Requirements: Mini-grants will be made available to support young scientist participation in the workshop. There are 8 mini-grants available of up to €500 to support traveling and lodging expenses. However, all mini-grant applicants must be an IOBC member to be considered (see IOBC membership information). To apply for the mini-grants, young scientists should forward their letter of application accompanied of their CV and one letter of support to eggparas@esalq.usp.br until January 15, 2008. Funds will be made available as a refund during the workshop. We will try to support young scientists from as many countries as possible.