Botany 2000 “New Frontiers in Botany”

Oregon Convention Center

Portland, Oregon

Abstracts from the Botany 2000 Meeting:

Botany and AI: A New Era of Exploration

As a passionate botanist, I have always marveled at the intricacies of plant life, from the delicate petals of a flower to the resilient leaves that withstand the elements. It's a field where curiosity leads to discovery and every observation opens doors to new realms of understanding. In recent years, an unexpected partner has joined me on this journey of exploration: artificial intelligence (AI). The fusion of botany and AI has ushered in a new era of scientific advancement, enabling us to unveil the secrets of plant life with unprecedented clarity and efficiency.

At its core, botany is about unraveling the mysteries of plant biology and ecology. The complex interactions between plants, their environment, and other organisms have fascinated scientists for centuries. However, the sheer volume of data generated from field studies, genetic analyses, and ecological observations has often posed a challenge in fully comprehending these intricate relationships. This is where AI comes to our aid, acting as a powerful tool to process, analyze, and extrapolate insights from massive datasets.

One remarkable application of AI in botany is the analysis of plant genomes. Sequencing the DNA of plants has become faster and more affordable, leading to an explosion of genetic data. AI algorithms can now sift through this genetic information, identifying specific genes responsible for traits like disease resistance, growth patterns, and even adaptability to climate change. By pinpointing these crucial genes, scientists can engineer crops that are more resilient, nutrient-rich, and capable of thriving in challenging environments.

Another avenue where AI is revolutionizing botany is in the field of phenomics—the study of an organism's physical and biochemical traits. Imagine a vast greenhouse filled with various plants, each growing under different conditions. Collecting data on growth rates, leaf sizes, and responses to environmental factors is a daunting task. AI-driven imaging systems can now capture and analyze this data with incredible precision, helping researchers identify patterns and correlations that were previously elusive.

In ecology, AI is enabling us to comprehend the complex web of interactions that govern ecosystems. By processing data from sensors deployed in forests, grasslands, and wetlands, AI algorithms can model how species interact, predict the spread of invasive plants, and even forecast the impact of climate change on plant populations. This newfound ability to predict ecological shifts empowers us to develop strategies for conservation and habitat restoration.

Collaboration between botanists and AI experts is yielding innovative solutions for real-world challenges. For instance, drones equipped with AI-powered cameras can swiftly survey vast landscapes, identifying and monitoring rare plant species that might otherwise go unnoticed. Such technology assists in preserving biodiversity by aiding conservationists in prioritizing areas for protection and management.

As I reflect on the journey that botany and AI have embarked upon together, I am filled with excitement for the future. The synergy between these fields has unlocked new dimensions of knowledge that were previously unattainable. With each step forward, we inch closer to unraveling the secrets of plant life, understanding the delicate balance of ecosystems, and devising strategies to address global challenges like food security and climate change.

In the end, it's a testament to the remarkable potential of collaboration between humans and machines. While AI provides us with the tools to analyze and process data on an unprecedented scale, it's the innate curiosity and wonder of botanists that guide our exploration. As we continue this journey, I'm excited to witness the discoveries yet to be made and to contribute to a future where the beauty and complexity of plant life are fully understood and appreciated.

Scientific Program:

Society / Sectional Programs at a Glance

American Bryological and Lichenology Society (ABLS) / Bryological and Lichenological Section, BSA
American Fern Society (AFS) / Pteridological Section, BSA
American Society of Plant Taxonomists (ASPT) / Systematics Section, BSA
Botanical Society of America (BSA)
International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT) & Mur Vegetal

American Bryological and Lichenology Society / Bryological and Lichenological Section, BSA

Sunday, 6 August
7:30 am - 3:00 pm Field Trip to Columbia River Gorge
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm ABLS Executive Committee Meeting
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Plenary Lecture
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm All Society Mixer

Monday, 7 August
7:00 am - 8:30 am ABLS Breakfast (Ticketed Event)
9:00 am - 11:45 am Papers: Bryophyte Systematics (Session 6)
1:00 pm - 4:15 pm Symposium: Scientific outreach for the next millennium (Session 11)
1:30 pm - 4:15 pm Papers: Conservation, ecology and morphology (Session 13)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bryophyte Flora of North America Meeting
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Public Outreach Lecture

Tuesday, 8 August
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Papers: A. J. Sharp Student Papers (Session 23)
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Posters (Session 27)
2:30 pm - 4:45 pm Papers: A. J. Sharp Student Papers (Session 36)
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ABLS Social

Wednesday, 9 August
9:00 am - 11:15 am Papers: Bryophyte and lichen ecology and floristics (Session 43)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm ABLS Business Meeting
Thursday, 10 August
9:00 am Field Trip (return to Portland on Monday, 14 August, 1:00 pm)

Meetings at a glance

Saturday, 5 August 2000
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm BSA Financial Advisory Committee Meeting
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm BSA Executive Committee Meeting

Sunday, 6 August 2000
8:30 am - 4:00 pm ASPT Council Meeting
9:00 am - 5:00 pm BSA Council Meeting
9:00 am - 12:00 pm IAPT Council Meeting
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm ABLS Executive Committee Meeting
5:00 pm -6:00 pm AFS Council Meeting

Monday, 7 August 2000
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm BSA Phytochemical Section Business Meeting
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm BSA Pteridological Section Business Meeting
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm ASPT/BSA Systematics Section Business Meeting
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm IAPT Business Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bryophyte Flora of North America Meeting

Tuesday, 8 August 2000
9:15 am - 9:45 am BSA Phycological Section
11:15 am - 12:00 pm BSA Teaching Section Business Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm BSA Developmental and Structural Section Mixer and Business Meeting

Wednesday, 9 August 2000
8:30 am - 9:30 am BSA Paleobotanical Section Business Meeting
11:15 am - 11:45 am BSA Historical Section Business Meeting
11:15 am - 12:30 pm BSA Genetics Section Business Meeting
11:30 am - 12:30 pm ABLS Business Meeting
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm BSA Physiological Section Business Meeting and Luncheon
12:30 am - 2:00 pm BSA Ecological Section Business Meeting and Luncheon

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm BSA Business Meeting
Thursday, 10 August 2000
8:30 am - 12:00 pm BSA Executive Committee Meeting

Societies Meeting Jointly at Botany 2000:

BOTANY 2000 – RECENT TOPICS POSTERS

Posters will be displayed from Monday morning, 7 August through Wednesday afternoon, 9 August. Presenters will be available to field questions and discuss their posters from 12:30 to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, 8 August.

27-120 MURAKAMI, NORIAKI*, YOKO YATABE, TAKESHI SUZUKI, AND NORIO SAHASHI. Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan. High level of intraspecific variation of rbcL sequences and molecular systematics of the Old World Ophioglossaceae.

27-121 LEE, HAE-LIM* AND KI-JOONG KIM. Yeungnam University, Kyeungsan, Kyeungbuk, Korea. Intergeneric relationships of Oleaceae based on cpDNA noncoding sequences and nuclear ITS sequences.

27-122 CHOI, KYEUNG* AND KI-JOONG KIM. Yeungnam University, Kyeungsan, Kyeungbuk, Korea. Molecular phylogeny of Quercus (Fagaceae): emphasizing the phylogeny of the Asian species.

27-123 LINDQVIST, CHARLOTTE1, TIMOTHY J. MOTLEY2, AND VICTOR A. ALBERT1*. 1The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa and 2The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. A North American closest relative for the Hawaiian endemic mints (Lamiaceae): implications for pollination syndrome and fruit evolution.

27-124 HILS, MATTHEW H.*, MICHAEL ZANIS, MICHELLE McMAHON, AND DOUGLAS E. SOLTIS. Hiram College, Hiram, OH and Washington State University, Pullman. Phylogeny and diversification of ovary position in Miconieae, Merianieae, and Blakeeae (Melastomataceae).

27-125 BUTHOD, AMY AND MIA MOLVRAY.* University of Oklahoma, Norman. Sectional relationships in Bulbophyllum (Orchidaceae).

27-126 ANDERSON, SHARON J. Texas A&M University, College Station. Taxonomy of Zoysia (Poaceae): Morphological and molecular variation.

27-127 NICKRENT, DANIEL N.1 AND VALERY MALECOT2*. 1Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and 2Universitè Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France. Phylogenetic relationships of Santalales based on rbcL and 18S with special reference to Olacaceae.

27-128 SOROS, CONNIE L.*, DONALD H. LES, MICHAEL L. MOODY, AND USHER POSLUSZNY. University of Connecticut, Storrs and University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Phylogenetic relationships in the Hydrocharitaceae.

27-129 SHERWOOD, ANNA M.*, PAMELA S. SOLTIS, AND DOUGLAS E. SOLTIS. Washington State University, Pullman. ITS polymorphism in Allotetraploid Tragopogon (Asteraceae).

27-129 TATE, JENNIFER A.* AND BERYL B. SIMPSON. University of Texas, Austin. Towards a phylogeny of the genus Tarasa (Malvaceae): Evolution in the high Andes.

27-131 JOBSON, RICHARD W.1*, VICTOR A. ALBERT2, KENNETH M. CAMERON3, AND JULIA PLAYFORD1. 1University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Australia, 2University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and 3The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. Phylogeny of the carnivorous plant family Lentibulariaceae inferred from rps16 and trnL-F sequence data.

27-132 DODD, ATHENA* AND KEITH KAROLY. Reed College, Portland, OR. Separating the effects of gene flow and population history: A phylogeographic study of Delphinium nuttallii using nested clade analysis.

27-133 Ally, Dilara* and Kermit Ritland. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Marker-estimated heritabilities and spatial patterns of relatedness in a natural forest stand of mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana).

27-134 O’CONNELL, LISA M.* AND KERMIT RITLAND. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Early inbreeding depression and the mating system of western red cedar.

27-135 CHEN, CHARLES*, KERMIT RITLAND, AND SHONG HUANG. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada and Taipei, Taiwan. Genetic variation and differentiation in Hypericum nagasawai, an endemic plant in Taiwan.

27-136 VANDERPOOL, STARIA S.* AND LINH V. HOANG. Arkansas State University, State University. Genetic variation among populations of Solidago riddellii.

27-137 ESPELAND, ERIN K. San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. Population differentiation in Eschscholzia californica on three soil types.

27-138 MERWIN, MARK C. The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA. Epiphyte community composition and species diversity in primary and secondary montane cloud forest, Costa Rica.

27-139 PIMIENTA, EULOGIO*, ALEJANDRO MUÒOZ, AND MARTIN HUERTA. Universidad de Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Adaptations to aridity of pitayo (Stenocereus queretaroensis, Cactaceae).

27-140 HAYNES, LORI*, MELANIE ONGCHIN, CHARLES RUSSELL, AND RICHARD A. NIESENBAUM. Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA. When chemistry determines ecology: The relationship between leaf chemistry and herbivory in Lindera benzoin.

27-141 LOTT, JOHN N. A.* AND M. MARCIA WEST. McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Elements present in mineral nutrient reserves in seeds of Arabidopsis.

27-142 TOMLINSON, P. BARRY1*, RUSSELL E. SPANGLER1, AND GORD LEMON2. 1Harvard University, Petersham, MA and 2University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Development of the shoot vascular system in the rattan palm Calamus.

27-143 DUBBS, WESLEY EMANUEL* AND HOWARD GRIMES. Portland State University, OR. Characterization of a specialized cell layer in the soybean pod wall and its potential role in wound response.

27-144 KARTHIKEYAN, A. V. P.* AND K. V. KRISHNAMURTHY. Bharathidasan University, TamilNadu, India. Leader branch angles, tension wood differentiation and crown geometry in Eucalyptus tereticornis.

27-145 BOBICH, EDWARD G.* AND PARK S. NOBEL. University of California, Los Angeles. Vegetative reproduction as related to biomechanics and anatomy for cholla species in the Sonoran Desert.

27-146 KIPP, ERICA. The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx. Botany global issue map and web site.

27-147 LITTLE, DAMON P. AND DAVID S. BARRINGTON*. Cornell University, Ithaca and University of Vermont, Burlington. Major evolutionary events in the origin and diversification of the fern genus Polystichum (Dryopteridaceae).

27-148 BAGAHI-RIDING, NINA L. Delta State University, Cleveland, MS. A study of megafossil leaves from the Aguja Formation, Big Bend National Park, Texas.

27-149 LEWIS, L. A.*, J. JOHANSEN, V. FLECHTNER, AND L. ST. CLAIR. University of Connecticut, Storrs. Biotic Crust Project: Survey of the algae, lichens, and mosses of microbiotic crusts of selected arid and semi-arid sites in Western North America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Posters at Botany 2000

  1. What are the dimensions for posters in regular (not “Recent Topics”) sessions?
    Dimensions for posters in all regular sessions are 4’ tall and 8’ wide (occupying all of a 4’ x 8’ bulletin board).

  2. What are the dimensions for posters for the “Recent Topics” session?
    Dimensions for Recent Topics are half as wide as those for the regular session, or 4’ tall and 4’ wide (half of a 4’ x 8’ bulletin board).

  3. How can I attach the poster to the board?
    Posters can be attached to the bulletin boards with push pins or velcro. Although limited supplies of push pins will be available on site, many people will be mounting posters at the same time. You may wish to bring your own mounting supplies to avoid possible frustration!

  4. Where and when can I display my poster?
    Poster ‘set up’ time is Monday, August 7 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Posters will be available for viewing in the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) Exhibition Hall A, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for the duration of the meeting (Monday, August 7 through Wednesday, August 9). ALL posters will be in the same location at the conference.

  5. When do I need to remove my poster?
    Poster ‘take down’ time is Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. All materials remaining after that time will be discarded.

  6. When do poster presenters need to be available to answer questions?
    There will be a conference-wide poster session (Session 27) where all poster presenters should stand by their posters to field questions, engage in discussion, etc. That session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

  7. What if I have not yet been assigned a poster number/location?
    Recent Topics poster submissions have not been assigned poster numbers, as the deadline for submissions has not yet closed. When poster numbers are assigned, Jeff Osborn will either be in touch before the meeting with that information or it will be available at the registration area.

Technical Details for LCD Presentations at Botany 2000

Please note: This applies ONLY to rooms that are equipped with LCD projectors. All rooms are equipped with 35 mm slide projectors and an overhead projector. Renting an LCD projectors is very expensive, so typically only externally-sponsored sessions have access to one. Contact your section or symposium organizer for further details.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
Presenters must supply their own laptops. The projectors will work with either Macs or PCs.

MAC INTERFACING
There is a lower limit on Mac Operating Systems. It is recommended that the Mac Operating System is OS 7.5 or later, although OS 7.0 should work without problems.

PROJECTOR PLUGS AND LAPTOP PORTS
The projector plug is standard VGA (also known as an HD 15 pin). The port for this plug is on virtually all laptops, including Macs. There will be adapters present for ports that take 2 row 15 pin.

POWER POINT REQUIREMENTS
It has been indicated to us that any version of Power Point will work.

DISPLAY SETTINGS
It is recommended that display settings be set to 800 X 600 resolution to be absolutely safe, although settings of 1024 X 768 should work without problems.

Information for Prospective Exhibitors:

SECTION PROGRAM CHAIRS

BRYOLOGICAL AND LICHENOLOGICAL SECTION – ABLS
William R. Buck, Institute of Systematic Botany, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY 10458-5126. Tele: (718) 817-8624, Fax: (718) 562-6780, E-mail: bbuck@nybg.org.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND STRUCTURAL SECTION
Elizabeth M. Harris, Ohio State University Herbarium, Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212. Tele: (614) 292-3296, Fax: (614) 292-3009, E-mail: harris.690@osu.edu.
ECOLOGY SECTION
Massimo Pigliucci, Department of Botany, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1100. Tele: (423) 974-6221, Fax: (423) 974-2258, E-mail: pigliucci@utk.edu.
ECONOMIC BOTANY SECTION
Felix G. Coe, Tennessee Technological University, Department of Biology, Box 5063, Cookeville, TN 38505- 0001. Tele: (931) 372-6257, Fax: (931) 372-6257, E-mail: fcoe@tntech.edu.
GENETICS SECTION
Jeri Higginbotham, Division of Natural Sciences, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY 40508-1797. Tele: (606) 233-8241, Fax: (606) 233-8171, Email: jhigginbotham@transy.edu.
HISTORICAL SECTION
Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis, Department of History, 4131 Turlington Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7320. Tele: (352) 392-0271, Fax: (352) 392-6927, E-Mail: bsmocovi@history.ufl.edu.
MYCOLOGICAL SECTION
David S. Hibbett, Department of Biology, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610-1477. Fax: (508) 793-8861, E-Mail: dhibbett@oeb.harvard.edu.
PALEOBOTANICAL SECTION
Steven R. Manchester, Florida Museum of Natural History, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7800. Tele: (352) 392-6564, Fax: (352) 846-0287, E-mail: steven@flmnh.ufl.edu.
PHYCOLOGICAL SECTION
Jeffrey R. Johansen, Department of Biology, John Carroll University, University Heights, OH 44118. Tele: (216) 397-4487, Fax: (216) 397-4482, E-mail: johansen@jcu.edu.
PHYSIOLOGICAL SECTION
Denise M. Seliskar, Halophyte Biotechnology Center, College of Marine Studies, University of Delaware, 700 Pilottown Rd, Lewes, DE 19958. Tele: (302) 645-4366, Fax: (302) 645-4028, E-Mail: seliskar@udel.edu.
PHYTOCHEMICAL SECTION
Emanuel L. Johnson, USDA ARS WSL, Building 001, Room 329 BARC-W, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705-2350. Tele: (301) 504-5323, Fax: (301) 504-6491, E-mail: eljohnsn@asrr.arsusda.gov.
PTERIDOLOGICAL SECTION – AFS
Thomas A. Ranker, Department of EPO Biology, Campus Box 350, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0350. Tele: (303) 492-5074, Fax: (303) 492-8699, E-mail: ranker@stripe.colorado.edu.
SYSTEMATICS SECTION
Sterling C. Keeley, Department of Botany, University of Hawaii, 3190 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI 96822. Tele: (808) 956-3930, Fax: (808) 956-3923, E-Mail: sterling@hawaii.edu.
TEACHING SECTION
Rob Reinsvold, Department of Biological Sciences, 501 20th Street, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639. Tele: (970) 351-2716, Fax: (970) 351-2335, E-mail: rjreins@bentley.unco.edu.
TROPICAL BIOLOGY SECTION
Susanne Renner, Department of Biology, 8001 Natural Bridge Road, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63121-4499. Fax: (314) 516-6233, E-mail: biosrenn@admiral.umsl.edu.

Northwest Web Links of Botanical Interest:

Information about gardens, arboreta, regional nature resources and more!

Information about Portland, Oregon:

Doubletree/Lloyd Center - the conference hotel
Transportation links in Portland - ground transportation
Oregon Convention Center - site of the conference
Portland Oregon Visitor’s Association - information for visitors
Today’s Weather in Portland - current weather forecasts
Out Town - Portland - a tourist oriented weekly magazine, with information about restaurants, tours, nightlife, events, etc!
Yahoo’s Portland Links - local web directory to Business & Shopping, Community, Recreation & Sports, Entertainment & Arts, Travel & Transportation

Open Space Symposium offers a chance to discuss recent research:

Open Space is a time when people can present talks or discussion sections of late breaking research. No pre-registration is necessary. Just show up on Wednesday Aug. 9 (no rooms assigned yet) and we will find a place for you. No abstracts or pre-submissions are necessary. This new format is sponsored by the Developmental and Structural Section. For more information, contact Bruce Krichoff.

Botany 2000
EXHIBITOR Registration Form
August 6-10, 2000 ● Portland, OR
Meeting of the following societies:
ABLS, AFS, ASPT, BSA, and IAPT
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Field trip fees include transportation and lunch where indicated. All field trips depart from the Oregon
Convention Center. See Field Trip descriptions for full discussion of trip destinations, leaders, logistics, special
notes, and expected expenses for multi-day trips. Please read ‘Refund and Cancellation Policy.’
❑ FT1 The Botany of Beer
(Sat., 5 Aug.). Full day. Lunch on your own.

of tickets _____ x $35 = $________

❑ FT2 Ferns of the Columbia River Gorge
(Sat., 5 Aug.). Full day. Lunch provided.

vegetarian meals _____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT3 Exploring the Mouth of the Columbia River
(Sat., 5 Aug.) Full day. Lunch provided; $5.00
museum admission not included.

vegetarian meals _____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT4 Ferns of Larch Mountain
(Sun., 6 Aug.). Full day. Lunch provided.

vegetarian meals ____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT5 Bryophytes of the Columbia River Gorge
(Sun., 6 Aug.). Full day. Lunch provided.

vegetarian meals ____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT6 Vascular Plants of the Columbia
River Gorge (Sun., 6 Aug.). Full day.
Lunch provided.

vegetarian meals____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT7 Berry Botanic Garden
(Sun., 6 Aug.). half-day, pm.

of tickets _____ x $20 = $________

❑ FT8 Bonney Meadows, Mt. Hood
(Sun., 6 Aug.). Full day. Lunch provided.

vegetarian meals ____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT9 Cascade Head, Oregon coast
(Sun., 6 Aug.). Full day. Lunch provided.

vegetarian meals ____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT10 Saddle Mountain
(Thurs., 10 Aug.). Full day. Lunch provided.

vegetarian meals ____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT11 Berry Botanic Garden
(Thurs., 10 Aug.). half-day, pm.

of tickets _____ x $20 = $________

❑ FT12 Conservation Biology at the Berry
Botanic Garden (Thurs., 10 Aug.). half-day, pm.

of tickets _____ x $20 = $________

❑ FT13 Wind River Canopy Crane
Research Facility (Thurs., 10 Aug.).
Full day. Lunch provided. Includes lift fee.

vegetarian meals ____

of tickets _____ x $70 = $________

❑ FT14 Wildflowers of the Cascades
(Thurs., 10 Aug.). Full day. Lunch provided.

vegetarian meals ____

of tickets _____ x $45 = $________

❑ FT15 Lichens & Bryophytes from Steppe
to Coast (Thurs.-Mon., 10-14 Aug.).
Multi-day; includes lodging. Includes meals
except for day 1 and breakfast of day 2.

vegetarians ____

of tickets _____ x $335 = $________

❑ FT16 Steens Mountain
(Thurs.-Mon., 10-14 Aug.). Multi-day; includes
lodging and all meals.

vegetarians ____

of tickets _____ x $480 = $________

❑ FT17 Fossil Forests of Central Oregon
(Thurs.-Mon., 10-14 Aug.). Multi-day; includes
lodging and all lunches plus 1 evening meal.

vegetarians ____

of tickets _____ x $385 = $________

❑ FT18 Mt. St. Helens
(Fri., 11 Aug.). Full day. Lunch and entrance fees
provided.

vegetarian meals ____

of tickets _____ x $55 = $________

Scientific Field Trips ✔ appropriate box(es) below
Registration Form Name: _________________________________
Workshop fees include transportation between the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) and the site of the
workshops at Portland State University. See Workshop description for full discussion of activities and leaders.
Please read ‘Refund and Cancellation Policy.’
❑ WS1 Using World Wide Web Technologies to
Enhance Teaching and Learning
(Sun., 6 Aug., 9:00 am – noon).
Transportation departs OCC at 8:30 am.

of tickets _____ x $20 = $______

❑ WS3 Bringing Your Herbarium Into the
Electronic Age
(Sun., 6 Aug., 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm).
Transportation departs OCC at 12:30 pm.

of tickets _____ x $20 = $______

❑ WS2 Integrating Computer-based Data Acquisition
and Analyses Systems Into Undergraduate Biology
Laboratories. (Sun., 6 Aug., 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm).
Price includes lab manual with CD.
Transportation departs OCC at 12:30 pm.

of tickets _____ x $45 = $______

❑ WS4 Using ISSR Markers in Studies of Natural
Populations. (Thurs., 10 Aug., 9:00 am – noon).
Price includes lab manual.
Transportation departs OCC at 8:30 am.

of tickets _____ x $30 = $______

❑ ABLS Breakfast Mon., 7 Aug. 7:00 – 8:30 am # of tickets ____ x $20 = $______
❑ AFS Luncheon Mon., 7 Aug. noon – 1:30 pm # of tickets ____ x $16 = $______
❑ Paleobotany Banquet Mon., 7 Aug. 6:30 – 8:00 pm # of tickets ____ x $37.50 = $______
❑ Missouri Botanical
Garden Breakfast Tues., 8 Aug. 7:00 – 8:30 am # of tickets ____ x $15 = $______
❑ Economic Botany Tues., 8 Aug. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm # of tickets ____ x $20 = $______
Luncheon
❑ ASPT Banquet Tues., 8 Aug. 6:00 – 9:30 pm # of tickets ____ x $35 = $______
❑ BSA Banquet Wed., 9 Aug. 7:00 – 10:00 pm # of tickets ____ x $35 = $______
Local tour fees include transportation from the Oregon Convention Center and lunch where indicated. See Local
tour descriptions for destination and activity information. Ticket prices are for adults and children unless stated.
Please read ‘Refund and Cancellation Policy.’
! LT1 OMSI & Willamette Jet Boat Tour.
(Sun. 6 Aug.) 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

of adult tickets _____ x $57 = $________

of child tickets _____ x $42 = $________

! LT2 The Oregon Coast at Cannon Beach.
(Mon., 7 Aug.) 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; lunch on your
own.

of tickets _____ x $35 = $________

! LT3 Mount Hood, Timberline Lodge Tour.
(Mon. 7 Aug.) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; lunch on your
own. Includes chair lift ride.

of tickets _____ x $38 = $________

! LT4 Oregon Wine Country Tour.
(Tues., 8 Aug.) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ; includes
lunch.

vegetarians ____

of tickets _____ x $55 = $________

! LT5 Central Oregon Coastal Tour and Whale
Watching Excursion.
(Tues., 8 Aug.) 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; includes lunch.

vegetarians ____

of tickets _____ x $60 = $________

! LT6 Canoeing and/or Kayaking: Waterfowl and
River Scenery on the Willamette River.
(Wed., 9 Aug.) 6:30 am – 10:30 am.

of tickets _____ x $50 = $________

! LT7 Mount St. Helens Tour.
(Wed., 9 Aug.) 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; includes lunch.

vegetarians ____

of tickets _____ x $50 = $________

! LT8 White Water Rafting Tour.
(Wed., 9 Aug.) 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; includes
lunch.

vegetarians ____

of tickets _____ x $99 = $________

Workshops
Ticketed Society and Association Events
✔ appropriate box(es) below
✔ appropriate box(es) below
Local Tours ✔ appropriate box(es) below
Registration Form Name: _________________________________
Unless appropriate check or credit card
information accompanies this form, you will
NOT be considered registered.
Checks and credit cards are the only
acceptable form of registration payment.
Purchase orders and wire transfers will
NOT be accepted.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Requests for fee refunds will be honored if received in
writing to Botany 2000 before 30 June 2000. Registration
fee refunds will be subject to a $50 processing fee. Multiday field trips may be subject to a penalty if cancelled after
15 June 2000. Full fee refunds will be granted for Social
Events, Scientific Field Trips, Local Tours, and Workshops if
they exceed maximum enrollment, do not meet minimum
enrollment, or if cancelled for any reason.
ALL refunds will be issued AFTER the meeting.
❑ Check enclosed payable (US Dollars only) to: Botany 2000
❑ Paying by credit card: ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard
Card number: ____________________________________________
Expiration Date: __________________________________________
Cardholder Name (print): ___________________________________
Cardholder Signature: _____________________________________
I agree to pay total amount according to card issuer agreement
To avoid duplicate registration, if you are faxing this form or using
online registration, please DO NOT mail the original.
Registration fee total
Scientific field trips
Workshops
Ticketed Society and
Association Events
Local tours
TOTAL registration
and fees
$_______
$_______
$_______
$_______
$_______
$_______
Office use only Rec’d. __________ Check No. _________ Amt. of Check __________ Date entered ____________ Ent. by _________
Registration Payment Information
Botany 2000 EXHIBITOR Housing Form
August 6-10, 2000 ● Portland, OR
OREGON CONVENTION CENTER
DOUBLETREE LLOYD CENTER
Meeting of the following societies:
ABLS, AFS, ASPT, BSA, and IAPT
Note: Exhibitors may utilize conference housing
Botany 2000 has contracted with a number of hotels convenient to the Oregon Convention Center. You must
complete the following form and include it with your registration forms. Housing will NOT be processed without
registration. ALL housing arrangements MUST be received and guaranteed with a credit card by 14 July 2000.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY
❑ Yes, housing is required and I am making the reservation on this form.
❑ I am sharing a room but not making the reservation. The roomholder is _____________________________
❑ Special Needs: If you have special needs that may affect your housing needs, please check the box provided
and a Botany 2000 Registration Representative will contact you to discuss accommodations.
Last Name: __________________________________ First Name:
Telephone ( ) ______________ Fax* ( ) ________________ E-mail
*Required: Confirmation will be faxed to the number above within 7 business days. Please use country code number if not USA or Canada.
ARRIVAL day/date: ______________________ DEPARTURE day/date:
Hotel Preferences: Please number hotels in preference order (1-4), where 1 indicates the first choice. If you list
fewer than four preferences and rooms are not available, a hotel will be assigned to you.
Host Hotel: The Doubletree Lloyd Center is the host hotel. Their support ensures successful staging of society
council meetings, most ticketed social events, Plenary and Outreach Lectures, and the All-Society Mixer.
Hotel Sgl Dbl Tpl Quad Room type
✔ appropriate box
__ Doubletree Lloyd Center – 1 queen $113 $113 $128 $143
__ Doubletree Lloyd Center – 2 queens $122 $122 $137 $152
__ Doubletree Lloyd Center – 1 king $132 $132 $137 $152
__ Best Western Downtown $90 $90 $90 $90
__ Hawthorne Inn & Suites $78 $89 $89 $89
__ Holiday Inn Downtown $97 $97 $107 $107
Room rates are per night in US Dollars and do not include room tax (11.5%)
❑ Single (1 person, 1 bed)
❑ Double (2 people, 1 bed)
❑ Double/double (2
people, 2 beds)
❑ Triple (3 people, 2 beds)
❑ Quad (4 people, 2 beds)
Names of people sharing room (1) ____________________________________________________
(2) ____________________________________________________
(3) ____________________________________________________
Hotel Accommodations
Housing Form
2 Ways to Make
Room Reservations
Fax all completed forms to:
330-963-0319
Mail all completed forms to:
Botany 2000
PO Box 75013
Cleveland, OH 44101-2199
Housing Form Name: _________________________________
Only a few double occupancy rooms (2 twin beds) at Portland State University are available on a first-come, firstserved basis from Sun., 6 Aug. to Thurs., 10 Aug. Rooms are not available prior to or after these dates. Dorms
are not close to meeting activities, but they are served by public transportation. Because of the limited number
of dorm rooms, they are intended for student use.
ROOMMATE ARRANGEMENTS must be made before reservations can be accepted; only one person should
make the reservation.
If all dorm spaces are filled, you will be booked into the next lowest-priced hotel available.
Payment: All dormitory spaces must be paid in full in advance for four nights of occupancy (total $152). A credit
card number must be provided as payment. Once reservations are made, accepted, and charged, NO
REFUNDS CAN BE GRANTED FOR ANY REASON.
❑ Rate: $38 per room, per night, for four nights = $152
Name of person sharing dorm room: ________________________________________________________
Hotel Guarantee: A credit card number must be provided to hold a reservation. Check deposits will not be
accepted. Note: For hotel reservations, your credit card may be charged by the hotel for one room night when
the reservation is made. For dormitory reservations, your credit card will be charged for the TOTAL amount.
Card number: ________________________________________ Expiration Date:
Cardholder Name (print):
Cardholder Signature:
I agree to pay above total amount according to card issuer agreement
Dormitory Accommodations
Housing Payment
❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express ❑ Discover