The Fourth International Conference on Comparative Biology of the Monocotyledons & the Fifth International Symposium on Grass Systematics and Evolution is organized by a committee consisting of members from The Natural History Museum of Denmark and the biological departments of the Universities of Aarhus and Copenhagen, and will take place from August 11 to 15, 2008 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
All who are interested in the latest developments in monocot and grass systematics and evolution are encouraged to attend and present aspects of their scholarly work at Monocots IV/Grasses V.
The congress will convene at the opening session on Monday, 11 August 2008 with welcoming ceremonies and plenary lectures, starting with the Rolf Dahlgren lecture. The scientific program runs from Monday through Friday. Scientific events will end daily at 17:00.
A reception hosted by the City of Copenhagen will take place at the Town Hall and a reception sponsored by the Natural History Museum of Denmark will take place in the Botanical Garden. The conference dinner will be held in the Tivoli Gardens.
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