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History: The BSSG is in its 34th year, and is comprised of an international group of scientists interested in using integrated systems approaches to study agricultural and natural systems. This includes topics as diverse as basic physiological and biological systems, ecosystem simulations of field-level flows of water, carbon, energy, and nutrients, and region-level analysis of the impacts of climatic variability and climate change. In all this, there is a strong focus on the study and dynamic simulation of climatic and biotic stresses on crop performance. Invitation: You are invited to attend the Biological Systems Simulation Conference. The conference will serve as a forum for the exchange of scientific knowledge on different facets of plant/crop systems, from experimental results addressing fundamental questions, to the development and use of dynamic simulation models, to the delivery of integrated systems technology. Participation will be broad-based and include a wide-range of disciplines.
Sunday, March 7, 2004
Monday, March 8, 2004
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
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The early REDUCED registration fee is $225 if payment is received on or before January 9, 2004. After that date the REGULAR registration fee of $275 will apply. Students are offered a reduced registration fee of $150. The registration fee provides each attendee with a copy of the abstract book, morning & afternoon refreshment breaks, lunches, and tour.
Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if written notice of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences and Institutes on or before February 2, 2004. A $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. No refunds will be honored for cancellations after February 2, 2004. Special Needs: Participants with special needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting the Office of Conferences & Institutes at least 10 working days prior to the conference. We can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-5930, by FAX at 1-352-392-9734, or by calling 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). The TDD number can only be accessed from within the State of Florida.
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Biological Systems
There is a need to improve the understanding and
integration of processes that comprise the biological systems that
underpin our economy and environment. There have been many studies of
bioprocesses ranging from nutrient uptake to energy capture in greenhouse,
field, and forest crops, particularly relative to understanding the
impacts of climatic, edaphic, and biotic stresses on these
processes. While research has discovered and identified many key
physiological and biological processes involved, there is an increasing
need to integrate the resulting knowledge into management tools. How can
we synthesize existing knowledge and information to develop viable
technology? Can dynamic systems simulation models serve a role in such
knowledge integration, and in the delivery of management technology? What
are the most efficient ways of delivering and maintaining the resulting
technology, and adapting it to different bio-economic environments and
conditions? Can we project with confidence the possible consequences of
global climate change, weather variability, genetic improvement, or shifts
in crop management strategies? How can we overcome the gaps and build
long-lasting bridges between research, technology, and implementation? 
Conference Highlights
Interested participants should register on the
website, submit their abstracts, and make hotel reservations by the stated
deadlines. The conference will include oral presentations, posters, and
software demonstrations. While paper submissions in the above categories
are encouraged, all submissions that are broadly under biological systems
simulation will be accepted. If a submitted paper does not fit well in the
oral sessions or if there are too many paper submissions, the conference
organizers reserve the right to request the paper be presented as a
poster. Software demonstration will be on participant’s own portable
computers. Fast internet link is available. Abstracts must be submitted as
camera-ready hard-copy (or PDF files) up to 2-pages in length, following
the formatting guidelines. 
Abstract must be 2 pages or less (1 page is
preferred).
The
conference will be held at
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