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The
Southern Section of the American
Society of Plant Biologists (SS-ASPB)
was chartered in accordance with Article IV of the Constitution
and Bylaws of the American Society of Plant Biologists.
Article IV states that "Geographical, disciplinary, or
affinity group sections of the society may be formed by
petition...".
The
stated purpose for the formation of the Southern Section
was to "encourage and promote the growth and development
of plant physiology as a pure and applied science of the
life processes of plants and to promote the welfare and
good fellowship of plant biologists generally,...".
The
SS-ASPB attempts
to accomplish these lofty goals through the mailing of
three newsletters to all active, or recently active, members
and organizing an Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting has
several functions, not the least of which is to promote
good fellowship. Over the years the Annual Meeting has
served to allow faculty and students an opportunity to
present their research findings to a group of their peers
in a formal, but hopefully not overly-intimidating, environment.
Our support for student participation in the Annual Meeting
has grown over the years. While a cash prize for the "Best
Student Presentation" has enticed participation for many
years new incentives have been added. Currently, students
participating in the competition also have their Registration
Fee waived and receive a free ticket to the banquet.
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