The Fourth International Symposium on the Nitrogen Nutrition of Plants

We are delighted to welcome you to Nanjing, China to the 4^th International Symposium on the Nitrogen Nutrition of Plants (ISNNP). This triennial symposium was agreed during the Third ISNNP held at Montpellier, France in 2016 and is the continuation of a long-standing tradition of international nitrogen meetings, initiated by both the ENAAG (European Nitrate and Ammonium Assimilation Group) and NAMGA (Nitrate Assimilation: Molecular and Genetic Aspects) organizations. ENAAG held meetings in Jarandilla de la Vera (Spain, 1986), Naples (Italy, 1989), Tiberias (Israel, 1992), Darmstadt (Germany, 1995), Luso (Portugal, 1998), Reims (France, 2001), and Wageningen (The Netherlands, 2004). NAMGA group held meetings in Gatersleben (DDR, 1982), St Andrews (UK, 1987), Bombannes (France, 1990), Tampa (USA, 1997), and Cordoba (Spain, 2002). A significant change occurred in 2007, when ENAAG and NAMGA decided to hold a joint meeting, Nitrogen2007 in Lancaster (UK), and to merge during this meeting to give birth to one single organization. As a consequence, Nitrogen2007 was the founder meeting of a new series of Nitrogen symposia, which aimed at gathering a larger international audience, especially from Asia and America. Therefore, Nitrogen2007 was followed by Nitrogen2010 in Inuyama City (Japan, 2010), Nitrogen2013 in Puerto Varas (Chile, 2013), and Nitrogen2016 in Montpellier (France 2016), which were then the First, Second, and Third International Symposium on the Nitrogen Nutrition of Plants, respectively.

We feel greatly honored that the International Scientific Committee of ISNNP has chosen Nanjing as the venue for the 4^th ISNNP. Nanjing, located in the Yangtze River delta, is an ancient capital of China, serving as the capital city for ten dynasties during its 2,500 years history. Nanjing not only has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, but also is one of the major research centers and higher-education hubs in modern China with particular strength in soil science and plant nutrition.

The main objective of this triennial international nitrogen conference will be to review recent progress in the understanding of molecular physiological and developmental processes involved in the nitrogen nutrition of plants and emerging of breeding high nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) crops. Nitrogen2019 will offer an excellent platform for fostering exchanges and collaborations within the rapidly expanding scientific community interested in these topics. The conference will gather together many world-leading experts in the field, and will also provide young researchers with possible funding an opportunity to present their work. The oral presentations will be given by the invited speakers with a wide variety of background and experience and the individuals selected from the submitted abstracts. The program of the symposium will include seven oral sessions and two poster sessions covering the following plant N-related topics:

- Transport

- Metabolism

- Sensing and signaling networks

- Interaction with other nutrients

- Plant-microbiota association

- Use efficiency from cell to field

- Broader perspectives in Agriculture

A special issue of the Journal of Experimental Botany is being considered in connection with the Symposium. We welcome proposals for both reviews and original research papers which should include the preliminary article title, author(s) and a short outline for the review or preliminary abstract for the research articles before February 28th, 2019.

I very much look forward to seeing you in Nanjing. Please visit our website regularly for any updates and news on the conference.

Sincerely,

Professor Guohua Xu           

Chair, Nitrogen2019

Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China

On behalf of the Scientific Committee

2019国际植物氮素大会通知盖章版本.pdf

> September 18, 2019. How to get to the venue 

(International Conference Hotel Nanjing, No.2 Sifang City, Zhongshanling, Nanjing). 

1. From Nanjing Lukou International Airport

1) Taxi: It takes around 40 minutes by taxi from the airport to the venue.

2) Metro: Take subway line S1 to Nanjing South Railway Station, change Line 3 to Daxinggong station, and then change line 2 to Muxuyuan station. Go out from Exit 1 and go on foot for 1 km meters to the venue.

2. From Nanjing South Railway Station

1) Taxi: It takes around 25 minutes by taxi from the station to the venue.

2) Metro: Take subway line 3 to Daxinggong station, and then change line 2 to Muxuyuan station. Go out from Exit 1 and take a walk for 1 km meters to the venue.

3. From Nanjing Railway Station

1) Taxi: It takes around 20 minutes by taxi from the station to the venue.

2) Metro: Take subway line 3 to Daxinggong station, and then change line 2 to Muxuyuan station. Go out from Exit 1 and take a walk for 1 km meters to the venue.

Note: You can also find volunteers for help in Lukou airport, Nanjing South Railway Station, Nanjing Railway Station, and Muxuyuan subway station on Sept 21th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. 

> September 18, 2019. 如何到达南京国际会议中心（四方城2号，中山陵风景区内）.

1. 从南京禄口机场出发

1) 打的：需要 45 分钟左右.

2) 地铁：首先乘坐 地铁1号延长线至南京南站，然后坐地铁3号线至大行宫站，再次转乘地铁2号线到苜蓿园地铁站。从1号口出站后步行1公里即可到达。

2. 从南京南站出发

1) 打的：需要25分钟左右.

2) 地铁：首先坐地铁3号线至大行宫站，再次转乘地铁2号线到苜蓿园地铁站。从1号口出站后步行1公里即可到达。

3. 从南京站出发

1) 打的：需要25分钟左右.

2) 地铁：首先坐地铁3号线至大行宫站，再次转乘地铁2号线到苜蓿园地铁站。从1号口出站后步行1公里即可到达。

注意: 会议报导当天（9月21号），从早上9点到晚上9点，我们在南京禄口机场、南京南站、南京站和苜蓿园地铁站提供自愿者服务帮助您顺利到达会议中心。

> September 2, 2019. Important Notes for Hotel Booking!

   - Due to the limited rooms reserved for the symposium, please make your hotel reservation via the 

     registration system or following link as soon as possible.

     ( Hotel reservation: https://www.bagevent.com/personal/event/1429076/myHotels )

   - Please notice that you will get discount on room rates when you book the hotel via the         

     registration system.

   - Alternatively, you can also contact us to arrange your hotel reservation. 

     (Contact email: nitrogen2019@njau.edu.cn)

> 2019年9月2日. 宾馆预定提醒！

 - 由于宾馆预定的房间有限，请尽快通过会议英文网站或者以下链接完成酒店的预定；

  （宾馆预定链接: https://www.bagevent.com/personal/event/1429076/myHotels）

  - 根据我们和南京国际会议大酒店有协议价格，住宿房费有额外的优惠；

  - 参会者也可以联系我们安排会议期间的住房。（联系邮箱：nitrogen2019@njau.edu.cn）

> August 20, 2019. Important Notes for Oral presentation!

   - MS-PowerPoint (*.ppt and *.pptx) presentations are preferred. 

   - Please set your presentation with a 16:9 aspect so that it could fit our widescreen. 

   - Presentations may include video(s) and/or audio(s). 

   - PDF files are not acceptable.

> 2019年8月20日. 大会口头汇报指南！

   - 推荐使用 MS-PowerPoint 制作的幻灯片，不支持WPS文件。

   - 请将幻灯片尺寸设置为 16:9 的尺寸比例以适应会场使用的宽屏。

   - 可以带有音视频文件。

   - 不支持PDF格式的幻灯片.

> June 29, 2019. Important news!

    Regular registration and abstract submission deadline has been extended to July 20, 2019

> 2019年6月29日. 重要通知

    正常注册和会议摘要提交截止日期延长到2019年7月20日。