-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Chair: Georg Jander, n/a – Boyce Thompson Institute

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-30-1) Medicinal Genomics: Exploring natural products in blueberry for human health benefits
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Courtney Leisner, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) – Auburn University

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-30-2) Plant Magic - Unraveling the Unique Biochemistry in Secretory Structures and Specialized Cell Types
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Mark Lange, PhD (he/him/his) – Washington State University

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-30-3) Exploiting natural variation in starch granule size and composition in Aegilops tauschii to improve wheat starch - Lightning Talk
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Rose E. McNelly (she/her/hers) – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Jesús Quiroz Chávez – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Ruth Franklin – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: David Gilbert – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Amy Briffa – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Sanu Arora – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Alexander Watson-Lazowski – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Cristobal Uauy – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: David Seung – John Innes Centre

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-30-4) The evolutionary origin of acutumine biosynthesis in Menispermaceae plants
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Jing-Ke Weng, PhD – Institute for Plant-Human Interface, Northeastern University

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-30-5) It happened again: convergent evolution of acylglucoses in black nightshade and wild tomato
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Yann-Ru Lou, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of California, Davis

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-30-6) Improving tomato flavor using biochemistry, genomics and breeding
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Denise M. Tieman, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Modesta N. Abugu – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Harry J. klee, Ph.D – University of Florida

Abstract Co-Author: Esther van der Knaap – University of Georgia

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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-26-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Chair: Jeffrey Bennetzen – University of Georgia

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-26-1) Orphan Crop Genetics and Genomics
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Jeff Bennetzen, n/a (he/him/his) – University of Georgia

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-26-2) Exploiting sorghum resilience using advanced breeding tools
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Damaris A. Odeny, PhD – ICRISAT

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-26-3) Improving morphogenic growth responses of pennycress to the dual threats of shade and elevated temperature - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Vanessica Jawahir, PhD (she/her/hers) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abstract Co-Author: Dmitri A. Nusinow – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-26-4) Genomic research in finger millet: The good, the bad and the exciting
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Katrien M. Devos, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-26-5) Exploring genetic diversity in yaupon holly, a North American native beverage plant
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Ben Long (he/they) – University of Georgia

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-26-6) Transcriptome changes under Fe deficiently reveals combined Fe acquisition strategies in the orphan crop tef (Eragrostis tef)
Location: Meeting Room 102-103

Symposium Speaker: Ayalew Ligaba-Osena, PH.D. – UNC Greensboro

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3:15 PM – 3:18 PM EDT

(CS-27-0) Overview by Chair
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Chair: Alison W. Roberts, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Rhode Island

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3:18 PM – 3:38 PM EDT

(CS-27-1) Functional analysis of Cellulose Synthase-like D (CSLD) in moss lines lacking Cellulose Synthase (CESA)
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Alison W. Roberts, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Rhode Island

Abstract Co-Author: Eric Roberts – Rhode Island College

Abstract Co-Author: Shu-Zon Wu – Dartmouth College

Abstract Co-Author: Arielle M. Chaves, n/a – University of Rhode Island

Abstract Co-Author: Kai Yuan – University of Rhode Island

Abstract Co-Author: Magdalena Bezanilla – Dartmouth College

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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3:38 PM – 3:58 PM EDT

(CS-27-2) Multiscale structural characterization of epidermal cell walls during mechanical stretch
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Jingyi Yu (she/her/hers) – Pennsylvania State University

Abstract Co-Author: Joshua T. Del Mundo, MS – Pennsylvania State University

Abstract Co-Author: Esther Gomez – Pennsylvania State University

Abstract Co-Author: Enrique Gomez – Pennsylvania State University

Abstract Co-Author: Daniel Cosgrove – Pennsylvania State University

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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3:58 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

(CS-27-3) Elucidating the role of lignification during silique development in Arabidopsis thaliana - Lightning Talk
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Justin Nichol (he/him/his) – University of Calgary

Abstract Co-Author: Logan Skori, PhD – University of Calgary

Abstract Co-Author: Marcus A. Samuel, PhD – University of Calgary

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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4:00 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

(CS-27-4) Targeted enzymatic degradation of the pectic glycan Rhamnogalacturonan I (RG-I) to enhance solubilization of poplar biomass during consolidated bioprocessing
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Pradeepa S. Jayawardhane (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Abstract Co-Author: NEAL HENGGE – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: QI XU – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: MARKUS ALAHUHTA – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: NADIA GANJOLOO – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: ROBERT AMOS, Dr – University of Georgia

Abstract Co-Author: Melani Atmodjo, Dr, Ph.D. – Complex Carbohydrate Research Ctr, Univ. of Georgia

Abstract Co-Author: YANNICK BOMBLE, Dr – National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Debra Mohnen, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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Symposium Speaker: Pradeepa S. Jayawardhane (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia
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Abstract Co-Author: NEAL HENGGE – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: QI XU – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: MARKUS ALAHUHTA – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: NADIA GANJOLOO – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: ROBERT AMOS, Dr – University of Georgia
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Abstract Co-Author: Melani Atmodjo, Dr, Ph.D. – Complex Carbohydrate Research Ctr, Univ. of Georgia
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Abstract Co-Author: YANNICK BOMBLE, Dr – National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Debra Mohnen, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia
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4:20 PM – 4:40 PM EDT

(CS-27-5) A signaling circuitry maintains cell integrity during hormone induced cell expansion.
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Ajeet Chaudhary, PhD (he/him/his) – Department of Plant Biology, Carnegie Institution for Science, Stanford

Abstract Co-Author: Zhiyong Wang, Ph.D – Department of Plant biology, Carnegie institute for Science, Stanford

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4:40 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

(CS-27-6) Shoring up the base: the development and regulation of cortex sclerenchyma in the basal region of B. distachyon nodal roots
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

Symposium Speaker: Ian W. McCahill, PhD (in progress) (he/him/his) – UMass Amherst

Abstract Co-Author: Eleah L. Flockhart – UMass Amherst

Abstract Co-Author: Samuel P. Hazen – UMass Amherst

Abstract Co-Author: Cassandra F. Probert – UMass Amherst

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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

ASPB Town Hall
Location: Meeting Room 105-106

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6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

Annual Party
Location: Georgia International Gallery

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8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Registration Open
Location: River Concourse

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9:00 AM – 9:03 AM EDT

(PL-3-0) Thriving in Deep Space: Plant Biology for the Moon, Mars, and Beyond - Plenary Overview
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Chair: Elison B. Blancaflor, PhD (he/him/his) – NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center

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9:03 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

(PL-3-1) Fern facilitation following biotic upheaval, possibilities for terraforming
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Lauren Azevedo-Schmidt, PhD – Climate Change Institute, University of Maine

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9:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

(PL-3-2) Sustainable food production in space: elucidating the impact of spaceflight on plant-microbe interactions
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, PhD (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

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10:00 AM – 10:25 AM EDT

(PL-3-3) Coffee Break
Location: Chatham ABC

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10:25 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

(PL-3-4) Three Minute Thesis Presentation
Location: Chatham ABC

Presenter: Paul Kasemsap (he/him/his) – University of California, Davis

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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

(PL-3-5) Soil microbial dynamics in space
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Janet K. Jansson, PhD (she/her/hers) – Biological Sciences Division, EARTH AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DIRECTORATEPacific Northwest National Laboratory

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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

(PL-3-6) Artificial photosynthesis for the production of food during space flight
Location: Chatham ABC

Plenary Speaker: Robert E. Jinkerson, PhD – University of California, Riverside

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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Award Talk - Mary Clutter Leadership in Public Service Award
Location: Chatham ABC

Award Winner: Diane Jofuku Okamuro, PhD – National Science Foundation / Biological Sciences Directorate

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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Award Talk- Hales Award: Signal transduction in systemic acquired resistance
Location: Chatham ABC

Award Winner: Xinnian Dong, PhD – Duke University

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60 minutes

(800-169) Pleiotropy and adaptation in the silverleaf sunflower, Helianthus argophyllus
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Uzezi E. Okinedo, M.Sc., University of Lagos, Cell and Molecular Biology (2019); B.Sc., University of Lagos, Cell Biology and Genetics (2015) – University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract Co-Author: Brook T. Moyers, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Massachusetts Boston

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-04) 12-oxophytodieonic Acid primes induced systemic resistance in cottons
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sang-Wook Park, n/a – Auburn University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(1100-01) A comparison of stomatal conductanceresponses to blue and red light between C3and C4 photosynthetic species in threephylogenetically-controlled experiments
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emmanuel Bernardo

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(400-20) A comprehensive toolkit to perform Expansion Microscopy in plant protoplast systems
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kevin L. Cox, Jr., n/a – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(600-01) A developmental and transcriptional exploration of staminode evolution in Loasaceae
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Andrea D. Appleton (she/her/hers) – Harvard University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(400-21) A G protein - AtRGS1 - Sucrose Synthase Sugar Sensor Complex Mediates UDP-Glucose Balance of Plant Growth with Defense
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alan M. jones, n/a – University of North Carolina

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(200-38) A genetic approach demonstrates that flavonols protect pollen from heat-increased reactive oxygen species that impair tomato pollen performance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Gloria K. Muday, PhD – Wake Forest University

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(1100-02) A Genetic Test for Serpentine-Specific Natural Selection in the Lyre-Leaf Rockcress, Arabidopsis lyrata, an Important Element of the State Line Serpentine Barrens of Eastern North America.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Maja M. Klosinska, PhD (she/her/hers) – Millersville University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(1100-03) A genotype by environment interaction for fitness is mediated by a polymorphism in CBF2
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Christopher G Oakley, PhD (he/him/his) – Purdue University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(1000-01) A G-Protein Coupled TCP14-JAZ3 Circuit Mediates Defense Responses by Repressing JA Signaling
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alan M. jones, n/a – University of North Carolina

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(800-140) A high-throughput skim-sequencing approach for genotyping, dosage estimation and identifying translocations
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Laxman Adhikari, PhD – King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(1100-04) A hydroponic approach to assess the morpho-physiological responses of cotton cultivars under varying vapor pressure deficit (VPD) conditions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kripa Dhakal, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Memphis

Abstract Co-Author: Avat Shekoofa – Plant Sciences Dept. of The University of Tennessee Knoxville

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(600-30) A key nuclear factor essential for cytochrome b6f complex assembly and chloroplast development in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Junxian He, Doctoral – The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(500-01) A mathematical description for the onset of systemic acquired resistance in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Philip Berg, Ph.D – Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing & Biotechnology

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(300-77) A newly isolated Purpureocillium species endophytically colonizes wheat and protects it from major fungal diseases.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: ROY KIMOTHO, MSC Genetics – CARR

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(800-01) A Novel gamma-glutamyl Cycle for Increasing Oxidative Stress Tolerance via GSH Homeostasis in Plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Om Parkash Dhankher, PhD – University of Massachusetts

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-103) A Phylogenomic Approach to Identifying Putative Parents of the Octoploid Cultivated Dahlia
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Zachary Meharg, BA – HundsonAlpha Institue for Biotechnology

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(1000-02) A PLIP3 Suppressor Mutant Screen for Understanding Lipid-derived Signaling Pathways in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jinjie Liu, PhD – Michigan State University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1000-03) A reduction signaling by a glutathione relays a 12-oxophytodienoic acid signal in coordinating growth and defense responses under environmental stresses in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ashna Adhikari – Auburn Uiniversity

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(800-45) A Role of GATA Transcription Factor in the Regulation of Secondary Cell Wall Biosynthesis in Populus
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jay Chen, PhD (he/him/his) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-06) A semi-automated platform for studying plant-microbe interactions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sannidhi Menon (she/her/hers) – Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(400-22) A Systems Biology Approach to Reveal Cell-Type Specific Molecular Responses to Combined Abiotic Stresses in Poplar
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Vimal Kumar Balasubramanian, PhD – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(900-01) A tool to non-destructively measure root torsional stiffness for understanding root lodging-resistance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ashley N. Hostetler, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Delaware

Phenomics

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60 minutes

(100-75) Above ground, below ground and biochemical characteristics of soybeans seedlings (Glycine max L.) in response to drought stress.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Idowu Arinola Obisesan, Ph.D. – Bowen University Iwo

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(1000-04) ACC regulates lateral root formation through CLEs independent of ethylene in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ria Khare, n/a – UNC Chapel Hill

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1100-05) Advanced Photon Source x-ray capabilities for plant research
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Karolina Michalska, n/a – Argonne National Laboratory

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(1100-06) Advancements in Gas Exchange Measurements: Introducing Dynamic Assimilation Technique for Non-Steady-State Assessments
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Lingling Yuan, PhD (she/her/hers) – LI-COR

Abstract Co-Author: Jason Hupp

Abstract Co-Author: Douglas Lynch

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(600-31) AINTEGUMENTA and redundant AINTEGUMENTA-LIKE-6 are required for bract outgrowth in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Darren P. Manuela, n/a – University of South Carolina

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(500-02) Altered microRNA Expression in cax1 and cax1/cax3 Potentially Plays a Role in CAX Mediated Anoxia Tolerance.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Vignesh Nalliah – BCM CNRC

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(800-102) An Epigenetic Regulator Mediates Lignin-Modification-Induced Dwarfism in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Victoria Yell, n/a (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(300-51) An ESCRT-interacting deubiquitinase (AMSH1) is involved in the hypersensitive response (HR) and nonhost resistance (NHR) against powdery mildew fungi in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: William K. Sexton, Bachelor's of Science – University of Maryland College Park

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(800-46) An in vivo GA- and ABA-responsive dual-luciferase reporter system for simultaneous detection of GA and ABA responses, hormone crosstalk, and heat-stress response in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Chwan-Yang Hong, PhD – National Taiwan University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-02) An in-depth characterization of phosphite-metabolizing soybean (Glycine max) plants and their interaction with weeds using high-throughput RGB and hyperspectral imaging
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Francisco G. perez-Zavala, Ph. D. – Texas Tech University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(600-02) An inducible in vitro system to reprogram somatic cells into a gamete fate
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Keila AK Jellings (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(400-41) An orphan gene in Populus enhance yield attribute in plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Biruk A. Feyissa, PhD (he/him/his) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Cell Biology: Plastids and Organelles

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60 minutes

(800-47) An SC splicing factor modulates abiotic stress responses by maintaining the RNA splicing in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Abdulrahman Alhabsi (he/him/his) – King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(200-28) Anabaena cylindrica as a biofertilizer in Martian Settlements
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Haley Murphy, Astrobiology, Bachelor's of Science – Florida Institute of Technology

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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60 minutes

(100-02) Analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana PHYB Mutants Identified in a Genetic Enhancer Screen
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Karisa Denig – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-48) Analysis of b1TR-binding Proteins in Maize
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kathryn M. Koirtyohann (she/her/hers) – Florida State University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-147) Analysis of Cas9-targeted mPing insertion in yeast
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Megan Collins, n/a – University of South Carolina Aiken

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(600-03) Analysis of Floral RNA Binding 1 (FRB1) as a novel regulator of flower development and splicing of micro exons conserved in floral ABC genes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: JUN WANG, PhD – Pennsylvania State University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(800-104) Analysis of MKK4;MKK5 Arabidopsis Double Mutant Alleles
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jonah A. Zabik – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-49) Analysis of Protein Interaction between HY5 and bZIP17 in stress response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hyebi Lee, n/a – Gyeongsang National University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(600-04) Analysis of reproductive development in Arabidopsis organ boundary mutants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Anita Shrestha (she/her/hers) – The University of Mississippi

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(800-03) Analysis of shoot gravitropic responses of Arabidopsis thaliana transgenic lines with altered SCR expression
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Archana Sharma, PhD (she/her/hers) – Tuskegee University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(300-52) Analysis of Systemic Acquired Resistance by Monitoring Redox-Mediated Transcriptional Dynamics in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Rezwana Rahman Setu – Mississippi State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(800-50) Analysis of the lignin brace in the sepal abscission zones of Arabidopsis organ boundary mutants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sabnam Ojha – The university of Mississippi

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(600-05) Analysis of Tomato hap2 Mutants Reveals a New Fertilization Recovery Mechanism
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Octavia Rowe, n/a – Brown University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(300-78) Analyzing transport activity in Arabidopsis NPF6.4
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Chun-Hao Hsu, MA – National Taiwan University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(400-23) Antibody Production Against the EPSIN1 ENTH Domain from Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kristen D. Barwick, n/a – University of Missouri-Columbia

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(400-24) Antioxidant Effects of Curcumin, Ursolic Acid, and Crocetin on Breast Cancer Cells
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Azam Noori, PhD (she/her/hers) – Merrimack College

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(200-01) Anti-oxidation and anti-diabetic properties of green and yellow papaya (Carica papaya): Stimulation of glucose uptake in liver and myoblasts and wound healing in fibroblast.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Haiwen Li – Virginia State University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(800-105) Application and development of molecular marker systems for the analysis of polyploid Prunus species
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Júlia Halász, PhD, DSc (she/her/hers) – Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Godollo

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(900-02) Application of phenomics to differentiate response of sugarcane genotypes to depleting soil moisture and bio stimulants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Vinay Mahadev Hegde, M.Sc Agri (Plant Physiology) – Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra and ICAR National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management

Phenomics

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60 minutes

(300-53) Arabidopsis DDX3-like RNA helicases modulate the homeostasis and function of Argonaute proteins
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Chien Yu Huang (she/her/hers) – Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology at LSU

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(400-02) Arabidopsis GAUT1 synthesizes a specific homogalacturonan required for normal cell expansion
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Melani Atmodjo, Dr, Ph.D. – Complex Carbohydrate Research Ctr, Univ. of Georgia

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(200-02) Arabidopsis thaliana bypass1 mutants overproduce a root-derived signaling molecule that arrests shoot development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jacob Olson – Purdue University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(800-106) ARP6 and HSFA2 are required for temperature-induced modulation of meiotic recombination in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Prateek Jain, PhD (he/him/his) – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-107) Assembly and Population History of Wild Sorghum bicolor
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: William G. Voelker – University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(100-03) Assessment of Budburst Rate and Frost Tolerance in Wild Grapevine, Vitis labrusca, for Mitigating Spring Frost Injury
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Gurkirat Singh, Masters (he/him/his) – The Ohio State University

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(500-03) ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy-Linked Chemometrics: A Novel Approach to the Analysis and Control of the Invasive Species Japanese Knotweed
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Claire A. Holden, PhD – Lancaster University

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(400-25) AtRGS1 Phospho-Barcode: Revealing the signaling mechanism mediated by phosphorylation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Eduardo Bassi Simoni, Master's Degree and now PhD Candidate (he/him/his) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(500-04) Automated Image Analysis Pipeline to Quantify Preharvest Sprouting in Quinoa (Chenopdium quinoa)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Stuti Shrivastava, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin, Madison

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(300-79) Bacterial Leaf Scald of Plum in Texas: A Survey
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Pedro Uribe, PhD Plant Pathology – Texas AgriLife Extension

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(200-03) Biochemical effects of three different types of nitrogen fertilizer applied as a foliar spray on hybrid poplar clone NM6 (Populus nigra L. x P. maximowiczii A. Henry)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Medini Weerasinghe, PhD – University of New Hampshire

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(300-08) Biofertilizer additions have differential effects on microbiome composition and diversity across poplar genotypes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alyssa A. Carrell, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(100-44) Biogenic Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Ameliorate the Effect of Salinity Stress in Wheat Crop
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Imran -. Badshah, Sr., M. Phil Botany – PMAS AAUR

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-76) Biostimulation and quantification of amino acids in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) subjected to abiotic stress.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Rodolfo Braga Marino, Bachelor – Florestaria Cantareira LTDA

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(200-04) Biosynthesis and regulation of 2-phenylethylglucosinolate (2PE) in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Makou Lin, PMCB PhD (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(300-54) Breaking resistance against non-adapted powdery mildew to understand plant immunity in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Shunyuan Xiao, PhD – University of Maryland College Park

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(300-09) Breeding of microbiomes conferring salt tolerance to plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Caio Guilherme Pereira, PhD – The University of Texas at Austin

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(800-108) Breeding tetraploid perennial grain sorghum for multiple harvests
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Pheonah Nabukalu, PhD (she/her/hers) – The Land Institute

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(800-52) Built Better: Evaluating Field Performance of Inducible vs Constitutive Promoters Controlling Stress Response Transgenes in Hybrid 717-1B4 Populus tremula x alba
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Molli E. Coombs, MS (she/her/hers) – West Virginia University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(1100-07) C4 bioenergy feedstocks maintain photosynthetic capacity and biomass yield in elevated ozone concentrations
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Shuai Li, n/a – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(100-04) Cadmium-induced changes under different light quality conditions in wheat
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Altafur Rahman, PhD – Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(400-03) CALCIUM-DEPENDENT PROTEIN KINASE32 regulates cellulose biosynthesis 2 through post-translational modification of cellulose synthase
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Donghui Wei (she/her/hers) – Penn State University

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(300-94) Can Norway spruce be vaccinated against fungal infection and insect attack?
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ngan B. Huynh, n/a – NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Abstract Co-Author: Melissa H. Magerøy, PhD (she/her/hers) – Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Abstract Co-Author: Paal Krokene – NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Abstract Co-Author: Taina Pennanen – LUKE - Natural Resources Institute Finland

Abstract Co-Author: Jonathan Gershenzon, Prof. – Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology

Abstract Co-Author: Jorunn E. Olsen – NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Science

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(600-06) CBFs-mediated COOLAIR activation reveals COOLAIR is not necessary for vernalization response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ilha Lee, PhD – Seoul National University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(100-45) Cellular responses of Schrenkiella parvula roots to high salinity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Thu Thi Nguyen, PhD student – Louisiana State University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-77) Changes in microbiome structure and plant’s defense responses during flooding stress and increased CO2
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Lauryn Coffman (she/her/hers) – University of Houston

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(600-32) Characterization of a novel role of citrate mediated root development in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jesus T. Peng (he/him/his) – University of California, San Diego

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(800-148) Characterization of Aldo-keto reductase 5 Gene Using CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing Technology
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: WEN-LII HUANG, n/a – National Chiayi University

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(800-04) Characterization of Overexpression of Arsenic Stress-Related F-Box (ASRF) in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Graziele C. Preterotto, MS (she/her/hers) – West Virginia State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(200-05) Characterization of Phenylalanine Ammonia-lyases (PALs) in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Lizhi Cheng, PhD Candidate – Purdue University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(200-06) Characterization of the Functions of Oxylipins in Stomatal Immunity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: QINGYUAN XIANG, n/a – University of Florida

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(1000-07) Characterizing Loss of Function Mutations in Cytokinin Receptors in Rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Eva Mei Shouse – University of North Carolina

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(300-10) Characterizing the microbial carrying capacity of Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Michael Zulch (he/him/his) – Boston University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(800-53) Circadian Regulation of Temperature Response in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sabrina M. Gilmour – University of California Riverside

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-11) Circular RNA response to microbe interactions of Lotus japonicus
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Delecia Utley, n/a – North Carolina State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(400-27) Clathrin adaptor EPSIN1 governs protein abundance to the root outer plasma membrane domain for effective hormone efflux
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Antje Heese, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Missouri-Columbia

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(100-78) Climate-tolerant, biofortified carrots: A sustainable micronutrient-rich high-value crop to enhance food security
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Md Harun Ar Rashid, N/A, PhD – Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(800-05) Clumping finger millet mutant exhibits Ca2+ acquisition of the calcineurin B-like protein-interacting kinase 24 (CIPK24) genes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Arulbalachandran Dhanarajan, PhD (he/him/his) – Department of Botany, Periyar University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(200-29) CmOR physically interacts with CmFBN1 to stimulate plastoglobule proliferation for β-carotene sequestration in chromoplasts of melon fruit
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Li Li, n/a – Agricultural Research Service

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(800-06) Combined Effects of a Glycine-rich RNA-Binding Protein and a NAC Transcription Factor Extend Grain Fill Duration and Improve Malt Barley Agronomic Performance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Burcu Alptekin, PhD – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-54) Combined GWAS and eQTL analysis uncovers novel genetic regulatory networks for lignin and carbohydrate biosynthesis in Populus trichocarpa
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mengjun Shu, PhD – Oak Ridge National Lab

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-109) Comparative fruit shape analysis across the cultivated Capsicum complexes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: SAI SATISH CHOWDARY KADIYALA, Bachelorrate – West Virginia State University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(200-07) Comparative Genomics as a Tool for Discovering Missing Vitamin Metabolic Genes in Plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ghulam Hasnain, Ph. D. – University of North Georgia

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(800-55) Comparative Heterologous Complementation Assays of a Putative Domestication QTL of the Common Bean
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emma Kunkel, B.S. Biology – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(200-40) Comparative phytochemical evaluation and determination of the antioxidant potential of five congeneric species of genus Rheum from the North-West Indian Himalayas: Identification of elite chemotype(s)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Shahzad A. Pandith, PhD – University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(300-01) Comparative transcriptomic analyses of Peruvian cassava infested with the whitefly Aleurotrachelus socialis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Lina Aguirre-Rojas, Entomology – University of California Riverside

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Animal

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60 minutes

(100-46) Comparing traditional and quantum infrared imaging for molecular fingerprint detection in plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kati A. Seitz, PhD – University of New Mexico

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-05) Comparison of heat stress tolerance of photosynthesis and its component processes in two cotton species
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ved Parkash – University of Georgia

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-07) Compensatory mechanisms of stomatal opening dampen efforts to improve water use efficiency by engineering plants with lower stomatal density
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Daniel Lunn, N/A, n/a – Univeristy of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(600-33) Competition for resources during semi-sequential growth of phytomers drive allometric patterns in the grass Setaria
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Renee Dale, PhD – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(1000-08) Computer-aided chemical screening identifies SOFTI as a novel small molecule inhibitor of protein O-fucosyltransferase SPINDLY in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yalikunjiang Aizezi – Stanford University and Carnegie Institute for Science

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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(200-58) Exploiting natural variation in starch granule size and composition in Aegilops tauschii to improve wheat starch - Lightning Talk
Location: Oglethorpe Auditorium

Symposium Speaker: Rose E. McNelly (she/her/hers) – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Jesús Quiroz Chávez – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Ruth Franklin – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: David Gilbert – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Amy Briffa – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Sanu Arora – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Alexander Watson-Lazowski – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: Cristobal Uauy – John Innes Centre

Abstract Co-Author: David Seung – John Innes Centre

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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(1100-09) Conservation and Sustainable use of Crop Wild Relatives for Food Security
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: SATISHKUMAR M. KHADIA, Ph.D. – Sheth R. A. College of Science, Gujarat University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(200-41) Co-option of a lignin biosynthetic enzyme for specialized metabolism in Citrus
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nina C. van der Velde (she/they) – Williams College

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(300-55) Correlation-based network analysis of differentially expressed genes and metabolites induced by Pyrenophora tritici-repentis in wheat
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Larissa Carvalho Ferreira, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(300-13) Cover crop conditioned microbiomes can be used to manage cash crop stress responses across locations and time
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Zoe C. Economos, MS Plant-Microbe Biology (anticipated graduation 2025) (She/they) – Cornell University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(800-08) CRISPR-Based Detection System for Pathogenic Phytoplasma
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Joseph R. Lagner, n/a – University of Maryland-College Park

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(200-08) C-S lyases functioning in glucosinolate biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ethan Tucker, n/a – University of Florida

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(300-14) Cultural, environmental, and genetic influence on soybean rhizosphere composition and agronomic performance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Brett Hale, n/a – Arkansas State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(100-06) CYP72A9 Functions as a Modulator of Plant Growth During Abiotic Stress in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Luke Rogers, n/a – The College of New Jersey

Abstract Co-Author: Elliie Kreider

Abstract Co-Author: Leeann E. Thornton, PhD – The College of New Jersey

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(100-47) Cytoplasmic Flux and Iron Homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Rachel Hendrickson – Amherst College

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(1000-09) Deciphering signals from the noise in the mRNA mobileome using comparative Solanaceae genomics
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Margaret H. Frank, PhD (she/her/hers) – Cornell University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(600-07) Decoding the Genetic Pathways of Nectary Development and Filing in Aquilegia
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yan Gong, PhD – Harvard University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(1000-10) Decoding the language of Plants: Green leaf volatile Signaling in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Harshita Negi – University of South Carolina

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(200-42) Determination and Comparison of Antioxidant Activities of South Texas Acacia Species
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Briana C. Valdez, Bachelor of Science (she/her/hers) – Texas A & M International University

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(800-57) Determining Auxin Gene Regulatory Networks downstream of ARF19
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Megan E. Gerber, n/a – Wake Forest University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-110) Determining the timing of the sporophyte-to-gametophyte transition in Arabidopsis, tobacco, and rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Julian Somers (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(700-02) Developing a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience for Functional Annotation of Uncharacterized Genes in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: John P. Stanga, PhD (he/him/his) – Mercer University

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(800-09) Developing In Vitro Protocols for Wisconsin Fast Plants, Kalanchoe, and Tobacco
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Margaret Young, phD (she/her/hers) – Elizabeth City State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-111) Developing transcriptomic tools for genetic characterization of Musa sp. from Puerto Rico
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Christopher A. Sambolín pérez, MS – Institute of Sustainable Biotechnology, Inter American University of Puerto Rico

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-10) Development and delivery of cassava with RNAi-mediated resistance to Cassava Brown Streak Disease to Smallholder Farmers in East Africa
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nigel Taylor (he/him/his) – Danforth Center

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-11) Development of a Routine Protocol for Chloroplast Transformation from Leaf Tissue in the Model Plant Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kerry A. Lutz, PhD – Farmingdale State College

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(300-56) Development of a Transient Expression System to Characterize eNAD(P) Receptors in Crop Plant Species
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Benjamin Merritt, BS, MA (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(400-43) Development of novel small synthetic genomes (mini-synplastomes) for plastid genetic engineering
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alessandro Occhialini, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Tennessee

Cell Biology: Plastids and Organelles

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60 minutes

(400-05) Development of Poplar Cell Wall Morphotypes for High Value Products through Xylan Modification using Synthetic Biology Approaches
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Deepti M. Nambiar (she/her/hers) – Complex Carbohydrate Research Centre

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(100-79) Different carbon allocation strategies in annual and perennial species of Brachypodium at reproductive stage under carbon limitation induced by drought
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jie Yun, PhD – MIT

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(500-05) DIRT/3D 2.0: Upgraded image-based 3D root phenotyping platform
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Suxing Liu, Ph.D. – University of Arizona

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(500-06) DIRT/3D 2.0: Upgraded image-based 3D root phenotyping platform
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Suxing Liu, PhD (he/him/his) – The University of Arizona

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(1100-11) Discovering growth and physiological markers of cotton fiber maturity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Harish Ratnayaka, PhD (he/him/his) – Xavier University of Louisiana

Abstract Co-Author: Trevelle Connor

Abstract Co-Author: Thu Pham

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(100-48) Discovery of Plant Responses to Magnesium Toxicity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sara Armstrong – Louisiana State University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(300-57) Disentangling the dynamics of bacterial microbiome diversity of Piper nigrum L. and Piper colubrinum rhizosphere and root endosphere
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Soniya V. E V, N/A, PhD – Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(600-08) Dissecting cis-regulatory control of robustness and plasticity in floral morphology
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Amy P. Lanctot, n/a – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(300-15) Do spaceflight-isolated rhizobacteria promote plant growth in replete and low phosphorus media?
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Aurora Toennisson, n/a – North Carolina State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(1100-47) Does genetic drift or environmental adaptation drive accession recognition in Angiosperms?
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emily Soucy (she/her/hers) – Florida Institute of Technology

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(300-58) Dynamic defense factors in plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ben Mansfeld, PhD (he/him/his) – Washington University in St Louis

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(100-07) Dynamic phosphorylation of ribosomal protein S6A ensures the successful development of young Arabidopsis seedlings
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yueh Cho, PhD – Academia Sinica

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(300-59) Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and oyster’s shells powder on cocoa seedlings growth and resistance against Phytophthora megakarya (causal agent of black pod disease) in nursery
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Paul Martial TENE TAYO, PhD – Bioetchnology Center of the University of Yaounde 1

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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(100-103) Effect of boron application on the physiological and antioxidant response in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) subjected to aluminum stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Claudio Inostroza-Blancheteau,

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-49) Effect of salt-tolerant clonal rootstocks on growth, physiological attributes and antioxidant activities in “Old Limachino Tomato” plants under saline growing conditions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Juan Pablo Martínez, Dr. – Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA)

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-50) Effect of the rhizobacteria Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on growth, physiology and antioxidant defence in tomato under saline stress conditions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Juan Pablo Martínez, Dr. – Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA)

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(300-81) Effects of exogenous application of phytohormones on wheat resistance to Hessian fly under different temperatures
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mohamed Maldani, Doctor (he/him/his) – Fayetteville State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(800-12) Effects of Transcription Factor WUSCHEL on the Regeneration of Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Andrew Wang – Blacksburg High School

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-150) Efficient Engineering and Polycistronic CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing of Model C4 Plant, Setaria viridis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kiflom Y. Aregawi, MSc – Univeristy of California, Berkelely

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(800-151) Efficient transgene-free genome editing in plants in the T0 generation based on a co-editing strategy
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Xiaoen Huang, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(700-03) Elements of Life: Biology Outreach Through Community-Based Learning
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Claire Macero – Amherst College

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(100-08) Elevated temperature impacts on tuberization signaling in potato
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Courtney Leisner, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) – Auburn University

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-112) Elucidating the biological roles of Nuclear Factor-Y (NF-Y) transcription factors using network analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Chamindika Siriwardana, PhD – Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-58) Elucidating the Epigenetic Mechanisms of Pluripotency in the Plant Shoot Apical Meristem
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Bri Silver, n/a – Emory University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(400-06) Elucidating the Mechanism of Action of Arabinogalactan-proteins
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Damilola A. Ayorinde, BSc, PhD in view (she/her/hers) – Ohio University

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(100-51) Elucidating the two-component mediated signal transduction system in Oryza sativa L. under salinity stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Anjali Shailani, M.Sc Life Sciences – Jawaharlal Nehru University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(200-43) Elucidation of regioselective stilbene O-methylations in Saccharinae grasses
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Andy CW Lui, PhD – Cornell University

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(100-52) ENA1, a transporter of nicotianamine that mediates secretion in the root of Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yitze Chen, PhD – Academia Sinica

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(300-16) Endophytic fungi symbiosis modulates the nitrogen deficiency-conducted hormone signaling
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Shu-Jen Wang, PhD – National Taiwan University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(600-09) Endoplasmic reticulum–chloroplast contact in phospholipid metabolism mediated by a pair of differentially localized lipid phosphate phosphatases in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nguyen Cam Van, Ph.D (she/her/hers) – RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(100-80) Engineering greater WUE in sorghum through tissue-specific manipulation of Synthetic gene to reduce stomatal density.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: sanbon Ch Gosa, PhD – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(800-13) Enhanced natural rubber production in rubber dandelion Taraxacum kok-saghyz roots by foliar application of a natural lipid
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: JONGCHAN PARK, PhD – Korea Research Institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology (KRIBB)

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-152) Enhancement of Cas9 protein production through an in vivo protein-RNA tethering system
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yu-Hung Hung, PhD (she/her/hers) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(1100-14) Enhancing crop defense strategies and productivity through the utilization of biogenic plant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in agriculture: a case study.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Rene Frye – Missouri Western State University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(800-113) Enhancing Nutritional Value of Wheat: A Study on Biofortification of Iron
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Muhammad W. Ali, MRSB (he/him/his) – John Innes Centre/University of Birmingham

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(300-82) Enhancing Potato Crop Resilience: The Parakletos Discovery
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Muhammad Awais Zahid, PhD – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(1100-15) Environmental impact on production of Alkaloids in Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) and Ardusi (Adhatoda vasica Nees.) as influenced by seasonal variation.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: SATISHKUMAR M. KHADIA, Ph.D. – Sheth R. A. College of Science, Gujarat University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(300-02) Environmental metagenetics unveil novel plant-pollinator interactions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sydney B. Wizenberg, PhD – York University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Animal

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60 minutes

(700-04) Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL): A User Facility that Offers Unique and Integrated Capabilities to Plant Biologists Across the World
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Vimal Kumar Balasubramanian, PhD – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(800-14) Establishing Plantago species as new model plants for plant vascular biology
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hannah Levengood, PhD Student (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(100-53) Establishing Plantains as Model Species in Dissecting Vascular Tissue-Specific Physiology and Signaling in Response to Low Minerals
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jing Huang, PhD – Purdue University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(800-153) Establishment of a DNA-free genome editing and protoplast regeneration method in cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ying Liu, MA – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(600-10) Establishment of cauline leaf identity by SQUAMOSA PROMOTER BINDING PROTEIN-LIKE proteins and flowering time regulators.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Liren Du, n/a – University of South Carolina

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(100-81) Estimation of drought tolerance in advanced lines derived from interspecific crosses Heliantus annuss L. and Helianthus argophyllus L.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Muhammad Mubashar Hussaun, Ph.D – University of Sargodha

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(1000-11) Ethylene-mediated metabolic priming increases growth and stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Esha Dutta, BS, MS (she/her/hers) – University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1000-12) Ethylene-triggered subcellular trafficking of CTR1 enhances the response to ethylene gas
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hye Lin Park, PhD (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1100-16) Evaluating the Use of Aquatic Plants in Martian Agriculture
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sergio C. Solano, BS – Florida Institute of Technology

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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(300-17) Evaluating the use of Cupriavidus metallidurans as a soil amendment to improve plant resistance to metal induced toxiciy
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Frances A. Edmonson, B.S. Astrobiology – Florida Institute of Technology

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(800-59) Evolution and diversification of the ACT-like domain associated with plant basic helix–loop–helix transcription factors
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yun Sun Lee, PhD – Michigan State University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(200-44) Evolution of Anthranilate Metabolism in Plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hisham Tadfie, B.A. – Williams College

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(300-18) Examining Environmental and Genetic Drivers of Alfalfa Nodulation and Nodule Branching Over Time and Space
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Elizabeth L. Paillan, BS Plant Science - Genetics and Biotechnology (she/her/hers) – The Pennsylvania State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(100-54) Exogenous riboflavin (vitamin B2) application enhances salinity tolerance through the activation of its biosynthesis in rice seedlings under salinity stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kamonthip Jiadkong (she/her/hers) – Hiroshima University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(400-07) Experimental Interrogation of the Golgi Apparatus and ECM Secretion in the Green Alga, Penium margaritaceum
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kaylee A. Bagdan (she/her/hers) – Skidmore College

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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(300-19) Exploiting Halophyte-associated Bacteria to Improve Salinity Tolerance of Alfalfa
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Iqra Farooq, PhD (she/her/hers) – Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(300-83) Exploring antifungal activity of soil actinomycetes against common plant pathogenic fungi
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mozhgan Sepehri, PhD – University of Maryland eastern shore

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(600-34) Exploring Genetic Regulation of Compound Leaf Development in Eudicots: A Comparative Transcriptomic Approach
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Siyu Li (she/her/hers) – UC Davis

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(200-45) Exploring Small Molecule Regulation of Developmental Decisions in Zea Mays
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Abigail L. Tripka (she/her/hers) – University of California San Diego

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(200-46) Exploring the diversity, biosynthesis and antiviral applications of resin glycoside extracts from morning glory (Convolvulaceae) species.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kanza Arshad (she/her/hers) – Cornell University

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(300-20) Exploring the Early Stages of Root Nodule Symbiosis in Medicago truncatula Using Single Nuclei RNAseq Data Analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jade Boyd, Bachelors in Biology (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(800-114) Exploring the evolution of sex chromosomes in Cannabaceae
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sarah Carey (she/her/hers) – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-115) Exploring the genetic diversity of Ketoacyl-CoA Synthetase (KCS) genes involved in plant fatty acid elongation across a diverse set of maize inbred lines
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Darcy G. Bonds, n/a – Iowa State University Department of Genetics, Development, and Cellular Biology

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-60) Exploring the Multifaceted Strategies for Alleviating Drought Stress in Guava Cultivars
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Syeda AM Bokhari, N/A, M.Sc. (Hons.) – Department of Horticulture, MNS-University of Agricluture, Multan-Pakistan

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(100-09) Exploring the Role of CYP72A Enzymes in Zea mays Stress Responses
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: MaryAngela Senter – The College of New Jersey

Abstract Co-Author: Aliyah Siddiqui

Abstract Co-Author: Josie Maguire

Abstract Co-Author: Aimee Torres

Abstract Co-Author: Luke Rogers, n/a – The College of New Jersey

Abstract Co-Author: Leeann E. Thornton, PhD – The College of New Jersey

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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(800-17) Expression of Lyme Disease OspA in Maize as a Prototype Vaccine
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Erin M. Egelkrout, Ph.D. – Applied Biotechnology Institute

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(100-10) Expression of representative temperature response genes in Cnidium officinale leave under higher temperature
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sohee Shin, B.S. – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea.

Abstract Co-Author: Hyeju Seong, Master – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea

Abstract Co-Author: Eonyong Han

Abstract Co-Author: Bongsuk Park

Abstract Co-Author: Inuk Jung

Abstract Co-Author: Woosuk Jung, PR – Konkuk university

Abstract Co-Author: Yong Il Kim

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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(1000-13) Expression patterns of cytokinin biosynthesis genes during adventitious shoot formation in ipecac
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Karin Okazaki, MA – Toyo University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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(300-61) Extracellular NAD(P) induces a salicylic acid-independent, EDS1-dependent cell death suppression pathway
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Fiona M. Harris, PhD – University of Florida

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(100-82) Extra-Ribosomal Functions of Ribosomal Protein L10B in Rice stress Adaptation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: AKASHATA P. DAWANE, Ph.D – Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(600-11) F-actin controls the turgor pressure in the coenocytic endosperm and determines the final seed size in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Vijyesh Sharma, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kentucky

Development: Reproduction

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(1000-14) FAR-RED INSENSITIVE 219 and phytochrome B co-repress shade avoidance via modulating nuclear speckle formation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hsu-Liang Hsieh, PhD – National Taiwan University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(800-18) Field Evaluation of Transgenic Sugarcane with RNAi suppression of FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) and Herbicide Resistance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Baskaran Kannan, Ph.D – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-116) Finemapping OVATE suppressor sov2, a locus controlling fruit shape in tomato
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sophie S. Caillault (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(300-84) First report of anthracnose disease of Indian sandalwood in India caused by the pathogen Colletotrichum siamense
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Swetha Purushotham, Msc – Institute of wood science and technology

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(1100-17) Flowering performance of reblooming Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Christina Jennings, MS (they/them/theirs) – Tennessee State University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(100-83) Foliar application of salicylic acid improved morpho-anatomical features of potato by irrigating with wastewater
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sheza Ayaz, N/A, PhD – University of Education Lahore

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(100-84) Foliar MeJA application induces endogenous phytohormonal responses that stimulate the antioxidant system in Vaccinium corymbosum under combined drought and aluminum stress.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Marjorie Reyes, Dr. – Universidad de La Frontera

Abstract Co-Author: Cristina Caceres-Gomez

Abstract Co-Author: Patricio Delgado-Santibanez

Abstract Co-Author: Crystal Cazor-Curilef

Abstract Co-Author: Jorge Gonzalez-Villagra

Abstract Co-Author: Claudio Inostroza-Blancheteau,

Abstract Co-Author: Alejandra Ribera-Fonseca

Abstract Co-Author: Adriano Nunes-Nesi

Abstract Co-Author: Mabel Delgado Delgado

Abiotic: Water

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(400-09) Functional analysis of glucan interacting residues in Physcomitrium patens CESA5
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Arielle M. Chaves, n/a – University of Rhode Island

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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(500-07) Functional annotation of proteins for signaling network inference in non-model species
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ross Sozzani, PhD (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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(200-10) Functional characterization of glycosyltransferases in duckweed to enable predictive biology
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Tasleem Javaid, N/A, Ph.D – University of Georgia

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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(200-47) Functional characterization of grape methyltransferases in volatile synthesis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Cynthia Holland, PhD – Williams College

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(800-117) Functional conservation between Arabidopsis and Human H2A.Zs
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Paja Sijacic, PhD – Emory University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(400-28) Functional Diversification of Rice AGO1 Proteins
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: RACHEL E. JOUNI, PhD candidate – Washington University in St. Louis and Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(300-21) Functional potential of microbial specialists associated with the rhizosphere of wet and dry ecotypes of perennial grass Andropogon gerardii
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Anna Kazarina, MS – Kansas State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(300-85) Fungal Pathogens Utilize Extracellular Vesicles for Transport of Effector Proteins into Plant Host Cells
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Claire Whitaker (she/her/hers) – University of California, Riverside

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(800-118) Fusarium oxysporum infecting Camelina sativa shows SIX genes diversity in its genome
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ali Farnian, Master's – University of Milan

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(200-48) Galactosylation of kaempferol is required for pollen tube growth in tomato
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Doosan Shin, n/a – University of Florida

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(800-61) Gene expression changes induced by the sprout inhibitor DMN during potato dormancy release
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emily P. Dobry, M.S. – Pennsylvania State University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(200-59) Gene expression, Molecular proliferation and Cellular signalling of Photosynthetic activities in Coffea arabica L.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Vasu Jayaveeran

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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(800-19) Gene silencing for invasive common reed control
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ping Gong, PhD (he/him/his) – US Army Engineer Research and Development Center

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-119) Generating a high-quality genome for the rapid clonally reproducing duckweed, Lemna minor
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hannah Mueller (she/her/hers) – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-20) Generation of high oleic acid sunflowers using untargeted mutagenesis and high-throughput fatty acid profiling
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Veronica E. Ramirez, MSc. (she/her/hers) – Technical University of Munich

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(1100-18) Genetic analysis of leaf functional and eco-physiological traits to optimize water use efficiency in sorghum under seasonal drought conditions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Anuradha Singh, Ph.D (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(800-21) Genetic architecture of fresh-market tomato yield
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Tong Geon Lee, n/a – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(100-85) Genetic basis of drought tolerance during barley germination, seedling stage, and seed development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Connor Slawin, BS (he/him/his) – ORISE/USDA

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(800-22) Genetic Characterization and Mapping of a Chlorophyll Deficiency Gene in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: YASIN TOPCU, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(200-30) Genetic determinants of photosynthetic efficiency in an Andean and a Mesoamerican accession of Phaseolus vulgaris L. in varying light intensities.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Andrew O. Egesa, MSc. – University of Florida

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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(100-86) Genetic Variability and Heritability for Forage and Seed Yields of Fourteen Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) Genotypes under Drought Stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: MAGDY Maher Mosad Mohamed, PhD – ARC-Agricultural Research Center

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(800-62) Genetic Variation of Arsenic Accumulation, Cloning and Expression Analysis of PoABCC2 in Response to Arsenic in Purslane
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jian Huang – Virgina State University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-155) Genome editing of Eucalyptus spp. for sustainable fiber production using CRISPR-Cas
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Carlos A. Cofre, n/a – North Carolina State University

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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(800-156) Genome editing of papaya
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Miaoying Tian, PhD – University of Hawaii at Manoa

Abstract Co-Author: Marc Elias

Abstract Co-Author: Jeremieh Hasley, MS – University of Hawaii at Manoa

Abstract Co-Author: Rey-Joseph Dinulong

Abstract Co-Author: David A. Christopher, PhD – University of Hawaii

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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(800-23) Genome-Wide Identification of Cinnamyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mingzhu Wu, PhD – Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of China National Tobacco Corporation

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(1100-19) Genome-wide Transcriptome analysis of Poplar and Sorghum under Iron and Zinc stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sunita Kumari, PhD (she/her/hers) – Cold Spring Harbor Labs

Abstract Co-Author: Aditi Bhat – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Crysten Blaby-Haas, PhD (she/her/hers) – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Michael Clear

Abstract Co-Author: Nicolas Grosjeans

Abstract Co-Author: Tim Paape – USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center

Abstract Co-Author: Chirag Gupta

Abstract Co-Author: Dimiru Tadesse, PhD – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Daifeng Wang

Abstract Co-Author: Doreen Ware – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca

Abstract Co-Author: Meng Xie – Brookhaven National Laboratory

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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Poster Presenter: Sunita Kumari, PhD (she/her/hers) – Cold Spring Harbor Labs
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Abstract Co-Author: Aditi Bhat – Brookhaven National Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Crysten Blaby-Haas, PhD (she/her/hers) – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Michael Clear
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Abstract Co-Author: Nicolas Grosjeans
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Abstract Co-Author: Tim Paape – USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center
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Abstract Co-Author: Chirag Gupta
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Abstract Co-Author: Dimiru Tadesse, PhD – Brookhaven National Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Daifeng Wang
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Abstract Co-Author: Doreen Ware – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca
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Abstract Co-Author: Meng Xie – Brookhaven National Laboratory
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(800-120) Genome-wide transcriptome analysis to identify the gene(s) associated with parthenocarpy in muscadine grape
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: M.A. Rahman, Ph.D. – Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL 36101

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(100-11) Genotypic variation in growth, photosynthetic responses, and acclimation potential of thylakoid processes in cotton exposed to high temperature extremes.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: John Snider, PhD – University of Georgia

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(700-05) Getting to know the family: Computational exploration of uncharacterized protein families
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Amanda R. Storm, PhD (she/her/hers) – Western Carolina University

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(800-63) Good fences make good neighbors; the BORDER family of negative transcription elongation factors prevent transcriptional interference and repress gene expression in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Scott Michaels, PhD – Indiana Univeristy

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(500-08) Gramene 2023: A comparative resource on plant reference genomes, pan genomes and plant reactome pathways
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Sunita Kumari, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Kapeel Chougule – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Nicholas Gladman, Ph.D – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Vivek Kumar – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Zhenyuan Lu

Abstract Co-Author: Andrew Olson – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,

Abstract Co-Author: Marcela K. Tello-Ruiz, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Sharon Wei – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Justin Elser – Oregon State University

Abstract Co-Author: Parul Gupta – Oregon State University

Abstract Co-Author: Sushma Naithani – Oregon State University

Abstract Co-Author: Pankaj Jaiswal – Oregon State University

Abstract Co-Author: Nancy George

Abstract Co-Author: Irene Papatheodorou

Abstract Co-Author: Doreen Ware – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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Poster Presenter: Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Sunita Kumari, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Kapeel Chougule – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Nicholas Gladman, Ph.D – USDA-ARS
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Abstract Co-Author: Vivek Kumar – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Zhenyuan Lu
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Abstract Co-Author: Andrew Olson – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,
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Abstract Co-Author: Marcela K. Tello-Ruiz, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Sharon Wei – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Abstract Co-Author: Justin Elser – Oregon State University
### @@@ Parul Gupta – Oregon State University ### 1326161###Abstract Co-Author######Oregon State University###
Abstract Co-Author: Parul Gupta – Oregon State University
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Abstract Co-Author: Sushma Naithani – Oregon State University
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Abstract Co-Author: Pankaj Jaiswal – Oregon State University
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Abstract Co-Author: Nancy George
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Abstract Co-Author: Irene Papatheodorou
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60 minutes

(800-64) GRAS Family Transcription Factor Binding Behaviors in Sorghum bicolor and Other Monocots
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nicholas Gladman, Ph.D – USDA-ARS

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(100-13) Growth light quality influences the temperature of the leaf surface via regulation of stomatal conductance and the rate of NPQ thermal dissipation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Magdalena Trojak, PhD – Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-65) GRZHD-1 is a Novel Transcription Factor that Negatively Regulates the Gravitropism in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yuhan Cho, n/a – Gyeongsang National University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-66) H2A.Z-mediated facultative heterochromatin formation during nutrient stress response using time-and cell type-resolved chromatin profiling in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Dylan Holder, Bachelors – Emory University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(1000-15) Harnessing natural variation to find mechanisms regulating ARF7 protein levels under stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Katelyn Sageman-Furnas, PhD – Duke University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(500-09) High Quality Geumgang1 Genome Assembly using Various Strategies with HiFi sequencing reads
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Minyoung Song – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University

Abstract Co-Author: Muhyun Kim

Abstract Co-Author: Dohye Kweon

Abstract Co-Author: Yumi Ko

Abstract Co-Author: Seehyun Park

Abstract Co-Author: Ill-Min Chung

Abstract Co-Author: Soon-Wook Kwon

Abstract Co-Author: Tae-Ho Ham

Abstract Co-Author: Joohyun Lee, Ph.D – Konkuk University

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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(100-14) High Temperature Stress and Resistance of Wheat Plants to Hessian Fly Infestation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Lieceng Zhu, n/a – Fayetteville State University

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(400-29) HOMEODOMAIN containing protein mediates chromatin compaction and rewires leaf epidermal patterning
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ansar Ali, PhD – Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(800-157) Homology-Based Optimization of the Pong Transposase Protein
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Zara Lacera, n/a – University of South Carolina Aiken

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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(300-62) Host flavonoids coordinate with rhizosphere microbiota to regulate Gibberella root rot resistance in maize
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Xiquan Gao, PhD – Nanjing Agricultural University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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(300-63) Host Lam proteins in brome mosaic virus replication
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Parkeswaran Suseendran, n/a – Virginia Tech

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(800-67) Host-induced gene silencing in the parasitic plant Striga hermonthica
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Allison Zvarick – Penn State Univeristy

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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(800-158) How does altering mPing’s target site duplication sequences affect insertion?
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kaili Renken, n/a – University of South Carolina Aiken

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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(800-68) How does intron loss and gain affect chromatin marks in gene duplicates?
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alice Pierce – University of California, Davis

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-69) How does the Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Cascade Regulate Nicotine Biosynthesis?
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yan Zhou, Doctoral (she/her/hers) – University of Kentucky

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(600-36) How ectopic vascular meristems form?
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Israel L. Cunha Neto, PhD – Cornell University

Development: Vegetative

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(1100-20) How Phenology and Leaf Position Shape Carbon Dynamics in Citrus Trees
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Syed Bilal Hussain, PhD – University of Florida

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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(100-15) How the plant hormones brassinosteroids contribute to the heat shock response of plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Brigitte Poppenberger, n/a – Technical University of Munich

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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(1000-37 ) HPCA1 Is Required For Systemic Reactive Oxygen Species And Calcium Cell-To-Cell Signaling And Plant Acclimation To Stress

Poster Presenter: Yosef Fichman, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Missouri

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(500-10) HypoQuantyl - A machine learning approach to quantify the growth dynamics of hypocotyls
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Julian A. Bustamante, MS – University of Wisconsin - Madison

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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(800-123) Identification and characterization of a temperature sensitive chlorotic soybean mutant
Location: Exhibit Hall A

Poster Presenter: C. Nathan Hancock, n/a – University of South Carolina Aiken

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(100-16) Identification and characterization of blue light photoreceptor gene family and their expression in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) under cold stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mohsin Ali, Ph.D (he/him/his) – Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Lithuania

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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(300-64) Identification and characterization of tobacco silicon-induced histidine-rich defensins
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: STEPHEN W. MUHINDI, N/A (he/him/his) – University of Toledo

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(200-11) Identification of amino acid-derived metabolites and associated natural allelic variations in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Zhiwei Luo – Purdue University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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(400-10) Identification of CESA features that confer the ability to function within homo-oligomeric CSCs
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jamie M. Lamkin, n/a – University of Rhode Island

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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(300-22) Identification of factors affecting aerial root formation in sorghum to enhance biological nitrogen fixation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emily Wolf – University of Florida

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(1100-21) Identification of Pb tolerance genes in G. celosoides, a Pb hyperaccumulator
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sifau A. Adejumo, Ph.D – University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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(500-11) Identification of potential Auxin Response Candidate genes for soybean rapid canopy coverage through comparative evolution and expression analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Deisiany F. Ferreira Neres – Virginia Tech

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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(800-124) Identification of potential interactors from the OFP, TRM and SUN families to investigate the molecular mechanisms of organ morphogenesis in tomato
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yanbing Wang, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(800-24) Identification of proteins and biological processes affected by use of essential oils on fresh strawberries.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kajol Pradhan, Master's degree (she/her/hers) – Tennessee State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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(800-25) Identification of Stem Parenchyma-Specific Promoters for Enhanced Oil Accumulation in Productive Crops
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Li-Qing Chen, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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(800-70) Identification of VOZ1 as a novel target of HY5 and COP1 in Arabidopsis
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Poster Presenter: KIM YUJEONG, n/a – Gyeongsang National University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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(400-48) Identifying and characterizing a missing peroxin–PEX8–in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall A

Poster Presenter: Gabrielle C. Buck (she/her/hers) – Rice University

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(800-26) Identifying candidate genes for nicotine content in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) using a MAGIC population through the GWAS and expression profile analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: xin xu (she/her/hers) – zhengzhou tobacco research institute

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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(800-125) Identifying candidate sex-determining genes and characterizing the non-recombining regions of the sex chromosomes of Morella cerifera & Morella rubra
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Laramie Akozbek, n/a – Auburn University & HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(200-12) Identifying Quorum Sensing Signals in the Model Unicellular Eukaryote Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kirstin D. Cutshaw (she/her/hers) – Florida Institute of Technology

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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(100-17) Impact of light quality on early development of commercial strawberry
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sofia D. Carvalho, PhD (she/her/hers) – Plenty

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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(1100-22) Impact of phloem-limited disease on source-sink dynamics
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Dorcas O. Alade, MSc (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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(100-87) Impact of xylem-specific SULTR3 gene mutations in Populus tremula × alba drought response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Samantha M. Surber, Bachelor's of Science – University of Georgia

Abiotic: Water

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(1100-23) Impacts of Combined Xanthomonas Infection and Ozone Stress on Physiological and Transcriptomic Responses in Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Collin Modelski – Auburn University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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(300-23) Improved Method for Extraction and Purification of Ergot Alkaloids from Tall Fescue Seed
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nabanita Chattopadhyay, PhD – University of Texas Rio Grande valley

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(500-12) Improving carbon allocation predictions in crop models
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ximin Piao, MS (she/her/hers) – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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(800-28) Improving Regeneration from Transformed Dogwood Embryogenic Cultures
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Julianne Patterson, Majoring in Applied Biotechnology (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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(800-159) Improving rice landraces for lodging resistance, enhanced grain number, and disease resistance with genome editing
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kutubuddin A. Molla, PhD (he/him/his) – ICAR-National Rice Research Institute

Abstract Co-Author: Debasmita Panda

Abstract Co-Author: Manaswini Dash

Abstract Co-Author: Subhasis Karmakar

Abstract Co-Author: Sutapa Sarkar

Abstract Co-Author: Mirza J. Baig

Abstract Co-Author: Sanghamitra Samantaray

Abstract Co-Author: Pradipta K. Mohapatra

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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(800-29) Improving wheat grain protein quality in a sustainable framework
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Katharina Belt, PhD – University of Western Australia

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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(800-30) In Silico Mining And Validation of Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers Derived from the Fragaria x anannasa Genome Assembly
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Venus Herrera Elec, MS – University of the Philippines, Diliman

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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(300-25) Incorporating Edible Decomposers into Sustainable Bioregenerative Life Support Systems for a Martian Settlement
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Caitlyn Hubric, n/a – Florida Institute of Technology

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(400-11) Indole-3-acetaldoxime Biosynthesis Represses the Phenylpropanoid Accumulation in Tomato
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Haohao Zhao, PhD candidate – University of Florida

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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(100-18) Induction of biogenic volatiles in tobacco leaves at different temperature.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: SATPAL TURAN, PhD – School of Life Sciences JNU New Delhi

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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(800-31) Influence of activated charcoal, cefotaxime, and amino acids on the production and development of somatic embryos and plant regeneration in alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Suma Basak, PhD – Fort Valley State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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(1000-16) Inositol Pyrophosphates Regulate Phosphate Starvations Responses in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Eric S. Land, PhD – North Carolina State University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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(100-19) Insights into microbe mediated heat stress adaptation in soybean
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Dinakaran Elango, PhD (he/him/his) – Iowa State University

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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(800-127) Insights into the convergent evolution of fructan biosynthesis in angiosperms from the highly characteristic chicory genome
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Xiaozeng Yang, PhD – Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(400-45) In-situ Fluorescence Analysis of Transcripts within Single Plastids
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nora Flynn, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of California, Riverside

Cell Biology: Plastids and Organelles

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(300-26) Integration of nutrient and symbiosis signaling by CLAVATA receptors
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Chandan K. Gautam, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Miami

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(900-04) Intelligent Recognition for Seedling and Plant Morphology Selection
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jia-Han Li, Ph. D. – National Taiwan University

Phenomics

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(300-86) Interaction between Cowpea Aphid-Borne Mosaic Virus Isolates and Its Effect on Passion Fruit Woodiness Disease on Passiflora edulis Sims and Passiflora ligularis Juss
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: lucy jepkemoi kiptui, N/A, n/a – Egerton University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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(400-12) Interpreting pectin mutant phenotypes: importance of how pectin is depicted in plant cell wall models
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Debra Mohnen, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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(1000-17) Investigating abscisic acid (ABA) signaling and regulatory network in tomato through mutations in SnRK2 genes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Daniel Limoey, MSc (she/her/hers) – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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(300-27) Investigating Drought Induced Shifts on Assembly of a Designed Root Microbial Community and Subsequent Plant Resilience
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Brittni R. Kelley, PhD – PRI - Michigan State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(800-71) Investigating RNA Polymerase IV Function in Seed Tissues
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alexander M. Tang – Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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(600-14) Investigating the developmental genetics of Ranunculaceae petals
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: grace d. pisano – harvard

Development: Reproduction

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(300-65) Investigating the dynamic regulation of plasmodesmata during bacterial infection
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Panchali Chakraborty, Ph.D. – Iowa State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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(300-28) Investigating the Influence of Microbial Products on Soybean Microbiome and Potential Benefits Conferred During Drought
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Marlana DeClaire, Bachelor's of Science – Michigan State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(1100-24) Investigating the mechanism of high-CO2-mediated inhibition of isoprene emission
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Abira Sahu, PhD – Michigan State University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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(300-87) Investigating the potential of silicon in ameliorating clubroot symptoms in canola and its associated mechanisms using ‘omics’- based approach
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ananya Sarkar, B.Tech – University of Alberta

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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(1000-19) Investigating the Putative Downstream Elements of YODA Pathway Involved in Stomatal Development in Brachypodium distachyon
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Younyoung Lee (she/her/hers) – University of Calgary

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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(800-72) Investigating the regulation of two growth genes by the related Arabidopsis transcription factors ANT and AIL6
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Tiasa Sen, MSc (she/her/hers) – University of South Carolina

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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(400-46) Investigating the relationship between early-acting and receptor-recycling peroxins
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Isabella Kreko (she/her/hers) – Rice University

Cell Biology: Plastids and Organelles

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(400-13) Investigating the role of a MYB transcription factor in the regulation of lignin and flavonoids biosynthesis in Switchgrass.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Raphael A. Ployet, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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(400-30) Investigating the role of general autophagy inducers in pexophagy
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Makaela A. Jackson, PhD grad student – Rice University

Cell Biology: General

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(600-15) Investigating the trafficking of the MLO calcium channel NORTIA during pollen tube reception
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sienna Ogawa, n/a – Purdue University

Development: Reproduction

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(400-31) Investigation of a VTI13-dependent Trafficking Pathway of Plasma Membrane Proteins to the Lytic Vacuole
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Rachel E. Wilson – University of Vermount

Cell Biology: General

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(200-49) Investigation of the contribution of vesicle trafficking to the emission of volatile organic compounds in petunia flowers
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jihee Lee, MS (she/her/hers) – Purdue University

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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(100-56) Iron Deficiency Specific enzyme enhances tolerance to Fe deficiency in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jyoti Aggarwal, MSc (she/her/hers) – Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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(100-57) Iron oxide nanoparticles improve physiological, biochemical, and molecular homeostasis in early flowering rice mutants: A life cycle study
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: shadma afzal, N/A, M.Sc. – Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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(300-88) Is the glycoprotein responsible for differences in dispersal rates between lettuce necrotic yellows virus subgroups?
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Colleen M. Higgins, PhD – Auckland University of Technology

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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(300-29) Isolation and characterization of stress tolerant plant growth promoting Pseudomonas psychrotolerans from rhizospheric soil in Mexico
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Luis Lightbourn (he/him/his) – Instituto de Investigación Lightbourn

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(200-13) Isoleucine serves as a precursor for the synthesis of beta-alanine via a transaminase-catalyzed reaction
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kerry A. Rouhier, PhD (she/her/hers) – Kenyon College

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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(1100-25) Isoprene induced changes to the phosphoproteome of Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sarathi M. Weraduwage, PhD (she/her/hers) – Bishop's University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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(200-14) Jasmonic acid signaling induced by caterpillar damage causes reduced resistance to subsequent feeding by the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål), in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Xingyun Wang, n/a – Anyang Institute of Technology

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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(800-32) Joint QTL Mapping and Transcriptome Sequencing Analysis Reveal Candidate Reactive Oxygen Species-Related Genes for Blossom-end Rot in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: YASIN TOPCU, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(700-06) Keeping Texas Citrus Healthy
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Pedro Uribe, PhD Plant Pathology – Texas AgriLife Extension

Education and Outreach

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(500-13) kGWASflow makes k-mers based GWAS easy and helps with downstream analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jason Wallace, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Georgia

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(800-160) Knockout of winter biased SUTs in poplar highlights the involvement of vacuolar sucrose transporter on biomass accrual, winter protection, and environmental sensing
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Trevor T. Tuma (he/him/his) – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(100-89) Leaf developmental responses of wild and domesticated barley, oat, wheat and Brachypodium under drought
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jie Yun, PhD – MIT

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(800-128) Leveraging fully phased HiFi genome assemblies to understand conserved noncoding sequences across phylogenetic scales.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alan Yocca, n/a – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(400-32) Light-dependent alternative promoter usage of the NCP mediates nucleus-chloroplast communication for initiating chloroplast biogenesis in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jaehyung Lee, Ph.D (he/him/his) – University of Utah

Cell Biology: General

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(300-89) Lipopeptide Toxins Underpin the Broad Host Disease Potential of Pseudomonas syringae
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Philip Carella – John Innes Centre

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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(300-31) Local adaptation to mercury and cadmium in nitrogen fixing rhizobia is driven by copy number and enhanced gene expression
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Aditi Bhat, PhD (she/her/hers) – Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY

Abstract Co-Author: Reena Sharma – Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY

Abstract Co-Author: Michael Clear

Abstract Co-Author: M. Mercedes Lucas – Instituto de Ciencias Agrarias ICA-CSIC

Abstract Co-Author: Brendan Epstein – University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Abstract Co-Author: Peter Tiffin – University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Abstract Co-Author: José J Pueyo – Plant and Environmental Quality, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ICA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain

Abstract Co-Author: Timothy Paape

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(600-16) MADS1 regulates tassel branching development in maize
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kevin Begcy, n/a – University of Florida

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(900-05) Making Data FAIR: MorphoBank as a Collaborative Working Environment for Phenotypic Data
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Joshua W. Young, n/a – Phoenix Bioinformatics

Phenomics

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60 minutes

(1100-26) Malady of Jelly seed formation in Mango; physiology to molecular biology
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: SHARAD KUMAR DWIVEDI, N/A, PhD – ICAR- Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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(200-63) Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging advancements and applications in Sorghum root analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Robert Stanley, PhD – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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60 minutes

(800-73) Managing Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum and Armillaria species in Peach using nucleic acid molecules
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Prasanna Valavanur Shekar, P.hD – Clemson University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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(600-37) Map-based cloning of the Liguleless 1 gene regulating architecture in barley
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Shengming Yang, n/a – United States Department of Agriculture

Abstract Co-Author: Megan Overlander-Chen

Abstract Co-Author: Jason Fiedler

Abstract Co-Author: Shengming Yang, n/a – United States Department of Agriculture

Development: Vegetative

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(200-16) Mapping the maize TOR signaling network
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Michael Busche, PhD (he/him/his) – UW Madison

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(800-129) Mating system influences the requirement for RdDM during reproduction in Brassicaceae
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Rebecca A. Mosher, n/a – The University of Arizona

Mating system influences the requirement for RdDM during reproduction in Brassicaceae

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(100-20) Measuring leaf elevation angles during shade avoidance response in Arabidopsis thaliana using Raspberry Pi microcomputers and computer vision technique
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: ByungHoon B. Kim, PhD (he/him/his) – University of North Alabama

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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(300-32) Measuring microbial activity and diversity with BONCAT-FACS across the Root-Soil Resource Gradient
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jennifer Harris (she/her/hers) – Penn State

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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(800-130) Measuring nucleosome turnover in Arabidopsis thaliana to understand the relationship between chromatin dynamics and cell potency
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Courtney Willett, n/a – Emory University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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(300-33) Mechanistic insights into the soybean microbiome to combat iron deficiency chlorosis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Urmi Das – North Dakota State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(600-38) Mediator subunit MED14 regulates iron homeostasis through balancing of ROS equilibrium in the Arabidopsis root
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: PALLABI THAKUR, N/A, Ph.D. – NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PLANT GENOME RESEARCH

Development: Vegetative

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(800-131) Meiotic recombination differs between sexes in maize
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Gwonjin Lee, PhD – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-33) Metabolic engineering of Scutellaria through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Keun Ho Cho, Ph.D – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(200-17) Metabolic engineering of tomato for improved accumulation of beta-carotene and de novo biosynthesis of capsanthin and capsorubin
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jingwei Fu, n/a – University of Florida

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(200-31) Metabolite profiles revealed interspecific and ontogenetic variations in C4 and C3 species in Sesuvioideae (Aizoaceae)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Christian Siadjeu, PhD – Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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60 minutes

(300-34) Metatranscriptome analysis reveals the possible role of an endophyte from salt-adapted Pokkali rice in mediating tolerance to salinity stress in salt sensitive rice variety.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Megha H. Sampangi-Ramaiah, Ph.D (she/her/hers) – Indiana University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(600-39) Microbial pattern recognition suppresses de novo organogenesis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yun-Fan S. Chen – University of Georgia

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(100-58) Mint Hydrosol as a natural bio stimulant to increased growth and antioxidant activity of Solanum lycopersicum L.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: zahoor Ahmad Sajid, N/A, PhD – University of the Punjab Lahore

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-90) Mitochondrial retrograde signaling regulates hypoxia tolerance in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Su-May Yu, PhD – Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(800-74) Modulation of alternative polyadenylation landscape in responses to abiotic stresses in sorghum
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Manohar Chakrabarti, PhD – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-75) Modulation of plant promoters using synthetic dCas9 transcription factors
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alessandro Occhialini, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Tennessee

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(1000-20) Molecular and developmental functions of the dynamic phosphorylation on ribosomal protein eS6, a target of the TOR-S6K signaling pathway
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Albrecht G. von Arnim, PhD – The University of Tennessee

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(200-50) Monoterpene indole alkaloid diversification in Mitragyna species
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Larissa Laforest (she/her/hers) – University of Florida

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(400-33) Multifaceted function of Arabidopsis G protein β subunit, AGB1, is conferred by its four alternative splice isoforms
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yueh Cho, PhD – Academia Sinica

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(100-91) Multifaceted roles of rice ABA/stress-induced intrinsically disordered proteins in augmenting drought resistance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Tuan-hua David Ho, Ph.D. – Academia Sinica

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(400-54) Multi-omics investigation of peroxisomal quality control
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: DurreShahwar Muhammad, PhD (she/her/hers) – Rice University

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60 minutes

(600-40) Multiomics reveals carbon nanosol promote the growth of tobacco plants through regulating the auxin homeostasis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Wang Chen, Master – Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute of CNTC

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(800-161) Multiplex CRISPR-Editing of Wood for Sustainable Fiber Production
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Daniel B. Sulis, Ph.D – NC State University

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(1100-27) Natural variation of watermelon lines in Selenium (Se) tolerance for identification of candidate genes by Genome-wide association study
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: prapooja somagattu – west virginia state universioty

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(100-21) Natural variations in key non-photochemical quenching kinetics traits across the maize population under low nitrogen condition
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Seema Sahay, n/a – University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-162) New Developments in Eucalyptus Tissue Culture
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Bethany S. Suarez (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(500-14) New features supporting analysis of plant and microbial genomes in KBase
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kathleen Beilsmith, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) – Argonne National Laboratory

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(100-59) Novel endoplasmic reticulum membrane-associated RING-type E3 ligases from Sesuvium verrucosum enhances abiotic stress tolerance in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ling Li, PhD – KCGEB, UAEU

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(300-66) Novel function of the CBL-CIPK Network in Plant Immunity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Martin Alcantar, PhD in progress – University of Missouri

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(700-07) NSF RCN:LEAPS: ROOT & SHOOT Progress report
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mary Williams, PhD (she/her/hers) – ASPB

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(600-41) Nuclear localization of HD-Zip IV transcription factor GLABRA2 is driven by importin alpha
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Bilal Ahmad, Doctoral (he/him/his) – Kansas State University

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(1000-21) Nuclear Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Regulates Histone Acetylation and Transcriptional Regulation in the Ethylene Response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Zhengyao Shao, PhD – University of Texas at Austin, MBS

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1000-21) Nuclear Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Regulates Histone Acetylation and Transcriptional Regulation in the Ethylene Response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: hong qiao – UT Austin

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(800-76) Observation of Simulated Microgravity on the Circadian Clock in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Blake Horton (he/him/his) – North Carolina State University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(500-16) Open Science for Plants in Space: Data Sharing, Standards, and Informatics for Reuse and Knowledge Discovery
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kristen D. Peach, PhD, MA (she/her/hers) – NASA's GeneLab

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(800-34) Optimization of Agroinfiltration System in Industrial Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Tasnim Mohammad, Plant Science Biotechnology (she/her/hers) – Fort Valley State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-132) Optimization of Virus-Induced Gene Silencing in Chickpeas
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kanwardeep S. Rawale, n/a – Geneshifters

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-163) Optimizing CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing of Vitis for trait improvement
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Papaiah Sardaru, Ph.D – University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Abstract Co-Author: Carissa Jackson

Abstract Co-Author: Xinhua Dai

Abstract Co-Author: Yunde Zhao – Plant Physiology

Abstract Co-Author: Sadanand Dhekney

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(100-60) OsCBSX2 interacts with Thioredoxin and GTPases to mitigate abiotic stress in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: SURABHI TOMAR, n/a – International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(600-42) OsGRAS-like Gene Response to Root Morphology under Variable Nutrition Condition in Rice Seedling
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: WEN-LII HUANG, n/a – National Chiayi University

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(100-22) OsHsp16.9A and OsHsp18.0 differentially function with OsHsp101 to confer resistance to heat and heavy-metal stress in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ching-hui Yeh, PhD – National Central University

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-35) Overexpression of ARM repeat/U-box containing E3 ligase, PUB2 positively regulates growth and oxidative stress response in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Lokesh Kumar Saini, n/a – University Of Delhi

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-36) Parallel spindle genes restore haploid male fertility – removing a bottleneck in doubled haploid technology
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Siddique I. Aboobucker, PhD – Iowa State University

Abstract Co-Author: Liming Zhou

Abstract Co-Author: Ursula Frei

Abstract Co-Author: Thomas Lübberstedt

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(400-14) Pectin and stress-induced morphogenesis changes in the streptophyte green alga, Penium margaritaceum
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Josephine G. LoRicco (she/her/hers) – Skidmore College

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(200-32) PEPing-up Cool C4 Photosynthesis in Energycane (Saccharum hybrids)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kher Xing (Cindy) Chan, PhD – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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60 minutes

(800-133) Perennial-Specific Tandem Duplication of Nucleoredoxin1: Functional Characterization of Canonical and Noncanonical Isoforms in Poplar
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yen-Ho Chen – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(100-23) Phase Transition and Expression Pattern of Representative Temperature Response Genes in Spring Wheat Under Higher Temperatures in Korea
Location: Exhibit Hall

Abstract Co-Author: Hyeju Seong, Master – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea

Abstract Co-Author: Ji Hye Heo

Abstract Co-Author: Bongsuk Park

Abstract Co-Author: Sohee Shin, B.S. – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea.

Poster Presenter: Woosuk Jung, PR – Konkuk university

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(100-24) Phenological and grain yield trait performance of Common bean genotypes across three distinct generations and seasons
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Gurumurthy Shekharappa, Ph.D – ICAR

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(300-37) Phenotypic characterization and Analysis of Tnt1 insertion mutations in mutants defective in symbiotic nitrogen fixation in the model legume plant Medicago truncatula
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Vijaykumar Veerappan, PhD (he/him/his) – Department of Biology, Eastern Connecticut State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(100-25) Phenotyping for high temperature stress tolerance and GWAS for photosynthesis and its component traits in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Madanpal singh, n/a – ICAR-IARi,New Delhi-110012

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-37) Phenotyping root system architecture and genome-wide association study in late maturity soybeans
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Pallavi Rathore, MS (she/her/hers) – Tennessee State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(900-06) Phosphate promotes Arabidopsis root skewing through reorganisation of the microtubule cytoskeleton
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hui Sheng, n/a – University of Amsterdam

Phenomics

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60 minutes

(300-67) Phosphorylation-dependent differential regulation of BAK1 in plant immunity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mingxi Zhou, n/a – University of Florida

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(800-78) Physiological and transcriptome analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings exposed to poly(aspartic acid).
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alexis K. Settles, n/a – Georgia Southern University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-78) Physiological and transcriptome analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings exposed to poly(aspartic acid)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sierra j. kLINGELE, n/a – GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY STUDENT

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(200-18) Physiological Roles of Sorbitol Dehydrogenase in Maize Kernel Development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nadia Mourad – University of Florida

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(400-34) Phytotoxicity of Fusaricidins A and B from Paenibacillus ottowii
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Joanna Bajsa-Hirschel, PhD – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Zhiqiang Pan

Abstract Co-Author: Hemant Lata

Abstract Co-Author: Julie Blessitt

Abstract Co-Author: Jason Martin

Abstract Co-Author: Xing-Cong Li

Abstract Co-Author: Stephen Duke

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(1100-41) Plant biostimulants, new fertilizing products targeting plant physiology and development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Patrick P. du Jardin, PhD – Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(1100-29) Plant germplasm refinement and identifying representative traits for comprehensive analysis using machine learning tools
Location: Exhibit Hall

Abstract Co-Author: Seungyeon Chae – Department of Computer Science, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul 04310, Republic of Korea

Poster Presenter: Sohee Shin, B.S. – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea.

Abstract Co-Author: Hyeju Seong, Master – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea

Abstract Co-Author: Heejoon Chae

Abstract Co-Author: Woosuk Jung, PR – Konkuk university

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(300-38) Plant growth promoting effects of ISS-derived bacteria in simulated microgravity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: David Handy, n/a – Florida Institute of Technology

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(900-07) Plant phenotyping technology development to obtain plant trait values individually and temporally
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Takanari Tanabata, PhD – Kazusa DNA Research Institute

Phenomics

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60 minutes

(300-39) Plant-Microbe Interfaces: a lectin receptor-like kinase-based signaling cascade mediates Laccaria bicolor ectomycorrhizal colonization
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jay Chen, PhD (he/him/his) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(800-79) PoDRM2 enhances biomass production and starch accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Shuxin Ren, Dr. – Virginia State University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(600-17) Pollen from cytoplasmic male sterile tomato show triple-germination
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kosuke Kuwabara – University of Tsukuba

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(200-51) Pomegranate peel metabolite analysis through liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Talia Collier – University of Delaware

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(1000-23) Poplar Angustifolia modulates SA and JA/ET pathway
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kuntal De, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(800-135) Population genetics of Sida fallax Walp. (Malvaceae) in the Hawaiian Islands
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mersedeh Pejhanmehr, PhD (she/her/hers) – Carnegie Science

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(1000-24) Potential Role of AHA2 Protein in Plant Gravity Response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Victoria A. Swiler, Environmental and Plant Biology (she/her/hers) – Ohio University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(100-26) PP2A Regulates Shade Avoidance Response by Dephosphorylating Phytochrome-Interacting Factor 7 in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Xingbo Cai, PhD student (he/him/his) – University of Texas at Austin

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(1100-30) Prairie species’ vulnerability to biological invasions: velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) suppresses big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) growth and development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sonja D. Weber (she/her/hers) – Missouri Western State University, Department of Biology

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(500-17) Predicting protein-protein interactions between glycosyltransferases for plant cell wall polysaccharides synthesis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mohsin Ali Nasir, PhD (he/him/his) – Ohio University

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(300-90) Profiling molecular responses of Nicotiana glutinosa to infection with lettuce necrotic yellows virus subgroups to understand virus dispersal.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Colleen M. Higgins, PhD – Auckland University of Technology

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(100-27) Protein Disulfide Isomerase-9 modulates cellular stress in Arabidopsis through two mechanisms: Protein folding and via interaction with the master regulator, IRE1
Location: Exhibit Hall

Abstract Co-Author: David A. Christopher, PhD – University of Hawaii

Abstract Co-Author: Alena Albertson

Poster Presenter: Rina M. Carrillo – University of Hawaii

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(200-33) Protein phosphorylation and oxidative protein modification mediate plant photosystem II disassembly and repair
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Steven D. McKenzie, B.S. (he/him/his) – Purdue University

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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60 minutes

(100-92) Proteomic analysis identifies drought-tolerance genes and pathways in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Xin Ye, n/a – Mississippi State University

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(1000-25) Proteomic Profiling of Receptor-Kinase Signaling Network in Plant Development by TurboID-based Proximity Labeling and Conventional Affinity Purification Methods
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Pengfei Bai, PhD (he/him/his) – Howard Hughes Medical Institute with University of Texas at Austin

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1000-26) PsNTP9 localizes and functions in nuclei of yeast, Arabidopsis and soybeans
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Huan Wang, PhD student (she/her/hers) – The university of Texas in Austin

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1000-27) PUB4 promotes CLE signaling in roots downstream of BAM receptors
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Andrew C. Willoughby, B.S. Plant Biology – UNC Chapel Hill

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(700-08) Publishing Plant Biology Research While at a PUI: One Route to Success via CUREs, Strategic Collaborations, and Effective Time-Management Practices
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Danielle A. Orozco-Nunnelly, PhD (she/her/hers) – Valparaiso University

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(800-136) Purification of plant nuclei with lectin beads improves signal-noise ratio and nuclear read content in ATAC-seq and CUT&Tag
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Maryam Foroozani, Phd (she/her/hers) – Emory university

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-137) Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) That Influence Root System Architecture in Grapevine (Vitis sp.)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Parinaz Mohtasebi, MS (she/her/hers) – Missouri State University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(200-19) Rapid absolute quantification of abundant proteins using LC-MS/MS: Rubisco as a case study
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Dana L. Carper, PhD (she/her/hers) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Paul E. Abraham, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Alyssa A. Carrell, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Jun Lee

Abstract Co-Author: Maria Ramírez-Flores

Abstract Co-Author: Robert Hettich – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Richard Giannone

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(100-28) Real-world dynamics reveal temperature-dependent kinetics of photoprotective non-photochemical quenching (NPQ)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Donghee Hoh, PhD (she/her/hers) – MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-138) Reconstructing the Trillium genus phylogeny using the multi-locus Angiosperms353 bait capture approach
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Caroline M. Bendickson – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(100-29) Reducing Energy Requirements in Controlled Environment Agriculture through Innovative Horticultural Lighting
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Lily K. Donaldson, MS (she/her/hers) – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(200-52) Regulation of dhurrin metabolism in the context of nitrogen starvation and supply
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alicia A. Quinn – Monash University

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(600-18) Regulation of Ovule Initiation in Arabidopsis thaliana by EPIDERMAL PATTERNING FACTOR-Like Proteins
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Alexander M. Overholt, B.S. – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(100-93) Regulation of protein PARylation in ABA signaling and drought response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Liming Xiong, n/a – Hong Kong Baptist University

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(100-61) Regulation of protein stability in light-stress signaling crosstalk: COP1-ERF1-SCE1 module fine-tunes stress response under light-dark cycle in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mei-Chun Cheng, PhD – National Taiwan University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(600-19) Regulation of Rice Growth and Yield by the Cytokinin Type-A Response Regulators
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emil J. Tallerday, PhD – UNC-Chapel Hill

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(600-20) Regulation of tomato fruit ripening by the TOR kinase pathway
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Choi Jaehyun – Yonsei university

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(800-80) Regulation of trans-species microRNAs biogenesis in the parasitic plant Cuscuta campestris
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yachi Nien, Plant Biology (she/her/hers) – Penn State University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-40) Regulator of symbiosome differentiation mediating transcriptional control of Medicago nodule development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Akanksha Bhardwaj, N/A, n/a – National institute of plant genome rese

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(600-43) Reproductive competence is regulated independently of vegetative phase change in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jianfei Zhao, Ph.D – University of Pennsylvania

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(100-62) Reproductive-tissue specific transcriptomic responses to high salinity of the Extremophyte Schrenkiella parvula
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jason R. Garcia – Louisiana State University Department of Biological Sciences

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(600-21) Research to restore fertility in CMS potato varieties
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nakajima Rika – University of Tsukuba

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(200-20) Respiration in the Light and its Possible Dependence on Refixation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Briana T. Hashim (she/her/hers) – Eckerd College

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(500-18) Response of Arabidopsis thaliana to xenobiotic pollutants: a QSAR analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Eva-Maria Rudler, BS Chemistry (she/her/hers) – George Mason University

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(100-30) Response of Cytokinin Response Factors on heat stress in Arabidopsis thaliana and the role of cytokinin in delaying senescence
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Malsha Thennakoon, n/a – Auburn University

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-81) Retracing the Resolution of Redundancy between Duplicated Genes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Thi Chi Tran, MSc – University of Potsdam, Institute for Biochemistry and Biology

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(400-15) Revealing Molecular Architecture and Carbohydrate-Aromatic Interface of Plant Cell Walls by Solid-State NMR
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Wancheng Zhao (he/him/his) – Michigan State University

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(800-82) Rice transcription factor OsNAC121 modulates root architecture and osmotic stress adaptation via phytohormone homeostasis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mrinal K. Maiti, Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur-721302, India

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-68) Role of Clathrin-Coated Vesicle Components in Plant Immunity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kelly Mason, PhD (in progress) – University of Missouri

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(100-63) Role of ferritin in controlling aluminium stress in chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Bhumi Nath. Tripathi, PhD – Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-31) Role of Plastidial Stress Granules in Plant Tolerance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Fatema Alquraish, PhD Candidate – King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(600-22) Role of RKD Transcription Factors in Arabidopsis thaliana in the Transition from Gametophytic to Zygotic Development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Elise Larson, Undergraduate (she/her/hers) – The University of Georgia

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(200-21) Roles of phenolic metabolites and antioxidant enzymes in wound-healing of potato tubers
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Munevver Dogramaci, PhD – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Dipayan Sarkar

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(300-69) Roles Of REL2 Mediated Transcriptional Co-Repression In Maize Immunity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Brianna D. Griffin, n/a – Iowa State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(100-94) Root Chemical Fingerprint: Metabolomic Analysis of Root Exudates in Wheat Varieties Under Drought Stress Conditions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Saddia Galani, PhD – Karachi Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Karachi, Karachi

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(100-64) Rootstocks for delivery of salt-tolerant grafted tomatoes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nathaly Rodriguez Ortiz – KAUST

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-32) RUBISCO activase3 (Rca3) is important in maintaining photosynthesis at high temperatures in maize (Zea mays L.)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mae Antonette Mercado – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(100-65) Salt-induced changes in root-to-shoot ratio reveals new player in the apoplastic barrier regulation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Maryam Rahmati Ishka, PhD – Boyce Thompson Institute

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-66) Salt-induced Photorespiration in Vascular Tissues Supports Nitrogen Reallocation in Poplar
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nuchada Maneejantra (she/her/hers) – University of California Davis

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-67) Screening plant cells to find new phosphate fertilizer alternatives
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Imani Madison, PhD – North Carolina State University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(100-68) Seeing Red: Phytochrome Signaling is Necessary to Activate Iron Deficiency Response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Maxwell Teszler – Dartmouth College

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(300-70) Sensing the cell wall: Role of SRF receptor family in monitoring cell wall damage
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Aparna Haldar, MSc (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(800-139) Sensitive quantification of de novo Mutator transposon insertions across Maize tissues
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Justin Scherer, Genetics – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(500-19) Sequence and epigenetics of active and silenced nucleolus organizers in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Dalen Fultz, PhD – Howard Hughes Medical Institute / Indiana University

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(100-33) Sequence determinant for UBP1C granule formation and dynamics
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Israel Maruri, Sr., n/a – KAUST

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(100-34) Sequence determinant for UBP1C granule formation and dynamics
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Israel Maruri, Sr., n/a – KAUST

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(100-35) Shade avoidance response in Arabidopsis thaliana under the influence of exogenous abscisic acid
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Helena E. Heiberger (she/her/hers) – University of North Alabama

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-38) Simulation-Based Engineering of Multiplexed CRISPR Technologies for Plant Transcriptional Regulation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Helen Scott, MS (she/her/hers) – Raytheon BBN Technologies

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(200-34) Single-cell study of C3 to CAM transition in the ice plant points to new strategies for increasing drought and salt tolerance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Noe Perron, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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60 minutes

(400-36) Single-cell transcriptomics unveils xylem cell development and evolution
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ying-Chung Jimmy Lin, n/a – National Taiwan University

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(500-20) SMART: An open and affordable plant phenotyping system for leaf-specific color analysis of the Arabidopsis Rosette
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Suxing Liu, Ph.D. – University of Arizona

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(500-21) SMART: An open and affordable plant phenotyping system for leaf-specific color analysis of the Arabidopsis Rosette
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Suxing Liu, PhD (he/him/his) – The University of Arizona

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(800-83) Sobic.005G172300 plays a role in regulating ROS and ascorbic acid production to confer resistance to anthracnose disease in sorghum
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emily Wolf – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-71) Solanum sisymbriifolium Regulatory Regions Induced by Globodera pallida
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sarah Hale – University of Idaho

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(800-39) Somatic Embryogenesis and Plant Regeneration from in vitro grown leaf explants of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Dipika Parajulee, MSc Biotechnology – Fort Valley State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(300-41) Sorghum accessions varying in phosphorus acquisition efficiency adopt an ‘outsourcing strategy’ via arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for efficient P uptake
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jasmine Gill – Clemson University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(300-03) Sorghum and maize flavonoids affect the growth and survival of fall armyworm
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Debamalya Chatterjee, PhD (he/him/his) – The Pennsylvania State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Animal

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60 minutes

(700-09) SorghumBase 2023: Building Partnerships and Integrating Genetic Knowledge for the Sorghum Community
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nicholas Gladman, Ph.D – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Kapeel Chougule – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Vivek Kumar – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Sunita Kumari, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Zhenyuan Lu

Abstract Co-Author: Andrew Olson – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,

Abstract Co-Author: Audra Olson

Abstract Co-Author: Marcela K. Tello-Ruiz, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Peter Van Buren

Abstract Co-Author: Sharon Wei – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Doreen Ware – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca

Education and Outreach

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(600-23) Spatiotemporal dynamics of jasmonate in the control of tomato fruit set
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yukako Nomura – University of Tsukuba

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(100-95) Specificity in root domain-accumulation of Phytoglobin1 and nitric oxide (NO) determines meristematic viability in water-stressed Brassica napus roots.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: MOHAMMED MIRA, Ph.D. – University of Manitoba

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(400-37) Stay FLAT or BUCKLE? The causes and consequences of mechanical buckling in Arabidopsis sepals.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Avilash Singh Yadav, Postdoc – Cornell University

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(800-141) Steps toward unraveling the secrets of a mysterious transposon: the FallingStones in stone fruits
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Attila Hegedus, PhD, DSc (he/him/his) – Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Godollo

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(300-72) Stress associated proteins coordinate salicylic acid-mediated immunity and RNAi interference for resistance to virus in Phalaenopsis orchids
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hsin-Hung Yeh, PhD – Academia Sinica

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(1000-28) Strigolactone Perception in the Parasitic Plant Striga asiatica
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Marco Burger, PhD (he/him/his) – Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1100-31) Structural diversity and carbon stock potentials of savanna woodlands in Southwestern Nigeria
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: OLUDARE O. AGBOOLA, PHD – FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES OTUKPO

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(300-42) Studies on the use of locally available (Coxs Bazar and Saint Martin) alternative renewable seaweed wastes as compost organic fertilizer resources.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Roy Durlave, Masters (he/him/his) – Bangladesh Open University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(1000-29) Study of cell signaling and nuclear 4D biomolecular modulomes with in vivo quantitative interactomics
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ning Li, PHD – HKUST

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1100-32) Study of physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms for sweet potato growth to a simulated Mars-like soil
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Karthik Chinnannan, Ph.D – West Virginia State University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(1000-30) Study on a G-protein that negatively regulates ABA sensitivity in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yee-Shan Ku, PhD – The Chinese Univrsity of Hong Kong

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(100-37) Superior haplotypes governing reproductive stage high temperature stress tolerance in rice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: ADHIP DAS – ICAR-INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(300-43) Supermycorrhizal Mutants to the Rescue: Functional analysis of CORYNE as a regulator in arbuscular mycorrhiza
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Erica Lin – University of Miami

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(100-38) SWAP1-SFPS-RRC1 splicing factor complex modulates pre-mRNA splicing to promote photomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Enamul Huq, PhD – University of Texas at Austin

Abstract Co-Author: Praveen Kumar S. Kathare – Texas State University

Abstract Co-Author: Ruijiao Xin

Abstract Co-Author: Abirama Ganessan

Abstract Co-Author: Viviana June

Abstract Co-Author: Anireddy Reddy

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(300-44) Synergistic Effects of H2S and Bacteria in Mitigation of Cadmium Stress in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: zahra jabeen, PhD – CUI

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(800-84) Systematic Exploration of Transcription Factor Function in Maize
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Taylor M. Strayhorn, n/a – University of Georgia

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-85) Target of rapamycin mediates translational and metabolic changes in Arabidopsis cell culture
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Amir Mahboubi, PhD – Umeå Plant science Centre, Umeå University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(200-22) Targeted manipulation of nectary starch in Arabidopsis thaliana impacts nectar sugar
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Erik M. Solhaug, PhD – ETH Zurich

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(300-45) Temporal dynamics of the Populus microbiome: from seasonal fluctuations to change across host lifetime
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: William Argiroff, PhD (he/him/his) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Alyssa A. Carrell, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Dawn Klingeman

Abstract Co-Author: Nicholas Dove

Abstract Co-Author: Wellington Muchero – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Allison Veach

Abstract Co-Author: Toni Wahl

Abstract Co-Author: Steven Lebreux

Abstract Co-Author: Amber Webb

Abstract Co-Author: Kellie Peyton

Abstract Co-Author: Christopher Schadt

Abstract Co-Author: Melissa Cregger, PhD (she/her/hers) – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(800-86) Temporal transcriptome profiling uncovers gene regulatory networks driving the progression of embryonic and post-germinative development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jer-Young Lin, PhD (he/him/his) – Academia Sinica

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-142) Testing Intron Function in the LATD/NIP Gene of Medicago truncatula
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Anne Gilland (she/her/hers) – University of Vermont

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(500-22) The AgBioData Consortium: FAIRification of agricultural data through standardization of practices and protocols across agricultural databases.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sunita Kumari, PhD (she/her/hers) – Cold Spring Harbor Labs

Abstract Co-Author: Annarita Marrano – Phoenix Bioinformatics

Abstract Co-Author: Jaqueline Campbell

Abstract Co-Author: Sook Jung – Washington State University

Abstract Co-Author: Peter Harrison

Abstract Co-Author: Dorrie Main, PhD – Washington State University

Abstract Co-Author: John McNamara

Abstract Co-Author: Sushma Naithani – Oregon State University

Abstract Co-Author: Monica Poelchau

Abstract Co-Author: Leonore Reiser – Phoenix Bioinformatics

Abstract Co-Author: Meg Staton

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(800-40) The contribution of plant biotechnology in combating the COVID-19 pandemic
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Qiang Chen, PHD – Arizona State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(600-25) The CXXC domain is required for a robust DEMETER function in vivo
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Qirui Cui (he/him/his) – North Carolina State University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(400-38) The death connection between ceramides and the MEKK1 pathway
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: IN-CHEOL YEO, PhD (he/him/his) – TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(300-73) The early mobile signal of systemic acquired resistance is a trans-acting small interfering RNA
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Aardra Kachroo, PhD – University of Kentucky

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(100-69) The effect of salt stress on ABA accumulation Legume Medicago truncatula
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: David C. Green, Ph. D – University of Vermont

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(300-91) The effect of SGA variation in wild tomato species in defense against different fungal species
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Maryam Rashidzade, PhD – University of Massachusetts

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(300-92) The Effect of Spaceflight and Simulated Microgravity on Plant Defense Responses
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Denise L. Caldwell, M.S. (she/her/hers) – Purdue University -

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(300-47) The effect of three macronutrients on microbial community composition in quinoa hydroponics
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kate Jaggi – Brigham Young University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(200-23) The Effects of PCB-11 and fenclorim on Biomass and gene expression on Arabidopsis thaliana.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Fanella Zamcho, Ph.D (she/her/hers) – George Mason University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(1100-33) The first evidence of gibberellic acid’s ability to modulate target species’ sensitivity to honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) allelochemicals
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Csengele E. Barta, n/a – Missouri Western State University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(800-87) The Functional Role of MED25 in the MIA Biosynthesis Pathway in Catharanthus roseus
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Joshua J. Singleton, M.S. (he/him/his) – University of Kentucky

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(600-26) The genetic basis of bullseye pattern reduction in flowers of the Hibiscus Trionum Complex
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: May TS Yeo, MSc – Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(200-35) The heterotrimeric G-protein beta subunit AGB1 modulates Arabidopsis responses to elevated [CO2]
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Parinita Majumdar, n/a – donald danforth plant science cen

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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60 minutes

(200-53) The hidden gems in semi-domesticated germplasm: the surprising levels of genetic diversity in fruit quality traits in tomato
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Esther Vanderknaap, PhD – University of Georgia

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(100-39) The higher daytime and nighttime temperature affect the flowering and fruit development of the Hallabong tree differently.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Abstract Co-Author: Moon Young-Eel – Citrus Research Institute, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, R.D.A

Abstract Co-Author: Seok-Beom Kang

Abstract Co-Author: Hyeju Seong, Master – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea

Abstract Co-Author: Sohee Shin, B.S. – Department of Crop Science, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Korea.

Abstract Co-Author: Ji Hye Heo

Abstract Co-Author: Inuk Jung

Poster Presenter: Woosuk Jung, PR – Konkuk university

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(100-40) The identification of dominant chloroplast singlet oxygen-stress signaling mutants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Matthew D. Lemke – University of Arizona

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(100-41) The influence of elevated temperature and carbon dioxide on salt marsh plant communities
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kerrie Sendall, PhD – Rider University

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(400-16) The Influence of Switchgrass Internode Anatomy on Biofuel Production-relevant Traits
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: David J. Thomas, PhD – Washington State University

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(1000-31) The LATD/NIP (MtNPF1.7) nitrate transporter is required for nitrate-induced changes in ABA accumulation in Medicago truncatula roots
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jeanne M. Harris, Ph.D. – University of Vermont

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(600-27) The Maize ufo1 gene is crucial for transcriptional regulation during basal endosperm differentiation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Debamalya Chatterjee, PhD (he/him/his) – The Pennsylvania State University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(700-10) The Maize-10-Maze Summer Outreach Event at Florida State University
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Karen McGinnis, PhD (she/her/hers) – Florida State University

Abstract Co-Author: Bianca Sheridan

Abstract Co-Author: Kathryn Koirtyohann

Abstract Co-Author: Nicholas Gadalean

Abstract Co-Author: Julia Won

Abstract Co-Author: Jaliyah Edwards

Abstract Co-Author: Henry Bass

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(800-143) The MBD9 protein directs chromatin remodeler SWR1 to novel regions for Histone Variant H2A.Z deposition in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ellen G. Krall – Emory University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(1100-34) The Missouri Western State University’s John Rushin Teaching and Research Prairie: a three-year survey of native vs. invasive plant species’ success after seeding and first controlled burn management.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nora Burroughs (she/her/hers) – Missouri Western State University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(300-48) The National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC): advancing plant-microbiome research through open multi-omics data and standardized metadata
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Leah Johnson, PhD – Los Alamos National Laboratory

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(1000-32) The OsWRKY71 transcription factor negatively regulates rice seed germination speed under normal and stress conditions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jeffery Shen, PhD – University of Nevada Las Vegas

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(200-36) The Physiological Basis of Drought Stress Responsiveness of Switchgrass Genotypes with Altered Cell Wall Metabolism
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Rahele Panahabadi – Washington State University

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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60 minutes

(800-144) The Plant Circadian Clock Imposes a Morning State Through CFH1 Mediated Degradation of PIF3
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Harper Lowrey – Yale University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-88) The possible roles of a plant ribosome-associated protein on translational regulation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sau Shan CHENG – The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(400-39) The Power of Electron Microscopy to study plant biology
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Natalia de Val, PhD – Thermo Fisher Scientific

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(200-24) The pseudoenzyme beta-amylase9 from Arabidopsis binds to and enhances the activity of alpha-amylase3: A possible mechanism to promote stress-induced starch degradation.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kristen R. Clermont, PhD – University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(700-11) The Rapid-Tome, a 3D-Printed Microtome, and an Updated Hand-Sectioning Method for High-Quality Plant Sectioning
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: David J. Thomas, PhD – Washington State University

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(600-28) The role of AS-regulated Splicing Factor 30 (SPF30) in floral transition and FLC expression in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jianhua Zhang, n/a – Hong Kong Baptist University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(400-40) The role of blue light receptors in the establishment of de novo polarity in Marchantia polymorpha spores
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Johannes Rötzer, MSc – GMI Vienna

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(600-44) The role of EPFLs & CLV3 in the regulation of shoot apical meristem
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Muhammad Uzair, PhD (he/him/his) – The university of Tennessee

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(100-96) The role of m6A RNA methylation in plant abiotic stress responses
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ramanjulu Sunkar, Ph.D – Oklahoma State University

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(100-70) The Role of the VTI13 Early Endosomal Pathway in the Arabidopsis Abiotic Stress Response
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Regina M. Visconti, n/a – University of Vermont

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(200-25) The role of two long noncoding RNAs in flavin homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Tana Rayburn, n/a – Washington State University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(600-45) The search for the PLETHORA genes of Mammillaria san-angelensis (Cactaceae)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Luis Cisneros, Biologist – Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(800-164) The Sequences Adjacent to the mPing Transposable Element Influence Transposition
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Monica E. Colon-LaBorde (she/her/hers) – University of South Carolina Aiken

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(400-17) The stem cell-type transcriptome of bioenergy sorghum reveals the spatial regulation of secondary cell wall networks
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jie Fu, Master – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(800-41) The sugar beet germplasm line EL10 is amendable to agroinfiltration-mediated transient expression with a capacity to achieve high levels of transgene expression in the leaf.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Eric D. Vincill, PhD – USDA-ARS

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(800-165) The use of epigenetic editing tools to improve cassava disease resistance
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kira M. Veley, PhD (she/her/hers) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(100-97) The vacuolar Ca2+ transporter CATION EXCHANGER 2 modulates hypoxic signaling and response to flooding in Arabidposis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Arkadipta Bakshi (he/him/his) – University of Wisconsin, Madison

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(1100-35) The Yin and Yang of Stomatal Conductance and Water Use Efficiency: Examining the Impacts on productivity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Antriksh Srivastava, Ph.D – Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(800-89) The YPEL gene SUPPRESSOR FOR CELL DIVISION promotes endoreduplication through suppressing cell division in plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Chang-Hsien H. Yang, Ph.D – National Chung Hsing university

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Location: Exhibit Hall

Workshop Presenter: Max Barnhart, n/a

Workshop Co-Organizer: Max Barnhart, n/a

Workshop Co-Organizer: Alexander Meyers, PhD (he/him/his) – NASA

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60 minutes

(1000-33) Time-Dependent Dynamics of Cytokinin Isoforms in Leaf Senescence: A Comparative Study between Base and Conjugated Forms
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Omar Hasannin (he/him/his) – Auburn University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(100-42) Time-of-Day Specific Windows of Far-Red Light Exposure Induce Bimodal FT Gene Expression in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Andrew K. Hempton, n/a – University of Washington

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(400-18) Tip growth defective1 interacts with cellulose synthase A3 to regulate cellulose biosynthesis in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Youfa Cheng, n/a – Institute of Botany, CAS

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(800-166) Tips for transiently transforming non-model plants using Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Carolyn Lee-Parsons, PhD – Northeastern University

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(100-72) To grow or not to grow: how extremophyte model Schrenkiella parvula survives high salt and low phosphorus conditions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Isabel C. Johnson, BA (she/her/hers) – Louisiana State University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(600-29) TOPLESS-mediated gene repression in Arabidopsis floral organ patterning
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Naden Krogan, PhD (he/him/his) – American University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(100-73) Toward describing the role of CDT1 under metal stress in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Susan M. Bush Tripp (she/her/hers) – Metropolitan State University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(300-74) Towards a comprehensive understanding of plant root immunity against the global crop destroyer Macrophomina phaseolina
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: AYAT RIAHI (she/her/hers) – University of California Riverside

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(800-167) Towards ‘zero-erucic acid’ mustard oil: Shifting from RNAi to CRISPR-Cas9 in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mrinal K. Maiti, Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur-721302, India

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(1000-34) Towards resolving the contribution of the IAOx pathway to auxin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Mario Fenech-Torres, PhD – North Carolina State University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(800-168) Transcriptional and translational modulation of soybean genes with CRISPR technologies promotes tolerance to phytonematodes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Nayara S. Freitas-Alves, PhD in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology (she/her/hers) – Federal University of Paraná

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(800-90) Transcriptional regulation of CO2 and Nitrogen metabolic crosstalks in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Dilkaran Singh, n/a – University of Illinois

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-91) Transcriptome-wide Association Study for Mapping Traits in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Tzyy-Jen Chiou – Academia Sinica

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(600-46) Transcriptomic analysis reveals a concomitant increase in transcripts related to photosynthesis and C, N and S assimilation induced by kappa oligocarrageenan in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Daniel Laporte, PhD – Universidad Autónoma de Chile

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(800-145) Transcriptomics of stomatal development in the model C4 species sorghum
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: James Fischer, Doctorate – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(800-92) Transcriptomics Study Reveals molecular Insights into the Role of Arsenic-Related F-Box Gene in Regulating Oxidative Stress Response in Heavy Metal Exposure: A Comparison of Arsenic and Cadmium Stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Subramanyam R. Chinreddy, Ph.D – west virginia state university

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-75) Transferring Ascochyta blight disease resistance in chickpeas
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kanwardeep S. Rawale, n/a – Geneshifters

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(800-42) Transformation and genomic resources to advance diverse, emerging model angiosperms
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yan Gong, PhD – Harvard University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(300-93) Transgenic expression of protein-based inhibitor against Turnip Yellow Mosaic Virus (TYMV) in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: J K Anuradha De Silva, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Manitoba

Abstract Co-Author: J K Anuradha De Silva, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Manitoba

Abstract Co-Author: Kihun Kim

Abstract Co-Author: Ankoor Patel

Abstract Co-Author: Jacky Chung

Abstract Co-Author: John Weiland

Abstract Co-Author: Melvin Bolton

Abstract Co-Author: MOHAMMED MIRA, Ph.D. – University of Manitoba

Abstract Co-Author: Claudio Stasolla

Abstract Co-Author: Sachdev Sidhu

Abstract Co-Author: Brian Mark

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(400-47) Transition from free-living cyanobacterium to endosymbiont enables adaptations favoring nitrogen fixation in a photosynthetic eukaryote.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Solène LY Moulin (she/her/hers) – Stanford School of Medicine

Cell Biology: Plastids and Organelles

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60 minutes

(700-12) Translating Research into Education: An Arabidopsis Mutant Screen CURE for Core Concepts Learning and Scientific Practice
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jinjie Liu, PhD – Michigan State University

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(100-74) trans-Zeatin N-Glucosides Bring Unique Changes to Transcriptome Profile of Senescing Leaves of Arabidopsis thaliana under Salt-exposure
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Risheek Rahul Khanna, n/a – Auburn University

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(800-93) TRAPseq as a Method to Assess RNA Regulation for the APEX-07 Spaceflight
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emma L J Canaday (She/They) – Ohio University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(700-13) Tree genetic improvement methods: current trends and future
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Swapan Chakrabarty, PhD – Michigan Technological University

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(800-94) TurboID-mediated identification of LWD1-interacting proteins uncovers novel regulators of the Arabidopsis circadian clock
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Chun-Kai Huang, n/a – Academia Sinica

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-76) Two triggers required for helper NLR oligomerization in plant immunity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Joanna Feehan, PhD – Carnegie Institution of Science, Department of Plant Biology

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(200-26) Ultrastructural details and physiological implications of calcium oxalate crystals in rhubarb
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Shahzad A. Pandith, PhD – University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(900-08) Uncovering cover crop phenotype-ecosystem function relationships for enhancing soil health
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kong M. Wong, PhD (he/him/his) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Phenomics

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60 minutes

(600-47) Uncovering the genetic controls of the Arabidopsis thaliana root growth zone and its response to gravity
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ashley R. Henry, MA (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(800-95) Understanding gene regulation of the tomato fruit ripening-to-senescence process
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jiaqi Zhou, M.S. (she/her/hers) – University of California, Davis

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(200-37) Understanding the cell structure of C4 bioenergy crops with 3D image analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Moonsub Lee, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Biochemistry: Photosynthesis and BioEnergy

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60 minutes

(1100-36) Understanding the molecular mechanism of flowering in a marine angiosperm, Zostera marina
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Christine T. Nolan, n/a – University of Washington

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(800-43) Understanding the roles of Ascorbate Peroxidase and Superoxide dismutase in citrus Huanglongbing in disease development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: SHANNON M. BARRY, n/a – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(1000-35) Unraveling Phytosulfokine (PSK) Trafficking in Arabidopsis thaliana Using Fiber-Optic Fluorescence Microscopy
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Issaka Obuaba – East Tennessee State University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(600-48) Unraveling Root Complexity at Single-cell Resolution in Maize
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sunil K. Kenchanmane Raju (he/him/his) – New York University

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(200-27) Unraveling the Genetic Architecture Controlling Seed Amino Acid Composition: Insight from Natural Variation in the Arabidopsis Model System
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ha N. Duong, Ph.D. – University of Missouri - Columbia

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(800-96) Unraveling the Impact of Cis and Trans Transcriptional Regulation Variation on Metabolite Diversity in Maize
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yi-Hsuan Chu, PhD (she/her/hers) – Michigan State University

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(300-49) Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Endophyte-Poplar Interactions under Abiotic Stresses
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Daisy Herrera, Bachelor of Science in Earth andEnvironmental Science (she/her/hers) – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(200-54) Unraveling the role of Aldo Keto Reductase Family 4C in NADPH-Dependent Nitric Oxide Homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Lauren N. Velie, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S. (she/her/hers) – University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Biochemistry: Specialized Metabolites

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60 minutes

(800-97) Unraveling the Role of BnFT Genes in Flowering Time Regulation in Brassica napus: Insights from Cross-Species Complementation and Photoperiod-Response Expression Analysis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: JuanJuan Wang, PhD – MPIPZ

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(1000-36) Unveiling the proximal proteome of CTR1 through TurboID-mediated proximity labeling
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yuan-Chi Chien – Purdue University

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(100-98) Using a Cost-Efficient Phenotyping Platform to Identify Genes Involved in Drought Resilience
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hayley Sussman (she/her/hers) – Boyce Thompson Institute

Abiotic: Water

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60 minutes

(700-14) Using an Online Format to Increase Student Participation in Plant Biology Research
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jedaidah Y. Chilufya, PhD Candidate, MSc, BSc – University of Massachusetts Amherst

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(400-19) Using CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing to Elucidate Arabinogalactan-Protein Function
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Allan M. Showalter, Ph.D. – Ohio University

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(1100-37) Using hyperspectral imaging to predict plant resilience traits
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kelsey R. Carter, PhD – Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(900-09) Using Leaf-Level Hyperspectral Reflectance to Estimate Gene Expression in Cotton Non-Destructively
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emmanuel M. Gonzalez, B.S. in Biology (he/him/his) – University of Arizona

Phenomics

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60 minutes

(800-98) Using ultra-deep long-read RNA-sequencing at specific target loci to discover the triggers of RNA interference and transgene silencing
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Marianne C. Kramer, PhD – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(1100-38) Variability in soil traits leads to dramatically different growth trends for Northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.) trees in Indiana.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Shaneka Lawson, n/a – USDA Forest Service / Purdue University

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(300-50) Variation in Nodule Morphology and Host Selectivity in Legume-Rhizobia Symbiosis Across 202 M. truncatula Accessions
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Patrick Sydow – The Pennsylvania State University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(900-10) Vegetative growth responses to drought stress in Tepary Bean using high-throughput phenotyping
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Aparna Srinivasan, PhD Horticulture – Boyce Thompson Institute

Phenomics

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60 minutes

(700-15) Vine to Table: An eight-week summer industry-academic program for undergraduates interested in viticulture and enology
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Michael Campbell, PhD – Penn State

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(500-23) Volvox_Scan: A DNA Mutation Clustering Algorithm For Population-Scale Genetics Studies
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Charles Addo-Quaye, PhD – Metropolitan State University

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(800-44) VvFUS3 influences seed development via affecting endoreduplication and hormones
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: BILAL AHMAD, PhD. in Fruit Sciences – Agriculture Genomics Institute Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(1100-39) Water and carbon fluxes in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum: the fully coupled plant model CPlantBox2.0
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Felix M. Bauer, n/a (he/him/his) – Institute of Bio-and Geoscience: Agrosphere (IBG-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(700-16) What matters in a mentor? Predictors associated with quality doctoral student faculty mentoring relationships
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Trevor T. Tuma (he/him/his) – University of Georgia

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(1100-40) Wild Bean (Strophostyles sp.): An Emerging System to Understand Phenotypic and Genotypic Mechanisms Underlying Local Environmental Adaptation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ping S. Yates, MS (she/her/hers) – University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(100-43) Wrestling with stress: Exploring SUMO in plant resilience within the moss Physcomitrium patens
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Robert Augustine, n/a – Colby College

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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30 minutes

(800-149) Development of Highly Efficient CRISPR/Cas9 System for Creating Low Phytate Soybean Mutants
Location: Exhibit Hall A

Poster Presenter: MONICA JOLLY, PhD (she/her/hers) – ICAR- IARI, Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi 110012

Abstract Co-Author: Veda Kirshnan

Abstract Co-Author: Archana Sachdev

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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30 minutes

(700-01) Synergistic Effects of a Healthy Gut Biome and Active Lifestyle on Your Health and Well-being
Location: Exhibit Hall A

Poster Presenter: MONICA JOLLY, PhD (she/her/hers) – ICAR- IARI, Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi 110012

Abstract Co-Author: Kushagr Jolly

Abstract Co-Author: Akriti Marwah

Education and Outreach

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60 minutes

(300-96) A Caspase-like Protease Plays an Essential Role in the Production of CAPE9 for Systemic Immunity Elicited by PAMP flg22 in Arabidopsis
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yet-Ran Chen, PhD – Academia Sinica

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(300-103) A nonpathogenic signal peptidase mutant of the maize anthracnose fungus Colletotrichum graminicola secretes cell wall degrading enzymes normally - Lightning Talk
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Megan Johnston – University of Kentucky

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60 minutes

(600-51) Analyses of Cullin1 Homologs Reveal Functional Redundancy in S-RNase-Based Self-Incompatibility and Evolutionary Relationships in Eudicots
Location: Exhibit Hall

Symposium Speaker: Linhan Sun, PhD – The Pennsylvania State University

Abstract Co-Author: Shiyun Cao – Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Pharmacology, University of Washington, Seattle

Abstract Co-Author: Ning Zheng – Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Pharmacology, University of Washington, Seattle

Abstract Co-Author: Teh-hui Kao – The Pennsylvania State University

Development: Reproduction

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60 minutes

(200-01) Anti-oxidation and anti-diabetic properties of green and yellow papaya (Carica papaya): Stimulation of glucose uptake in liver and myoblast, and wound healing in fibroblast.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Rafat Siddiqui

Abstract Co-Author: Haiwen Li – Virginia State University

Abstract Co-Author: Ahmed Reza Rafi

Abstract Co-Author: Sadia Kanwal

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(300-99) Arabidopsis HD-ZIP III Transcription Factors Promote Sugar Beet Cyst Nematode Feeding Site Formation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Xunliang Liu, PhD – University of Georgia

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Pathogenesis

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60 minutes

(800-172) Arabidopsis Protection of Telomeres 1b protein regulates redox homeostasis and protects the genome from oxidative damage
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: JI-HEE MIN, PhD – Texas A&M University

Genes & Genomes: Genetics

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60 minutes

(200-56) Avocado WRINKLED2 is functional and positively regulates lipid biosynthesis in nonseed tissues
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jyoti R. Behera (he/him/his) – East Tennessee State University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(1000-06) BRXL4-LAZY1 interaction at the plasma membrane controls Arabidopsis branch angle and gravitropism
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Edgar P. Spalding, PhD – University of Wisconsin

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(1100-08) Carbon transport constraint in trees has important implications for growth allocation and photosynthetic efficiency
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Christopher I. Vincent, n/a – University of Florida

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(600-52) CCDC22 and CCDC93 play a role in root meristem cell size in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Anwen R. Roberts (she/her/hers) – University of Vermont

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60 minutes

(300-95) Changes in Moon, Mars, and Micro Gravity: A Meta-Analysis of Transcriptome Shifts in Responses to Gravity and Spaceflight
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Emma L J Canaday (She/They) – Ohio University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Immunity

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60 minutes

(1100-44) Characterization of proteins involved in cell-fate determination during ER stress in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ethan Thibault (he/him/his) – Michigan State University

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60 minutes

(400-56) Functional Studies of Essential Mitochondrial ATPases (ATAD3s) and a Program for STEM Career Development
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Elizabeth Vierling, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Massachusetts Amherst

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60 minutes

(300-98) Perception of butenolides by Bacillus subtilis through the alpha/beta hydrolase RsbQ
Location: Exhibit Hall

Symposium Speaker: Muhammad Kamran, PhD – The University of Western Australia

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(600-55) Cutin-based protective layer involved in sealing of abscission zones and organ dispersal in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Tamara Montoya

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60 minutes

(800-56) DAP-seq Supplements and Informs Functional Studies of Transcription Factors
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Audrey Fahey (she/her/hers) – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Nicholas Gladman, Ph.D – USDA-ARS

Abstract Co-Author: Sunita Kumari, PhD – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Michael Regulski – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Abstract Co-Author: Doreen Ware – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,/ USDA-ARS-NAA, Ithaca

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-99) Deciphering the gene regulatory network underlying compensatory mechanisms of autophagy in maize

Poster Presenter: Divya Mishra, PhD – University of Wisconsin

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60 minutes

(200-62) Determination of a Subcellular Metabolic Network Map for Sorghum bicolor
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Ava Kloss-Schmidt (she/her/hers) – Carnegie Institution for Science

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60 minutes

(400-50) Elucidating the role of lignification during silique development in Arabidopsis thaliana
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Justin Nichol (he/him/his) – University of Calgary

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(200-60) Exploring substrate specificity of SWEETs using a novel vacuolar sugar transporter biosensor
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sojeong Gwon (she/her/hers) – Georgia Institute of Technology

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60 minutes

(800-177) From genes to genera: Assessing genetic determinants of rhizobia fitness in legume nodules across genetic scales
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Liana Burghardt, PhD (she/her/hers) – Pennsylvania State University

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60 minutes

(400-51) Functional analysis of Cellulose Synthase-like D (CSLD) in moss lines lacking Cellulose Synthase (CESA)
Location: Exhibit Hall

Symposium Speaker: Alison W. Roberts, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Rhode Island

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(1000-37) HPCA1 Is Required For Systemic Reactive Oxygen Species And Calcium Cell-To-Cell Signaling And Plant Acclimation To Stress
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Yosef Fichman, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Missouri

Signal Transduction & Hormone Biology

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60 minutes

(100-101) Improving morphogenic growth responses of pennycress to the dual threats of shade and elevated temperature
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Vanessica Jawahir, PhD (she/her/hers) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(800-170) Improving pennycress and camelina as biofuel crops by engineering phenylpropanoid pathway - Lightning Talk
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Xin Li, PhD – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Xu Li – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Victoria Yell – North Carolina State University

Genes & Genomes: Biotechnology, Molecular Breeding

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60 minutes

(300-100) In situ quantification of plant carbon allocation in a Maize-AMF system
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kong M. Wong, PhD (he/him/his) – Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(100-102) Investigating the biological role of Ferroportin 3
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sara S. Omer – Amherst College

Abiotic: Salt and Minerals

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60 minutes

(600-50) Leaf epidermal patterning and fate determination
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Chin-Min Ho, PhD (she/her/hers) – Institute of Plant and Microbial biology, Academia Sinica

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(300-51) Microbiome colonization leads to emergent plant phenotypes at elevated temperature.
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Hannah M. McMillan, PhD (she/her/hers) – Duke University

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60 minutes

(200-57) Modeling the impact of micronutrient scarcity on macronutrient flow in a metabolic network
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Sara El Alaoui, PhD (she/her/hers) – Argonne National Laboratory

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(1100-42) Modelling architectural and functional response of Zea mays to phosphorus deficiency based on experimental data
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Felix M. Bauer, n/a (he/him/his) – Institute of Bio-and Geoscience: Agrosphere (IBG-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(400-53) Multiscale structural characterization of epidermal cell walls during mechanical stretch
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Jingyi Yu (she/her/hers) – Pennsylvania State University

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(600-49) Oriented symmetric divisions contribute to stomatal patterning across eudicots
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Kensington S. Hartman (she/her/hers) – University of California, San Diego

Development: Vegetative

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60 minutes

(400-55) Plant Responses to Plasma-Activated Water
Location: Exhibit Hall

Symposium Speaker: Jonathan J. Kizer – North Carolina State University

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60 minutes

(500-24) Regulatory Networks Governing Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Maize and Sorghum
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Janeen Braynen, Ph.D – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

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60 minutes

(800-173) Short multi-repeat transcript (SMRT)-silencing in plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Symposium Speaker: Divya Mishra, PhD – University of Wisconsin

Abstract Co-Author: david cook – Kansas state university

Abstract Co-Author: sandeep marla – Kansas state university

Genes & Genomes: Genome Editing

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60 minutes

(800-175) Single-cell genomics of Populus lignified stems reveals distinct cell population and developmental tracing of cambial derivatives
Location: Exhibit Hall

Symposium Speaker: Henry W. Schmidt, MSc (he/him/his) – University of Florida

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(800-174) Stomatal CO2 sensor in stomata consists of two interacting protein kinases, Raf-like HT1 and MAP kinase MPK12 followed by CBC1 Kinase
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Karnelia Paul, Ph.D (she/her/hers) – University of California San Diego

Genes & Genomes: Gene Regulation and Transcriptional Networks

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60 minutes

(1100-43) Surveying stem xylem and canopy recovery of Citrus spp. across the path of Hurricane Ian
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Gillian Z. Michalczyk – University of Florida

Whole-Plant: Environmental and Ecophysiological

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60 minutes

(300-97) Synergy and complexity in the Autoregulation of Nodulation MtTML1 and MtTML2 and DAR hypernodulation mutants add new insights to regulation of nodulation
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Julia A. Frugoli, PhD (she/her/hers) – Clemson University

Biotic Interactions: Plant-Microbe Beneficial

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60 minutes

(400-49) Targeted enzymatic degradation of the pectic glycan Rhamnogalacturonan I (RG-I) to enhance solubilization of poplar biomass during consolidated bioprocessing
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Pradeepa S. Jayawardhane (she/her/hers) – University of Georgia

Cell Biology: Cell Walls

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60 minutes

(700-17) The CRISPR in the Classroom Network A Support System for Instructors to Bring Gene Editing Technology to the Undergraduate Classroom
Location: Exhibit Hall

Symposium Speaker: Nicholas J. Ruppel, PhD (he/him/his) – Randolph-Macon College

Abstract Co-Author: Michael Wolyniak – Hampden-Sydney College

Abstract Co-Author: Donna L. Pattison – University of Houston

Abstract Co-Author: Tiffany Hoage – University of Wisconsin - Stout

Abstract Co-Author: Dawn Carter – Rochester Institute of Technology

Abstract Co-Author: Latanya Hammonds-Odie – Georgia Gwinnett College

Abstract Co-Author: Sara K. Olson – Pomona College

Abstract Co-Author: Jay N. Pieczynski – Rollins College

Abstract Co-Author: Maria S. Santisteban – University of North Carolina - Pembroke

Abstract Co-Author: Anil K. Challa – University of Alabama - Birmingham

Education and Outreach

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Abstract Co-Author: Michael Wolyniak – Hampden-Sydney College
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Abstract Co-Author: Donna L. Pattison – University of Houston
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Abstract Co-Author: Tiffany Hoage – University of Wisconsin - Stout
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Abstract Co-Author: Dawn Carter – Rochester Institute of Technology
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Abstract Co-Author: Latanya Hammonds-Odie – Georgia Gwinnett College
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Abstract Co-Author: Sara K. Olson – Pomona College
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Abstract Co-Author: Jay N. Pieczynski – Rollins College
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Abstract Co-Author: Maria S. Santisteban – University of North Carolina - Pembroke
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Abstract Co-Author: Anil K. Challa – University of Alabama - Birmingham
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60 minutes

(200-55) The link between Photorespiration and one carbon metabolism
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: KELEM GASHU ALAMRIE, PhD – Michigan State University

Biochemistry and Metabolism

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60 minutes

(900-11) The Proteomes that Feed the World
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Veronica E. Ramirez, MSc. (she/her/hers) – Technical University of Munich

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60 minutes

(600-53) The Role of Climate Variation in Shaping Sensitivity to Vernalization
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Masoumeh Khodaverdi

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60 minutes

(100-99) Thermosensory transcription factors phase separate with the Mediator coactivator complex to activate thermomorphogenetic genes
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Abhishesh Bajracharya, PhD (Ongoing) – University of Mississippi

Abiotic: Light & Temperature

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60 minutes

(400-52) Towards an inducible degron system for control of protein function in plants
Location: Exhibit Hall

Poster Presenter: Marcela Rojas-Pierce, Ph D (she/her/hers) – North Carolina State University

Abstract Co-Author: Linzhou Huang – North Carolina State University

Cell Biology: General

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60 minutes

(800-171) Transgene-free CRISPR Genome Editing in Protoplasts of Pinus taeda and Abies fraseri
Location: Exhibit Hall