Abstract Submission Process

The subject of the abstract must include the use of plants, plant matter, or planted systems to address environmental problems.  The topics can cover understanding how these processes work at the genetic and biochemical level, greenhouse trials, application, and sustainability of the technology. Phytotechnologies have been successfully applied in many places, but many questions remain- this conference is intended to answer some of those questions.

The abstract should tell the reader the subject of the presentation, the purpose of the project, and the measurement methods used to assess whether the project achieved that purpose.  In addition, the abstract should identify the scale and technology of the project.

Abstracts for poster presentations are due June 30, 2009. Deadline Extended to July 31, 2009
•         Abstracts must be in English, and fit on one 8.5 x 11 inch page, 12-point font with 1-inch margins.
•         Abstracts must include title, author, and author affiliation.  Designate the author with whom the selection committee should correspond, and include full address, phone, and e-mail
•         View sample abstract format
•         Abstract must include 3-8 keywords related to the proposed presentation.

Submit to:
•         Abstracts are to be submitted in electronic form to Joel Burken (Burken@mst.edu)
•         Student abstracts should be submitted to Barbara Zeeb (zeeb-b@rmc.ca)

Receipt of the abstract will be acknowledged by e-mail within one week.  Questions on abstract submission and review may be addressed to conference organizers Joel Burken (Burken@mst.edu), 573-341-6547 or Jason White (jason.white@po.state.ct.us) or Elizabeth Nichols (elizabeth_nichols@ncsu.edu). Abstracts received by the deadline will be reviewed for technical merit and relevance to the Conference. By August 30, 2009, the Session Chairs will email the committee’s decision to the corresponding/presenting author.

Poster Session

You will be provided a self-standing tacboard (cloth covered) and push pins.
Paper must fit within area 6' wide by 4' tall.