This document announces the second annual Fascination of Plants Day to take place on May 18, 2013. The day aims to highlight the importance of plant science through public events organized by over 580 institutions in 39 countries. In 2012, the first Fascination of Plants Day engaged thousands of people through a variety of plant-based activities. The initiative seeks to raise awareness of how plant science impacts society, the environment, and economics. Anyone can get involved by contacting their national coordinator or the EPSO to discuss supporting materials and plan events celebrating plant science.
Press Release Ukraine 'Fascination of Plants Day 2015'wd4u
Third International Fascination of Plants Day (FoPD) will take place from May 3-26, 2015 in over 50 countries around the world. In Ukraine, over 2000 institutions such as research centers, universities, botanical gardens and parks will host educational events about plant science, art, and biodiversity. Activities will include laboratory tours, experiments, museum exhibits, lectures, workshops and competitions to share knowledge about botany, genetics, agriculture and more with the public. Researchers, students and families can learn more about plant life at participating locations in cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv as well as nature parks across Ukraine. The goal is to expand awareness of plant sciences and their importance through interactive public engagement activities.
2013, May 13 Press Release 'Fascination of Plants Day 2013 May 18wd4u
This press release announces the 2nd International Fascination of Plants Day, an initiative supported by over 54 countries to promote public interest in plant science. Over 600 institutions worldwide will participate on May 18th by hosting over 800 public outreach activities ranging from exhibits to discussions about the importance of plants. The goal is to raise awareness of the critical role of plant science in areas like food, medicine, energy and the environment. In 2012, the inaugural event involved over 583 organizations across 39 countries reaching hundreds of thousands of people.
Chile continues to add more institutions to its celebration of International Fascination of Plants Day in May, with 13 organizations already participating this year to promote public awareness of the importance of plants to agriculture, the environment, and other industries; young students in Temuco are preparing an art exhibit on the role of plants and plant science to be displayed in local malls and other venues as part of the celebration.
Press information 'Fascination of Plants Day 18th May 2015wd4u
The document announces that May 18, 2015 will be the third annual International Fascination of Plants Day. It is organized by the European Plant Science Organisation to highlight the importance of plant science and increase public awareness about plants. The event has grown each year, with over 1000 events held in 54 countries in 2013 attracting many thousands of people. A wide range of institutions will again open their doors on May 18th 2015 with plant-focused activities for all ages.
This document announces the second annual Fascination of Plants Day to take place on May 18, 2013. The day aims to highlight the importance of plant science through public events organized by over 580 institutions in 39 countries. In 2012, the first Fascination of Plants Day engaged thousands of people through a variety of plant-based activities. The initiative seeks to raise awareness of how plant science impacts society, the environment, and economics. Anyone can get involved by contacting their national coordinator or the EPSO to discuss supporting materials and plan events celebrating plant science.
Press Release Ukraine 'Fascination of Plants Day 2015'wd4u
Third International Fascination of Plants Day (FoPD) will take place from May 3-26, 2015 in over 50 countries around the world. In Ukraine, over 2000 institutions such as research centers, universities, botanical gardens and parks will host educational events about plant science, art, and biodiversity. Activities will include laboratory tours, experiments, museum exhibits, lectures, workshops and competitions to share knowledge about botany, genetics, agriculture and more with the public. Researchers, students and families can learn more about plant life at participating locations in cities like Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv as well as nature parks across Ukraine. The goal is to expand awareness of plant sciences and their importance through interactive public engagement activities.
2013, May 13 Press Release 'Fascination of Plants Day 2013 May 18wd4u
This press release announces the 2nd International Fascination of Plants Day, an initiative supported by over 54 countries to promote public interest in plant science. Over 600 institutions worldwide will participate on May 18th by hosting over 800 public outreach activities ranging from exhibits to discussions about the importance of plants. The goal is to raise awareness of the critical role of plant science in areas like food, medicine, energy and the environment. In 2012, the inaugural event involved over 583 organizations across 39 countries reaching hundreds of thousands of people.
Chile continues to add more institutions to its celebration of International Fascination of Plants Day in May, with 13 organizations already participating this year to promote public awareness of the importance of plants to agriculture, the environment, and other industries; young students in Temuco are preparing an art exhibit on the role of plants and plant science to be displayed in local malls and other venues as part of the celebration.
Press information 'Fascination of Plants Day 18th May 2015wd4u
The document announces that May 18, 2015 will be the third annual International Fascination of Plants Day. It is organized by the European Plant Science Organisation to highlight the importance of plant science and increase public awareness about plants. The event has grown each year, with over 1000 events held in 54 countries in 2013 attracting many thousands of people. A wide range of institutions will again open their doors on May 18th 2015 with plant-focused activities for all ages.
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The document introduces several graduate student fellows who are bringing elements of their plant physiology and climate change research into an elementary school classroom. It discusses how the fellows teach key aspects of the scientific process to students, including:
1) Conducting background research to understand the materials being studied before beginning experiments.
2) Learning important lab techniques and skills used in experimentation, such as using tools to collect data.
3) Performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and presenting findings to others.
Phytoalexins are toxic compounds produced by plants in response to infection by pathogens or exposure to stresses. They help confer resistance against infecting parasites. The document discusses that phytoalexins are induced after infection and inhibit fungal growth. It provides examples of specific phytoalexins produced by different plants like pisatin in peas and gossypol in cotton in response to various fungi. The document also explains the role of phytoalexins in plant defense and resistance.
Plant immunity towards an integrated view of plant pathogen interaction and i...Pavan R
This document discusses plant immunity and pathogen interactions. It provides an overview of the different forms of plant resistance including antipathy, hindrance, and defense. It describes the phases of plant immunity including PAMP-triggered immunity, effector-triggered susceptibility, and effector-triggered immunity. It also discusses various defense responses in plants against pathogens such as stomatal closure, ion fluxes, oxidative burst, role of phytohormones, hypersensitive response, and systemic acquired resistance. Finally, it summarizes some breeding and biotechnological strategies used to induce resistance in plants like manipulating PAMP receptors, gene pyramiding, use of resistance genes and antifungal fusion proteins, and utilization of phytoalexins.
This document summarizes a seminar on plant immunity and its implications for plant breeding. It discusses the gene-for-gene hypothesis where plants have resistance genes corresponding to pathogen avirulence genes. It describes the three phases of plant immunity: PAMP-triggered immunity, effector-triggered susceptibility, and effector-triggered immunity. Defense responses include stomatal closure, ion fluxes, oxidative bursts, phytohormone action, hypersensitive response, and systemic acquired resistance. The document outlines breeding and biotechnological strategies to induce plant immunity, such as manipulating PAMP receptors, pyramiding R genes, and expressing antifungal fusion proteins.
- Phytoalexins are antimicrobial compounds produced by plants after exposure to microorganisms or abiotic stress. They are chemically diverse and fall into classes like terpenoids and alkaloids.
- The concept of phytoalexins was formalized in 1941 after observing that bean tissue produced inhibitory compounds when exposed to a fungal pathogen. Phytoalexins restrict pathogen growth at infection sites.
- Induction of phytoalexins involves MAP kinase signaling cascades and transcription factors like WRKY33 regulating genes in biosynthesis pathways. Camalexin production in Arabidopsis in response to pathogens depends on WRKY33 phosphorylation by MPK3/MPK6.
This document contains vocabulary words and sample sentences to help achieve a Band 9 score on the IELTS exam. It includes 9 words: on par, contrary, volatile, parallel, retain, plateau, embrace, pique, hinder. For each word there are definitions and examples of use in speaking and writing tasks. The document was created based on a YouTube video by IELTS Ryan and is being shared by JROOZ Review Center Inc to help with IELTS preparation.
Cultural diversity advances civilization by exposing people to new ideas and perspectives, challenging stagnant mindsets and practices, and encouraging creativity, questions, and progress. While diversity brings changes that can unsettling, integrating different cultural influences has positive effects by helping societies develop and improve. Overall, a diversity of cultures contributes value by spurring new thought and continuous enhancement.
IELTS Essay Topics with Answers (writing task 2)Ben Worthington
I look at 5 IELTS Task 2 questions from the topics education, globalisation and gender equality. Audio: http://bit.ly/1kq7NRl
In the audio I explain the process more, but it's an exercise in brain storming for ideas.
For an introduction on how to start IELTS Writing Task 2 click here:
www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-writing-task/ielts-writing-start-ielts-writing-task-2/
Riconoscimento di Oltreallacittà come Primo Polo Zooantropologico Nazionale S...Francesca Ballali
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chiamato "Oltreallacitta"' che si trova a Udine e riunisce, spiega Coldiretti, in un unico centro un agriasilo e
vari servizi all'infanzia dal baby parking ai laboratori didattici fino alla pet therapy.
"Francesca Ballali ha infatti avviato -spiega la confederazione degli imprenditori agricoli- un esclusivo metodo
con una forte valenza terapeutica nell'educazione e nei servizi che si fonda sull'affiancamento alla natura e
sulla relazione con gli animali". "Il servizio baby parking, inoltre, e' attivo tutto l'anno con una permanenza dei
bambini in struttura -aggiunge Coldiretti- che non supera la dodici ore giornaliere e durante la quale si svolge
una attività' pedagogica e didattica in una sorta di 'palestra verde' a cielo aperto".
Le iniziative editoriali di Green Planner, testata che parla di sostenibilità a tutto tondo, presentando i migliori progetti italiani in ambito energie sostenibili, mobilità nuova, benessere, eco lifestyle, salute
il Corriere del Veneto - 16 maggio 2013.
La Green Week delle Venezie è un evento diffuso, realizzato nei diversi distretti produttivi delle Venezie e rappresenta una grande occasione di adesione collettiva -pubblica e privata- ai valori green.
Le numerose esperienze virtuose e le prospettive di un nuovo modello di sviluppo green-oriented sono infatti al centro dell’evento e sono destinate a creare contagio, contaminazione verde e collaborazione tra i mind creators dei progetti d’eccellenza del nostro territorio, i diversi attori aziendali pubblici e privati e i cittadini.
Think different, think green! Lo scopo della Green Week è quello di persuadere i cittadini, le imprese private e pubbliche a raggiungere una forma mentis orientata ad una maggiore attenzione nei confronti dell’ambiente attraverso la sensibilizzazione sul tema e mediante l’adozione di politiche aziendali e pubbliche che possano incentivare la riduzione degli sprechi attraverso la raccolta differenziata, il riciclo ed il riutilizzo dei materiali scartati.
'Fascination of Plants Day' 2015 Bundesminister Christian Schmidt für Ernähru...wd4u
Bundesminister für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft, Christian Schmidt übernimmt Schirrmherrschaft zusmmanen mit Bundesministerin für Bildung und Forschung, Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka
The document introduces several graduate student fellows who are bringing elements of their plant physiology and climate change research into an elementary school classroom. It discusses how the fellows teach key aspects of the scientific process to students, including:
1) Conducting background research to understand the materials being studied before beginning experiments.
2) Learning important lab techniques and skills used in experimentation, such as using tools to collect data.
3) Performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and presenting findings to others.
Phytoalexins are toxic compounds produced by plants in response to infection by pathogens or exposure to stresses. They help confer resistance against infecting parasites. The document discusses that phytoalexins are induced after infection and inhibit fungal growth. It provides examples of specific phytoalexins produced by different plants like pisatin in peas and gossypol in cotton in response to various fungi. The document also explains the role of phytoalexins in plant defense and resistance.
Plant immunity towards an integrated view of plant pathogen interaction and i...Pavan R
This document discusses plant immunity and pathogen interactions. It provides an overview of the different forms of plant resistance including antipathy, hindrance, and defense. It describes the phases of plant immunity including PAMP-triggered immunity, effector-triggered susceptibility, and effector-triggered immunity. It also discusses various defense responses in plants against pathogens such as stomatal closure, ion fluxes, oxidative burst, role of phytohormones, hypersensitive response, and systemic acquired resistance. Finally, it summarizes some breeding and biotechnological strategies used to induce resistance in plants like manipulating PAMP receptors, gene pyramiding, use of resistance genes and antifungal fusion proteins, and utilization of phytoalexins.
This document summarizes a seminar on plant immunity and its implications for plant breeding. It discusses the gene-for-gene hypothesis where plants have resistance genes corresponding to pathogen avirulence genes. It describes the three phases of plant immunity: PAMP-triggered immunity, effector-triggered susceptibility, and effector-triggered immunity. Defense responses include stomatal closure, ion fluxes, oxidative bursts, phytohormone action, hypersensitive response, and systemic acquired resistance. The document outlines breeding and biotechnological strategies to induce plant immunity, such as manipulating PAMP receptors, pyramiding R genes, and expressing antifungal fusion proteins.
- Phytoalexins are antimicrobial compounds produced by plants after exposure to microorganisms or abiotic stress. They are chemically diverse and fall into classes like terpenoids and alkaloids.
- The concept of phytoalexins was formalized in 1941 after observing that bean tissue produced inhibitory compounds when exposed to a fungal pathogen. Phytoalexins restrict pathogen growth at infection sites.
- Induction of phytoalexins involves MAP kinase signaling cascades and transcription factors like WRKY33 regulating genes in biosynthesis pathways. Camalexin production in Arabidopsis in response to pathogens depends on WRKY33 phosphorylation by MPK3/MPK6.
This document contains vocabulary words and sample sentences to help achieve a Band 9 score on the IELTS exam. It includes 9 words: on par, contrary, volatile, parallel, retain, plateau, embrace, pique, hinder. For each word there are definitions and examples of use in speaking and writing tasks. The document was created based on a YouTube video by IELTS Ryan and is being shared by JROOZ Review Center Inc to help with IELTS preparation.
Cultural diversity advances civilization by exposing people to new ideas and perspectives, challenging stagnant mindsets and practices, and encouraging creativity, questions, and progress. While diversity brings changes that can unsettling, integrating different cultural influences has positive effects by helping societies develop and improve. Overall, a diversity of cultures contributes value by spurring new thought and continuous enhancement.
IELTS Essay Topics with Answers (writing task 2)Ben Worthington
I look at 5 IELTS Task 2 questions from the topics education, globalisation and gender equality. Audio: http://bit.ly/1kq7NRl
In the audio I explain the process more, but it's an exercise in brain storming for ideas.
For an introduction on how to start IELTS Writing Task 2 click here:
www.ieltspodcast.com/ielts-writing-task/ielts-writing-start-ielts-writing-task-2/
Riconoscimento di Oltreallacittà come Primo Polo Zooantropologico Nazionale S...Francesca Ballali
Una menzione e' andata ad un'imprenditrice della Coldiretti in Europa nell'ambito del premio dal Comitato delle Organizzazioni Agricole Europee (Copa), per il primo Polo Zooantropologico didattico e assistenziale
chiamato "Oltreallacitta"' che si trova a Udine e riunisce, spiega Coldiretti, in un unico centro un agriasilo e
vari servizi all'infanzia dal baby parking ai laboratori didattici fino alla pet therapy.
"Francesca Ballali ha infatti avviato -spiega la confederazione degli imprenditori agricoli- un esclusivo metodo
con una forte valenza terapeutica nell'educazione e nei servizi che si fonda sull'affiancamento alla natura e
sulla relazione con gli animali". "Il servizio baby parking, inoltre, e' attivo tutto l'anno con una permanenza dei
bambini in struttura -aggiunge Coldiretti- che non supera la dodici ore giornaliere e durante la quale si svolge
una attività' pedagogica e didattica in una sorta di 'palestra verde' a cielo aperto".
Le iniziative editoriali di Green Planner, testata che parla di sostenibilità a tutto tondo, presentando i migliori progetti italiani in ambito energie sostenibili, mobilità nuova, benessere, eco lifestyle, salute
il Corriere del Veneto - 16 maggio 2013.
La Green Week delle Venezie è un evento diffuso, realizzato nei diversi distretti produttivi delle Venezie e rappresenta una grande occasione di adesione collettiva -pubblica e privata- ai valori green.
Le numerose esperienze virtuose e le prospettive di un nuovo modello di sviluppo green-oriented sono infatti al centro dell’evento e sono destinate a creare contagio, contaminazione verde e collaborazione tra i mind creators dei progetti d’eccellenza del nostro territorio, i diversi attori aziendali pubblici e privati e i cittadini.
Think different, think green! Lo scopo della Green Week è quello di persuadere i cittadini, le imprese private e pubbliche a raggiungere una forma mentis orientata ad una maggiore attenzione nei confronti dell’ambiente attraverso la sensibilizzazione sul tema e mediante l’adozione di politiche aziendali e pubbliche che possano incentivare la riduzione degli sprechi attraverso la raccolta differenziata, il riciclo ed il riutilizzo dei materiali scartati.
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Il Festival della Scienza è un punto di riferimento per la divulgazione della scienza. È un’occasione di incontro per ricercatori, appassionati, scuole e famiglie. È uno dei più grandi eventi di diffusione della cultura scientifica a livello internazionale.
Dal 2003, anno della sua fondazione, ha inaugurato un nuovo modo di parlare di scienza, ponendo la ricerca e gli scienziati al centro di un confronto aperto e libero da un approccio accademico e facendo conoscere a milioni di non addetti ai lavori la meraviglia della scienza.
Quaderno didattico WWF la Natura del Cibo WWF ITALIA
utilizzare Expo per mettere in comune le conoscenze per affrontare le sfide del tema “nutrire il pianeta, energia per la vita”, stimolando il dibattito sulle tematiche dell’alimentazione, la dieta, il consumo delle risorse, gli sprechi, l’agricoltura e i sistemi di produzione;
attivare la società civile per riflettere sulla questione principale dell’EXPO2015: come garantire a tutti e per il lungo periodo l’accesso equo a un’alimentazione sufficiente, di qualità, sana e sostenibile;
incoraggiare il dialogo sulle tematiche dell’EXPO2015 profondamente legate ad alcuni obiettivi principali del Millennio fissati dall’ONU, in particolare la lotta contro la fame e le modalità di garantire un futuro equo al Pianeta, , aggiornandolo ai nuovi Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) che saranno approvati dall’Assembela generale delle Nazioni Unite nel settembre 2015 e che caratterizzeranno l’intera agenda globale dello sviluppo dopo il 2015 ;
promuovere l’importanza di una transizione verso un modello economico più sostenibile e più efficiente nel modo di consumare le risorse;
educare alla sostenibilità dell'alimentazione, sviluppando nel cittadino/consumatore una maggior consapevolezza dei nessi causali esistenti tra il proprio stile di vita, le proprie scelte di consumo alimentare (e gli sprechi a questo connessi), l’ambiente e il futuro. La parola chiave sarà la “connessione” tra: locale e globale, tra natura, cultura e tecnologia, tra personale e sociale, tra ambiente e salute.
The Department of Botany and Plant Biology at the University of Geneva held various events to celebrate Fascination of Plants Day 2015, including educational activities for school children and an evening debate for the public. During the morning, over 50 school children learned about plant evolution through an interactive game and observed plant collections. Students also acted as scientists investigating tomato domestication and extracting tomato DNA. The evening debate among experts addressed challenges for modern agriculture, alternatives to GMOs and pesticides, and new sustainable strategies. Around 100 people participated in the debate and subsequent poster session.
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Fascination of Plants Day 2015 was celebrated in Russia with great success, engaging over 1500 people across 10 cities and 48 events organized by 23 institutions including 8 high schools. Events included lectures, workshops, experiments, excursions and tree plantings for students to learn about the importance of plants. The week long celebration engaged students in learning about plant biodiversity and development in their local regions. Organizers were pleased with the enthusiasm of participants and look forward to expanding the initiative in future years.
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Tercer Dia International de la Fascination por las Plantas
18 de mayo de 2015
Dossier de Actividades
3rd International Fascination of Plants Day 2015 in Spain
The University of Pretoria held an open day in 2015 with a theme of "Fascinating Plants" hosted by the Department of Plant Science. Learners from various schools and their parents attended and were amazed by displays from different departments, including carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap. Students were able to examine these plants under microscopes, opening their eyes to new wonders. Medicinal plant science exhibited new cosmetics and research using Venus flytraps for cancer treatment. Biotechnology explored the genes that allow certain carnivorous plants to digest insects, while plant ecology focused on the local distribution of these unusual plants.
1. Comunicato stampa
Il 18 maggio, 2013, sarà il secondo giorno
internazionale del fascino delle piante:
"Fascination of Plants Day"
Le piante sono organismi unici. Possono produrre zuccheri solo da anidride carbonica, luce
solare, e acqua. Questa capacità di sintetizzare direttamente il proprio cibo ha permesso
alle piante di colonizzare con successo, adattarsi a, e diversificare all'interno di quasi ogni
nicchia del pianeta e i biologi stimano il numero totale di specie vegetali a circa 250.000.
Queste abilità rendono le piante dei produttori primari di biomassa che forniscono ad
animali e a tutta l'umanità, il cibo, carta, medicine, composti chimici, energia e un
paesaggio piacevole.
Bruxelles, 16 novembre 2012: Ora il mondo affascinante delle piante sarà sotto i riflettori.
Lanciato sotto l'egida della European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO;
www.epsoweb.org), Bruxelles, il secondo giorno internazionale del fascino delle piante
“Fascination of plants day” si terrà il 18 maggio 2013. Questo fa seguito al successo del
primo “Fascination of plants day” che si è svolto nel 2012 e per il quale oltre 580 istituti di
più di 39 paesi hanno organizzato eventi in tutto il mondo attirando molte migliaia di
persone. Questa attività coordinata seminerà virtualmente semi che costantemente
germineranno nella mente collettiva del pubblico europeo e mondiale ricordando che
scienza delle piante è di importanza fondamentale per lo scenario sociale, ambientale ed
economico, ora e in futuro.
Il "Giorno del facino delle piante" è stato già adottato da più di 39 paesi in tutto il mondo e
il numero è in crescita. Tutte le informazioni su questa iniziativa possono essere lette in
www.plantday12.eu ed è supportato da una rete di coordinatori nazionali che
volontariamente promuovere e diffondere le attività nei loro paesi. Le istituzioni
scientifiche, università, giardini botanici e musei, insieme con gli agricoltori e le aziende che
hanno organizzato eventi nel 2012 apriranno le loro porte di nuovo o per la prima volta,
con una varietà di eventi incentrati sulle piante ed indirizzati a tutte le persone interessate,
dai bambini ai nonni.
Chiunque volesse contribuire alla FoPD è il benvenuto in. Per motivi pratici, gli eventi possono essere
organizzati anche in tutto il periodo intorno al 18 maggio. Basta contattare il Coordinatore nazionale (clicca
su "paesi" a www.plantday12.eu) o il Coordinatore EPSO (vedi sotto) per discutere e ottenere l'accesso a
tutti i materiali di supporto per il “Fascination of Plants day”. Anche i media sono invitati a partecipare e
discutere con gli scienziati, agricoltori, politici e industriali le più recenti scoperte scientifiche del mondo
2. delle piante e ad esplorare tutte le nuove potenziali applicazioni che le scienze vegetali possono di offrire. Il
FoPD copre tutti gli argomenti connessi alle piante, compresi la ricerca di base sulle piante, l’agricoltura,
l’orticoltura e il giardinaggio, la silvicoltura, la coltivazione delle piante, la protezione delle piante, il cibo e la
nutrizione, la conservazione dell'ambiente, la mitigazione dei cambiamenti climatici, i prodotti biologici
intelligenti, la biodiversità, la sostenibilità, le risorse rinnovabili, l’insegnamento delle scienze vegetali
correlate all’arte.
Contatti Immagini disponibili al http://www.plantday12.eu/pr-toolbox.htm
Trine Hvoslef-Eide, Norwegian University of Life Science; T: +47-64-965636; trinhv@umb.no
Karin Metzlaff, EPSO, BE; Executive Director EPSO; T: +32-2-2136260; Karin.Metzlaff@epsomail.org