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Post-doctoral position in Pear Genomics and Biotechnology

by Dhingra, Amit

Post-doctoral position in Pear Genomics and Biotechnology A post-doctoral position is available immediately to study fruit ripening phenomenon in Pear utilizing genomics and biotechnology approaches. The project will focus on understanding the cold-temperature based ripening in certain Pear varieties using transcriptomics. Training in the areas of genomics, genetics and next-generation sequencing technologies and an interest in computational biology and breeding will be preferred. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in plant biology, molecular biology, biotechnology or horticulture. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, self-motivated and a creative individual who is a critical thinker capable of independent thought and research and is highly desirous of utilizing this opportunity to advance their career. There are additional opportunities to contribute to the ongoing apple genome project in the laboratory. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative research environment are essential. The successful candidate is expected to participate in outreach activities, training of graduate and undergraduate students and interact with fruit industry members. The initial appointment will be for one year and reappointment will depend on successful performance and availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional information on horticultural genomics and biotechnology program can be found at www.genomics.wsu.edu <http://www.genomics.wsu.edu/> . Please email your application along with detailed curriculum vitae to Dr. Amit Dhingra (Email: adhingra(a)wsu.edu). Also arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed directly to Dr. Dhingra. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. AA\EEO\ADA

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Associate in Research Position in Horticultural Genomics and Biotechnology lab at WSU

by Dhingra, Amit

Associate in Research Position in Horticultural Genomics and Biotechnology lab at WSU A position for an Associate in Research position is available immediately in the Horticultural Genomics and Biotechnology laboratory at Washington State University. The incumbent will be self-motivated, proactive and a creative individual who can synthesize basic and applied approaches in plant biology research. Our program is sequencing the apple genome and uses high-throughput next-generation genomics platforms to resolve biological questions in horticultural crops grouped in Rosaceae and in grapes. The successful candidate will assist the PI in managing the laboratory, and perform research in various areas related to genomics, genetics, transcriptomics, computational biology and biotechnology. The person will be expected to participate in the laboratory's outreach activities. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required. In addition, computer skills for biological data analysis will be considered favorable. Familiarity with next-generation sequencing technologies will be advantageous. The person is expected to work with an interdisciplinary team and demonstrated ability to interact and work collaboratively with others will be considered favorably. The selected candidate is expected to design and conduct experiments independently, and to help in graduate, undergraduate student training. A MS in plant biology field is required. A Ph.D. in Plant Sciences or related discipline is preferred. A candidate with BS may be considered only if they have over 7 years of experience in a similar position. Good publication record is an advantage. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Additional information on horticultural genomics and biotechnology program can be found at www.genomics.wsu.edu <http://www.genomics.wsu.edu/> . Please email your application along with detailed curriculum vitae to Dr. Amit Dhingra (Email: adhingra(a)wsu.edu). Also arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed directly to Dr. Dhingra. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. AA\EEO\ADA

17 years, 2 months

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2009 Plant and Animal Genome Fruit and Nut Workshop - message from organizer Dr Nahla Bassil

by Main, Doreen

Dear Fruit and Nut Researchers, As organizer to the Fruit and Nut Workshop at the Plant and Animal Genome (PAG) XVII meeting, I am inviting you to e-mail me a title and a description for an oral talk that you would like to present at this workshop on Saturday, January 10th, 2009. I would like to ensure that new research information about the widest possible number of fruits and nuts are presented at this workshop and not status reports that can be presented as posters. Please e-mail me a possible title and a short paragraph describing your presentation by Wednesday, September 24th. Make sure to include: Fruit and Nut Workshop in the subject line. I will e-mail invitations on Friday, September 26th. The deadline for the abstracts is one week later, on Friday, October 3rd. Feel free to e-mail this request to anyone you would think would be interested. Your reply will be instrumental to the success of this workshop. Best regards, Nahla Bassil Plant Geneticist USDA-ARS, NCGR 33447 Peoria Rd. Corvallis, OR 97333-2521 Tel: (541) 738-4214 Fax: (541) 738-4205 bassiln(a)hort.oregonstate.edu nahla.bassil(a)ars.usda.gov Dorrie Main, PhD Associate Professor of Bioinformatics Dept of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Washington State University 45 Johnson Hall, Pullman, WA 99164-6414 Email: dorrie(a)wsu.edu Tel: (509) 335 2774 Fax: (509) 335 8690 URL: www.bioinfo.wsu.edu <http://www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/>

17 years, 3 months

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RosBREED

by Amy Iezzoni

Dear Colleagues, A few months ago, the US Rosaceae Genetics, Genomics and Breeding Executive Committee, under the leadership of Gennario Fazio, began discussing community initiatives. RosBREED: Enablling marker assisted breeding in Rosaceae, arose from these discussions. As a result of a conference call last week, a small committee was put together to further develop our vision and goals for this community project targeting submission to the fortcoming US Specialty Crop Research Initiative. I agreed to lead the effort at this point and I have tentatively agreed to PI the proposal, depending on the due date. I want to thank the committee, especially Cameron Peace and Jim Olmstead who had a late night last night, for preparing an excellent outline for your review. Our goal was to ground the outline solidly with a vision, mission and justification, yet also provide sufficient detail on the objectives and approach so that you can provide critique. We invite your comments and changes to the attached outline. Please use track changes for your edits etc. Upon reading the outline, you'll notice that under "Strategies to achieve objective 1", our goal is to test the robustness of marker trait associations over a wide range of germplasm (beyond the populations in which they were first discovered). To achieve this objective, I would like to ask for your help in compiling a list of available marker - trait associations. We will use this list as an in-house document from which we can select marker - trait associations for the proposed pipeline. Thank you in advance for your help. Both the outline and table are attached. I began adding to the table to get it started. Unfortunately we are working on a very tight deadline and so we would appreciate your comments, suggestions, and Table additions by next Wed if possible. We look forward to hearing from you and collaborating in any way possible. Best regards, Amy Dr. Amy Iezzoni Professor Department of Horticulture Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 telephone: (517) 355-5191 ext. 391 fax: (517) 353-0890

17 years, 5 months

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Warning GDR will be unavailable from 5.30 to 10 PM PST on Monday May 19th

by Main, Doreen

Due to power configuration changes in the IT room housing our servers, GDR will be offline from 5.30 to 10 PM PST on Monday May 19th. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Cheers Dorrie --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dorrie Main, PhD Associate Professor of Bioinformatics Center for Integrated Biotechnology Dept of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Washington State University 45 Johnson Hall, Pullman, WA 99164-6414 Email: dorrie(a)wsu.edu Tel: (509) 335 2774 Fax: (509) 335 8690 ---------------------------------------------------------------------

17 years, 7 months

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Plant Ontology Database #0408 Release

by Chih-Wei Tung

Plant Ontology (PO) Consortium is happy to announce the release #0408 of the PO database! http://www.plantontology.org. For detailed release notes, please visit http://www.plantontology.org/docs/release_notes/index.html * Ontology - 1128 PO terms [19 NEW] - 58117 annotations [18572 NEW] * Ontology and annotation browser (http://www.plantontology.org/amigo/ go.cgi) - NEW: Added ~16000 annotations on genes and mutant phenotype germplasm from tomato, tobacco, potato, eggplant, pepper and Hyoscyamus. These annotations are contributed by Solanaceae Genomics Network (SGN; http://sgn.cornell.edu/) - Updated and added new annotations contributed by TAIR (for Arabidopsis) and Gramene (for rice) databases. * Publication - The Plant Ontology Database: a community resource for plant structure and developmental stages controlled vocabulary and annotations. Avraham et al. Nucleic Acids Research 2008 36:D449-D454; http://nar.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/36/suppl_1/D449 * Ontology requests - We encourage researchers to submit ontology requests at: http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=add&group_id=76834&atid=835555 * Collaborators - We welcome our new collaborators: Dennis Stevenson: NY Botanical Graden Maria A. Gandolfo: Bailey Hortorium, Cornell University Bioversity International: http://www.bioversityinternational.org Generation Challenge Programme (GCP): http://www.generationcp.org The Plant Ontology Consortium web: http:www.plantontology.org e-mail: po-dev at plantontology.org The project is funded by National Science Foundation, USA, (Grant No. DBI-0703908)

17 years, 8 months

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RosEXEC 2008 election RESULTS

by Peace, Cameron

Dear Rosaceae GGB community, Congratulations to EIGHT new RosEXEC members joining in 2008: U.S. RosEXEC members Nahla Bassil (USDA-ARS, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR) Chris Dardick (USDA-ARS, Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, WV) Amit Dhingra (Washington State University, Pullman, WA) Jim Luby (University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN) Gayle Volk (USDA-ARS, National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, Fort Collins, CO) These five people will serve three-year terms. RosEXEC International Liaisons Jasper Rees (University of the Western Cape, South Africa) Dan Sargent (East Malling Research, United Kingdom) Eric van de Weg (Plant Research International, Netherlands) Note that although only two slots were offered for International Liaison,election results were so close for the three candidates above that we invite all three to join RosEXEC, to serve two-year terms. With the addition of these new members, we anticipate that the current momentum in U.S.-wide and international coordination and synergy will be maintained and ramped up even further. We appreciate the enthusiastic efforts over the last three years of our 2008 outgoing members, and look forward to their continued involvement in our community. New initiatives such as the RosCAP proposal submitted in February 2008 demonstrate the high level of cooperation we are experiencing in this community, resulting from strategic efforts led by RosEXEC over the last several years. This has been and will be possible only with interest and efforts from all of you. Vote counts were very close, and it is encouraging to realise that we have so many good people willing to devote their time to the objectives of RosEXEC. You don't have to be a member of RosEXEC to make a valuable contribution to furthering the ideals of our community. Within RosEXEC, the Secretary for 2008 will be elected in the next week or so. Congratulations again to our new RosEXEC members for 2008. RosEXEC Membership Committee

17 years, 8 months

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RosEXEC elections - last chance to vote!

by Peace, Cameron

Dear Rosaceae GGB community, Only one day left for voting for five new U.S. RosEXEC members and two RosEXEC international liaisons. Polls close 5:00 pm PST (Friday April 4). Anyone that is U.S.-based and interested in genomics, genetics, and/or breeding of rosaceous crops is eligible to vote. Conceivably, this includes about 200 million people, but it at least includes industry personnel, educators, extension agents, administrators, students, and avid consumers, in addition to the 25 mostly genomicists, geneticists, and breeders who have already voted. So if you have not yet expressed your preferences, please hop on to www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/cgi-bin/gdr/gdr_rosexec_membership_2008_vote_form.cgi <https://connect.wsu.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.bioinfo.wsu.ed…> and vote! Please also direct your Rosaceae GGB colleagues to this site (and encourage them to also sign up for the GDR mailing list if they aren't already on it). Across the country, we all have a voice in future directions of the U.S. Rosaceae genomics, genetics, and breeding initiative. Currently, only one vote separates U.S. candidates running 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. Only one vote also separates 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions for international liaison candidates. Each new vote WILL COUNT! The RosEXEC Membership Committee

17 years, 8 months

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International Working Group on Comparative Mapping

by Dan Sargent (EMR)

Dear Rosaceous Genomics Community members. During the recent Rosaceous Genomics Conference in Chile, it was decided that there should be a coordinated community effort towards comparative mapping, and that we should set up an international working group to attempt to meet these aims. I volunteered to act as interim chair of this working group whilst it is established and therefore I am currently drawing up a list of people from the community with an interest in comparative mapping and transferable markers with whom I will communicate over the coming weeks. I have already identified a number of people within the community who are working on topics related to comparative mapping, but I want to be as inclusive as possible, so if you have a wish to be a part of any correspondence relating to this working group and/or want to be involved in this community effort, then please could you email me at dan.sargent(a)emr.ac.uk? Once I have a list of interested people, I will be contacting you further. Ideally I would like to have responses from interested parties by the end of next week (11th April 2008) so that I can get some kind of GDR mailing list sorted out etc. I will look forward to hearing from you all in the near future, All the best Dan Sargent Dr Daniel James Sargent East Malling Research New Road East Malling Kent ME19 6BJ, UK dan.sargent(a)emr.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0) 1732 523 747 Fax: +44 (0) 1732 849 067 East Malling Research registered office: New Road, East Malling, Kent ME19 6BJ. Tel. 01732-843833. Registered in England No. 5019373. Charity registration No.1102243. The information in this E-Mail and any attachments is confidential, may be legally privileged and is intended to be for the use of the intended recipient/s. If you are not the recipient named above please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited and may not represent the views of EMR. Activity and use of the East Malling Research E-mail system and any communications using it are monitored to secure its effective operation and for other lawful business purposes.

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RosEXEC ELECTIONS 2008

by Peace, Cameron

RosEXEC ELECTIONS 2008 The US Rosaceae Genomics, Genetics, and Breeding Executive Committee (RosEXEC) will be electing five new members to replace outgoing members. RosEXEC serves as a communication and coordination focal point for the U.S. Rosaceae genomics, genetics, and breeding (GGB) community. We have four objectives: 1. Define research priorities based on input from the industry and the research community 2. Foster scientific interaction and dynamic research teams 3. Promote research priorities 4. Coordinate educational efforts from the research community to the industry and the public RosEXEC meets in person at annual Plant and Animal Genome conferences and holds quarterly teleconferences. In 2008, Kevin Folta is the outgoing Chair and Gennaro Fazio is the incoming Chair. More information on RosEXEC can be found on the GDR at www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/gdr/community/rosexec/, including a list of all 2007 members (www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/gdr/community/rosexec/membership/index.shtml). The election process is only open to U.S.-based Rosaceae GGB community members, regardless of citizenship. Up to five votes can be cast per person. Please strive to represent the diversity of our community by electing candidates from various crop interests, institutional affiliations, and geographical locations. Elections will be held electronically via the GDR at www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/cgi-bin/gdr/gdr_rosexec_membership_2008_vote_form.cg i. The US RosEXEC Membership Committee has suggested some candidates on the voting form posted on the GDR, and we urge interested community members to nominate other qualified candidates: this can be done via the voting page, or by directly contacting Cameron Peace (cpeace(a)wsu.edu). Outgoing RosEXEC members (Herb Aldwinckle, Amy Iezzoni, Kim Lewers, and Jim McFerson) are not eligible for re-election until 2009. New US RosEXEC members will be selected by vote totals and will serve three-year terms. Please note that you can also nominate and vote on up to two members as International Liaisons for the U.S. RosEXEC. Current members are Sue Gardiner and Herman Silva, with Pere Arus revolving off. We will add two new international liaisons in 2008, who will serve two-year terms. If you have any problems using the voting page, please email Dorrie Main (dorrie(a)wsu.edu). The deadline for voting is in one week: Friday 4 Apr 2008, 5pm PST. Cameron Peace, on behalf of the RosEXEC Membership Committee

17 years, 8 months

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Biotechfruit2008

by V.Hanke

ISHS Commission Biotechnology and Molecular Biology BIOTECHFRUIT2008 First International Symposium on Biotechnology of Fruit Species ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DATE IS EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2008 Dear Colleagues, We cordially invite you to the First International Symposium on Biotechnology of Fruit Species. The meeting will be held in Dresden, Germany from September 1 - 5, 2008. This Symposium builds on the previous symposia of tropical and subtropical species and follows the very successful Symposium in Daytona, Florida in 2005, which covered biotechnology and transformation of tropical and temperate species. The Symposium in Dresden will explore the progress being made in temperate, tropical and subtropical fruit species. The purpose is to provide a forum for scientists to share their results and experiences in the application of different biotechnology tools for genetic improvement of fruit crops. This meeting will foster interactions amongst research groups from developing and developed countries from all over the world. For further information including details for submission of abstracts, please visit the symposium website http://www.biotechfruit2008.bafz.de/ Or email the Symposium Secretariat on biotechfruit2008(a)bafz.de < <mailto:biotechfruit2008@bafz.de> mailto:biotechfruit2008@bafz.de> We look forward to meeting you in Dresden in September 2008. Warm regards, Viola Hanke On behalf of the Organising Committee Dr. habil. Magda-Viola Hanke Julius Kuehn-Institute (JKI) Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants Pillnitzer Platz 3a 01326 Dresden, Germany e-mail viola.hanke(a)jki.bund.de Tel. ++49-351-2616214 Fax ++49-351-2616213 www.jki.bund.de

17 years, 8 months

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RGC4 bin-set development mini-workshop

by Peace, Cameron

Dear Rosaceae Genomics community, Especially for those genetic mappers among you who will be attending RGC4 in a few days, you are invited to a 2-hour mini-workhop on how to create your own bin-set, hosted by Cameron Peace and Werner Howad. We will also provide an overview and update of RosPOP (The Rosaceae Consortium of Mapping Populations; www. bioinfo.wsu.edu/gdr/community/international/rospop.shtml). When: Sunday March 16th 13:30- 15:30 (i.e. during Registration) Where: Araucania Salon An agenda for this mini-workshop follows. Learn how to develop an informative subset of your mapping population, or share your own experiences. This will be an informal meeting based on the community approach of RosPOP. 13:30-13:45 RosPOP overview 13:45-13:50 Update on RosPOP setup on the GDR 13:50-14:00 General discussion on RosPOP 14:00-14:20 Bin-mapping overview 14:20-14:30 General discussion on bin-mappping 14:30-15:10 How to create a bin-set (whether you have a saturated or a less-than-perfect map) 15:10-15:30 General discussion on how to create a bin-set We look forward to seeing you in Pucon! Cameron Peace & Werner Howad

17 years, 9 months

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Extension for submission of abstracts to March 31.

by Gennaro Fazio

Dear Colleagues, We are planning to have a session on genomics, genetics of rootstocks and rootstock/scion interactions and another session on rootstock breeding in August 2008 as part of the ISHS Orchard systems, rootstocks and environmental physiology symposium. I am hoping that you will submit an abstract and participate in that session and other sessions of the symposium. We have extended the deadline to submit abstracts until March 31, 2008 for the upcoming ISHS Orchard systems, rootstocks and environmental physiology symposium which will be held Aug. 4-8, 2008 at Geneva, New York, USA. We invite you to submit an abstract and look forward to seeing you in Geneva. For complete information on the symposium and to submit abstracts please visit the symposium website http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/hort/ishs/ All the best, Gennaro Fazio, PhD Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS Cornell University - 630 W. North St. Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 787-2480 Office (315) 787-2216 Fax

17 years, 9 months

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RGC4 NEWS & UPDATE

by Ariel Orellana López

******************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 4th Rosaceae Genomics Conference UPDATE AND NEWS IMPORTANT: On February 16 the registration fees will increase in $100 US dollars, so we really encourage you to register early. If you haven't registered or sent your Abstract we urge you to do so ASAP! We are in the final stages of organizing the abstracts and the scientific committee will be reviewing them this week. We would like to thank everyone who has sent us their abstracts in word or pdf format. If you haven't sent it to us yet, please send it ASAP. We would also like to let you know that there are a limited number of fellowships for graduate students. This fellowship will include shared housing in an apartment complex as well as the hotel's meal program. Those who are interested in applying for this fellowship should fill out the form that appears on the rgc4 website as well as present proof that they are enrolled in a graduate program. PLEASE NOTE: THIS FELLOWSHIP DOES NOT INCLUDE REGISTRATION. THE STUDENT MUST STILL CANCEL THE STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE. The deadline to present Student Fellowship Applications is February 22nd. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE!! The abstracts that we have received are very interesting and from many countries throughout the world, suggesting that this conference will be a great opportunity to for us to discuss the international advances in Rosaceae genomics as well as get to know each other more socially. We look forward to seeing you "at the end of the world". Saludos, Organizing Committee Lee Meisel Eliseo Campos Ariel Orellana Chair of the Scientific Committee Herman Silva

17 years, 10 months

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News and Update RGC4

by Sook Jung

4th Rosaceae Genomics Conference UPDATE AND NEWS We have been getting a great number of contributions for RGC4!!!By looking at the titles submitted, it looks like it will be a great time for Rosaceae Genomics. You can not miss this great event!! As January 14 we have received 90 abstracts. If you missed the abstract deadline, please notice that you still have a few days to send your abstract to be considered for an oral presentation. IMPORTANT: In order to have the proper printing of the abstracts we ask all the submitters to send their abstracts in a word or pdf document. Please send the document via email to rgc4(a)unab.cl Regarding registration, we had a few problems with the payment online however, now is running normally. Please, if you detect any trouble with the system, let us know to fix it as soon as possible Shortly we will add contact information regarding activities in the Pucon area before and after the meeting as well as special arrangements that attendants may need in order to stay at the Gran Hotel Pucon (www.granhotelpucon.cl) We look forward to seeing all of you at this meeting so that we can discuss the scientific advances as well as enjoy what Chile has to offer. Please join us at the 4th International Rosaceae Genomics Conference in Pucon, Chile . Decisions on Oral Presentation and Poster Abstract. February 10, 2008 Early bird registration closes February 15, 2008 We look forward to seeing you in Chile !!! Saludos, Organizing Committee Lee Meisel Eliseo Campos Ariel Orellana Chair of the Scientific Committee Herman Silva

17 years, 11 months

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RosEXEC phone access number for the Meeting on January 13.

by gf35＠cornell.edu

As many of you already know the Rosaceae Executive Committee will hold a meeting in San Diego on January 13 in the Towne Room starting at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. I have set up a teleconferencing meeting and will probably have my crll phone on speaker phone. Below is the Toll Free Number to access the conferencing service and the Passcode. Email me Gennaro.fazio(a)ars.usda.gov if you need more international access numbers. Participant Passcode: 2402523 USA 1-517-466-2232 866-692-3582 ITALY 39-02-3600-6016 800-986-993 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9039 0808-238-6019 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3239 0808-238-6019 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2139 0808-238-6019 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-3043-2499 0808-238-6019 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1439 0808-238-6019 All the best, Gennaro Gennaro Fazio, PhD Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS Cornell University - 630 W. North St. Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 787-2480 Office (315) 787-2216 Fax

17 years, 11 months

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RosEXEC phone access number for the Meeting on January 13.

by Fazio, Gennaro

As many of you already know the Rosaceae Executive Committee will hold a meeting in San Diego on January 13 in the Towne Room starting at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. I have set up a teleconferencing meeting and will probably have my crll phone on speaker phone. Below is the Toll Free Number to access the conferencing service and the Passcode. Email me Gennaro.fazio(a)ars.usda.gov if you need more international access numbers. Participant Passcode: 2402523 USA 1-517-466-2232 866-692-3582 ITALY 39-02-3600-6016 800-986-993 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9039 0808-238-6019 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3239 0808-238-6019 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2139 0808-238-6019 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-3043-2499 0808-238-6019 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1439 0808-238-6019 All the best, Gennaro Gennaro Fazio, PhD Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS Cornell University - 630 W. North St. Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 787-2480 Office (315) 787-2216 Fax

17 years, 11 months

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GDR computer demo at PAG-XVI

by Sook Jung

Dear colleagues, We would like to let you know that GDR will present a computer demo this Sunday afternoon at PAG-XVI in San Diego, CA. Title: GDR (Genome Database for Rosaceae): Integrated Web-Database for Rosaceae Genomics and Genetics Data Time: January 13 (Sun) 4:15 pm-4:35 pm (Computer Demo Part I: 3:35 pm-5:45 pm) Place: California Room, Town&Country Convention Center, San Diego, CA Poster number: P928 We look forward to meeting you there! Sook Jung Washington State University

17 years, 11 months

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Plant Ontology Computer Demo in PAGXV, 13 January 2008

by Chih-Wei Tung

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that Plant Ontology Consortium will host a 20-minutes computer demo in Plant & Animal Genome XV (PAGXV), San Diego, CA. http://www.intl-pag.org/16/16-demos.html Title: The Plant Ontology Database: A Community Resource for Plant Structure and Developmental Stages Controlled Vocabulary and Annotations Time: January 13, 5:35pm-5:55pm Place: California Room, Town&Country Convention Center, San Diego, CA Poster number: P931 We look forward to meeting you! If you are not attending the conference, please feel free to browse/download our poster at http:// ascus.plbr.cornell.edu/~gramene/poc/PAG2008 Thank you, Chih-Wei Tung Plant Ontology Consortium Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14850

17 years, 11 months

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Rosaceae Executive Committee Elections.

by Sook Jung

Dear Rosaceae Community, On behalf of the US Rosaceae Executive Committee I would like to extend an invitation to industry representatives and scientists to participate in this committee whose mission is to serve as a communication and coordination focal point for the US Rosaceae genomics, genetics and breeding community (more information about the mission can be found on GDR http://www.bioinfo.wsu.edu/gdr/community/rosexec/ . This year we need to fill five slots on the committee and elect a new secretary. I have been impressed by the work of this committee and urge you to take this opportunity to participate in the coordination process during this crucial time for Rosaceae Genomics. If you are interested in participating please contact the current membership chairs Jim McFerson McFerson(a)treefruitresearch.com or Herb Aldwinckle hsa1(a)cornell.edu or Gennaro.Fazio(a)ars.usda.gov or Cameron Peace cpeace(a)wsu.edu and indicate your availability. We hope to have a ballot by our next meeting at PAG (Sunday Jan. 13 at 8 AM in the Towne Room) and hold elections shortly thereafter. All the best, Gennaro Gennaro Fazio, PhD Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS Cornell University - 630 W. North St. Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 787-2480 Office (315) 787-2216 Fax

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Post-doctoral position

by Dardick, Chris

I would like to send out an announcement for the following post-doctoral position. If possible, I would also like to post it on the GDR community news. thanks, Chris Research Molecular Biologist (Virologist) Appalachian Fruit Research Station Kearneysville, WV Salary Range: $55,706 to $72,421 USD Per Year These are the 2007 salary rates, salary increase proposed for January 2008 The ARS, North Atlantic Area is seeking highly qualified candidates for a temporary full-time scientific position. The position is located at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia which is situated approximately 65 miles North West of Washington D.C. The Unit's overall mission is the genetic improvement of important agronomic traits in tree fruits (peaches, plums, and pears) such as architecture, fruit quality, and disease resistance. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and characterizing host genes and host responses that mediate susceptibility to plum pox potyvirus. Research will focus on engineering plum pox resistance through the characterization and transgenic manipulation of host genes in plum as well as more basic functional genomic studies on potyvirus-host interactions using tree fruits and herbaceous model systems. Infection studies using plum pox virus, a quarantined agent, will be performed in the BSL-2/3 biocontainment facilities located in nearby Fort Detrick, Maryland. The scientist will be responsible for disseminating research results at scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed scientific publications. Information on salary and application procedures for this Postdoctoral Position is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html <http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.htm l> RA-08-007H USDA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information please contact: Chris Dardick USDA, ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station 2217 Wiltshire Road Kearneysville, WV 25430 phone: 304-725-3451 ext. 387 fax: 304-728-2340 chris.dardick(a)ars.usda.gov

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Pome Fruit Breeder/Geneticist Vacancy at Washington State University

by Main, Doreen

NOTICE OF VACANCY Pome Fruit Breeder/Geneticist (Apples) Washington State University Search #4873 WORKING TITLE: Pome Fruit Breeder/Geneticist 15% Academic Programs /85% Agricultural Research Center RANK: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, 12-month, tenure track LOCATION: Washington State University (WSU) Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC), Wenatchee, Washington SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with training and experience. EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2008 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Washington State is the leading producer of apples, pears, and sweet cherries in the U.S., with more than 200,000 (180,000 apple) acres of tree fruits statewide valued at more than $6 billion annually. The TFREC in Wenatchee is central to this large production region. The Yakima Valley and Columbia Basin, easily accessible from Wenatchee, remain as some of the most agriculturally-diverse regions of the U.S. These regions are also major producers of tree fruits in addition to many other high-value horticultural crops. The long, warm summer days, cool nights, low precipitation, and volcanic soils make the area ideal for irrigated fruit production. Washington State University is the state's land grant university with teaching, research, and extension missions. The Washington State University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is located on the main campus in Pullman, with research locations and faculty in seven other locations throughout Washington State. As a result of recent strategic hires, Rosaceous genetics, genomics and plant breeding have emerged as a preeminent area within the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and within the College. The Orville A. Vogel Plant Biosciences Building on the Pullman Campus, the first of five under construction or planned in the Biotechnology Complex opened in 2005, features new state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities in support of an expanded university-wide effort in this area. A recently published analysis ranks Plant Science research productivity at Washington State University in the top echelon. This position is located at the Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC) in Wenatchee, located in one of the principal production areas in Washington State. The TFREC is one of several research centers of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. Comprehensive research projects are conducted by Washington State University and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) collaborating scientists in all phases of orchard culture, pest control, fruit harvesting and handling, fruit maturity, storage, grading and packaging. These programs also include basic science aspects of plant physiology, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, horticulture, economics and biochemistry. Research programs at the TFREC emphasize primarily apples, pears and sweet cherries although some research is conducted on apricots, peaches and plums. Research is also conducted in orchards of cooperating growers throughout the major fruit production areas of Washington. Production and postharvest research by USDA scientists is also conducted using grower orchards and in cooperation with fruit packinghouses. The core of the facilities is the main center campus located in Wenatchee which includes office, laboratory, and greenhouse space for WSU and USDA scientists. A newly dedicated state-of-the-art research orchard in Wenatchee provides field research facilities for these same scientists plus those from the main Pullman campus and other research centers around the state. The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission uses grower assessments on fruit produced in the state to provide funds to conduct a substantial research effort in partnership with WSU on every aspect of tree fruit production, from germplasm and rootstock development to improved post-harvest practices as well as sensory eating quality. Approximately $3 million per year is invested in tree fruit research grants, with funding based on the proportion of dollars collected for each tree fruit commodity. RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will lead the WSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture pome fruit breeding and genetics research and extension program, with emphasis on the use of modern genetic and genomic research tools to assist in the creation of new apple varieties specifically suited to production in the Pacific Northwest. The program complements other Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC) initiatives, such as tree fruit physiology, tree fruit virology, disease forecasting, post-harvest biology/technology, and integrated pest management. The research program will focus on the use of modern genetic and genomic research tools to create new apple varieties, continuation and enhancement of the established apple breeding program, and maintenance and evaluation of the existing apple germplasm collection at Wenatchee. The incumbent's program will complement other breeding, genetics, and genomics programs in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture that focus on stone fruit, raspberry, and strawberry. Opportunities may also emerge for future work on pears. The successful candidate will emphasize collaborative programs with state, federal, and private research and extension personnel to strengthen an interdisciplinary horticultural breeding, genetics, and genomics team. The successful candidate will actively pursue extramural research funding, contribute scholarly literature, and enhance the national and international scope of the WSU apple breeding program. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct an approved program of research consistent with the mission of the WSU Agricultural Research Center. The incumbent will be expected to work effectively with extension specialists and area agents, private crop consultants, and with the grower community and stakeholders. The incumbent will participate in regional meetings, promote apple varieties, and write for popular/grower press in addition to publishing in scientific journals. Teaching responsibilities will include classroom instruction in fruit breeding and genetics, and the mentoring and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: 1) Ph.D. in horticulture or a related plant science discipline at the time of hire. 2) Evidence of scholarly accomplishments in fruit breeding, genetics, and genomics. 3) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences in oral, written, and electronic forms. Highly Desired: 1) Excellent abilities in research, teaching, and team building. 2) Evidence of potential for acquiring extramural grant support. 3) Knowledge of field research in tree fruit breeding. 4) Knowledge of state-of- the-art genetic and genomic techniques. LOCATION: The Greater Wenatchee Area has a population of 37,300 and straddles the Columbia River in the center of Washington. In addition to excellent primary and secondary schools, Washington State University offers upper-division and graduate-level courses and programs through distance-learning opportunities located on the Wenatchee Valley College campus. Wenatchee is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range, thus providing abundant recreational opportunities. In addition to local attractions, year-round art and cultural events, and a thriving seasonal farmer's market, the City of Seattle and the greater Puget Sound Region lie 150 miles to the west. APPLICATION PROCESS: Screening of application materials will begin January 15, 2008. A letter addressing qualifications, a statement of professional vision and goals, a detailed resume with publication list, copies of official college/university transcripts, and three current, signed letters of reference (direct from the source) must be provided. Send this application packet to: Dr. John Fellman, Search Chair Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Washington State University P.O. Box 646414 Pullman, WA 99164-6414 509-335-3454 (voice), 509-335-8690 (fax), fellman(a)wsu.edu For information on application status, contact Ms. Bev Brantner at 509-335-3943 or brantner(a)wsu.edu. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only US citizens and lawfully authorized non-US citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509.-335-1259(f), or hrs(a)wsu.edu <mailto:hrs@wsu.edu> Beverly Brantner, Program Coordinator Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Washington State University PO Box 646414 Pullman, WA 99164-6414 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Johnson Hall 149 Phone 509-335-3943 Fax 509-335-8690 brantner(a)wsu.edu <mailto:brantner@wsu.edu>

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Title submission for RGC4

by Sook Jung

Dear Colleagues, I'm forwarding the message regarding the title submission for RGC4. The deadline is extended for a week and due on Nov. 7. Thanks, Sook Jung ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ariel Orellana <aorellana(a)unab.cl> Date: Oct 31, 2007 2:57 PM Subject: Title submission for RGC4 To: sook(a)bioinfo.wsu.edu Cc: lmeisel(a)unab.cl Dear Sook: I would appreciate your help on sending the following message to the rosaceae community. Dear members of the rosaceae community: Just a reminder that the deadline for title submission of work to be presented at the RGC4 meeting is today, however, we will extend this deadline for 1 week. The other important deadline is the abstract submission by December 31. Please, check the web page www.rgc4.cl to submit your title. if you have any trouble uploading your title, please send a message with the information to rgc4(a)unab.cl Sincerely Ariel Orellana Lee Meisel

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RosCAP Team proposals

by Dardick, Chris

Dear Colleagues, The RosCAP Team Guidance Committee would like to thank you for your efforts in organizing teams and preparing pre-proposals in such a short time frame. We received a total of 8 proposals (3 malus, 2 fragaria, 2 prunus, 1 Rosoideae) that span a wide range of crops, traits, and approaches. We do not view this as a competitive process and our goal is to include as many teams and as many aspirations as possible into the final RosCAP proposal. Our sincere hope is that all (or aspects of all) can be included. After an initial review, we will be contacting the team leaders for further discussions. Best Regards, RosCAP Team Guidance Committee (Chris Dardick, Amy Iezzoni, Schuyler Korban, Eric van de Weg) Chris Dardick USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station Kearneysville, WV 25430 (304) 725-3451 ext. 387 chris.dardick(a)ars.usda.gov

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FW: RosCAP website

by Dardick, Chris

________________________________ From: Bert Abbott [mailto:aalbert@CLEMSON.EDU] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:47 AM To: Dardick, Chris Subject: Re: RosCAP website Chris, here is a pdf. of the CAP portion of the NRI RFA. Please send it to all so that they can see the emphasis. Also note that the amount is 5 million for 4 years but that these are envisioned to be continuation type projects with continued funding. Bert

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