Title: "The genome and lifestage-specific transcriptomes of a plant-parasitic nematode and its host reveal susceptibility genes involved in trans-kingdom synthesis of vitamin B5" Email IIGBadmin@ucr.edu for zoom link. Host:  Syed Adeel Zafar (Nabity Lab) Abstract: Plant-parasitic nematodes are a major, and in some cases a…

Keynote Speakers:  Lynne Maquat from University of Rochester and Grey Monroe from UC, Davis. Everyone is welcome to attend the talks.  The lunch will be provided only to pre-registered attendees.

Title: "Reaching out for the sun: dealing with the threat of carbon deprivation" Please email IIGBadmin@ucr.edu for Zoom link. Host: Meng Chen Abstract: Plant growth ultimately depends on fixed carbon, thus the available light for photosynthesis. Due to canopy light absorption properties, vegetative shade combines low blue (LB…