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IS-MPMI member Paola Bonfante recently informed IS-MPMI that the 2nd International Congress on Strigolactones (ICS2017) will be held March 27-30 in Turin, Italy.

Strigolactones are newly discovered phytohormones that contribute to defining plant morphology in response to environmental conditions and biotic/abiotic stress, and to the dialogue with organisms in the rhizosphere. In the last years, Strigolactones have become a cutting-edge topic in plant biology and agronomy, and have great potential in modern agriculture.

The ICS2017 will refresh the interdisciplinary, collaborative atmosphere in the Strigolactone scientific community as well as set up an inspirational meeting for young scientists. The symposium program features special and plenary lectures, invited lectures, short communications, poster sessions, and exhibitions. Top-level academics and established leaders in the field, young and emerging investigators, as well as leading scientists from the industry will share their results and knowledge.

Online registration is now open on the meeting website, and early registration closes on December 15.

IS-MPMI has ​had hundreds of new members join our exciting community this year. We want to encourage all of you to share your science all year long! Reach out to your IS-MPMI colleagues through the online membership directory. Search by work category, keyword, or research area, and more! Build your network and connect to more than 1,000 IS-MPMI members today!

Mugford and colleagues illustrate how immunogold labeling can provide information about the subcellular localization of effector proteins, complementing functional studies and enhancing the understanding of effector mode of action. Open Access.

Time is running out to take advantage of this exciting offer: Save on MPMI article-processing charges for the first six pages. All papers must be submitted by January 30, 2017. (Optional color fees not included)

The MPMI editorial board is delivering manuscript decisions to authors faster than ever before, based on the 24-day recent average to decision. Once accepted, manuscripts are guided through editing and production by a caring professional staff dedicated to publishing your work at the highest standard of quality in the shortest time possible.

Submit your paper to MPMI and make your discoveries known to the entire IS-MPMI research community. Special Offer: First 6 pages are FREE now through January 30, 2017.

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MPMI is now accepting submissions for the next focus issue: Effector-triggered Susceptibility. We invite research and perspective articles that explore all aspects of effector structure, function, and evolution, encompassing the full breadth of plant-associated organisms.Articles highlighting translational research as well as fundamental understanding are welcome. Authors, get the first six pages (plus one figure) FREE for the first 15 accepted papers. Submissions due June 15, 2017.  Learn more.