[Maize] NCCC-167 Corn Breeding Meeting Announcement

[Scott, Paul]

We are accepting registrations for the 2009 NCCC167 Corn Breeding
Meeting!

NCCC167 is the USDA-CSREES Communications Committee on corn breeding.
We meet each year to share our latest research results, develop
collaborations, and discuss current issues in corn breeding.  This year
Dr. Tom Brutnell <http://bti.cornell.edu/TomBrutnell.php>  of BTI,
Cornell University will present a plenary lecture on genetic mechanisms
shade avoidance.  Registration is open to anyone with an interest in
corn breeding.  

Click here
<http://www.agron.iastate.edu/corn/ncr167/Meetings/2009/2009%20meeting%2
0Default.html>  for information about the meeting and registration.

The meeting will be held March 10-12 at the Allerton Conference Center
<http://www.continuinged.uiuc.edu/allerton/>  in Monticello Illinois.
This is immediately before the 51st Annual Maize Genetics Conference
<http://www.maizegdb.org/maize_meeting/2009/l> , which will be held in
nearby St. Charles Illinois.  Transportation to the Maize Genetics
Conference from the Allerton Conference center will be arranged.
Questions?  Contact Paul Scott <mailto:Paul.scott from ars.usda.gov> .


Links:

NCCC167 Meetings Registration and Information:
http://www.agron.iastate.edu/corn/ncr167/Meetings/2009/2009%20meeting%20
Default.html

Allerton Conference Center:
http://www.continuinged.uiuc.edu/allerton/

51st Annual Maize Genetics Conference:
http://www.maizegdb.org/maize_meeting/2009/

Dr. Tom Brutnell's web page:
http://bti.cornell.edu/TomBrutnell.php

Paul Scott e-mail:
paul.scott from ars.usda.gov