Introduction - Sunday 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. |
Topic: Understanding how ripening is controlled Discussion Leader: Don Grierson
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Don Grierson Plant Science Division University of Nottingham | What do we know about ripening and
what do we want to find out? |
James Giovannoni Texas A&M University Texas | Genetic regulation of signal transduction
and developmental systems contributing
to tomato fruit ripening |
Session I - Monday - 9:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. |
Topic: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Ripening Discussion Leader: Graham Seymour, Horticulture Research International, Wellesbourne, UK
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Mondher Bouzayen Toulouse, France | Ethylene-responsive genes and fruit ENSAT ripening |
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Ken Manning Horticulture Research Institute Wellesbourne, UK | Ripening-related genes of strawberry
and their possible relationship to fruit
quality |
Chris Davies CSIRO South Australia | Studies on the molecular biology of
grape berry ripening |
Dave Smith USDA/ARS Beltsville | Role of ß-galactosidase in tomato
fruit ripening |
POSTER SESSION A - Monday - 4.30 P.M. - 6.00 P.M. |
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Session II - Monday - 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. |
Topic: Flower Development and Senescence Discussion leader: Michael Reid, University of California, Davis
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Michelle Jones Colarado State University Fort Collins | Ethylene regulated-gene expression
during flower senescence |
Wouter van Doorn ATO-DLO The Netherlands | Senescence and abscission of petals |
Sonia Philosoph-Hadas Volcani Centre Bet Dagan Israel | Regulation of the gravitropic response
of cut flowers by calcium antagonists
and hormonal action |
Session III - Tuesday - 9:00 A.M. - 12.15 P.M. |
Topic: Regulation of Ripening and Senescence in Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers Discussion leader: Tony Bleecker, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Tony Bleecker
| Structure, function and evolutionary origin of the ethylene receptor ETR1 |
Harry Klee University of Florida Gainesville | Understanding and manipulating the
ethylene receptor gene family for
postharvest usage |
Edward Sisler North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina | Compounds interacting with the
ethylene receptor |
Ian Wilson University of Nottingham United Kingdom | Ethylene signalling during ripening |
POSTER SESSION B - Tuesday - 4.30 P.M. - 6.00 P.M. |
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Session: IV - Tuesday - 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. |
Topic: Flavour, Texture and Phytonutrients in Fruits and Vegetables Discussion leader: Wolfgang Schuch, Zeneca Plant Science, Bracknell, UK
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Wolfgang Schuch Bracknell, UK | Consumer benefits in fresh tomatoes : Zeneca Plant Science improved flavour and nutrition |
Dean DellaPenna University of Nevada Reno, Nevada | Nutritional genomics : Vitamin E
synthesis as an example |
Jocelyn Rose University of Georgia Athens, Georgia | New targets for improving fruit texture |
Ken Shackel University of California Davis, California | The importance of cellular turgor
pressure in determining tissue firmness |
Session: V - Wednesday - 9:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. |
Topic: Wounding, Chilling and Physiological DisordersSusan Lurie, Volcani Centre, Bet Dagan, Israel>
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Susan Lurie Volcani Centre Bet Dagan Israel | Heat treatment as a means of
manipulating postharvest behaviour |
Jean-Claude Pech ENSAT Toulouse, France | Postharvest behaviour of antisense ACO
cantaloupe charentais melons |
Maggie Smallwood University of York United Kingdom | Plant antifreeze proteins |
Mikal Saltveit University of California Davis | Interactions among abiotic stresses |
Session VI - Wednesday - 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. |
Topic: Defense Responses and Resistance to Pathogens Discussion leader: Chris Lamb, The Salk Institute, San Diego
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Chris Lamb The Salk Institute San Diego | ROI and NO signalling in plant
disease resistance |
Xiji Xia The Salk Institute California | Activation tagging for enhanced
disease resistance |
Dov Prusky Volcani Centre Bet Dagan | Mechanism of defense of avocado
fruit to Colletotrichum attack |
Session VII - Thursday - 9:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. |
Topic: Preservation, Quality and Safety of Fresh and Lightly Processed Products Discussion leader: Marita Cantwell De-Trejo, University of California, Davis
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Art Cameron Michigan State University Michigan | MA packaging of fresh-cut products -
Volatile production and quality changes |
Margaret Barth Redi-Cut Foods Inc Illinois | Quality aspects of fresh-cut products |
Robert Brackett University of Georgia Griffin | Microbiological safety of minimally
processed produce |
Irwin Goldman Department of Horticulture University of Wisconsin-Madison | Factors affecting food functionality of horticultural crops |
Session VIII - Thursday - 7:30 P.M. - 9.30 P.M. |
Topic: New Technologies and Challenges for the Developed and Developing Worlds Discussion leader: Adel Kader, University of California, Davis
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Eduardo Kerbel Dole Fresh Fruit International Miami, Florida | Current status and developments in
controlled/modified atmospheres during
transport : challenges and implications on fresh fruits |
William Conway USDA, ARS Beltsville | Postharvest integrated pest management
for disease and insect control |
Jim Gorny Davis Postharvest Consulting Davis, California | Developing postharvest opportunities |