 SECOND ANNOUNCEMENTAn All-Russia Conference with International Participation "Basic and Applied Aspects of Symbiotic Systems" September 25-27, 2007, Saratov, Russia.
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Conference Scope Symbiosis is a basic natural phenomenon that shapes the face of animate nature. It is a very important adaptation strategy that is achieved by association of dissimilar organisms. Almost all animals and plants live in close contact with various representatives of the microbial world. To characterize these interactions, Anton de Bary (1879) coined the term "symbiosis, " referring to to long-term coexistence of different organisms. Subsequently, the notion of symbiosis was narrowed and was used for a long time to describe only mutualistic (mutually beneficial) relationships. It was found, however, that mutualistic and antagonistic interactions are controlled by similar molecular mechanisms and are linked by numerous evolutionary transitions. On the basis of studies of a wide range of symbioses, involving all living things, a unitized system of conceptions and approaches has been created that can be called the doctrine of symbiosis. The current view of symbiosis as a stable system that emerges from interaction between organisms from different species to the advantage of at least one of the partners involved is increasingly gaining acceptance. Conference topics will be:
Other aspects of symbiosis research, suggested by the conference participants, may also be included in the conference program. The scientific program for the conference will consist of plenary lectures on the conference topics, contributed oral reports, poster presentations, and round-table discussions. It is expected that several leading Russian scientists and honorary guests will lecture at the conference. The duration of each plenary lecture will be 30 min and that of each contributed report will be 20 min, with 5 min for discussion. The conference hall will be equipped with a transparency projector. Computer-generated Power Point presentations will also be possible. The poster board size will be 120 cm (height) by 50 cm (width). Venue - Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, 13 Prospekt Entuziastov, Saratov 410049, Russia. The registration fees for the conference are as follows: regular participant - 500 rubles, young scientist (under 35 years of age) - 300 rubles, postgraduate student - 300 rubles. Payments should be made at the time of registration. The registration fee for all participating delegates includes a conference bag, one copy of the proceedings, and coffee during breaks. Accommodation It is planned to accommodate conference attendees at Saratov hotels. As of January 2007, the approximate rate for a single room per night ranges from 400 to 2,500 rubles. Social Events A get-together party, a riverboat cruise on the Volga, and visits to the city's museums are planned. Local Organizing Committee
All delegates must complete the registration form and send it to us together with the abstract by E-mail. The deadline for receipt of registration forms and abstracts is 10 May 2007. REGISTRATION FORM An All-Russia Conference with International Participation "Basic and Applied Aspects of Symbiotic Systems", 25-27 September 2007, Saratov, Russia
Guidelines for the Preparation of Abstracts The abstract should be prepared on a word processor, MSWord format, 14 pt Times New Roman, on one page of A4 paper with single-line spacing and margins of 20 mm on all sides. New paragraphs should be indicated by 10-mm identations. Latin words should be italicized. The name of the presenting author should be underlined. Please save your article in RTF format. The file name is the participant's surname followed by ".rtf" (e.g., ivanov.rtf). Example Abstract MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF THE PLANT-MICROBIAL INTERACTION [blank line] S.V. Sidorov,, P.P. Ivanov, I.K. Petrov Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, Saratov, e-mail: [blank line]
Text starts ... text continues ... text continues ... Address of the Organizing Committee Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences (IBPPM RAS). 13 Prospekt Entuziastov, Saratov 410049, Russian Federation. Phones: (8452)970444, (8452)970403, (8452)970383; fax: (8452)970383, (8452)970233. E-mail: secret@ibppm.sgu.ru (Yu.V. Gogoleva) |