Hello everyone,
Sorry about any duplication of this message! Please distribute this announcement to all your colleagues that do Rosaceae research! Please hang the attached announcement in the hallways of your department!
I wanted to remind students and advisors of our NEW award for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs for excellence in Rosaceae research.
The DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 3rd!
There are some excellent students doing excellent research - and we hope to highlight their efforts at our next RosEXEC (U.S. Rosaceae Executive; https://www.rosaceae.org/community/us_rosexec) meeting in San Diego while everyone is there for the Plant and Animal Genome Conference!
As a reminder:
Submissions will be judged upon the following criteria:
- Novelty of the research
- Clear and concise presentation
- Ability to have high impact on the current understanding in the field
- Current and future applications of the research
Awards will be presented at the U.S. RosEXEC meeting in January 2019 at the Plant and Animal Genome Meeting in San Diego, CA. Award winners do not need to be present to receive the award.
Eligibility Requirements:
* Full-time undergraduate, M.S., Ph.D. student, or postdoctoral student
* Relevant basic or applied research in a Rosaceae crop area
* Publication and first authorship in a peer-reviewed journal
Submission Requirements:
* Full name
* Institution
* Abstract
* Layperson summary of the research (i.e., for the general public) to include the impact of the research on current understanding in the field and on future research
All submissions should be submitted to Mercy Olmstead (RosEXEC chair) at molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org> by DECEMBER 3rd, 2018. Please let your colleagues and students know about this award, and distribute this announcement.
If you have any questions, please contact Mercy Olmstead (molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org>).
Thank you so much,
Mercy Olmstead
2018 RosEXEC Chair
Mercy Olmstead, Ph.D.
Sr. Mgr. Production Research and Education
California Strawberry Commission<http://californiastrawberries.com/>
molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org>
Main: (831) 724-1301
Direct: (831) 200-4682
Cell: (831) 228-2404
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Summary
Incumbent will be assigned to the Integrated Orchard Management and
Automation for Deciduous Tree Fruit Crops Research Unit, in Kearneysville,
WV. The Integrated Production and Automation project develops and
integrates entomological, horticultural, and engineering technology to
solve major problems affecting temperate tree fruit production.
Major Duties:
Specific objectives of the incumbent's independent and collaborative
research include:
1) identifying and understanding key whole tree and rootstock-scion
interactions;
2) identifying physiological, genetic, and/or cultural mechanisms that
enhance tolerance to environmental stress (drought, freezing, heat,
elevated CO2), nutrient- and water use-efficiency, growth habits and/or
fruit quality;
3) developing new production systems that are designed specifically for
automated practices and/or for value-added products. Objectives will be met
through field, greenhouse, growth chamber, and laboratory experiments.
Methodologies necessary to carry out this work include: equipment and
protocols to assess drought tolerance and WUE, photosynthesis, and
dormancy, quantification of phytochemicals such as hormones, sugars,
lipids, and other signaling molecules, molecular biology techniques,
phloem/xylem sampling and analysis, tissue fixation and microscopy,
horticultural techniques for assessing phenotypes associated with plant
growth and development as well as fruit quality, and technologies for
studying genotype-by-environment interactions.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Domestic and International travel may required to
attend scientific meetings, training, and conferences.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
15
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Hello to the Rosaceae Community!
The U.S. Rosaceae Executive Committee has some exciting news to share with students and their advisors!
This year we are introducing a new award for excellence in Rosaceae research as demonstrated through publications. There will be four awards, one each for undergraduates, M.S., Ph.D., and postdoctoral students.
Submissions will be judged upon the following criteria:
- Novelty of the research
- Clear and concise presentation
- Ability to have high impact on the current understanding in the field
- Current and future applications of the research
Awards will be presented at the U.S. RosEXEC meeting in January 2019 at the Plant and Animal Genome Meeting in San Diego, CA. Award winners do not need to be present to receive the award.
Eligibility Requirements:
* Full-time undergraduate, M.S., Ph.D. student, or postdoctoral student
* Relevant basic or applied research in a Rosaceae crop area
* Publication and first authorship in a peer-reviewed journal
Submission Requirements:
* Full name
* Institution
* Abstract
* Layperson summary of the research (i.e., for the general public) to include the impact of the research on current understanding in the field and on future research
All submissions should be submitted to Mercy Olmstead (RosEXEC chair) at molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org by DECEMBER 3rd, 2018. Please let your colleagues and students know about this award, and distribute this announcement.
If you have any questions, please contact Mercy Olmstead (molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org>).
Good luck and we are looking forward to seeing everyone at the PAG meeting for the January RosEXEC meeting!
Cheers,
Mercy and the RosEXEC Student Award Committee
Mercy Olmstead, Ph.D.
Sr. Mgr. Production Research and Education
California Strawberry Commission<http://californiastrawberries.com/>
molmstead(a)calstrawberry.org<mailto:molmstead@calstrawberry.org>
Main: (831) 724-1301
Direct: (831) 200-4682
Cell: (831) 228-2404
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