Seminar	THE MANY ROLES OF PLANT CELL WALLS	Plant Biology
Date	Sep 03, 2009
Organisers	Brigitte Mauch-Mani (University of Neuchatel), Pia Stieger (University of Neuchatel)
Site	University of Neuchatel
Theme	The plant cell wall has for a long time been viewed as an inanimate rigid box, but it is now clear that it plays important roles in controlling the differentiation of the cells during embryogenesis and growth. Plant cells are surrounded by a polysaccharide cell wall which connects them into tissues, signals them to grow and divide, and controls the shape of plant organs. In addition, the plant cell wall has an important role as a source of biologically active molecules, as a barrier to plant pathogens, and as a source of biofuels and serves as the raw material for the manufacturing of textiles, paper, lumber, films, thickeners and other products. The plant cell wall is also the primary source of cellulose, the most abundant and useful biopolymer on the Earth. Topics addressing the many different roles of the plant cell wall will be presented by leading experts in the field. Students will be given the opportunity to consult and discuss with these experts. Since many disciplines of plant biology will be represented, we expect a stimulating exchange and novel collaborations.
Requirements	Instructions can be found online at: http://www2.unine.ch/dp-biol/page24401.html Contact address: Brigitte Mauch-Mani Université de Neuchâtel Institut de Biologie Case postale 158 CH-2009 Neuchâtel Fax: 032-718 3001 Email: Brigitte.mauch@unine.ch The deadline for registration is: 15th of July 2009
Deadline	Aug 15, 2009
Comments		Go to registration

---