Conference Description
The Salt and Water Stress in Plants GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The 2026 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) will build on this interactive format by exploring how plants respond and adapt to salt and water stress across biological scales. The seminar will cover molecular signalling, whole-plant physiology, and ecosystem-level responses to environmental stress. Participants will engage through oral presentations, interactive poster sessions, and targeted mentorship activities. The program will highlight novel findings, mechanistic insights, and approaches that advance our understanding of plant adaptation under saline and drought conditions, while also welcoming studies on combinatorial stresses. By fostering an open and collaborative environment, the GRS aims to support early career scientists in building meaningful connections, advancing scientific understanding, and contributing to sustainable solutions for increasingly challenging environmental conditions.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by March 24, 2026. Please check back for updates.
