On August 23, 2010, the 15th International Congress of Photosynthesis has opened successfully in Beijing Friendship Hotel.
The opening ceremony was hosted by the current Executive Chairman of the International Congress of Photosynthesis committee, the vice director of Institute of Botany, CAS, Dr. Lixin Zhang. The Chairwoman of the International Congress of Photosynthesis committee, academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, professor of the Institute of Botany, CAS, Pro. Tingyun Kuang announced the opening of the congress and addressed the ceremony. She expressed her warm welcome to the guests from all over the world and showed her gratitude to the units, organizations and companies which support our Congress and all the speakers and organizers. After that the vice president and academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jinghai Li represented the Academy to address the ceremony. He stated the importance of photosynthesis for agriculture and resources and introduced its position in the ‘Solar Energy Plan’ of our academy. The director of the Institute of Botany, academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jingyun Fang represented IBCAS the organizer to give a speech. Director Fang introduced the current situation and the history of the photosynthesis research of the Institute. And he wished the Congress’s complete success. At last the President of International Society of Photosynthesis Research, Dr. James Barber addressed the greetings. He reviewed the progress in history of the International Photosynthesis Congress and spoke highly of the organization of the present Congress.
The current International Photosynthesis Congress is sponsored by the IBCAS and the International Society of Photosynthesis Research (ISPR). It lasts for six days. The photosynthesis Research —— Food, Fuel and Future is the theme of this Congress. About one thousand participants from 42 countries joined it. The Nobel Chemistry Prize winner, Dr. John Walker, and 14 other international distinguished specialists are invited to give plenary lectures. The Congress contained 26 research fields and 134 symposia. 576 summaries and more than 500 posters has been received.
The International Photosynthesis Congress is held every 3 years. This is the first time for China holding it. It means that our photosynthesis research is admitted increasingly by international peers. The Congress provides a platform for specialists and scholars to communicate and cooperate. And it also provides a chance for scholars from all over the world to know better about the progress of our photosynthesis research.
On August 23, 2010, the 15th International Congress of Photosynthesis has opened successfully in Beijing Friendship Hotel.
The opening ceremony was hosted by the current Executive Chairman of the International Congress of Photosynthesis committee, the vice director of Institute of Botany, CAS, Dr. Lixin Zhang. The Chairwoman of the International Congress of Photosynthesis committee, academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, professor of the Institute of Botany, CAS, Pro. Tingyun Kuang announced the opening of the congress and addressed the ceremony. She expressed her warm welcome to the guests from all over the world and showed her gratitude to the units, organizations and companies which support our Congress and all the speakers and organizers. After that the vice president and academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jinghai Li represented the Academy to address the ceremony. He stated the importance of photosynthesis for agriculture and resources and introduced its position in the ‘Solar Energy Plan’ of our academy. The director of the Institute of Botany, academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jingyun Fang represented IBCAS the organizer to give a speech. Director Fang introduced the current situation and the history of the photosynthesis research of the Institute. And he wished the Congress’s complete success. At last the President of International Society of Photosynthesis Research, Dr. James Barber addressed the greetings. He reviewed the progress in history of the International Photosynthesis Congress and spoke highly of the organization of the present Congress.
The current International Photosynthesis Congress is sponsored by the IBCAS and the International Society of Photosynthesis Research (ISPR). It lasts for six days. The photosynthesis Research —— Food, Fuel and Future is the theme of this Congress. About one thousand participants from 42 countries joined it. The Nobel Chemistry Prize winner, Dr. John Walker, and 14 other international distinguished specialists are invited to give plenary lectures. The Congress contained 26 research fields and 134 symposia. 576 summaries and more than 500 posters has been received.
The International Photosynthesis Congress is held every 3 years. This is the first time for China holding it. It means that our photosynthesis research is admitted increasingly by international peers. The Congress provides a platform for specialists and scholars to communicate and cooperate. And it also provides a chance for scholars from all over the world to know better about the progress of our photosynthesis research.