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SUMMARY:Biomass and Energy Crops VI
DESCRIPTION:Biomass and Energy Crops can provide feedstocks for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)\, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)\, green manufacturing and construction materials. Biomass and Energy Crops are therefore important for not only renewable energy and transport fuels\, but also for the decarbonisation of agriculture and other industries. \nIn response to the urgency of the climate emergency\, biomass and energy crops are becoming an important part of the portfolio of negative emissions technologies\, needed for meeting net zero targets. As a result\, the size of the Biomass and Energy Crop community has significantly expanded in recent years. For example\, in the UK this has been through the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme\, the Greenhouse Gas Removal Demonstrator Programme\, the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the AI for Net Zero Programme. \nOur objective is to bring together researchers from these communities in the UK along with researchers involved in similar international programmes\, and importantly industrialists and policymakers\, to exchange ideas and foster closer collaboration\, and to thereby ensure that Biomass and Energy Crops can fulfill their potential for people and planet. \nThe conference provides an ideal forum for researchers\, agricultural advisors\, bioenergy industry representatives\, policy makers and research funders\, NGO’s and environmental organisations to meet and discuss the state of the art in Biomass and Energy Crops\, and how these crops can be optimised and sustainably scaled up. \nThis event includes standard talks but also the opportunity to visit energy crop experiments and demonstrations at IBERS including one of the Biomass Connect Hub site demonstrating different energy crops and varieties. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of speakers at this meeting will be selected from submitted abstracts. We encourage delegates to submit an abstract to either present an oral or poster presentation. We especially encourage submissions from early career professionals. AAB offer generous travel grants to support ECP attendance which we hope will encourage abstract submission. EVERSITYveryone who is not selected for an oral presentation will be invited to bring a poster presentation. \nAbstract submission deadline is July 1st 2023.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/biomass-and-energy-crops-vi/
LOCATION:Aberystwyth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260430T161524
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SUMMARY:IPPS8: International Plant Phenotyping Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:IPPS8: International Plant Phenotyping Symposium 2024 – Green Horizons: Navigating the Future of Plant Phenotyping \nOctober 7.-11.2024\, Lincoln\, Nebraska (U.S.A.) \n  \nIPPN invites you to join the world’s leading conference on plant phenotyping\, held in the inspiring environment of the University Nebraska-Lincoln. \nJoin us & explore the latest advances & innovations in this dynamic research field. \nNetwork with global experts\, share research\, & gain practical insights through poster sessions\, lab tours\, & dedicated industry opportunities. \nJoin leading scientists & industry innovators for groundbreaking research\, fostering collaboration & accelerating advancements in: \n\nPlant Phenotyping for plant physiology\nEmerging frontiers in plant phenomics\nCutting-edge technologies & solutions provided by industry\nAI & Data Science advancing plant phenotyping methods\n\n  \nCome & join us on the future of plant phenotyping! \nRegistration starting soon! \nFor more information & registration: https://www.ipps8.org
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/ipps8-international-plant-phenotyping-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:University Nebraska-Lincoln\, Lincoln\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161524
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Safeguarding the World’s Food Supply – An Introduction to the Crop Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join The Global Plant Council for a new webinar with the help of Janny van Beem (Crop Trust global genebank partnership coordinator)\, where we will explore the work done by The Global Crop Diversity Trust (Crop Trust).\n\nCrop Trust is an international organization committed to preserving the world’s crop diversity. As climate change\, population growth\, and environmental challenges threaten food security\, Crop Trust ensures that the genetic diversity of crops remains protected for future generations. During the webinar you’ll learn how Crop Trust supports global seed banks\, including the renowned Svalbard Global Seed Vault\, and how its work contributes to resilient agriculture and sustainable food systems. For plant scientists\, the webinar will highlight opportunities for collaboration in crop conservation and research.\n\n\nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SgPxBFRVSu-Z5Mj2v1Qq4w
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-safeguarding-the-worlds-food-supply-an-introduction-to-the-crop-trust/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Food safety,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031
DTSTAMP:20260430T161524
CREATED:20240527T111457Z
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SUMMARY:International Symposium on Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) and Related Species: from Biology to Biotechnology
DESCRIPTION:28-30 October 2024 in Coimbra\, Portugal. \nThis symposium is organized by the University of Coimbra under the aegis of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). \nThe Arbutus unedo and related species in the Ericaceae family are of significant importance due to their unique biology and biotechnology applications. These species play an essential role in the ecosystem and have been widely used for medicinal\, ornamental\, and edible purposes. \nThis symposium will provide a platform for scientists to come together and exchange ideas and knowledge on the latest research in the field of Arbutus unedo and related species. The event will feature keynote speakers\, oral and poster presentations\, and networking opportunities to foster collaborations and advance our understanding in this field. In addition\, there will be social events and a field trip to provide attendees with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the region and connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-symposium-on-arbutus-unedo-strawberry-tree-and-related-species-from-biology-to-biotechnology/
LOCATION:Coimbra\, Coimbra\, Portugal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTSTAMP:20260430T161524
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SUMMARY:5th AAB PlantEd Congress: Agricultural Biotechnology in the Era of Genome Editing
DESCRIPTION:VISIT EVENT WEBSITE\nPlant genome editing is a topic of enormous scientific and political importance as a potential strategy to mitigate the impact of climate change\, alterations in plant disease patterns and to ensure nutritional security. This is an exciting time for genome editing as more regions across the globe are allowing for the use of new breeding technologies to generate new crop variants. This is noticeable Europe there are political moves toward accepting the use of this technology. Concurrent with slow political processes there have been rapid technological advances in research labs\, where new genome-edited crop varieties are showing promising climate and pathogen resilience. It is now important that these varieties are tested in field trials in order to understand their possible applied impact. This event brings together technology and policy experts to explore how advances in agricultural biotechnology will proceed in the age of genome editing. This is the 5th Congress associated with the ‘PlantEd: Genome Editing in Plants’ project. Between 2019-2023 the COST Action PlantEd brought together experts from across Europe and beyond. These members represented a range of disciplines all with a focus on plant genome editing.  At the end of COST Association-funding PlantEd has transitioned to  become an AAB Specialist Group. This move aims to keep this community of experts together by sharing relevant information and through organisation of conferences and workshops. In collaboration with the Turkish local organising committee\, this event is the first organised by the AAB-PlantEd specialist group. This event will include plenary sessions of talks provided by invited speakers and those selected from submitted abstracts. We will also host a poster session and short tourist trips close to Samsun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelegates can register as an in-person or an online delegate. In-person delegates have access to all sessions\, catering and social events. Online delegates will be able to watch the presenters using a zoom link through which they will have the option of asking questions using the chat-box. We offer registrations fees for the following delegate categories: \n1. Early Career Professionals (anyone within 5 years of finishing full-time education): AAB members and Non-Members \n2. Regular Attendees: AAB members and Non-members \n3. Any delegate who studies or works in Turkey or is from an Inclusiveness Target Country : ECP and Regular attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission for Oral or Poster Presentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelegates have the opportunity to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. The scientific organisers will review the submitted abstracts and select those delegates who will provide an oral presentations. Any abstracts not selected for an oral presentation will be invited to bring a poster to the meeting. AAB will also publish a Special Issue of Annals of Applied Biology and a issue of Aspects of Applied Biology that will be associated with the meeting. Details can be found here. \nAbstract submission deadline for Oral Presentations is July 15th 2024 \nSubmission deadline for Poster Presentations is August 15th 2024 \nWe will announce the provisional program of oral presentations by August 1st 2024 \nSUBMIT ABSTRACT HERE\n\nConfirmed Invited Speakers\n> Professor Goetz Hensel\, Head of Centre for Plant Genome Engineering Institute of Plant Biochemistry\, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf \n> Dr Sadiye Hayta\, John Innes Centre. Unlocking Wheat’s Potential: Wheat Transformation and Gene Editing \n> Professor Johnathan Napier\, Rothamsted Research. The long-road from lab to market for Omega-3 Camelina \n> Dr Dennis Eriksson\, Associate Professor in Genetics and Plant Breeding\, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences \nWe expect to host sessions on the following topics: \n– Gene editing for climate resilience \n– Gene editing for food and nutritional security \n– Gene editing for pest and disease resistance \n– Policy update\, public perception and communication of gene-editing science \n– Plant biotechnology in the era of gene-editing
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/5th-aab-planted-congress-agricultural-biotechnology-in-the-era-of-genome-editing/
LOCATION:Atatürk Congress Center      Ondokuz Mayıs University     Samsun\, Turkey\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Biotechnology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTSTAMP:20260430T161524
CREATED:20240911T124522Z
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SUMMARY:Biocontrol and IPM in Uncertain Climatic and Economic Environments
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 AAB Biocontrol and IPM meeting will focus on the potential of IPM technologies to mitigate climate challenges and will explore whether these technologies are economically viable. \nThis meeting has a strong reputation as providing excellent opportunities for early career professionals to present their work. We will maintain this focus whilst inviting contributions from those across academia\, IPM industry\, government regulators and agronomists/ farmers who actually have the responsibility to maintain agricultural and horticultural productivity. \nConfirmed Invited Speakers\n> Dr Robert Finger\, Department of Management\, Technology\, and Economics\, Head of World Food System Center\, ETH Zürich\nEconomic and political prospects for IPM in the shift towards pesticide-free crop production system\n> Dr Catherine Bradshaw\, The Met Office and University of Exeter\nAssessing potential IPM strategies for cabbage stem flea beetle and the implications from climate change in the UK\n> Tom Allen-Stevens\, British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)\n> Chapwa Kasoma\, CABI Centre Zambia \nBiological control and IPM in LMICs – CABI’s experience on fall armyworm in Africa \nAbstract Submission for Oral or Poster Presentations\nDelegates have the opportunity to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. The scientific organisers will review the submitted abstracts and select those delegates who will provide an oral presentations. Any abstracts not selected for an oral presentation will be invited to bring a poster to the meeting. AAB will also publish a Special Issue of Annals of Applied Biology and a issue of Aspects of Applied Biology that will be associated with the meeting. \nAbstract submission deadline for Oral and Poster Presentations is September 23rd 2024
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/biocontrol-and-ipm-in-uncertain-climatic-and-economic-environments/
LOCATION:Leicester\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20241030T140713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T140714Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The importance and role of (Bio)diversity in agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new webinar that delves into the role of biodiversity in shaping the future of agriculture. Our panel of experts will discuss how biodiversity is essential in driving sustainable agricultural practices\, enhancing crop resilience\, and ensuring long-term food security. This webinar will provide valuable perspectives on the importance of preserving and integrating biodiversity to build more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. \nRegister now to secure your spot and be part of the conversation that can help shape a greener future. \nSpeakers: Janny van Been (CropTrust)\, Elizabeth Balyejusa Kizito (Uganda Christian University)\, Roy Michielsen (B.V. Exploitatie Reservegronden Fievoland) \nModerators: Stella Stella Provelengiou (Wikifarmer)\, Isabel Mendoza (The Global Plant Council) \n\nDate: 14th\, November 2024. \nTime: 16:00 CET \n\nTo register: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xr1sRmvJQJixVH-TXfSQOw
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-the-importance-and-role-of-biodiversity-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241119T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20241115T130754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T130827Z
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SUMMARY:GROW Webinar – Imaging solutions for Seed Banks: Characterization of Accessions During Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:Lee West is committed to developing tools that help researchers contribute to the agricultural challenges of the 21st century. Since 2020 he has been the Business Development Director for Hiphen Agricultural Imaging Solutions\, a company that provides imaging tools to the crop research and agricultural product development community. Hipen’s tools convert images from satellites\, drones\, and proximal sensor arrays in field\, greenhouse and lab trials into data that guides impactful decisions on product concepts\, regulatory dossiers\, marketing and\ncommercialization strategies. \nPrior to his work at Hiphen\, Lee led a team of experts at Novozymes to develop fermentation-based agricultural inputs. His work focused on answering specific questions on formulation\, business development\, product management\, and marketing. The pursuit of more insightful data led to his interest in image analytics.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/grow-webinar-imaging-solutions-for-seed-banks-characterization-of-accessions-during-regeneration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20241113T150208Z
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SUMMARY:Cassava consumption and early child neurodevelopment: An observational study from the Democratic Republic of Congo
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the second in a series together with the International Working Group for Safe Cassava. \nIn this session\, Prof Ros Gleadow from Monash University (Australia) will interview Dr Espérance Kashala-Abotnes of the University of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, a leading expert on Konzo—a neurological disease linked to the consumption of improperly processed cassava. \nDate: 25th November 2024\nTime: 20:00 CET \nKonzo materials:\nhttps://biology.anu.edu.au/research/centres-units/konzo-prevention-unit
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/cassava-consumption-and-early-child-neurodevelopment-an-observational-study-from-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Science communication
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
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SUMMARY:AAB: Applied Tree and Forest Biology Group Webinar: December 2nd
DESCRIPTION:Virtual on Zoom: Monday December 2nd 1pm GMT\nSpeaker: Dr Gareth Thomas\, Rothamsted Research\nUsing the Odour of Bacteria toTackle Acute Oak Decline\nThis webinar will have a 45 minute duration with Gareth speaking for 30minutes followed by 15 minutes for Q+A. \nPlease register for FREE here -> \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrc-6qrTMjEtO12ap9CKs1Vu_DXaY9KHAC \nSpeaker Introduction: \nGareth Thomas: Gareth is a post-doctoral research scientist with an interest in microbial chemical ecology. He completed his PhD at Rothamsted Research in 2019\, working on characterising the volatile chemical signalling from the beneficial soil fungus Trichoderma hamatum. Following this\, he worked at Cardiff University\, investigating whether the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes could be detected on salad leaves using volatile organic compounds. \nHis current project is part of the BAC-STOP project\, funded by the BBSRC\, NERC\, Defra and the Scottish Government\, working on Acute Oak Decline (AOD); a disease threatening U.K. oak trees. This disease is caused by several pathogenic bacteria\, symptoms of which co-occur with the presence of the beetle Agrilus biguttatus\, which are hypothesised to be vectoring the bacteria. His research aims to determine the role of microbial volatile organic compounds produced by these pathogens in the behaviour of A. biguttatus\, which could enable the identification of attractive bacterial volatiles\, which can then be used to optimise semiochemical based strategies to monitor the spread of the disease across U.K. forests. This work requires a range of techniques\, including microbiology\, dynamic headspace collections\, gas chromatography (GC)\, GC-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)\, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS)\, as well as insect behavioural techniques.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/aab-applied-tree-and-forest-biology-group-webinar-december-2nd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Forestry,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
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SUMMARY:CRISPR Construct Design for Efficient Genome Editing in Plants
DESCRIPTION:The application of CRISPR-based genome editing technology in plant science has opened up a new era of possibilities for improving crop traits\, studying gene functions\, and increasing agricultural production sustainably. To harness the full potential of CRISPR for plant genome editing\, researchers need a sound understanding of how to design suitable CRISPR gene constructs. This webinar\, titled “CRISPR Construct Design for Efficient Genome Editing in Plants\,” offers an in-depth knowledge of the critical steps involved in designing and delivering CRISPR reagents that ensure precise and effective genome editing outcomes. \nThe webinar will begin with an overview of how to choose the appropriate CRISPR nuclease enzyme\, such as Cas9 or Cpf1\, based on the specific plant gene editing and desired outcomes. Choosing the right nuclease is crucial for ensuring efficient and accurate genome editing. \nThe participants will learn how to select suitable target sites in the genome and design effective guide RNAs (gRNAs) for targeting specific regions. The use of various web-based software tools that simplify gRNA design\, ensuring high specificity and efficiency will be explained. The webinar will also cover the design of genome editing constructs\, focusing on selecting appropriate promoters to express the Cas gene and gRNA(s) in plants. Strategies for expressing multiple gRNAs and enhancing the stability of CRISPR reagents will also be discussed. \nTo register: https://www.glostem.in/register/?conf=CCD24 \nThe workshop-cum-webinar is ideal for plant biologists\, geneticists\, breeders and researchers who are engaged on applying the CRISPR technology to elucidate gene functions and enhance our understanding on various plant traits for crop improvement.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/crispr-construct-design-for-efficient-genome-editing-in-plants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Molecular Plant Science,Other Skills,Plant Biotechnology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250116T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
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SUMMARY:39th EPSO Plant Science Seminar
DESCRIPTION:On 16th January 2025 at 15:00 (CET) the Hydrosensing project will be featured at the 39th EPSO Plant Science Seminar. Prof. Eilon Shani (Tel Aviv University\, Israel)\, Prof. Thorsten Hamann\, (Norwegian University of Science and Technology\, Norway)\, Prof. Christine Ziegler\, (University of Regensburg\, Germany) and Prof. Malcolm Bennett (University of Nottingham\, UK) will present four talks exploring “Hydrosensing – an ERC Synergy Grant in Plant Sciences” \nThe seminar will be hosted on Zoom and last approximately 1.5 hours. Numbers will be limited to 300 attendees and therefore please register early if you would like to join. There will be ample opportunities to ask questions and join the debate. So please join us to support this initiative for European Plant Science by following this link just prior to the start of the seminar. \nEPSO members register in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdO6rrjwqGdZUClT3XZXzGZik-2-TdBDg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/39th-epso-plant-science-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
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SUMMARY:Challenges for Effective Application of Biopesticides
DESCRIPTION:This events seeks to align application technology and integrated pest management to help extract the maximum from biocontrols. \nSustainability and regulatory pressures are driving increased use of biocontrols in agriculture\, horticulture and amenity. This day-long conference seeks to bring together interested parties from researchers to end users. \nThe programme will to cover state-of-the-art biocontrol applications\, formulation technology and novel applications. \nThe aim is to provide user-focused outputs by highlighting best practices and identifying gaps to drive future research. \nAbstract Submission\n\n\n\nWe are happy to receive abstract submissions from anyone who is involved in this area; which may include research on development of novel formulations\, application technologies or on related policy topics. We have the option of organising a poster-session depending on the number and topic of submissions. \n\n\nAbstract Submission Deadline is December 6th 2024.\n\n\nWe will publish the meeting schedule before the Christmas break in 2024.\n\n\n\n\nSUBMIT AN ABSTRACT HERE\n\nRegistration Details\nRegistration opens on October 1st 2024.\n\n\nRegistration closes on January 7th 2025 but we encourage earlier registration. The event venue has a limit of 80 attendees that will be filled on a first come-first served basis.\n\nMeeting Outputs\n\n\n\nWe will aim to recruit contributors to prepare a Forum article for publication in Annals of Applied Biology.\n\n\nWe expect that this article will outline the state of the art\, reflect on existing challenges and offer possible solutions and opportunities for the future application of biologicals.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/challenges-for-effective-application-of-biopesticides/
LOCATION:Berkshire\, Berkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
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SUMMARY:Impact Strategies for Fundamental Research
DESCRIPTION:Gain a clear understanding of impact within the context of your work and start developing an impact plan for a new or current project. \nResearch impact has many definitions. According to the Australian Research Council “research impact is the contribution that research makes to the economy\, society\, environment or culture\, beyond the contribution to academic research”. \nImpact is a complex topic and scientists have increasingly been questioned\, especially by funding agencies and research organisations globally\, about their research’s impact. \nThis workshop will give you a clear understanding of impact within the context of your work. You will start to develop an impact plan for a new or current project. \n\n\nThis half-day online workshop will cover: \n\nWhat is research impact in the context of fundamental research\nTerms and definitions used in research impact\nCreating impact from fundamental research – your impact pathway\nPlanning for impact\n\n\n\nSession: 28 January from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (UK time).* \nou will need to create and/or log into your SEB account to be able to book this event.  \nCost\n1. SEB members: Free \n2. Non-members: £40
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/impact-strategies-for-fundamental-research/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20250114T094704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T094704Z
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SUMMARY:What's New in Cytometry - Daniel Vocelle
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Plant Research Laboratory\nFebruary 4\, 2025 at 12:00 pm\nPlant Biology Laboratories\, room 168 \nSpeaker: Daniel Vocelle\, Assistant Director of MSU Flow Cytometry Core \nTitle: What’s New in Cytometry \nZoom: Zoom\nMeeting ID: 972 4493 4288\nPasscode: PRL
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/whats-new-in-cytometry-daniel-vocelle/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence and Robotics,Bioinformatics,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20241114T114114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T114114Z
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SUMMARY:38th Molecular Biology of Plants Conference (MBP2025)
DESCRIPTION:The next Conference Molecular Biology of Plants of the Section Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology of the German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG) will take place at Hennef\, North Rhine-Westphalia\, Germany\, from 10th to 13th February 2025. It will be organized by Prof. Dr. Hans-Henning Kunz (LMU\, Munich)\, Prof. Dr. Christopher Grefen (Bochum)\, and Prof. Dr. Ute Höcker (Cologne). \nKeynote speakers \n\nDominique Bergmann (Stanford): Ground rules for flexible development in leaves\nThorsten Nürnberger (ZMBP Tübingen): Pattern recognition in plant immunity – evolution and function.\n\n\nRelated:\n Registration MBP form  \n\nFAQ and Fees \nArrival and Accommodation \nTravel Grants \nAwards \nContact organisers
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/38th-molecular-biology-of-plants-conference-mbp2025/
LOCATION:Hennef\, Hennef\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Molecular Plant Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20250205T085117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T090253Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Nutritional quality of cassava in a warming world
DESCRIPTION:Cassava is highly productive and an important food security crop. It is also the only staple that\, under certain conditions\, can be toxic to humans. Prof Gleadow will discuss some of the possible underlying reasons why cassava is so cyanogenic and why this may be exacerbated by climate change. \nRos Gleadow is an Emerita Professor at Monash University in Melbourne. The focus of her research for the past 30 years has been on the effect of environmental variables on plants that make cyanogenic glucosides\, including cassava\, sorghum and some Eucalyptus species\, working from the molecular to whole plant level. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science\, past President of The Global Plant Council and Chair of the International Working Group for Safe Cassava.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-nutritional-quality-of-cassava-in-a-warming-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Climate Change,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20250205T090839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T090839Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Health Series: The importance of plant health in One Health
DESCRIPTION:A talk as part of the RSB Plant Health Series\nThis keynote address will be delivered by Sarah Brunel\, Implementation and Facilitation Unit (IFU) lead at the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC).\n\n\nThe emergence and subsequent spread of pests and diseases can have a devastating economic\, environmental\, and public health impact across populations\, affecting biodiversity\, food security\, and commercial trading. As new plant health threats continue to emerge\, it is important to consider plant health in the context of One Health\, and integrate this into appropriate practice and principles.\n\nEffective statutory protections and standards in this area\, alongside controls to stop the spread of pests\, play a critical role in mitigating future plant pandemics. The IPPC aims to help implement these practices\, developing international standards and procedures in this sector.\n\n\nThis talk will be followed by an opportunity for an audience Q&A and discussion\, chaired by Professor Jeremy Pritchard FRSB\, University of Birmingham.\nThe speaker\nSarah Brunel leads the Implementation and Facilitation Unit (IFU)\, which coordinates implementation\, facilitation and capacity development activities such as the production of IPPC guides and training materials\, phytosanitary capacity evaluations and capacity strengthening activities to address emerging pests. Sarah’s focus is on the coordination of implementation projects and management of the IFU’s workplan\, including staffing\, budgeting\, resource mobilisation and strategies. She is the IPPC Secretariat’s lead on One Health. Sarah is also the secretariat’s liaison with organisations such as the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF)\, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI)\, Comité de Liaison Entreprenariat – Agriculture – Dévelopement  (COLEAD)\, the European Union and the Europead Feed Safety Authority (EFSA).\n\nSarah is an agricultural engineer from the Institut Supérieurr d’Agriculture Rhône-Alpes (ISARA). She has a master’s degree in international affairs and another in anthropology from the Sorbonne University and the French Museum of Natural History\, respectively. She has more than 20 years of national\, regional and international experience in plant protection\, pest and disease control policies and legistaltion\, implementation of standards for phytosanitary measures\, environmental protection and capacity development. She is a French national and speakers English\, French\, Italian and Spanish.\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to all\, but will be particularly relevant to scientists including those working in areas related to plant health.\n\n\nCost and booking\nBookings for this event will open in due course. If you have any questions\, please email Ellie Barrand at events@rsb.org.uk\nContact\nFor booking\, website or events queries\, please contact Eleanor Barrand at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3444.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-health-series-the-importance-of-plant-health-in-one-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250321T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20250313T074756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T074756Z
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SUMMARY:AAB-PlantEd Specialist Group Webinar Series: Technical Advances and Policy Updates on Gene-Editing in Plants
DESCRIPTION:AAB-PlantEd Specialist Group Webinar Series: Technical Advances and Policy Updates on Gene-Editing in Plants \n– Friday March 21st 2pm GMT on Zoom \nSpeakers:\n– Maria Dellino\, DiSSPA\, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari\, Italy.\nUsing CRISPR/Cas9 to reduce genes involved in tomato allergy \n– Aleksandra Hubar-Kolodziejczyk\, University of Bayreuth\, Germany\nLegal prerequisites for NGT detection\, identification and quantification in GMO authorization procedure – state of the art and limits to regulatory change \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_YlQGRJyQMCv1MKTTLueqg#/registration
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/aab-planted-specialist-group-webinar-series-technical-advances-and-policy-updates-on-gene-editing-in-plants/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20250114T093304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T094203Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Applications of ORYZA in Rice Research
DESCRIPTION:Rationale\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training program will familiarize the participants with the functions and the data organization to run the ORYZA model\, experimental data collection for model calibration\, evaluation\, practical applications\, and introduction of new features developed in the model. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the end of the training\, the participants will: \n• understand the basic operations of ORYZA; \n• identify and prepare the input files required for practical applications; \n• understand the process & concepts of parameterization\, calibration\, and evaluation; and \n• run the ORYZA model to generate outputs related to potential growth and yield\, soil carbon sequestration\, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions\, effects of           abiotic stresses\, and climate change on these variables. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResource Persons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe expert group developing the ORYZA model delivers this course. Participants are encouraged to discuss their interests beyond the training\, including\, but not limited to\, collaboration\, advanced development\, and model extensions for various applications.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Training Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites \nThe participants must bring their laptops with the following minimum specifications: \n1. The User must be an administrator of the laptop for problem-free software installation; \n2. The Operating System requirements: \na. at least Windows 8 or higher Windows version; and \nb. Microsoft Office 2007 or higher edition. \n3. Laptop specs: \na. RAM ≥ 4GB; and  \nb. free hard drive space ≥ 50GB. \nVenue\nThe ORYZA Training Program for Practical Applications will be at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños\, Philippines. International participants are encouraged to arrive at least one day before the start of the program to adjust and recover from travel fatigue. \nLos Baños is a small city located 60 km south of Manila and may take 1.5 hours travel time\, depending on traffic conditions from Manila International Airport. We will forward travel instructions after your registration. \nAccommodation\nThe IRRI Swaminathan Hall dormitory and IRRI Guesthouse are among the available options for the accommodation of visiting participants. The rooms and buildings at the IRRI campus have Wi-Fi access points meant for business use. \nRegistration Fees and Inclusions\nThe registration fee is: \n$ 1500 for All International Participants / IRRI Country Office Participants \n• The fee covers the training materials and registration services; \n• local transportation (arrival/departure transportation between IRRI/Manila International Airport and within IRRI campus);  \n• accommodation for 6 days and 5 nights; and \n• lunch with morning and afternoon refreshments during the training. \nParticipants are responsible for their insurance coverage\, international transportation to and from Manila International Airport\, and other meals (breakfast \n and dinner). \n$ 500 for In-Country Participants /  Non-IRRI Professionals \n• The fee covers the training materials and registration services; and \n• lunch with morning and afternoon refreshments during the training. \nParticipants are responsible for their insurance coverage\, transportation to and from IRRI\, other meals (breakfast and dinner)\, and their accommodation. \n$ 360 for IRRI HQ Participants / In-Country University Students   \n• The fee covers the training materials and registration services; and \n• lunch with morning and afternoon refreshments during the training. \nParticipants are responsible for their insurance coverage\, transportation to and from IRRI\, other meals (breakfast and dinner)\, and their accommodation. \nHow to Register\nRegistrations are until the end of business day of February 7\, 2025.  \n1. Register Online for the 2025 ORYZA Training Program for Practical Applications: \n\n\nGo to our website at: https://forms.gle/o6wNuYgXc9aPy5Wb9\, OR \n\n\n2. Send an Email: \n\n\nSend your intent to participate in the training workshop to oryza@irri.org. \n\n\nPlease be informed that we are unable to provide financial support for this training course. However\, we can provide essential documents\, such as the course description and a conditional acceptance letter\, to support your application for external financial assistance.\n \nCancellation\, Substitution\, and Rescheduling Policy\nCancelation of participation after registration may be possible a month before the training program. You may nominate another person to replace your slot. Please notify us of such changes. IRRI will not be responsible for any cancelation charges assessed by the airlines\, travel agencies\, or third-party entities related to your travel plan. \nIf\, for some reason\, the course cancels\, we will work with you to switch your confirmed registration to future training\, or we will give you a refund.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/practical-applications-of-oryza-in-rice-research/
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Plant Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20241107T130811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T174652Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: PLant science in the ANThropocene - PLANT
DESCRIPTION:The “PLant science in the ANThropocene” (PLANT) workshop will run from March 24 to April 4\, 2025 at the Institut Pascal of the University Paris-Saclay (campus about 25 km south of Paris). \nThis 2-week workshop will address key challenges for the international Plant Science community\, from basic sciences to socio-economic and environmental aspects including climate change. It will gather about 60 international scientists. The attendance will mix high stature senior scientists\, together with numerous younger ones. \nThe program will focus on three themes:\n– Theme I: “Frontiers in Plant Science fundamental research” (March 24-25-26)\n– Theme II: “Feeding the planet: roles for Plant Science and associated socio-economic challenges” (March 27-28-31 and April 1)\n– Theme III: “Plants as factories: from chemical compounds to mitigating climate change” (April 2-3-4) \nMornings will consist mainly of presentations by about 20 senior scientists\, who will provide their vision of how to rise to those challenges\, while the afternoon sessions will be devoted principally to brainstorming across generations on selected topics. This workshop will thus require input from all participants\, the goals being the emergence of consensus community opinions and the specification of paths to success for several major challenges\, be they at the level of training the next generation\, guiding deciders of public policies\, or connecting with the wider public on the importance of plant sciences in the Anthropocene. All these challenges are of high complexity and depend on several disciplines. Thus\, beyond plant biologists and geneticists\, some participants will come from agronomy\, ecology\, social and environmental sciences\, economics\, and also from chemical\, physical and computational sciences. \nSyntheses in the form of opinion papers will be drafted for publication. \nAPPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS WORKSHOP \nApplications deadline: Tuesday December 17\, midnight \nTo know more and apply : https://indico.ijclab.in2p3.fr/event/10763/ \nAdmission is restricted because of capacity constraints and the need to have the brainstorming sessions be effective. There are no registration fees and lunches and coffee breaks will be provided. \nParticipants must hold a PhD. \nNote: There are no sessions during the week-end of March 29-30\, you can use your free time to do some tourism!
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/workshop-plant-science-in-the-anthropocene-plant/
LOCATION:The Institut Pascal\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Plant Science,Science communication
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250325T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20250311T092554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T092554Z
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SUMMARY:A Teach-In for Plant Scientists: Organizing for Political Impact
DESCRIPTION:In this free\, online workshop\, Dr. Kevin Bird will discuss current politics and how scientists can organize in this moment. \nDr. Kevin Bird is an NSF Plant Genome Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of California\, Davis\, and a department steward for UAW Local 5811. He is interested in plant genome evolution and evolutionary genomics\, currently exploring plant pangenomic variation and how gene and genome duplications create metabolic novelty. Concurrently with his plant research\, he does research and scholarly writing about the co-option of human genetics and evolution research by far-right extremists\, translating research for the general public to reduce misunderstandings about race and genetics. \nHe earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri\, where he double majored in Biological Sciences and Philosophy\, followed by a Fulbright Fellowship for evolutionary systems biology research at the Flemish Institute of Biotechnology in Ghent\, Belgium. He received his PhD in Horticulture and Ecology\, Evolutionary Biology\, and Behavior at Michigan State University\, studying whole-genome duplications in plants and the evolutionary history of strawberry. He also served on the Horticulture Department’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion committee and in consecutive terms as Chief Information Officer and President of the Graduate Employees Union AFT Local 6196. Dr. Bird is the product of three public land-grant universities and is passionate about social\, racial\, and economic justice and the radical science movement.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/a-teach-in-for-plant-scientists-organizing-for-political-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science,Policy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20241122T160204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T160204Z
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SUMMARY:PlantACT! Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The PlantACT! 2025 Conference will build on the initiative’s mission by providing a platform for international experts to discuss their research and collaborate on pressing climate-related issues. This year’s conference will focus on incentivizing synergies and multidisciplinary approaches across a wide range of topics: \n\nSoil Community: Delving into soil ecosystems\, soil-plant interactions\, and the impact of soil biodiversity on sustainable agriculture and ecosystem health.\nMicrobiome: Exploring the role of plant-associated microbiomes in enhancing plant resilience\, nutrient cycling\, and adaptation to changing environments.\nPlant Molecular Biology and Physiology: Investigating how plant molecular and physiological mechanisms can be leveraged to enhance crop productivity\, stress tolerance\, and adaptation to fluctuating environmental conditions.\nClimate Change Impact: Assessing how climate change alters plant systems\, with particular attention to the effects of drought\, temperature shifts\, and extreme weather on agricultural productivity and natural ecosystems.\nEcology (Soil\, Microbe\, Plant): Promoting research on the interactions between soil organisms\, microbial communities\, and plant systems to foster ecosystems that are both productive and resilient to climate stressors.\nEnvironment and Economy: Addressing the economic implications of environmental change on agriculture\, forestry\, and ecosystem services\, with a focus on sustainability and resource efficiency.\n\nThe goal is to break down barriers between these fields\, enabling participants to explore cross-disciplinary approaches that enhance both scientific understanding and practical applications for mitigating climate impacts. \nThe PlantACT! 2025 conference aims to foster multidisciplinary discussions around key challenges in plant science and climate change. Here is a glimpse of the main sessions: \n\nPlenary Sessions\n\nSession 1: Powering Agricultural Production from below\nExploring the role of soil and microbiomes in agricultural productivity and sustainability. This session will address root growth\, soil health\, and microbial interactions essential for resilient crop production.\nSession 2: Facing Environment and Forests Challenges and Their Economic Impact\nA deep dive into the environmental and economic implications of climate change on forests\, biodiversity\, and land use\, including strategies for mitigation and adaptation.\nSession 3: From Observation of Nature and Biodiversity to Lab and Back\nBridging field observations and laboratory research to advance our understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem functionality\, translating findings into practical solutions for conservation and agriculture. Use of cutting-edge innovations and technologies (genome editing\, biotechnology\, and precision farming) to meet agricultural demands\, and overcome sustainability challenges.\n\n\nRound Tables\, Workshops & Poster Exhibition (in progress)\n\nFor more information on the initiative and its objectives\, please visit the PlantACT! website.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plantact-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20241122T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T165429Z
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SUMMARY:International Advances in Plant Virology 2025
DESCRIPTION:Plant viruses cause global and regional economic and societal losses\, being responsible for a significant proportion of devastating emergent and re-emergent plant diseases. \nThe AAB ‘International Advances in Plant Virology (IAPV)’ conference has a broad remit where we invite participation from scientists who are interested in all aspects of plant virology. These research areas might be on the molecular mechanisms of plant-virus interactions; the applied consequences of plant virus infection; evolutionary and ecological aspects of plant viruses and exploring how plant viruses can be utilised in biotechnology. \nWe are very excited that IAPV25 will be organised in collaboration with the VIRTIGATION project and the Euphresco project (Continued) Community Network for practices in Plant Virology (VIRNET2). \nIntroducing VIRTIGATION: Tomatoes and cucurbits (i.e. cucumber\, melon\, pumpkin\, zucchini and  gourds) are among the most produced fruits and vegetables in the world\,  but are increasingly under threat by emerging viral diseases caused by  begomoviruses (whitefly-transmitted) and tobamoviruses (mechanically  transmitted). To date\, there are only limited bio-based remedies on the  market to tackle the devastation caused by these plant diseases. \nIntroducing VIRNET2: The Community Network for Practices in Plant Virology (VIRNET)  project and its continuation under VIRNET2\, aims to encourage knowledge  exchange and collaboration among plant virology researchers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the past decade AAB have organised IAPV conferences that will bring together plant virologists from across Europe and beyond. To highlight the excellence of this meeting we are happy to share the abstract book from IAPV22 in Slovenia.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-advances-in-plant-virology-2025/
LOCATION:Murcia\, Murcia\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Plant Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250411T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20250304T082339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T090911Z
UID:21888-1744362000-1744367400@globalplantcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Winners and losers: Climate change effects on forests and crops
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Professor Way will explore how climate change is shaping the future of our forests and crops\, identifying which species might thrive and which might struggle under changing environmental conditions. These insights are crucial as we work toward sustainable solutions in agriculture and forestry. \nProfessor Danielle Way\, is currently a researcher at the Australian National University and a world-renowned expert in plant responses to climate change. Her interests focus on how rising temperatures and CO2 levels impact plants\, particularly in the areas of photosynthesis\, respiration\, water fluxes\, and growth. With an impressive portfolio of publications\, Professor Way has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher annually since 2020. Her contributions to plant science and climate change research have earned her numerous awards\, including election to the College of the Royal Society of Canada (2018)\, and the McDonald Fellowship from NSERC (2022). \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_spce8CB6TuiafOAttYrqVQ#/registration
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/winners-and-losers-climate-change-effects-on-forests-and-crops/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Plant Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTSTAMP:20260430T161525
CREATED:20240313T083621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T083759Z
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SUMMARY:International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture
DESCRIPTION:The International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture will be held at the Rimini Expo Center\, in Rimini\, Italy\, from 5 to 9 May 2025. This symposium is organised by the Marche Polytechnic University under the aegis of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). \nThe symposium will have as its main themes the application of biotechnological tools in horticulture\, starting from plant in vitro culture aspects to functional genomics studies\, to the various “omics” for plant genotyping/phenotyping\, the new genomic techniques aimed at the genetic improvement of species of agronomic interest\, up to aspects related to the socio-economic impact\, biosafety\, and public acceptance related to the use of biotechnology in the fruit and vegetable sector. \nThe symposium will offer a platform for new collaborations and dialogue among leading and emerging scientists\, experts\, and students from all over the world\, who can share knowledge\, ideas\, and perspectives. \nThe symposium will be hosted by the Macfrut 2025\, an international trade event for professionals operating in the national and international fruit and vegetable sector including the best enterprises specialized in services\, equipment\, and technology for production\, marketing\, conditioning\, and transport of fruit and vegetables. These joined events represent a great opportunity to bring together the academic and research worlds\, with those of the production and industries. \nThe four-day program of the symposium will include a one-day Biotech school at the Department of Agricultural\, Food\, and Environmental Sciences\, Ancona\, Italy\, on the 5th of May. In addition\, a very interesting one-day technical visit is planned on Tuesday 6th of May with visits to important Italian companies located in the Emilia Romagna region and considered as leaders in horticultural plant micropropagation and nursery activities. \n\n\nWebsite https://symposiumbiotechinhort.com/\n\n\n\n\n\nGroups involved  \n\n\nDivision Temperate Tree Fruits\nDivision Plant Genetic Resources and Biotechnology\nDivision Vine and Berry Fruits\nDivision Ornamental Plants\nDivision Vegetables\, Roots and Tubers\nDivision Horticulture for Development\nWorking Group Biotechnology of Horticultural Species\nWorking Group Genetic Transformation and Gene Editing\nWorking Group In Vitro Culture
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-symposium-on-biotechnological-tools-in-horticulture/
LOCATION:Rimini\, Rimini\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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SUMMARY:Webinar: La Matemática y las Plantas: hacia una perspectiva interdisciplinaria
DESCRIPTION:Join us for new a Spanish speaking webinar titled “La Matemática y las Plantas: hacia una perspectiva interdisciplinaria” in collaboration with the Argentinian Society of Plant Physiology.  \nWe invite you to join us for a new webinar where we will explore the intersection between mathematics and the plant world. Through an interdisciplinary lens\, we’ll discover how these connections can open up new possibilities for a more sustainable future. \nGuest Talks: \nTalk Title: A Look at the Plant World Through Complexity \nDr. Marcelo Kuperman \nInstituto Balseiro and National Atomic Energy Commission\, CONICET \nTalk Title: Applying Population Models to Biological Systems\, Considering Variation \nDr. Diego Batlla \nAssociate Professor\, Chair of Industrial Crops\, Faculty of Agronomy\, University of Buenos Aires – Independent Researcher\, IFEVA/CONICET \nModerator: Isabel Mendoza (The Global Plant Council) \nLanguage: Spanish \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QFBX6w3KQ7CqYJDzQAbY3Q
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-la-matematica-y-las-plantas-hacia-una-perspectiva-interdisciplinaria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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SUMMARY:Legumes Science and Practice 3
DESCRIPTION:Visit Event Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgriculture is faced with the challenges of reducing its impact on the environment\, adapting to the changing climate\, and supporting biodiversity. UK agriculture relies heavily on imported protein for feed and home-grown legumes would help to reduce this dependence. Dietary change towards flexitarian/plant-based diets also creates a growing market for grain legumes for direct human consumption/processing for food. Grain and forage legumes have the potential to play a significant role either grown as sole crops\, intercrops or mixtures in addressing the above challenges. \nThe inclusion of legumes in cropping systems enhances soil nitrogen levels\, reducing fertiliser requirements and GHG emissions. The diverse range of leguminous forage and grain species provides opportunities for agriculture to grow a wider range of crops that are capable of coping with more extreme weather. Legumes also provide a resource for pollinators and birds and promote soil biodiversity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting will begin mid-morning of June 3rd and conclude mid-afternoon on June 4th. We will host an evening poster session and drink reception on the evening of June 3rd\, followed by a conference dinner (to be optionally booked). During the meeting (time TBC) we will arrange a visit to the University of Reading farm. Close to the event we will recommend the type of footwear required for this visit. \nProposed Meeting Sessions:\n– Intercropping \n– Grain legumes – challenges and opportunities \n– Forage legumes – challenges and opportunities \n– IntercropValues: Confirmed invited speaker: Kato Van Ruymbeke\, KU Leuven\, Belgium \n– Future Proteins: Confirmed invited speaker: Josiah Meldrum\, Hodemedods\, UK \n\nAbstract Submission\nWe encourage abstract submissions from anyone working in these broad research areas. Importantly there will be plenty of opportunities for early career professionals to present provide an oral or poster presentation. Oral presenters will also be able to bring a poster while poster presenters will be invited to provide a short introduction to their work ahead of the poster session. \nAbstract submission deadline for Oral and Poster presentations: March 7th. \nWe aim to publish a draft schedule by April 1st. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Issue of Annals of Applied Biology\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo coincide with the meeting we will organise a special issue of Annals of Applied Biology entitled ‘Legumes in Science and Practice‘. Annals is 100% owned by the AAB so publication in this society-owned journal contributes to future AAB activities. We welcome submission of original articles\, reviews or Forum/comment pieces. The guest editors for the special issue will be Dr Emily Guest and Dr Charlotte White.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/legumes-science-and-practice-3/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, Reading\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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SUMMARY:CO2 Assimilation in Plants from Genome to Biome: Probing Mechanisms Across Scales
DESCRIPTION:This conference will feature research presentations across biological scales\, from molecules to the globe. The process of photosynthesis underpins life on our planet – from food production to climate regulation. \nThe CO2 Assimilation in Plants from Genome to Biome GRC is a premier\, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research\, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide\, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities\, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks\, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages\, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field. \nThe Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on CO2 Assimilation in Plants: Probing Mechanisms Across Scales will feature research presentations across biological scales\, from molecules to the globe. The process of photosynthesis underpins life on our planet – from food production to climate regulation. Improving our understanding of the process is foundational to ensuring future food supply and mitigating climate change. Photosynthesis is a fascinating process for a broad range of scientists. It serves as a model system for the application of synthetic biology and genetic engineering\, and C4 and CAM photosynthesis are brilliant evolutionary examples of convergent evolution. Mathematical modeling has enhanced our understanding of photosynthesis for many decades\, while current advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence are enhancing our capabilities to sense photosynthesis remotely and re-engineer the biochemistry of CO2 assimilation. The subtheme for the 2025 GRC and GRS\, “Probing Mechanisms Across Scales”\, was chosen to engage photosynthesis scientists who work across disciplinary boundaries and biological scales.\nApplications for this meeting must be submitted by May 11\, 2025. \nClick here to more info
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/co2-assimilation-in-plants-from-genome-to-biome-probing-mechanisms-across-scales/
LOCATION:Maine\, Maine\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Arabidopsis Research: ICAR2025
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR) is an annual  gathering of up to 1000 scientists whose primary research organism is  the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. This meeting embraces the remarkable contribution that Arabidopsis has made to our understanding of plant science. \nICAR2025 takes place at the Bijloke Gent Music Centre in Gent\, Belgium. \nMore info: https://web.cvent.com/event/4488106e-d2ff-46ac-b6c7-986d68a05129/summary
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-conference-on-arabidopsis-research-icar2025/
LOCATION:Bijloke Gent Music Centre\, Gent\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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