Dear colleagues,

I would like to encourage you to participate in the upcoming NAPB meeting, taking place at ISU August 8-11, 2022. An exciting programhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/iastate.box.com/s/qztnuyxw2thh18k6vugy4c3eoyii5yks__;!!PTd7Sdtyuw!WpIri_FgLP33-LrX6cWUJraFiYNx2IvzPPPF-V2Ybjtjf4XzvKF5OSx7pZFGKjLojG6Ta5QbzDckYKtUcZf0$ is shaping up!

The theme of the conference is the "Past, Present and Future of Plant Breeding." We will take time to celebrate the past, discuss the challenges of today, and explore future prospects in plant breeding through multidisciplinary efforts. We are pleased to have the opportunity to host an in-person annual meeting. The conference will offer a variety of interactive opportunities including a pre-conference tour, dynamic sessions, tours of the North Central Region Plant Introduction Station and Agronomy farm at Iowa State University, and unique evening activities to connect, relax and enjoy.

Deadlines for poster abstract submission and registration at a regular rate are July 8, and July 15, respectively. More information can be found in the NAPB newsletterhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/iastate.box.com/s/92dso2xsrjk2877ina8w6iin5d2fws4j__;!!PTd7Sdtyuw!WpIri_FgLP33-LrX6cWUJraFiYNx2IvzPPPF-V2Ybjtjf4XzvKF5OSx7pZFGKjLojG6Ta5QbzDckYJMyrbsS$ and on the meeting web-sitehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/napb2022/__;!!PTd7Sdtyuw!WpIri_FgLP33-LrX6cWUJraFiYNx2IvzPPPF-V2Ybjtjf4XzvKF5OSx7pZFGKjLojG6Ta5QbzDckYMYZqCOy$.

The NAPB’s annual meeting is an excellent opportunity to connect with public and private breeders and represent the Rosaceae community.

We hope to see you at the 2022 NAPB meeting in Ames!

Ksenija Gasic on behalf of Thomas Lubberstedt and Paul Scott (co-hosts) and the organizing committee ________________________________ Ksenija Gasic, Ph.D. CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Professor of Horticulture Peach Breeding and Genetics Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences Office: 306A Biosystems Research Complex |105 Collings St., Clemson, SC 29634 Office Phone: 864.656.3664 | Cell 864.723.2009