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2022 ICGI Research Conference Update

by Campbell, Todd - ARS

Dear Friends: On behalf of the ICGI steering committee, I am writing to update you on the status of our biennial research conference. Originally, our ICGI International Research Conference was scheduled for fall 2020 in Rehovot, Israel with Professor Yehoshua (Shuki) Saranga graciously agreeing to lead the local organizing committee. In January 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic began, and we were forced to postpone the conference to a later date. Since that time, the steering committee and Prof. Saranga's team has been in continual contact to discuss how to best navigate the ongoing situation. During 2021, at the beginning of the Delta variant surge and prior to the emergence of the Omicron variant, we decided to tentatively re-schedule the conference for May/June 2022. Very recently, although the pandemic is easing in most parts of the world, we determined that all of the direct (health and safety) and indirect (travel restrictions) impacts of the current situation prohibit ICGI from holding the conference in 2022. As such, this is our plan moving forward. 1. We will tentatively plan to hold the ICGI research conference in 2024. Prof. Saranga and his team will be given the opportunity to host the conference in 2024. The steering committee, in consultation with Prof. Saranga, will make a decision about Israel hosting in 2024 by the end of 2022. 2. 3. In the absence of our biennial research conference, the steering committee is tentatively planning to expand our annual ICGI workshop at PAG in January 2023. The tentative plan is to hold an ICGI business meeting and social/networking event in addition to the traditional scientific program. Please forward this information to any of your colleagues who might be interested to know about these updates. On behalf of the steering committee, I want to thank you for your patience during these trying times. We are in unchartered water and learning how to navigate without any prior experience doing so. Please let me know if you have any questions, and be on the lookout for future updates during the remainder of 2022. Regards, Todd ___________________________________ B. Todd Campbell, Ph.D. Research Geneticist Chair, International Cotton Genome Initiative (ICGI) USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center 2611 West Lucas St. Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 1-843-496-3751 ___________________________________ 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 years, 6 months

2022 ICGI workshop at PAG postponed

by Campbell, Todd - ARS

Dear ICGI members and friends: Greetings and Happy New Year! As a result of the Omicron variant, spike in COVID-19 cases worldwide, and associated travel difficulties, the 2022 ICGI workshop at PAG has been postponed until 2023. On behalf of your ICGI leadership, I would like to thank you once again for your patience during these challenging times. Although the last two years have been extremely difficult for us to get together, I am optimistic that 2022 will become more 'normal' and we will once again be able to meet again in person to share recent advances in cotton genetics, genomics, and improvement. Best wishes for success and good health in 2022! Be on the lookout for updates regarding the 2022 ICGI Research conference coming soon. Regards, Todd ___________________________________ B. Todd Campbell, Ph.D. Research Geneticist Chair, ICGI USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center 2611 West Lucas St. Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 1-843-496-3751 ___________________________________ 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 years, 10 months

2022 ICGI Research Conference--Update

by Campbell, Todd - ARS

Dear ICGI members and colleagues: Due to the continued global COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on travel, the ICGI Research Conference scheduled for February 2022 will be postponed. Please note that we hope to reschedule the Israel conference for a later date in 2022. The ICGI Steering Committee, in coordination with Prof. Saranga in Israel, will re-assess plans for the conference in early 2022. Please be on the lookout for updated information as soon as an alternate date has been selected. In the meantime, if you are able, please plan to attend the 2022 ICGI workshop at PAG. Please see the official PAG 2022 website (https://www.intlpag.org/2022/) for registration information, attendee safety/well-being plans, and preliminary schedules. On behalf of your ICGI steering committee, I want to thank you for your patience and understanding. We have certainly faced challenges and uncertainties over the last two years. We will continue to update you as decisions are made regarding our international research conference. I wish you continued good health and productive cotton research!! Regards, Todd ___________________________________ B. Todd Campbell, Ph.D. Research Geneticist Chair, ICGI USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center 2611 West Lucas St. Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 1-843-496-3751 ___________________________________ 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 years, 12 months

PAG 2022 ICGI Workshop - Call For Speakers

by Yu, Jing

Greetings to all ICGI members! This is the call for those who desire to present a talk (or nominate a speaker) at the upcoming PAG-ICGI Workshop being held in January, 2022, at Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA (The exact time not yet available). For information on PAG 2022 COVID-19 policies and procedures, please visit https://intlpag.org/2022/attend/covid-policy . At this time, we solicit volunteers and nominations for PAG-ICGI Workshop Speakers. The speakers will be selected from the submitted and nominated talks if the request is received by Friday, October 15, 2021. Please email xlzhang(a)mail.hzau.edu.cn<mailto:xlzhang@mail.hzau.edu.cn> your request (or nomination) to present at the PAG-ICGI Workshop by October 15, 2021! Each selected workshop speaker will receive an email, after acceptance, with instructions regarding submission of their workshop abstract. This year we anticipate 5-6 regular speaking slots (20 minutes each). Please follow the instructions below for volunteering yourself or nominating a possible speaker. A. Instructions for submitting your volunteered topic and draft abstract: Send an email with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2022 PAG-ICGI Workshop candidate abstract, to xlzhang(a)mail.hzau.edu.cn<mailto:xlzhang@mail.hzau.edu.cn> In your email, please include the following components: 1. Presenter (Your name): Family name, First name Institutional affiliation: ______ 2. Email address(es), separated by a comma. 3. List of co-authors (draft): 4. Abstract (draft) -- follow guidelines for PAG, please 5. Prioritize the ICGI workgroups to which your work relates most closely (top) Applied Genomics and Breeding Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics Functional Genomics Germplasm & Genetic Stocks Structural Genomics B. Instructions for nominating someone else as a prospective speaker: [1] Confer with the person you think would be an appropriate speaker about availability, their desire to speak (20 minutes) at the workshop, prospective topic title, and willingness if selected to provide a finalized abstract to PAG. It would be important to inform that individual that PAG provides no support for travel or any other expenses for workshop speakers. Speakers must register for the conference and confirm the travel plan. International travelers requiring a visa should allow sufficient time to obtain one. [2] If the person you wish to nominate confirms their interest, send an email containing with the following SUBJECT LINE: 2022 PAG-ICGI Workshop speaker nomination, to xlzhang(a)mail.hzau.edu.cn<mailto:xlzhang@mail.hzau.edu.cn> In your email, please explain why this person and topic are well suited to the ICGI workshop. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM PAG TO PROSPECTIVE WORKSHOP SPEAKERS: Once speakers are added to the workshop, each speaker will be sent an automated email with instructions how to login and post their individual workshop abstract. This form will include an option and instructions for submitting a poster abstract as well. All speakers must register for the conference. -------------------------------------------- ANTICIPATED TIMELINE FOR CHOOSING WORKSHOP SPEAKERS We will attempt to arrive at decisions by October 25, 2022, for everyone to finalize and submit their abstract. Thanks, Xianlong Zhang Organizer 2022 PAG-ICGI Workshop

5 years, 2 months

Postponement of 2021 ICGI Research Conference--New Dates

by Campbell, Todd - ARS

Dear ICGI members and friends: As a result of the ongoing global, COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 ICGI Research Conference will be postponed with a plan to hold a blended (in person and virtual) ICGI conference from February 27-March 4, 2022 in Rehovot, Israel. We will consult with Prof Saranga and the local organizers who will provide an update on the status of the COVID-19 situation in Israel by the last week of October 2021. We will also consider the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on international travel. No later than October 31, 2021, the ICGI steering committee will make a decision to: 1) proceed with the conference as planned (February 27 - March 4, 2022) or 2) organize a virtual ICGI conference to be held sometime in 2022. Regards, Todd ___________________________________ B. Todd Campbell, Ph.D. Overall Chair, ICGI 2021-2023 Research Geneticist USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center 2611 West Lucas St. Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 1-843-496-3751 ___________________________________ 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 years, 6 months

ICGI_2021_election_report

by cotton＠zju.edu.cn

Dear ICGI members, Election for ICGI co-chairs has been completed and election report is attached. The current co-chairs ascend to the Chair positions (see attached ICGI office, 2021-2023). Thank you for your nomination, voting and support for ICGI work. Thank Jing Yu for her to conduct many hard works in this election. Congratulation for newly elected ICGI co-chairs. We all believe ICGI will make greater success in the future under the leadership of new ICGI Steering Committee. Tianzhen Zhang, Chair, ICGI Dr.Tianzhen Zhang Distinguished Professor College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University Hanzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, China Tel./Fax: +86 571 88982971 E.mail: cotton(a)zju.edu.cn

5 years, 7 months

Voting for ICGI extends to March 14

by cotton＠zju.edu.cn

Dear all ICGI members, Because the membership has voted for the ICGI Overall and Workgroup Co-Chairs is less than 50% by 1 March, Per ICGI CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS, the voting will be extended by two weeks and closed at midnight (12 AM) of March 14 PST time. At the end of this additional period, the election will be declared valid. I urge you TO VOTE as soon as possible. Thank you in advance. Tianzhen Zhang, Chair, ICGI Dr.Tianzhen Zhang Distinguished Professor College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University Hanzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, China Tel./Fax: +86 571 88982971 E.mail: cotton(a)zju.edu.cn

5 years, 8 months

Last reminding of ICGI election

by cotton＠zju.edu.cn

Dear all ICGI members, Our biennial elections for the ICGI Overall and Workgroup Co-Chairs have started since February 10 and will be closed at midnight (12 AM) of March 1 PST time. Per ICGI CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS, “the election is determined to be valid when 50% of the membership has voted. In the event that less than 50% of the membership has voted by 1 March, the voting will be extended by two weeks”. Therefore, I remind you again TO VOTE as soon as possible. Thank you in advance. Chair, ICGI Dr.Tianzhen Zhang Distinguished Professor College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University Hanzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, China Tel./Fax: +86 571 88982971 E.mail: cotton(a)zju.edu.cn

5 years, 8 months

TO VOTE for ICGI Biennial elections ASAP

by cotton＠zju.edu.cn

Dear all ICGI members, Our biennial elections for the ICGI Overall and Workgroup Co-Chairs have started since February 10 and will be closed at midnight (12 AM) of March 1 PST time. Per ICGI CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS, “the election is determined to be valid when 50% of the membership has voted. In the event that less than 50% of the membership has voted by 1 March, the voting will be extended by two weeks”. Therefore, I remind you TO VOTE as soon as possible. Thank you in advance. Chair, ICGI Dr.Tianzhen Zhang Distinguished Professor College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University Hanzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, China Tel./Fax: +86 571 88982971 E.mail: cotton(a)zju.edu.cn

5 years, 8 months

Fw: Important Announcement Re: PAG XXIX

by Campbell, Todd - ARS

ICGI members: Please see the important message below concerning PAG XXIX which includes the ICGI workshop at PAG. Best regards, Todd Campbell ICGI Co-Chair ________________________________ From: Plant & Animal Genome Conference <pag(a)scherago.ccsend.com> on behalf of Plant & Animal Genome Conference <pag(a)scherago.com> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 10:31 AM To: Campbell, Todd - ARS <todd.campbell(a)usda.gov> Subject: Important Announcement Re: PAG XXIX --- [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9a0db3cb-9cf6-460b-bdb0-5b5535ed1769&a=1101300…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/f19399a6001/937b3d4d-51d3-4ffc-9966-b140c…] PAG Attendee Bulletin We Are Moving PAG XXIX (For the Last Time) to January 2022 [https://files.constantcontact.com/f19399a6001/e98a4f8f-faa3-40fb-8344-5f213…] PAG XXIX (San Diego), which was planned for January 2021, then postponed to March, and then May 2021, will now take place January 8-12, 2022. At this time, we feel that it will not be possible for the meeting to take place in May, due to the slow roleout of the vaccination process. We will be requiring anyone who attends the meeting to be vaccinated or show proof of a recent negative COVID test. Therefore, we are rescheduling PAG XXIX<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> again, to take place January 8-12, 2022, at the newly renovated Town & Country Hotel in San Diego California. We are also postponing the PAG ASIA 2021<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> meeting (Shenzhen, China) to September 22-24, 2021. Thank You We would like to thank everyone in the worldwide PAG community for their longtime support and enthusiasm for what has become the largest agricultural/animal genomics meeting in the world. We greatly appreciate your understanding as we try to navigate these unprecedented times together. 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They have renovated everything from top-to-bottom and have introduced of a host of new resort amenities. This massive renovation includes new modern guest rooms and meeting spaces, and three new dining outlets including ARLO, its signature stand-alone destination restaurant serving up innovative scratchmade dishes inspired by regional flavors. Lapper is the resort’s poolside bar and eatery, and MRKT is an elevated fast-casual concept with grab-and-go offerings. The property also has a new Lobby Bar offering shared bites, inventive drinks and signature cocktails in a fun mid-century modern lounge. The resort’s renovation has created an outdoor oasis with the addition of a 10,000 square foot pool complex complete with a zero-entry family pool, hot tub, children’s pool, and a four-story “Twister” waterslide, as well as a brand-new, three-acre Riverfront Park and state-of-the art penthouse fitness center. I visited the hotel in early October, and can tell you it looks amazingly beautiful. 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5 years, 8 months

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