An international conference on the broad range of disciplines involved in phytobiomes research
Important Update: New Dates!
The Conference will take place on 19-21 November 2024.
Welcome
The International Phytobiomes Conference 2024 will bring together a broad community of U.S. and international scientists from the public and private sector as well as agricultural stakeholders to collectively advance the emerging field of phytobiome science.
The 2024 Theme is "Harvesting the Future: Bridging Phytobiomes, Agriculture and Climate"
Understanding entire systems of Phytobiomes will be critical to ensuring sustainable global food security in the next decades in the context of population growth, climate change, and the necessity to preserve biodiversity and natural resources.
Registration and Abstract submission
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The Phytobiome Concept
A phytobiomes is a plant (“phyto”) in a distinct geographical unit (“biome”). It includes the plant itself, all micro- and macro-organisms living in, on, or around the plant and the environment, including soil, air, water, weather, and climate.
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Practical Information
The Conference will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Nicknamed “The Gateway City”, St. Louis is a major city in Missouri along the Mississippi River.
Key Deadlines
13 September 2024 – Abstracts for oral presentations,
poster flash talks and early career awards- 13 September 2024 – Early bird registration
- 25 October 2024 – Abstracts for posters
- 15 November 2024 – Online registration closes