Organizer: School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Time: 2024.07.01(Mon.)-2024.07.14(Sun.)
Venue: School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Syllabus
Program Overview
The Summer School focuses on the significant national demands in the seed industry and food security. It centers around critical areas of innovation within the seed industry, providing students with in-depth lectures on the forefront issues in plant cell development. Students will have the opportunity to explore the mechanisms behind plant growth, development, and adaptation to the environment. They will delve into subjects such as plant genomics, the role of growth hormones, photosynthesis, and plant adaptability. By grasping the fundamental principles of plant growth, students will be able to contribute to the future of agriculture and breeding, aiding in addressing significant challenges such as food security, climate change, and sustainability.
Highlights
The program will feature lectures by 3-4 eminent international academic experts from top agricultural research institutions such as the John Innes Centre, the Max Planck Institute, Wageningen University in the Netherlands, and so on.
Two tours of SJTU Wine center & Grapes Planting Base and Chenshan Botanical Garden;
Tours of Pujiang Green Valley Base, Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Eco-Environmental Change and Management Observation and Research Station, and Lankuaikei Technology Enterprise;
Eligibility
Undergraduates and postgraduates from agriculture related majors.
Fee
Tuition: free
Lodging fee: The program will provide accommodation for selected students (one room for two students). Students who have dormitories in Shanghai Jiao Tong University will not be accommodated.
International travel expense and all the other fee: on one's own
Application
Online application：http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn
Application Deadline: 2024.06.09(Sun.)
Website
https://www.agri.sjtu.edu.cn/En/Data/View/7612
Contacts
Yuxuan Hao, haoyuxuan@sjtu.edu.cn
+86-34205933