Poplar: the model tree for our millennium forests

A special tour of Saskatoon's biotech community is scheduled. This tour will highlight research facilities at Innovation Place and the University Campus .

Location

The Delta Bessborough Hotel is located in downtown Saskatoon at 601 Spadina Crescent E. (S7K 3G8). The Bessborough is Saskatoon's chateau-style "Castle on the River". It is only a 2.2 km scenic walk (or taxi ride) along the South Saskatchewan River bank and across University Bridge to campus. The hotel has excellent facilities and is within walking distance of many restaurants and major attractions.

Accommodations

Delta Bessborough Hotel

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Delta Bessborough Hotel. Standard single occupancy is available for $90 per night plus taxes; standard double occupancy is $95.00. Saskatoon is a very busy place in the summer and hotel reservations should be made ASAP. To guarantee a room in the block, please make your reservation before May 10 and indicate that you are with "Plant Biology Canada '99 ". Reservations can be made by calling toll free 1 800 268 1133, or directly at 306 244 5521.

University Residences

Quality dormitory accommodation is available on campus within 20 minutes walking distance of the Delta Bessborough Hotel. See Campus and Area Map. Please complete the University Housing Registry Form which must be used for booking. Mail the form directly to the Conference Office. Note that prices include bed and breakfast.

Registration Procedure

Please complete the enclosed registration form and attach a cheque or money order payable to "Plant Biology Canada '99" to cover the fee. Registrations and payments must be MAILED to:

Rosemarie Gallays,
NRC / PBI,
110 Gymnasium Place,
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan S7N 0W9.

Full Member, $200;
Student Member, $100;
Non-member, $250.
ALL late registrations received after May 10 are $275.

If you are not a current CSPP member, you can obtain/renew your membership via the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists website

Call for abstracts

The scientific program will include three symposia, contributed oral presentations (15 minutes), and a poster session. Student participation is strongly encouraged. The meeting is a venue for the discussion of "work in progress" as well as completed projects. Supervisors should encourage students to attend and to discuss their research. DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS IS MAY 10.

Abstract Preparation and Submission

Abstracts are no longer being accepted. If you have any questions please email Rosemarie Gallays at gallaysr@pbi.nrc.ca.

Poster Sessions Posters can be set up on Sunday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. through to 3:00 p.m. and will remain in place until noon, Wednesday, June 23, at which time they must be dismantled. The poster must fit within 4 x 4 feet. Please provide your own mounting materials (eg. pins).

Student Travel Award

CSPP is making available a limited number of travel awards to foster graduate student participation in our annual meeting, June 19 to 23, 1999. The awards are intended for those students who will be presenting an oral paper at the Saskatoon meeting and who are currently members of CSPP. Based on cost, preference will be given to students travelling the furthest and who study in institutions east of Manitoba. The maximum, individual award is $ 500.00. The application form will be distributed in the printed version of the Bulletin and the call for abstracts. The form is available on this website. See Student Travel Award Application Deadline for receipt of applications is April 19, 1999. Awards are contingent upon the recipient attending and presenting an oral paper at the Saskatoon meeting. Enquiries regarding the awards should be sent by email to Dr. George Espie, University of Toronto, espie@credit.erin.utoronto.ca or 905-828-5380. The completed form should be submitted by FAX: 403-492-9234 to: Prof. D.J. Gifford, Dept of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 2E9