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4th International Congress of Photosynthesis Glasgow 22-27 July 2007 The 14th International Congress on Photosynthesis proved to be a happy and successful occasion for the 800 or so participants who congregated at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow in July. The organisation of PS07 marked the first collaborative venture between the International Society for Photosynthesis Research (ISPR) and the Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) and was supported by a wide range of organisations including the BBSRC (UK). This congenial gathering of international leaders, researchers and students provided a forum for exceptional and dynamic plenary lectures as well as the large number of individual sessions spanning a comprehensive range of topics that fall under the umbrella of current photosynthesis research. The sessions were lively, interactive and energetic, addressing recent developments, changes and advances in current concepts, providing a dynamic forum for exchange of information and research from all areas. The conference had a large number of student delegates, for many of whom this was the first experience of an International forum of scientific exchange. The vibrant city of Glasgow provided an excellent backdrop for the exceptional scientific and education programme, with sessions covering topics that ranged from molecular structures and artificial photosynthesis to improving stress tolerance and applications in food and bio-energy crop production. With its perfect combination of advanced technical facilities and professional service experience across a broad spectrum of events, the SECC lived up to expectations as one of the World's finest conference venues, with a very good range of lecture halls and ample space for informal discussions, posters and stands for exhibitors. In addition to the excellent science, PS07 was an occasion for meeting old friends and making new ones. The abstracts for all the oral and poster presentations at PS07 are published in Photosynthesis Research, volume 91. The Congress Proceedings Volume received 350 submissions and there are a number of Journal Special Issues arising from the meeting including one in the Journal of Experimental Botany. Christine Foyer Chair, Organising committee