Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference (PMBWC) 2024: A Success in Barcelona, Spain.
The PMBWC 2024 was held at the Sercotel Sant Boi, Barcelona, Spain, on August 17 & 18, 2024, and covered plant science and molecular biology sessions with its worldwide experts. The conference is themed as "Exploring Interaction between Plant Biology and Molecular Research," focusing on critical challenges that could be addressed in plant science.
The conference brought together scientists and researchers from a wide range of disciplines to foster meaningful exchanges on the latest trends and pioneering methodologies. Plant science and molecular biology innovations inspired the conference's attendees, unlocking more profound insights into the intricate systems governing plants and genetics.
This conference explained how synthetic biology and advanced gene-editing technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9, transform agriculture. Such innovations have far-reaching impacts globally, allowing for resistant, high-yielding crop production. They address the pressing global food security crisis and add value to helping reduce agriculture's environmental footprint.
The participants are always known to present novel research contributions with high potential for Plant Science and Cell Biology breakthroughs. The sessions include thought-provoking keynotes from the leading experts, lively discussions, and opportunities to network with others of high value.
The Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference 2024 was an immense success in the Plant Science field, owing to meticulous planning and committed efforts. It underlined critical research, forging worthwhile professional contacts, and reaffirming a shared commitment to the furtherance of Plant Biology.
Get the PMBWC 2024 Book of Abstracts here: Abstract Book.
Get the PMBWC 2024 Scientific Program here: Scientific Program.
Visit PMBWC 2024 Gallery here: Gallery.
Organizing Committee PMBWC 2024
Zhongzheng Guo - Northwestern A & F University, China
Aparna Gunjal - Rd. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College, India
Speaker PMBWC 2024
In-Person Presentations:
Title: Nodule-specific Cysteine-Rich Peptides: Antifungal Activity, Modes of Action and Potential for Development as Bioinspired Fungicides
Dilip M. Shah - Principal Investigator, Donald Danforth Plant Science Centre, USA
Title: Improving Zinc Bioavailability in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Grain Grown in Red Acidic Soil of West Bengal
Sunandana Mandal - Moyna College Affiliated to Vidyasagar University, India
Title: Diverging Adaptive Strategies to Drought Stress and Stalk-lodging Resistance in Maize
Silvia Calderone - Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), Spain
Title: The DRO1 Gene Under Spotlight of Functional Genomics for Improving Tomato Root Architecture
Dalila Trupiano - University of Molise, Italy
Title: Genomic Basis of Ecological Plasticity in Chouardia Litardierei (Hyacinthaceae)
Sara Laura Sarančić - University of Zagreb, Croatia
Title: Exploring Microalgae-Plant Interactions: Insights from Plate Assays, Greenhouse Experiments, Auxin Biosynthesis and Microscopy Analysis
Margaret Mukami Gitau - Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG), Spain
Title: Study of the Effect of Controlled Deficit Irrigation, Age and Year of Harvest on the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Fruits of Two Varieties of Pomegranate Grown in Morocco
Assia Ejjilani - National Institute of Agricultural Research, Morocco
Title: Molecular diversity Analysis of Retama Species using ISSR, REP-PCR, ITS, and Plastidic Genes
Kaddouri Kaoutar - Mohammed V University, Morocco
Title: Identification of the Symbiosome-Secreted Host Proteins Involved in Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation
Ilayda Goktepe Atilgan - Koc University, Türkiye
Title: Mechanisms of Temperature Acclimatization in the Psychrotolerant Green Alga Coccomyxa subellipsoidea C-169
Kinga Kania - University of Warsaw, Poland
Virtual Presentations:
Title: Agriculture High Quality Development
Zhongsheng Guo - Northwestern A & F University, China
Title: Study of Bioadsorption Kinetics for Heavy Metals
Aparna Gunjal - Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College, India
Title: Tannin Extraction from Prosopis Pallida (Mesquite)
Paul Luzuriaga - Florida International University, USA
Title: Lipoic Acid, a Multifunctional Molecule at the Intersection between Metabolism, Development and Stress
Michael Handford - University of Chile, Chile
Title: Effects on the Sporogenesis and Biocontrol Functions of Trichoderma spp. by the Mycoviruses
Beilei Wu - Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Title: Genetic Basis of High Photosynthetic Efficiency and High Yield in Wheat
Jin Ying Gou- Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, China
Title: Production of High Purity Lignin from OPEFB: An Overview
Jofry Othmana - University Karangasem, Malaysia
Title: Molecular Insights into Cannabis Photochemistry: Examining the CBD and THC Effect on Photochemical Efficiency and Quantum Yield
Manu Khajuria - Plant Science & Agrotechnology Division (CSIR), India
Title: Nanoparticles in the Management of Fusarium Oxysporum Causing Fusarium Wilt of Cucurbits
Shumaila Shahid - Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR Indian Agricultural Research Institute, India
Title: Deciphering Genome-Wide Molecular Interaction Networks to Uncover the Regulatory Mechanism of SG Biosynthesis in Stevia rebaudiana
Mamta Masand - CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, India
Title: Morphological and Molecular Variations of Euryops Prostratus B. Nord. and Euryops Pinifolius A. Rich. (Asteraceae) Based on ITS and trnL trnF Markers
Hanny Lidetu Solomon - Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Title: Implication of the Population Epigenomic Diversity on the Adaptation of a Plant Clonal Species
Le Veve Audrey - Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Czech Republic
Title: The Role of Si Application in the Resistance of Chestnut Plants Against Phytophthora Cinnamomi
Andreia Carneiro Carvalho - Centre for Research and Agro-Environmental Technologies and Biological Sciences (CITAB), Portugal
Title: Soil Communities’ Recovery Associated to Gaultheria Poeppigii (Ericaceae) Rhizosphere after 7 years of a High Severity Wildfire in a Temperate Forest in the Andes Range
Camila Cifuentes Croquevielle - Institute of Environmental and Evolutionary Sciences, Austral University of Chile, Chile
Title: Characterization and Valorization of Autochthonous Bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) and lentil (lens culinaris medik) Ecotypes
Alessandra Renella - University of Molise, Italy
Title: Exploring Foliar and Soil Silicon Application for Drought-Resilient Crop Production
Olajumoke Ogedengbe - University of Melbourne, Australia
Title: Nanotechnology as Emerging Trend
Kinza Tahir - Plant Sciences, University of Brighton, United Kingdom
Title: Living Matter as A Factor in the Formation Of The Elemental Composition of the Environment
Korzh V.D - P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences (IORAS) Moscow, Russia
Title: The Relationship of δD and δ18O in Soil Water and its Implications for Soil Evaporation Across Distinct Rainfall years from Winter Wheat Field in the North China Plain
Mounkaila Hamani Abdoul Kader - Hainan University, China
Title: Cytochrome P450 Enzyme CYP716A is a Gatekeeper of Bitter and Hemolytic Triterpenoid Biosynthesis in Chenopodium Quinoa
Pravesh Kundu - CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, India
Title: First Description of Simplicillium Lanosoniveum, a Potential Antagonist of the Coffee Leaf Rust from Cuba
Isel González Marrero - Cumanayagua Territorial Plant Protection Station, Cuba
Title: Retama monosperma (L.) Boiss.: A Review of its uses in Traditional Medicine, Chemical Constituents, and Pharmacologic Activities
Fatima Zahra Benkhouili - Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
Title: Agromorphological and Chemical Diversity of the Genus Mentha for a Future Selection Programme of Interesting Genotypes
Benjeddi Abir - Mohammed V University – Morocco. National Institute of Agricultural Research – CRRA, Morocco
Title: How can High Throughput Phenotyping Help Food Security in the Mediterranean Area?.
Wejden Brahmi - National Institute of Agronomical Research in Tunisia, Tunisia
Title: The Impetus For Tissue Cultures Research on Secondary Metabolites Originating From Flower and Leaf Buds Of European Ash
Małgorzata Osmenda - The State Forests National Forest Holding, Poland
We thank all participants for their valuable involvement and contributions, which were essential to the success of this event.
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