The Origins of Land Plants: Genomes, Development, Physiology and Body Plans
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A free two-day Royal Society discussion meeting on the origins of land plants, covering genomes, development, physiology and body plans, with in-person and virtual attendance.
The Royal Society is hosting a scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr James Clark and Professor Philip Donoghue FRS examining the origins of land plants, including their genomes, development, physiology and body plans. The meeting runs over two days and includes a poster session on Monday 22 March 2027, with poster title and abstract submissions invited by 26 February 2027. Attendance is free and open with advance registration essential, and both in-person and virtual participation are available. The full programme, including speaker biographies and abstracts, is yet to be published and may be subject to change.
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