Annual Meeting Program Book - American Phytopathological Society

Welcome to Portland
and to the 2009 APS Annual Meeting! Now is the time to get involved.
The 2009 APS Annual Meeting highlights APS’s efforts to continue moving
forward and expand the boundaries of what our science can be. The annual
meeting serves as your chance to come together, network with your peers,
discuss critical issues in our science, discover the methods of others, and get
to know each other. It is your link to the latest research and technological
developments in our industry and helps you come face to face with the top
scientists in our field.
With that in mind, the APS Annual Meeting will become an even more
effective tool for our science and for you personally if you get involved at
every level. The APS Annual Meeting can become an indispensable tool for plant pathologists who
want to build authentic, genuine relationships and get to know the people who matter most in
our field. In a tough economy, it is more important than ever to ensure that you are doing all you
can to remain visible in your place of employment or your organization. Attend social gatherings
and networking events, visit with colleagues from around the world, meet with poster authors and
speakers, and ask questions in the sessions.
As the chair of the 2009 Annual Meeting Planning Committee, I could not be more proud of the
program we’ve put together, including thirty-two special sessions, three field trips, two workshops,
240 oral technical presentations, and over 650 posters. This year’s program also includes the addition
of a “hot topic” session specifically chosen by the APS Annual Meeting Planning Committee
for its timeliness and importance as it relates to plant pathology. This year’s hot topic, The Use of
Fungicides to Promote Plant Physiological Benefits in Crops, is one of our field’s most pressing issues
and the session will bring together some of the world’s most renowned speakers on the subject.
Finally, I would like to thank members of the Scientific Planning Board
and the APS Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee for their
dedication and hard work over the past year in helping me plan this year’s
meeting. I’m looking forward to a great time here Portland!
Barbara Christ
APS 2009 Program Chair and President-Elect
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