We are accepting abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations on any topic related to resistance mechanisms and breeding in forest trees, including, but not limited to the following topics:

• conventional tree breeding initiatives selecting for resistance
• mechanisms of recognition and signaling of biotic damage and plant defensive strategies
• antagonistic relationships in natural and managed tree populations
• new methods, technology, and tools for resistance screening
• the impact of climate change on emerging diseases
• ecology and genetics of resistance
• the use of molecular genetic techniques (e.g., GWAS, genomic selection, metabolomics) looking at resistance
• interactive effects of climate change and abiotic stressors with biotic resistance
• the role of the microbiome in resistance

Please follow the abstract submission process. Abstracts are limited to 250 words. Prior to submission, you will need the following information: 

• Name of the presenter
• Email address of the presenter
• Affiliation and country of the presenter
• Status (Industry or private sector, government agency, faculty, Post doc, PhD student, Master’s student or undergrad student)
• List of co-authors (First and last name, use a comma to separate co-authors)
• Type of presentation (oral only, poster only, oral or poster)
• Abstract title
• Abstract (250 words max) 

Please ensure all co-authors are aware of the submission.

The scientific team will strike a committee to review all abstracts and select them for oral or poster presentations.

Presenters will be notified in January 2025 of the decision.

Important Dates:

Abstracts open for submission: September 2024

Abstract submission closing date: December 20, 2024

Decision on abstracts: January 2025

Release of the draft program: February 2025