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Call for Nominations for the 2025-2027 ICGI Election--Feb. 28, 2025 Deadline

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

Dear All: On behalf of the ICGI executive committee, I am opening nominations for ICGI officers. We request nominations for the open positions listed below. Those elected will serve as co-chair for 2 years followed by 2 years as chair (total of 4 year commitment). 1) ICGI Overall Co-Chair 2) Breeding and Applied Genomics Co-Chair 3) Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics Co-Chair 4) Functional Genomics Co-Chair 5) Germplasm and Genetic Stocks Co-Chair 6) Structural Genomics Co-Chair Please send your nominations to David Fang (David.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:David.fang@usda.gov>) and Xianlong Zhang (xlzhang(a)mail.hzau.edu.cn<mailto:xlzhang@mail.hzau.edu.cn>) by Feb. 28, 2025. List the name, title, institution, and email for your nominee(s). Nominee Eligibility according to ICGI By-Laws: Any "Professional" member of the ICGI is eligible to serve as an officer. A "Professional" is deemed to be an individual holding an academic or governmental scientific research position. Individuals actively engaged in obtaining an academic degree or employed by a for-profit company are not eligible to serve as ICGI officers. ICGI members can be nominated for only one position per election, but in successive elections can be nominated for positions other than the one they currently hold. While it will be possible to hold Chair and Co-chair positions simultaneously, no single individual can be Chair of ICGI and of a Workgroup or Chair of two different Workgroups simultaneously. At the conclusion of this election, current ICGI Co-Chairs will become Chairs for the next cycle (2025-2027) and are not eligible as nominees for the current election. David Fang, Ph.D. ICGI co-Chair Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: david.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:david.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user…> This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

1 week, 3 days

Reminder to submit your abstract to PAG32

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

Dear Colleagues, This is a reminder to submit your abstract for potential oral presentation in PAG32. In the ICGI workshop, there will be 5-6 presentations. Your timely submission is greatly appreciated. This is to call potential presenters who would like to make oral presentation in the ICGI workshop at Plant and Animal Genome 32, January 10-15, 2025 in San Diego, CA, USA. Please send following information to David Fang (david.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:david.fang@usda.gov>) and Xianlong Zhang (xlzhang(a)mail.hzau.edu.cn<mailto:xlzhang@mail.hzau.edu.cn>) by October 31, 2024. Per PAG32 organizer, we have to get the scientific program ready by mid-November. 1. Title 2. Abstract if possible 3. Presenter, and his/her availability to present in-person. PAG32 does not have virtue presentations. 4. Alternative presenter IF the main presenter is not able to present. Thank you. David Fang, Ph.D. Co-Chair of ICGI Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: david.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:david.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user…> This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

4 months, 1 week

Call for potential presenters in the ICGI workshop at PAG32, 2025

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

Dear Colleagues, This is to call potential presenters who would like to make oral presentation in the ICGI workshop at Plant and Animal Genome 32, January 10-15, 2025 in San Diego, CA, USA. Please send following information to David Fang (david.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:david.fang@usda.gov>) and Xianlong Zhang (xlzhang(a)mail.hzau.edu.cn) by October 31, 2024. 1. Title 2. Abstract if possible 3. Presenter, and his/her availability to present in-person. PAG32 does not have virtue presentations. 4. Alternative presenter IF the main presenter is not able to present. Thank you. David Fang, Ph.D. Co-chair, ICGI Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: david.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:david.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user…> This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

5 months, 2 weeks

A reminder for WCRC8-ICGI Conference registration

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

Dear All, The due date for registration and abstract/full paper submission to WCRC 8 is June 30, 2024. Please take the next 10+ days to register if you wish to attend this conference. Best Regards, David Fang, Ph.D. Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: david.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:david.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user…> This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

8 months, 1 week

WCRC8 Updates

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

Dear ICGI Members, Some members encountered a problem to open my email sent yesterday. Thus, I am resending using simple texts. Please see below message from Dr. Kranthi for WCRC8 updates. In brief, registration and abstract/full paper submission deadlines are extended to June 30, 2024. The Uzbekistan Ministry of Agriculture will send an invitation letter to a registered attendee. If you have any questions or requests pertinent to ICGI side, please contact me. David Fang, Ph.D. ICGI Co-chair & WCRC8 Organizing Committee member Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: David.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:David.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ Dear Friends, WCRC-8 UPDATES I am delighted to provide you with the following updates regarding the WCRC-8: * The deadline for submission of abstracts and full papers has been extended to June 30, 2024. * The deadline for registration fee at US$ 450 has also been extended to June 30, 2024. * The Journal of Cotton Research (https://jcottonres.biomedcentral.com/) has kindly agreed 'in principle' to consider publishing a special WCRC-8 edition of full papers subject to peer review and acceptance. * Consequently, all full papers should be prepared according to the format prescribed at https://jcottonres.biomedcentral.com/submission-guidelines/preparing-your-m…. * Please note that papers may only be submitted through the WCRC-8 website and NOT directly to the Journal of Cotton Research. * Upon receipt, each full paper will undergo preliminary scrutiny by the WCRC-8 Editorial Board before being forwarded to the Chief Editor of 'The Cotton Research Journal' for peer review. * Authors who have already submitted their full papers are kindly requested to resubmit them after formatting them according to the guidelines for publication in the 'Journal of Cotton Research'. * Should you encounter any difficulties with uploading abstracts or full papers, or with registration or payment gateway issues, please send an email to me <keshav(a)icac.org<mailto:keshav@icac.org>> with your abstract/paper/registration details using the following subject in the email: 'WCRC-8-ABSTRACT', 'WCRC-8-FULL PAPER', 'WCRC-8-REGISTRATION', or 'WCRC-8-REGISTRATION PAYMENT'. * Please be aware that a separate payment gateway for a special price registration for Uzbek Nationals is expected to become operational by May 12/14, 2024. * It is important to note that the ICAC will consider providing support to researchers from ICAC member countries only if applications are submitted through the coordinating agencies (https://www.icac.org/About/CoordinatingAgencies?MenuId=3) or delegates (https://www.icac.org/About/Delegates?MenuId=4). Applications received through any other route will not be considered. Only applicants who have submitted full papers will be eligible for support and will be selected based on the merit of the paper. For selected candidates, the ICAC will cover registration, accommodation (5 nights), and provide a support allowance of US$ 250. However, flight fares will not be covered for any participant. Researchers who have already contacted my email address seeking support are requested to resend their applications using the format below with a subject WCRC-8 APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT: Application to the ICAC requesting for support to participate in the WCRC-8, Tashkent 7-11 Oct 2024. 1. Full Name: 2. Gender: 3. Highest Education (MSc / PhD) 4. Date of Birth: 5. Institution Address: 6. Citizenship: 7. Title of the Full Paper: 8. Date of Submission: 9. Date & Signature of Candidate: 10. Date & Signature of the Coordinating Agency/Delegate: Thank you for your attention to these updates. Should you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to meeting you in Tashkent. Warm regards, Keshav Kranthi K R Kranthi, Ph.D. Chief Scientist T: +1 (202) 463 6660 ext 122 (Main) T: +1 (202) 292 1687 (Direct) T: +1 202 577 6050 (Personal) F: +1 202 463 6950 E: keshav(a)icac.org<mailto:keshav@icac.org> This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

9 months, 2 weeks

FW: WCRC-8 Latest updates

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

9 months, 3 weeks

WCRC8 & ICGI Meeting reminder

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

Dear ICGI Members, This is a reminder that the WCRC 8 registration and abstract submission are due April 30, 2024. Please register before this date if you have not done so. https://www.icac-wcrc.com/ David Fang, Ph.D. ICGI Co-chair Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: David.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:David.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

10 months

WCRC8 & ICGI Conference in Tashkent

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

ICGI Members, The website for the World Cotton Research Conference-8 (WCRC-8) is now accessible at http://www.icac-wcrc.com/index/home. Attached brochures have more details. I encourage you to register and submit your abstract ASAP. David Fang, Ph.D. Co-Chair of ICGI Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: David.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:David.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

11 months

WCRC 8 is open for registration

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

The World Cotton Research Conference 8 (WCRC8) is open for registration: https://www.icac-wcrc.com/. Please make your registration ASAP but no later than April 30. ICGI Research Meeting will be part of WCRC8. ICGI representatives will work with WCRC8 organizers to formulate scientific agenda. Thank you. David Fang, Ph.D. ICGI-Co-Chair Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: David.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:David.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

11 months, 2 weeks

Cotton Breeder Position available in CIRAD, France

by Fang, David - REE-ARS

Dear All, This message is per request of Dr. Marc Gibard in CIRAD. There is a Cotton Geneticist/Breeder position in CIRAD, France. Detail below. For any questions, please contact Dr. Marc Giband. CIRAD, a French agricultural research and cooperation institute based in Montpellier, France, has a job opening for a cotton geneticist/breeder. This is a permanent position, and we are looking for someone with a PhD or MSc in genetics, breeding, plant improvement, or similar. After spending some 1.5 to 2 years in Montpellier, France and carrying out missions with some of our partner breeding programs, the successful candidate is expected to take up an assignment with one of our partners in Africa. Informations, including job description and expected qualifications can be found at the following address: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frecruteme…<https://recrutement.cirad.fr/job/job-cotton-geneticist-breeder_7931.aspx> For enquiries about CIRAD, the position, or any other information, those who may be interested in this job can contact Dr David Pot (david.pot(a)cirad.fr<mailto:david.pot@cirad.fr>) or Dr Marc Giband (marc.giband(a)cirad.fr<mailto:marc.giband@cirad.fr>) Applications can be made through the following web site: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frecruteme…<https://recrutement.cirad.fr/my-account/log-in.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fmy-account…> David Fang, Ph.D. ICGI Co-chair Research Leader Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit USDA-ARS, Southern Regional Research Center 1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124 Tel: 504 286 4527 (O) 504 655 0068 (Cell) Email: David.fang(a)usda.gov<mailto:David.fang@usda.gov> Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.

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