Abstract submission

Abstract submission for EFPP closed on 21 February.

Submission for the Bunt & Smut Workshop is still open

Submit your Abstract for the Bunt & Smut Workshop by April 30 

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Please submit your proposal by registering an account.

Important dates

Bunt & Smut Workshop
April 30: Deadline for submission
May: Abstract notification

EFPP Conference
March: Abstract notification

Guidelines

TITLE : A maximum of 120 characters.

TEXT : The abstract must be in English and should be a maximum of 300 words, excluding the title.

It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct abstract; any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific fact will be published as typed by the author, if accepted. Poor English may be a cause for rejection.

The Program Committee will accept abstracts for the Scientific Program (oral or poster presentation) on scientific merit.

Only Abstracts of registered participants will be printed. At least one of the authors must be registered for the conference.

 

Topics

The program committee invites submissions on the following topics:

1. Molecular plant-microbe interactions

The theme of molecular plant-microbe interactions covers a wide range of interactions between plants and microbes, including recognition and signal exchange, mechanisms controlling plant disease resistance and the establishment of mutualistic relationships.

2. Population biology and genetics

The theme of Population biology and genetics includes contributions on the population biology and population genetics of plant pathogens and their antagonists, and the evolution of plant pathogens.

3. Biocontrol, microbiomes and biostimulants

The theme biocontrol, microbiomes and biostimulants covers studies of effects of beneficial microorganisms on plant health, including disease control, plant growth promotion and soil health.

4. Epidemiology and ecology of plant diseases

The theme epidemiology and ecology of plant diseases includes studies of the spatial and temporal dynamics of pathogen populations and ecological interactions with the environment, as well as applications of epidemiology in agriculture and other ecosystems.

5. Crop and tree improvement

The theme crop and tree improvement includes studies on resistance mechanisms, identification of resistance genes, cloning and its implementation, resistance to multiple pathogens and breeding.

6. Precision pathology, digitalization and AI tools

The theme precision pathology, digitalization and AI tools covers digital technologies such as sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence and data interpretation for the detection and management of plant diseases.

7. Plant health in One Health

The theme Plant health in One Health covers the interface of plant health with animal, ecosystem and human health, such as studies on protecting plant health through agrochemical use versus minimising risks to human health, and on antimicrobial and insecticide resistance for food security and related challenges and opportunities.

8. Invasive and emerging plant diseases

The theme invasive and emerging plant diseases covers plant diseases emerging as new threats to crop production, due to climate change, global trade or evolution of new variants. To address these challenges, new tools are needed, including disease surveillance and improved detection technologies, as well as predictive modelling and data analysis to prevent future outbreaks.

9. Developments in plant pathology teaching

The theme Developments in Plant Pathology Teaching aims to promote exchange between teachers. Plant pathology is a truly multidisciplinary science, covering a wide range of topics from molecular aspects to field practices. In order to effectively address the evolving student population with limited backgrounds in agronomy and related subjects, the theme will explore innovative approaches to train students to be adaptable to future changes, to think critically, to be flexible, to communicate and to work in teams.

10. Other

Any other topic that is relevant to the conference, but is not covered by the other themes.

XXIII International Workshop on Bunt and Smut Diseases

You can submit to one of the following themes for the Bunt and Smut Workshop 1-2 June.

  • Biology, evolution, diversity, and epidemiology of bunts and smuts
  • Molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity and host resistance
  • Breeding for host plant resistance
  • Integrated control strategies, regulations, and policies
  • Other

Doctoral student conference awards

The Doctoral student conference awards aim to allow doctoral students to participate and present their work at the EFPP conference. The conference will cover the registration fee for the conference and up to 4 hotel nights. The student needs to organize their own travel to Uppsala.

Eligibility

Doctoral students OR students who defended their doctoral thesis not earlier than June 2024.

Application

  • Name, institutional affiliation and email address
  • A half-page summary of your CV
  • The name of the conference theme to which you have submitted an abstract
    and
  • The text of the abstract you have submitted

Compile the information above into one .pdf and send the document to EFPP2025@slu.se mark email “Doctoral student conference awards”.

Deadline for submission is 21 February 2025 (same as abstract submission).

The award winners will be announced in March.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding abstract, please contact the abstract support team at abstracts+efpp2025@invajo.com

Contact

Academic Conferences - administration of EFPP 2025
E-mail: efpp2025@akademikonferens.se
Phone: +46 18 67 10 03

Important dates

2024
Nov          Abstract submission opens
Nov          Registration opens

2025
21 Feb     Abstract submission closes
Mar          Abstract notification
31 Mar    Early bird closes
Apr           Final program
2-5 Jun   Conference

 

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EFPP