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POC meeting, Webex Conference Call; Date: Tuesday June 25th, 2013 10am PST/1pm EST
 
POC meeting, Webex Conference Call; Date: Tuesday June 25th, 2013 10am PST/1pm EST
  
In attendance:
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In attendance:''Laurel Cooper (OSU), Justin Elser (OSU), Dennis W Stevenson (NYBG), Pankaj Jaiswal (OSU), Marie Alejandra Gandolfo (Cornell), Laura Moore (OSU), Brian Atkinson (OSU)''
  
Absent:
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Absent:''Justin Preece (OSU)''
  
 
Streaming recording link: https://ontology.webex.com/ontology/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=76067222&rKey=14a3342a493b5b36
 
Streaming recording link: https://ontology.webex.com/ontology/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=76067222&rKey=14a3342a493b5b36
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=Translations for next Release=
 
=Translations for next Release=
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ar1O1Y7eIKhsdEViNmE3bFhPalY0cmJoaW9GU0toU0E#gid=0 Google doc]
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We have prepared a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ar1O1Y7eIKhsdEViNmE3bFhPalY0cmJoaW9GU0toU0E#gid=0 Google doc].  Ale has added all the new Spanish translations.  We will continue to add to this list as we go along.
  
=Update on Image analysis: AISO and the Image Annotation DB=
 
From Justin Preece:
 
  
* Laura Moore has segmented and annotated two dozen images provided by DWS. We will be using these as a test set for linking to and displaying from term detail pages on the PO site.
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=[https://sourceforge.net/p/obo/plant-ontology-po-term-requests/500/ Flower development stage (PO:0021004) and subclasses]=
* Nikhil finished a basic version of an annotated image data import script. We now have versions of DWS' images, annotated w/ whole-image keywords, inserted in our new Annotated Image DB. FYI: Nikhil has left the lab for a summer internship and a subsequent full-time software job in San Francisco. Thanks for your efforts, Nikhil!
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Link to spreadsheet: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvF6MNosp3qTdFJYQmhsUVNmU0ZmbjhpbjE2Z2QyRXc&usp=sharing gdoc]
* I have begun expanding AISO to allow access to multiple ontologies, and to make ontology data available offline, when desired.
 
* Pankaj and I are collaborating w/ iPlant to integrate AISO features and data structures into iPlant Bisque. We held a conf call on this subject w/ iPlant personnel 2-3 wks ago. Next step: work w/ Kris @ iPlant to run a test insertion of existing plant images and accompanying metadata.
 
NOTE: All of this work will be dormant for roughly the next four weeks while I attend to another project deadline.
 
  
=Image-Net Site=
 
  
This is part of the WordNet family of computerized lexica. Image-Net
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Current and revised definitions for flower development stages:
is a computerized lexicon with images.
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''Propose to remove the numbers in front of all the child terms to be consistent with other parts of the PSDS that have been revised. Could consider adding new relations such as: ''
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* '''Flower development stage (PO:0021004):''' A reproductive shoot system development stage (PO:0025530) that has as primary participant a flower (PO:0009046). [source: POC:curators]'''
  
http://www.image-net.org/synset?wnid=n00017222
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''Revised def'n: '''Flower development stage (PO:0021004):''' A reproductive shoot system development stage (PO:0025530) which begins with the onset of the flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601) and ends after the post anthesis stage (PO:0007617).''
  
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* '''1 flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601):''' Stage of flower development marked by the emergence of the floral meristem on the flank of the inflorescence meristem.
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** ''Revised def'n: '''flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) marked by the emergence of the flower meristem (PO:0000229) from a portion of meristem tissue (PO:0009013).''
  
=Collaboration with New Phytologist=
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''We agreed that it should not refer to the '''flank''' of the meristem, unless the flower is part of an inflorescence.  We should add this in a comment to cover flowers that are part of an inflorescence.  Decided to refer to the general parent term for the meristem.  Discussed examples jackfruit and cacao, which apparently form fruits on the stem, but these are actually formed on short branches. ''
  
We were contacted by Sarah Lennon from New Phytologist:
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* '''2 flower meristem notched stage (PO:0007602):'''Stage of floral development that begins when the floral meristem becomes demarcated from the inflorescence meristem by a slight indentation. [source: POC:curators]
  
"We are undertaking a content enrichment project, which I believe is the first of its kind for a plant science journal. The New Phytologist content enrichment project will involve the creation of a fixed vocabulary to link New Phytologist content to other resources and to provide an enhanced experience for the reader. "
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''proposed that we rename the term to get rid of the 'notched' word in the term name. One way to do this would be to add a comment that states that the initiation of this stage is indicated by a slight indentation.  Discussed "demarcated" vs "separated", need to explain what "notched" means, look in PATO.  Is there still a notch if there is an individual flower determinate''
  
"WE are interested in using PO terms as part of our controlled vocabulary/knowledge model. We aim to build a collection of taxonomies/ontologies/lists which accurately classifies our content and which we will then use to this to make our content even more valuable to readers. The exact delivery method for this is yet to be determined, but we are working with our publisher, Wiley Blackwell, to find the best way that will benefit plant scientists."
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''Decided to refer to the [https://sourceforge.net/p/obo/plant-ontology-po-term-requests/465/  floral structure primordium (PO:0025477)]: def'n: A primordium (PO:0025127) that is committed to the development of a plant structure that is part of a flower (PO:0009046), such as a floral organ (PO:0025395), gynoecium (PO:0009062), or anther (PO:0009066) and is part of a reproductive shoot apex (PO:0025222). [source: POC:curators]. Needs to be revised to meet the new floral organ definition. Is_a ''
  
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''Ale will send additional pictures of flower development to help with the definitions''
  
-Her colleagues at Wiley Blackwell and requested a copy of the ontology data. I think they just need the data of the ontology itself, and if it could be made available in SKOS format that would be the most helpful, but any other xml/csv type of structure would also be great.
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''proposed new name and def'n:'''floral organ primordium stage (PO:0007602)''': A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that begins when the flower meristem (PO:0000229) transitions into a floral organ primordium (PO:0025477).''
  
Sent to them:  "The latest development version will always be available from this link:
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''add a comment that the floral organ primordia are demarcated by indentations at this stage.''
http://palea.cgrb.oregonstate.edu/viewsvn/Poc/trunk/ontology/OWL_format/plant_ontology.owl
 
  
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*See [http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0028762 link to images in PlosOne]
  
-"Dr Helen Ougham is a colleague on the project and we have some great ideas for the future. In collaboration with Wiley Blackwell we have been using Plant Ontology terms in some custom software to classify New Phytologist content and the results so far are interesting. Helen is a New Phytologist Co-Editor and has great expertise in both bioinformatics and plant science. Helen is currently assessing the output of the custom software.
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''So when does it end?''  '''This is actually a later stage than what was originally intended
  
We would very much like to discuss the results of Helen's assessment with you and revisit the idea of potential collaboration. Ideally it would be great to meet in person, but a virtual meeting would also be good."
 
  
- Should we set up a webex meeting with them?  Dennis said he may be able to meet when in London, he knows Matt Pacey.
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**'''4 anthesis stage (PO:0007616):''' The phase of a flower when pollen is presented and/or the stigma is receptive. [source: APweb:Glossary]
  
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''Revised def'n: '''3-anthesis stage (PO:0007616):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) when pollen (PO:0025281) is presented and/or the stigma (PO:0009073) is receptive.''
  
=[https://sourceforge.net/p/obo/plant-ontology-po-term-requests/500/ Flower development stage (PO:0021004) and subclasses]=
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*''proposed def'n: '''anthesis stage (PO:0007616):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that begins when pollen (PO:0025281) is presented and/or the stigma (PO:0009073) is receptive and ends with pollination (GO:0009856).''
Link to spreadsheet: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvF6MNosp3qTdFJYQmhsUVNmU0ZmbjhpbjE2Z2QyRXc&usp=sharing gdoc]
 
 
 
Current and revised definitions for flower development stages:
 
* '''Flower development stage (PO:0021004):''' A reproductive shoot system development stage (PO:0025530) that has as primary participant a flower (PO:0009046). [source: POC:curators]'''
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: '''Flower development stage (PO:0021004):''' A reproductive shoot system development stage (PO:0025530) which begins with the onset of the flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601) and ends after the post anthesis stage (PO:0007617).''
 
 
 
** '''1 flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601):''' Stage of flower development marked by the emergence of the floral meristem on the flank of the inflorescence meristem.
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: '''1-flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) marked by the emergence of the flower meristem (PO:0000229) on the flank of the apical meristem (PO:0020144).''
 
 
 
** '''2 flower meristem notched stage (PO:0007602):'''Stage of floral development that begins when the floral meristem becomes demarcated from the inflorescence meristem by a slight indentation. [source: POC:curators]
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: '''2-flower meristem notched stage (PO:0007602):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that begins when the flower meristem (PO:0000229) becomes separated from the apical meristem (PO:0020144) by a slight indentation.''
 
 
 
**'''4 anthesis stage (PO:0007616):''' The phase of a flower when pollen is presented and/or the stigma is receptive. [source: APweb:Glossary]
 
  
''Revised def'n: '''3-anthesis stage (PO:0007616):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) when pollen (PO:0025281) is presented and/or the stigma (PO:0009073) is receptive.''
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''Should think about the use of the word presented. May add comment stating that this usually occurs when the flower is open.''
  
 
**'''5 post anthesis stage (PO:0007617):''' The phase of a flower after the pollen is presented and/or the stigma is receptive. [source: POC:curators]
 
**'''5 post anthesis stage (PO:0007617):''' The phase of a flower after the pollen is presented and/or the stigma is receptive. [source: POC:curators]
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''Revised def'n: '''4-post anthesis stage (PO:0007617):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that occurs after the anthesis stage (PO:0007616).''
 
''Revised def'n: '''4-post anthesis stage (PO:0007617):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that occurs after the anthesis stage (PO:0007616).''
  
''Note: revised the numbering and added a hyphen in the names''
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''proposed def'n: '''post anthesis stage (PO:0007617):''' A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that occurs after the anthesis stage (PO:0007616) and lasts until flower morphogenesis is complete (GO:0048439).''
  
 
[[File: flowers_snap_shot.jpg]]
 
[[File: flowers_snap_shot.jpg]]
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is_a plant organ development stage (PO:0025339); part_of flower development stage (PO:0021004)
 
is_a plant organ development stage (PO:0025339); part_of flower development stage (PO:0021004)
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''Proposed to not use the part_of relationship and use 2 is_a relationships for the time being. The thought process behind this is that by using part_of it infers that floral organ development is a sub stage of flower development meaning that flower development is not a "whole" stage because it is made up of floral organ development.  Also it is inconsistent that some of the sub-stages are part_of and some are is_a children. ''
  
 
Current Name and def'n: '''3 flower organ development stage (PO:0007600)''': Stages of development of floral organs defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
 
Current Name and def'n: '''3 flower organ development stage (PO:0007600)''': Stages of development of floral organs defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
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Revised name and def'n: '''floral organ development stage (PO:0007600):''' A plant organ development stage (PO:0025339) that has as primary participant a floral organ (PO:0025395).''
 
Revised name and def'n: '''floral organ development stage (PO:0007600):''' A plant organ development stage (PO:0025339) that has as primary participant a floral organ (PO:0025395).''
  
'''new relations, current definitions and revised definitions for subclasses of floral organ development stage (PO:0007600): these were all children of flower organ development stage (PO:0007600).'''
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''new relations, current definitions and revised definitions for subclasses of floral organ development stage (PO:0007600): these were all children of flower organ development stage (PO:0007600).''
 
 
 
 
Made new parent term: '''[https://sourceforge.net/p/obo/plant-ontology-po-term-requests/547/ collective phyllome structure development stage (new PO:0025578):]''' A collective plant organ structure development stage (PO:0025338) that has as primary participant collective phyllome structure (PO:0025023).
 
 
 
'''* Made these part_of floral organ development stage, need to work on the definitions....'''
 
 
 
** '''androecium development stage (PO:0007605):''' Stages of development of the androecium defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: A collective phyllome structure development stage (PO:0025578) that has as a primary participant an androecium (PO:0009061).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
** '''calyx development stage (PO:0007603):'''Stages of development of the calyx defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: A collective phyllome structure development stage (PO:0025578) that has as a primary participant a calyx (PO:0009060).
 
 
 
 
 
** '''corolla development stage (PO:0007604):''' Stages of development of the corolla defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: A collective phyllome structure development stage (PO:0025578) that has as a primary participant a corolla (PO:0009059).
 
 
 
 
 
** '''gynoecium development stage (PO:0007606):''' Stages of development of the gynoecium defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: A collective phyllome structure development stage (PO:0025578) that has a primary participant a gynoecium (PO:0009062).
 
 
 
[[File: collective_phyllome_snap_shot.jpg]]
 
 
 
==New parent term for the phyllome development (new PO:0025579) terms:==
 
 
 
'''[https://sourceforge.net/p/obo/plant-ontology-po-term-requests/548/ phyllome development stage (new PO:0025579):]''' A plant organ development stage (PO:0025339) that has a primary participant a phyllome (PO:0025023)
 
* part_of floral organ development stage
 
 
 
** '''lemma development stage (PO:0001047):'''Stages of development of the lemma defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: A phyllome development stage (PO:0025579) that has as a primary participant a lemma (PO:0009037).''
 
 
 
** '''lodicule development stage (PO:0001049):'''Stages of development of the lodicule defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: A phyllome development stage (PO:0025579) that has as a primary participant a lodicule (PO:0009036).''
 
 
** '''palea development stage (PO:0001048):'''    Stages of development of the palea defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.
 
 
 
''Revised def'n: A phyllome development stage (PO:0025579) that has as a primary participant a palea (PO:0009038).
 
 
 
* moved leaf development (PO:0001050) to be subclass of new term, will be adding flower bract development (PO:000XXXX)
 
 
 
[[File: phyllome_snap_shot.jpg]]
 
  
 
=Upcoming meetings and Presentations 2013:=
 
=Upcoming meetings and Presentations 2013:=
  
==MONOCOTS V Meeting at NYBG, July 5th - 14th, 2013==
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==MONOCOTS V Meeting at NYBG, July 7th - 13th, 2013==
 
[http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1060172 MONOCOTS V]:  
 
[http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1060172 MONOCOTS V]:  
  
 
5th International Conference on Comparative Biology of Monocotyledons
 
5th International Conference on Comparative Biology of Monocotyledons
Friday, July 05, 2013 7:00 AM - Sunday, July 14, 2013 12:00 PM (Eastern Time)
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Sunday, July 07, 2013 - Saturday, July 13, 2013
  
 
The New York Botanical Garden & Fordham University
 
The New York Botanical Garden & Fordham University
  
==ICBO 2013, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec July 7th - 9th 2013==
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==ICBO 2013, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec July 6th - 10th 2013==
 
4th International Conference on Biomedical Ontologies 2013 ([http://www.unbsj.ca/sase/csas/data/ws/icbo2013/ ICBO 2013]), Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, July 7th - 9th 2013  
 
4th International Conference on Biomedical Ontologies 2013 ([http://www.unbsj.ca/sase/csas/data/ws/icbo2013/ ICBO 2013]), Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, July 7th - 9th 2013  
  
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=Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern=
 
=Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern=
BS probably will absent July 2nd, July 9th MAG, DWS, BS will away
 

Latest revision as of 16:31, 11 July 2013

POC meeting, Webex Conference Call; Date: Tuesday June 25th, 2013 10am PST/1pm EST

In attendance:Laurel Cooper (OSU), Justin Elser (OSU), Dennis W Stevenson (NYBG), Pankaj Jaiswal (OSU), Marie Alejandra Gandolfo (Cornell), Laura Moore (OSU), Brian Atkinson (OSU)

Absent:Justin Preece (OSU)

Streaming recording link: https://ontology.webex.com/ontology/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=76067222&rKey=14a3342a493b5b36

Download recording link: https://ontology.webex.com/ontology/lsr.php?AT=dw&SP=MC&rID=76067222&rKey=ae02e0a9148c9c81


Translations for next Release

We have prepared a Google doc. Ale has added all the new Spanish translations. We will continue to add to this list as we go along.


Flower development stage (PO:0021004) and subclasses

Link to spreadsheet: gdoc


Current and revised definitions for flower development stages: Propose to remove the numbers in front of all the child terms to be consistent with other parts of the PSDS that have been revised. Could consider adding new relations such as:

  • Flower development stage (PO:0021004): A reproductive shoot system development stage (PO:0025530) that has as primary participant a flower (PO:0009046). [source: POC:curators]

Revised def'n: Flower development stage (PO:0021004): A reproductive shoot system development stage (PO:0025530) which begins with the onset of the flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601) and ends after the post anthesis stage (PO:0007617).

  • 1 flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601): Stage of flower development marked by the emergence of the floral meristem on the flank of the inflorescence meristem.
    • Revised def'n: flower meristem visible stage (PO:0007601): A flower development stage (PO:0007615) marked by the emergence of the flower meristem (PO:0000229) from a portion of meristem tissue (PO:0009013).

We agreed that it should not refer to the flank of the meristem, unless the flower is part of an inflorescence. We should add this in a comment to cover flowers that are part of an inflorescence. Decided to refer to the general parent term for the meristem. Discussed examples jackfruit and cacao, which apparently form fruits on the stem, but these are actually formed on short branches.

  • 2 flower meristem notched stage (PO:0007602):Stage of floral development that begins when the floral meristem becomes demarcated from the inflorescence meristem by a slight indentation. [source: POC:curators]

proposed that we rename the term to get rid of the 'notched' word in the term name. One way to do this would be to add a comment that states that the initiation of this stage is indicated by a slight indentation. Discussed "demarcated" vs "separated", need to explain what "notched" means, look in PATO. Is there still a notch if there is an individual flower determinate

Decided to refer to the floral structure primordium (PO:0025477): def'n: A primordium (PO:0025127) that is committed to the development of a plant structure that is part of a flower (PO:0009046), such as a floral organ (PO:0025395), gynoecium (PO:0009062), or anther (PO:0009066) and is part of a reproductive shoot apex (PO:0025222). [source: POC:curators]. Needs to be revised to meet the new floral organ definition. Is_a

Ale will send additional pictures of flower development to help with the definitions

proposed new name and def'n:floral organ primordium stage (PO:0007602): A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that begins when the flower meristem (PO:0000229) transitions into a floral organ primordium (PO:0025477).

add a comment that the floral organ primordia are demarcated by indentations at this stage.

So when does it end? This is actually a later stage than what was originally intended


    • 4 anthesis stage (PO:0007616): The phase of a flower when pollen is presented and/or the stigma is receptive. [source: APweb:Glossary]

Revised def'n: 3-anthesis stage (PO:0007616): A flower development stage (PO:0007615) when pollen (PO:0025281) is presented and/or the stigma (PO:0009073) is receptive.

  • proposed def'n: anthesis stage (PO:0007616): A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that begins when pollen (PO:0025281) is presented and/or the stigma (PO:0009073) is receptive and ends with pollination (GO:0009856).

Should think about the use of the word presented. May add comment stating that this usually occurs when the flower is open.

    • 5 post anthesis stage (PO:0007617): The phase of a flower after the pollen is presented and/or the stigma is receptive. [source: POC:curators]

Revised def'n: 4-post anthesis stage (PO:0007617): A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that occurs after the anthesis stage (PO:0007616).

proposed def'n: post anthesis stage (PO:0007617): A flower development stage (PO:0007615) that occurs after the anthesis stage (PO:0007616) and lasts until flower morphogenesis is complete (GO:0048439).

Flowers snap shot.jpg


floral organ development stage (PO:0007600):

is_a plant organ development stage (PO:0025339); part_of flower development stage (PO:0021004)

Proposed to not use the part_of relationship and use 2 is_a relationships for the time being. The thought process behind this is that by using part_of it infers that floral organ development is a sub stage of flower development meaning that flower development is not a "whole" stage because it is made up of floral organ development. Also it is inconsistent that some of the sub-stages are part_of and some are is_a children.

Current Name and def'n: 3 flower organ development stage (PO:0007600): Stages of development of floral organs defined by characteristic morphological, structural, histological or other visible features.

Revised name and def'n: floral organ development stage (PO:0007600): A plant organ development stage (PO:0025339) that has as primary participant a floral organ (PO:0025395).

new relations, current definitions and revised definitions for subclasses of floral organ development stage (PO:0007600): these were all children of flower organ development stage (PO:0007600).

Upcoming meetings and Presentations 2013:

MONOCOTS V Meeting at NYBG, July 7th - 13th, 2013

MONOCOTS V:

5th International Conference on Comparative Biology of Monocotyledons Sunday, July 07, 2013 - Saturday, July 13, 2013

The New York Botanical Garden & Fordham University

ICBO 2013, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec July 6th - 10th 2013

4th International Conference on Biomedical Ontologies 2013 (ICBO 2013), Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, July 7th - 9th 2013

The conference aim is to foster discussion, exchange, and innovation in research and development in the areas Biomedical Ontology. Researchers and professionals from biology, medicine, computer science and engineering are invited to share their knowledge and experience.

The event is part of the Semantic Trilogy 2013 featuring:

  • International Conference on Biomedical Ontologies (ICBO 2013)
  • Canadian Semantic Web Symposium (CSWS 2013)
  • Data Integration in the Life Sciences (DILS 2013)

Workshop on Semantic Systems Biology 2013 (SSB2013) will be held as part of the International Conference on Biomedical Ontologies (ICBO2013) at Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, on July 7th, 2013. The event is part of the Semantic Trilogy 2013 (above)

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • ontologies & terminologies for modeling computational biology
  • ontologies & terminologies for simulation (and result data) in computational biology/medicine/neuroscience
  • semantic web technologies for description, integration, query and discovery of models, simulations and result data
  • semantic web technologies for biological data and analysis
  • semantic annotations of bio-models
  • applications of ontologies in computational systems biology/medicine/neuroscience
  • semantic platforms for undertaking and visualizing simulation results

Botanical Society Meeting July 27-31st New Orleans

BSA 2013

- MAG will present the work she has been doing with the images and slides CUPAC- The Cornell University Plant Anatomy Collection: a web-based tool for the Plant Sciences teachers and researchers

- BA will present a poster on his work: New evidence for the radiation of basal Cupressaceae

Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern