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PLANT CANADA 2024

WORKSHOP #1

Survival in the jungle of scholarly publishing: Building authorship and peer review skills
July 7, 2024, from 12:00-2:00 pm in Meeting Room 17

The world of publication may look like a jungle for graduate students. Join Botany Co-Editors-in-
Chief Dr. Liette Vasseur and Dr. Shelley Hepworth and journal staff for an interactive workshop
designed to demystify the world of scholarly publishing. From selecting the right journal to
preparing your submission, learn how to set up your manuscript for success. We will walk you
through the peer review process and give tips for handling a variety of different situations,
whether you are encountering them as an author or a peer reviewer. We will discuss Open
Science, equity and inclusion in publishing, and other topics of interest. This workshop will
include breakout activities for an opportunity to participate in hands-on exercises and receive
real-time feedback from journal editors and staff. Join us and learn how to map your path to
success in publishing your research.

WORKSHOP #2

R for biovigilance of phytopathogens based on metabarcoding approach
July 7, 2024, from 2:30-4:30 pm in Meeting Room 17

Metabarcoding combines DNA barcoding with high-throughput sequencing (HTS) technologies
for rapid and high-throughput identification of multiple species from environmental samples,
offering a powerful tool for biodiversity studies and ecosystem monitoring. It has transformed
our ability to profile complex microbial communities and track plant pathogens in various
environments.

This workshop will provide hands-on experience in metabarcoding-based community analysis
using R, a versatile programming language and environment for statistical computing and
graphics. You will learn about various R packages and tools that are essential for community
data analysis, enabling you to effectively analyze and interpret metabarcoding data.

This workshop is designed to demonstrate how you may use metabarcoding for plant pathogen
monitoring and tracking. This is crucial for early detection and management of plant diseases
and for agriculture and biodiversity conservation. We will explore case studies and practical
applications, highlighting how metabarcoding, combined with R analysis, becomes a potential
diagnostic tool for Biovigilance of phytopathogens.

WORKSHOP #3

Developing a community of practice for plant biology teaching
July 8, 2024, from 11:15 am-1:00 pm in the Millennium Suite

Join us to discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs, and tips and tricks for teaching plant
biology. You’ll leave the session with new ideas for your teaching and new resources and
connections to help make your ideas a reality. Beyond that, you’ll be part of a team laying the
groundwork and planting the seeds for an online community of like-minded colleagues across
the country who believe in plant education and supporting the people who teach it. Participants
of all career and experience levels are welcome! No registration required for conference
attendees! https://cspb-scbv.ca/Education-Committee-Events

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