The Plant Biology
format will include five major symposia and up to 28 minisymposia based
primarily on the abstracts submitted under the topic categories listed
to the left. The Program Committee determines the titles and contents
of the minisymposia after reviewing the submitted abstracts. Poster presentations
are also expected for those abstracts selected for presentation in minisymposia.
Suggestions for minisymposia topics are welcomed and should be sent to
Wendy Sahli, wendys@aspb.org, or
Plant Biology Abstracts, 15501 Monona Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 USA.
In addition to the
scientific abstract submission, a field entitled “Broader Impacts”
will invite participants to describe novel education and outreach activities.
This submission (600-character limit) will serve as the basis for selection
for a special Education and Outreach minisymposium.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Abstracts must
be submitted via the web at www.aspb.org/abstract,
not before December 3, 2007.
To be considered
for inclusion in a minisymposium, submit abstract by January 18, 2008.
For inclusion in
the Program Book, submit by April 4, 2008.
* The online submission
form provides an author the opportunity to request that an abstract be
presented only by poster.
GUIDELINES
A member may submit
or sponsor only ONE abstract.
A nonrefundable
$50 fee will be required for each abstract and can be credited to the
registration fee.
Registration is
required by the last day of preregistration.May 30, 2008. Otherwise,
your abstract will be deleted from the online listing and no poster
space will be reserved.
The body of your
abstract cannot exceed 1,800 characters (including spaces).
DO NOT include
any graphics or tabular material in the body of your abstract.
Follow the online
instructions for inserting special characters and superscripts or subscripts.
Proofread your
abstract, double-checking any special characters.
Select a topic
category from the list to the right.
Press the "Submit"
button. Acknowledgment will be sent by e-mail.
If you do not wish
your abstract to be considered for minisymposium, please indicate so
on the online form.
The abstracts and
program details will be available for viewing and searching online in
April 2008. The website will make it possible for you to prepare and print
out a personal itinerary to guide you at the meeting.
INSTRUCTIONS
- FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
TO PLANT BIOLOGY 2008
Submit Abstract via the
Web (DO NOT SEND VIA FAX, MAIL, OR EMAIL)
Select an abstract topic
category from the list above. A member may submit or sponsor only one research
poster abstract and one education poster abstract. Submitting or sponsoring
member ID will be required.
A U.S. $50 non-refundable
fee is required for each abstract.
This fee can then be credited to the presenter’s registration fee when
registering for the meeting. The fee may be transferred with the permission
of the initial abstract submitter.
Do not include any graphics
or tabular material in the body of your abstract.
Access http://www.aspb.org/abstract/
or follow the links below. You must have a forms-capable browser (for example,
MS Internet Explorer or Netscape, version 5.0 or higher).
If you would NOT like
to be selected for a Minisymposium, please indicate that on the online form.
Otherwise, your abstract is automatically considered for a Minisymposium if
submitted by January 18, 2008.
Detailed instructions
will be provided on the screen. Enter the information called for in each field.
When using special characters (superscripts or subscripts, italics, bold,
or Greek letters), you will be asked to enter some simple text mark-up codes.
The codes will be provided in the instructions on the screen. Those using
Internet Explorer browsers 5.0 or higher have button functions for inserting
the characters. The system will provide an immediate proofing copy to ascertain
that you have entered the codes properly. The system will count the characters
(minus the codes) and will not permit you to enter an abstract of more than
1,800 characters (including spaces).
Proof your abstract,
double checking any special characters or symbols.
After proofing, press
the "Submit" button. Acknowledgment will be sent to you by e-mail.
The meeting format for Plant
Biology 2008 will include Poster presentations, Major Symposia, and Minisymposia.
All abstracts must be submitted as Poster presentations in one of the Poster
session categories. The Program Committee will then review the poster abstract
submissions and select a limited number of abstracts to compose the Minisymposia.
If you wish to have your abstract considered for a Minisymposium presentation,
submit your abstract by January 18, 2008. If your abstract is chosen for a Minisymposium
presentation, you will be contacted March, 2008.
Address any questions to
Wendy Sahli, wendys@aspb.org or 301-251-0560,
ext. 123.
NOTE!
Abstract submission is a member benefit. JOIN
TODAY FOR A TEMPORARY ID so you can immediately submit an
abstract if you are not currently an ASPB member and also receive a discounted
meeting registration.
A member may sponsor your abstract with their permission. However, you
will have to pay non-member registration rate which is more than the combined
cost of membership & member registration.
SUBMIT
YOUR ABSTRACT NOW - Select from the following options below.
1. SUBMIT
AN ABSTRACT BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THE MEETING -
Part One will be the form for the non-refundable $50 deposit payment for each
abstract if submitted BEFORE registering for the meeting. Contact
us if you have difficulty making the deposit online.
2. REGISTER FOR
THE MEETING AND SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT AT THE SAME TIME
The $50 deposit will be automatically included when you register for the meeting
and submit your abstract at the same time.
3. RE-ENTER/EDIT
YOUR EXISTING ABSTRACT
Have you already received your Abstract Tracking ID? EACH abstract submitted
BEFORE registering requires a non-refundable $50 deposit.
Abstract Password:
(Required)
4. SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
AFTER REGISTERING
If you've already registered and did not submit your abstract, you do not need
to pre-pay the $50 deposit fee. Provide your meeting ID and email below to submit
an abstract. The $50 fee will automatically be included in your registration.
