Program:

The National Plant Genome Initiative: The Next 5 Years Open Discussion Session

Coordinator: Ron Phillips, University of Minnesota and First Chair of the Interagency Working Group on Plant Genomes

Sponsor: Interagency Working Group on Plant Genomes (IWG)

A 5-year plan for the National Plant Genome Initiative (NPGI) was finalized in the summer of 1997. It is time to develop a second five-year plan. This is an opportunity for the community to have input to help shape the vision for the next 5 years.

5:45 pm - 7:00pm Reception, Cash Bar

7:00pm - 7:15pm Welcoming remarks and Purpose of the workshop: IWG
Overview of The National Plant Genome Initiative: Ron Phillips

Progress for first 5 years: IWG

7:15pm - 8:30pm Scientific challenges: David Schwartz, Discussion Leader

Databases and Informatics Dick McCombie, Discussion Leader

Broader issues Mary Lou Guerinot, Discussion Leader

Open Discussion

Agency participants:
NSF: Mary Clutter, Machi Dilworth, Jane Silverthorne, Chris Cullis
USDA: Joseph Jen, Judith St. John, Ed Kaleikau, Leland Ellis, Kay Simmons
DOE: Greg Dilworth

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