PRGC - Outreach - 2003-2004

Consortium Coordinator - Dr. Henry T. Nguyen
Division of Plant Sciences - University of Missouri
1-31 Agriculture Building
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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PRGC - Outreach - 2003-2004

Outreach June 2003 to June 2004

Invited presentations

Bohnert H.J., Sharp R.E., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman D.P., Wu Y. and Nguyen H. Abiotic stress tolerance in corn Plant Membrane Workshop. Cuernavaca, Mexico. May 2003.
Sharp R.E., Cho I-J. and Sivaguru M. Maintenance of root growth by ABA accumulation under water deficits: prevention of high levels of reactive oxygen species in the root growth zone. Mini-symposium on Oxidative Processes. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists. Honolulu, Hawaii. July 2003.
Bohnert H.J. Gene families and their expression during salt and drought stress. Burris Symposium, South Dakota State U. August 2003.
Bohnert H.J. Transcript and metabolite analysis during plant stress. DOE Planning Meeting Ecosystems Biology. Washington DC. September 2003.
Bohnert H.J., Sharp R.E., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman D.P., Wu Y. and Nguyen H. Analysis of the corn root transcriptome. Danforth Center Root Biology Consortium Meeting. St Louis. September 2003.
Sharp R.E., Cho I-J. and Sivaguru M. Maintenance of root growth under water deficits by ABA accumulation: prevention of high levels of reactive oxygen species in the root growth zone. 2nd Annual Midwest Rhizosphere Research Symposium. St Louis. September 2003.
Sharp R.E., Bohnert H.J., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman D.P., Wu Y. and Nguyen H. Root growth maintenance during water deficits: physiology to functional genomics. International Conference on Water-Saving Agriculture and Sustainable Use of Water and Land Resources. Yangling, P.R. China. October 2003.
Bohnert H.J., Sharp R.E., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman D.P., Wu Y. and Nguyen H. Abiotic stress tolerance in corn. 2003 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual meeting. Denver. November 2003.
Nguyen, H.T. Biotechnology and plant stress genomics. United States-Vietnam Joint Committee on Science and Technology meeting. Hanoi, Vietnam. November 2003.
Sharp R.E., Bohnert H.J., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman D.P., Wu Y. and Nguyen H. Root growth maintenance during water deficits: physiology to functional genomics. Symposium on Physiology and Genetics of Plant Responses to Environmental Stress. 2003 Annual Meetings, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. Denver, Colorado. November 2003.
Bohnert H.J., Sharp R.E., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman D.P., Wu Y.and Nguyen H. Abiotic stress tolerance in corn. PAG Workshop. San Diego, CA. January, 2004.
Schachtman D.P., Goodger J.Q.D., Marsh E. L. and Asirvatham V.S. Xylomics - A comprehensive analysis of root signals controlling the growth and water loss of maize under drought. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego, CA. January 2004.
Bohnert H.J., Transcript and metabolite analysis during plant stress. FACE Workshop. Monte Verita, Switzerland. March, 2004.
Nguyen, H.T. Genetic mapping and functional genomics of drought tolerance. International Atomic Energy Agency. Vienna, Austria. March 2004.
Bohnert H.J., Sharp R.E., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman DP., Wu Y. and Nguyen H. Abiotic stress tolerance in corn. Crop Functional Genomics Conference. Jeju, Korea. April 2004.
Nguyen H.T. Transcriptional profiling and proteomic analysis of maize roots under drought stress. Gordon Research Conference on Salt and Water Stress in Plants. Hong Kong. June 13-18, 2004.
Sharp R.E. Chair and discussion leader for session on Whole Plant Responses, Gordon Research Conference on Salt and Water Stress in Plants. University of Hong Kong. June 13-18, 2004.
Bohnert H.J., Ma S., Poroyko V., Li P., Gong Q., Sharp R.E., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman D.P., Wu Y. and Nguyen H. Molecular determinants affecting water homeostasis. Symposium on "Sensing and Responding to Water". ASPB Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida. July 2004.

Community outreach

Dr. Schachtman gave a presentation on Plant Biotechnology to the general public at a course called "What the Heck is Biotech" at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, October 30, 2003.
Dr. Schachtman gave a presentation to 3rd grade on "Roots and Interactions with the Environment at Old Bonhomme School, St. Louis Missouri on November 19, 2003.
Ms. Melia-Hancock presented: The MUPGRET Workshop Series and Undergraduate Research Opportunities at UMC to the Florissant Valley Community College Biotechnology Club March 3, 2004.
Ms. Melia-Hancock was job shadowed by an Ashland High School biology student at the UMC greenhouse March 4, 2004.
Dr. Nguyen participated in the PGI@MU undergraduate internship program.
Dr. Nguyen has had undergraduate interns from EXPRESS (minority mentoring program for freshman and sophomores), and MURF (Monsanto Undergraduate Research Fellowships) programs in the past year.
Dr. Davis has had undergraduate interns from EXPRESS (minority mentoring program for freshman and sophomores), PGI@ MU, MURF (Monsanto Undergraduate Research Fellowships) and LSUROP programs in the past year.
Dr. Sharp mentored an undergraduate (Rachel Maltman) from the MU/Monsanto Undergraduate Research Fellowships Program for the 2002-2003 academic year. Ms. Maltman was selected to give a presentation on behalf of all MU life sciences undergraduates at the dedication of the Life Sciences Center.
Dr. Sharp mentored an undergraduate intern (Rachel Maltman) from the NSFREU PGI@MU Program for Summer 2003.
Dr. Nguyen interacted extendedly with the Missouri Soybean Association regarding the importance of plant genome research and its application to the genetic improvement of drought tolerance in crops.
Dr. Nguyen participated in the Bioinformatics Task Force Strategic Plan at the University of Missouri.
Dr. Springer presented Advanced Networking & Internet2 as CS ITR Seminar, Columbia, Mo, 11/19/2003.

Posters

Cho I-J., Sivaguru M. and Sharp R.E. July 2003. ABA accumulation prevents high levels of reactive oxygen species in the growth zone of maize roots under water deficits. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. July 31, 2003. Identification of QTL involved in Zea mays root response to drought conditions. Poster presented at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Maltman R.C.A., McCarty D.R., Tan B.C., Joseph L. and Sharp R.E. July 2003. Does the hormone abscisic acid maintain or inhibit plant growth under water deficits? Analysis using NCED knock-out mutants of Arabidopsis. Summer Undergraduate Research Science Symposium. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Bohnert H.J., Sharp R.E., Springer G.K., Davis G.L., Schachtman D.P., Wu Y. and Nguyen H. August 2003. Abiotic stress tolerance in corn. ASPB Annual Meeting. Hawaii.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. October 13, 2003. Identification of QTL involved in Zea mays root response to drought conditions. Poster presented at the Life Science Learning Community Poster Session. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. October 21, 2003. Identification of QTL involved in Zea mays root response to drought conditions. Poster presented at the MU-Monsanto Plant Research Day. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Maltman R.C.A., LeNoble M.E., McCarty D.R., Tan B.C., Joseph L. and Sharp R.E. October 2003. Does the hormone abscisic acid maintain or inhibit plant growth under water deficits? Analysis using NCED knock-out mutants of Arabidopsis. MU/Monsanto Plant Research Day. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Bohnert H.J. February 2004. Gene families and their expression during salt and drought stress. Keystone Conference. Keystone, Colorado.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. February 25, 2004. Improving Drought Resistance in Corn by Understanding Root Structure. Poster presented at the Associated Students of the University of Missouri Research Day at the Capital. Jefferson City, Missouri.
Dierking R., Davis D. and Davis G. March 11-14, 2004. Identification of Genes Associated with Root Architecture Under Water Stress in Zea mays. Poster presented at the 46th annual Maize Genetics Conference. Mexico City, Mexico.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. March 11-14, 2004. Identification of QTL Associated with Root Architecture Under Well-Watered and Water-Stressed Conditions in Zea mays. Poster presented at the 46th annual Maize Genetics Conference. Mexico City, Mexico.
Melia-Hancock S., Davis G. and Musket T. March 11-14, 2004. University of Missouri Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. 46th annual Maize Genetics Conference. Mexico City, Mexico.
Allen G.K. and Springer G.K. April 4-8, 2004. The University of Missouri Bioinformatics Consortium Supporting Life Sciences Across UM. Missouri Life Sciences Week. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Cho I-J., Sivaguru M. and Sharp R.E. April 4-8, 2004. ABA accumulation prevents high levels of reactive oxygen species in the growth zone of maize roots under water deficits. Missouri Life Sciences Week. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. April 4-8, 2004. Identification of QTL Associated with Root Architecture Under Well-Watered and Water-Stressed Conditions in Zea mays. Poster presented at the University of Missouri Life Sciences Week. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Nguyen H.T., Sharp R.E., Davis G., Springer G.K., Schachtman D., Bohnert H., Wu Y., Sharp L., Zhu J., Pathan M.S., Goodger J., Marsh E., Poroyko V., Asirvatham V., LeNoble M., Spollen W., Melia-Hancock S., Musket T., Moak P., and Davis, D. April 4-8, 2004. Functional Genomics of Root Growth and Root Signaling Under Drought. Missouri Life Sciences Week. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Topinka C.T., Bhuiyan S.B., Hutchinson J.L., Khambati A.A., Patel R.V., Spollen W.G., and Springer G.K. April 4-8, 2004. Gene Research Annotation and Microarray Profile Archive (GRAMPA): a relational database design for tracking high-throughput clone library development and the discovery and annotation of new and novel genes. Missouri Life Sciences Week. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. April 22, 2004. Improving Drought Resistance in Corn by Understanding Root Structure. Poster presented at Posters on the Hill. Jefferson City, Missouri.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. April 26, 2004. Identification of QTL Associated with Root Architecture Under Well-Watered and Water-Stressed Conditions in Zea mays. Poster presented at the University of Missouri for the 50 year reunion of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Dierking R., Davis D. and Davis G. April 27, 2004. Identification of Genes Associated with Root Architecture Under Water Stress in Zea mays. Poster presented at the University of Missouri Undergraduate Research Conference. University of Missouri-Columbia.
Gerau M.J., Davis D., Musket T., Pallardy S., Sharp R. and Davis G. April 27, 2004. Identification of QTL Associated with Root Architecture Under Well-Watered and Water-Stressed Conditions in Zea mays. Poster presented at the University of Missouri Undergraduate Research Conference. University of Missouri-Columbia.

Lab tours and guest lectures

Dr. Nguyen hosted Dr. Helena Gawronska from the Warsaw Agricultural University, Poland, concerning drought tolerance research. September 2003.
Dr. Springer presented DNA, DBs & Searching to HMI 401 as a course lecture at the University of Missouri. September 12, 2003.
Dr. Sharp hosted Dr. Bill Davies, University of Lancaster, UK, who gave an Interdisciplinary Plant Group/Department of Agronomy seminar at the University of Missouri. September 22, 2003.
Dr. Nguyen hosted Dr. Mercedes Pannizzi from EMPABRA, Brazil. October 2003.
Dr. Nguyen hosted Dr. Roberto Tuberosa, University of Bologna. February 2004.
Dr. Daniel Schachtman gave a presentation about the NSF funded Genome Project on root to shoot signaling, to members of the general public, 8 people attended. December 15, 2003.
Dr. Daniel Schachtman gave a presentation about the NSF funded Genome Project on root to shoot signaling, to members of the general public, 17 people attended. February 17, 2004.
Dr. Davis presented Root Genomics and Drought Tolerance Research to the Florissant Valley Community College Biotechnology Club. March 3, 2004.
Dr. Sharp gave an invited presentation on Root Growth Adaptation to Drought: Physiology to Functional Genomics at the MU Agronomy Club Recognition Banquet. March 5, 2004.
Dr. Nguyen hosted Senators Bennett and Bond for lab tour and a show of the root genomics project poster. March 8, 2004.
Ms. Melia-Hancock demonstrated corn cross-pollination techniques and explained its uses in root genomics and drought tolerance research. Twenty students from Plant Breeding and Genetics 225. March 18, 2004.
Dr. Nguyen hosted a lab tour for the Missouri Farm Bureau Board of Directors. March 22, 2004.
Dr. Sharp hosted Dr. John Boyer, Univ. of Delaware, who presented a Life Sciences Week seminar at the University of Missouri. April 7-9 2004.
Dr. Sharp gave a guest lecture and lab tour for Plant Science 315 (Crop Physiology). April 26, 2004.

Other coverage of the project

Dr. Davis interviewed for the UMC Extension and Agricultural Informational News Release. MU workshop offers science teachers low-cost opportunity to learn latest in plant genomics. January 27, 2004.
Ms. Melia-Hancock interviewed for the Columbia Missourian. MU instructs teachers on science of DNA. February 20, 2004.
Dr. Davis and Ms. Melia-Hancock were featured in Science Teachers Of Missouri Newsletter. MU workshop offers science teachers low-cost opportunity to learn latest in plant genomics. February, 2004.
Dr. Nguyen was featured in the Columbia Tribune newspaper on March 9, 2004.
Dr. Nguyen was interviewed by the Missouri Farm Bureau on March 22, 2004.

Workshops

Dr Schachtman Co-Organized the Second Annual Midwest Rhizosphere Research Symposium held at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center September 19 and 20, 2003, which was attended by 80 people from all over the Midwest.
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers, DNA Science workshop. Four high school science teachers (representing 1516 Missouri high school students). January 17, 2004.
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers, Mendel and Genetics workshop. Five high school science teachers (representing 1083 Missouri high school students). February 7, 2004.
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers, The Genome workshop. Seven high school science teachers (representing 3447 Missouri high school students). February 28, 2004.
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. and Schachtman D. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. Plant Growth workshop. Seven high school science teachers (representing 1208 Missouri high school students). March 27, 2004.
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers, Biotechnology and Transgenics workshop. Seven high school science teachers (representing 3439 Missouri high school students). April 3, 2004.
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. and Schachtman D. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. DNA Science workshop. Four high school science teachers (representing 3051 Missouri high school students). May 1, 2004.
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. Computational Biology workshop. Eight high school science teachers (representing 3576 Missouri high school students). May 8, 2004.
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. Where does our food come from? Workshop for high school science teachers. June 14 and 15, 2004. Seven high school science teachers (representing 3484 Missouri high school students).
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. Plant have genes too! Workshop for high school science teachers. June 17 and 18, 2004. Seven high school science teachers (representing 6562 Missouri high school students).
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. Genetic engineering-science or fiction? Workshop for high school science teachers. June 21 and 22, 2004. Eight high school science teachers (representing 5908 Missouri high school students).
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. Its a numbers game! Workshop for high school science teachers. June 24 and 25, 2004. Six high school science teachers (representing 3471 Missouri high school students).
Davis G. and Melia-Hancock S. MU Plant Genetics Research Experience for Teachers. Blue corn, sweet corn and tapioca: mutants we know and love. Workshop for high school science teachers. June 28 and 29, 2004. Eight high school science teachers (representing 5206 Missouri high school students).