Topics and thematic platforms
We welcome contributions to the oral and poster program on the following topics:
- Characterisation, conservation and exploitation of biological resources
- Molecular and conventional breeding, selection and variety testing
- Organic and integrated production systems
- Management of plant growth and development
- Climate change and environmental stress physiology
- Precision crop production
- Crop protection and nutrition
- Harvest management and post-harvest technology
- Assessment of plant stress and product quality
- Food quality research
- Bioactive food compounds for human health and nutrition
- Information technology innovations
- Farm management support and economy
- Landscaping, rural development and urban horticulture
We propose these thematic science platforms:
- Beyond yield improvement: exerting the power of genetics and genomics
- Crop management: new challenges and opportunities
- Technology innovation: digital tools for precision farming
- Consumer pull: sustainable supply chain management
- Future food: nutritious diets and safer food
- Human health: prevention of obesity and chronic diseases
- Social responsibility: the horticultural knowledge-based bio-economy
- Gardens and parks: part of urbanizing societies
