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Patrons of Honour
Fourth Edition of International Conference
PLANT PRODUCTIVITY AND FOOD SAFETY: MICROBIOLOGY, SOIL SCIENCE, FOOD QUALITY AND AGRICULTURAL GENETICS
26th -27th September 2024
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are pleased to announce that the fourth edition of Plant Productivity and Food Safety: Microbiology, Soil Science, Food Quality and Agricultural Genetics conference in this year will take place in hybrid format. Therefore, we would like to invite you to participate in a form that is convenient for you - in person or remote. The conference will take place on 26th -27th September 2024 in Toruń. It is worth to notice that participation in the conference is free of charge (no conference fee). Following the great success of the previous three online editions, this year's conference offers a unique opportunity to participate both in person (which we strongly encourage you to do!) and remotely, providing extensive access to the knowledge and experience of researchers from all over the world.
The conference will feature four thematic Sessions I-IV, focusing on key issues in the field of natural sciences:
I. Plant-Microorganisms Interactions in Agriculture and Ecosystem Management – This session will delve into the mechanisms of microorganism-plant interactions, analysing both the benefits these interactions bring and the potential risks. We will discuss the latest discoveries in symbiosis, pathogenesis, and biocontrol.
II. Plant Metabolism and Signalling – We will focus on metabolic processes in plants and the signalling systems that regulate their growth, development, and stress responses. Additionally, we will cover the topic of plant hormones and their role in adapting to changing environmental conditions.
III. Soil Threats and Security – This session will address key threats to soil health, such as chemical contamination, erosion, and structural degradation. We will also present innovative methods for soil protection and remediation, which can ensure their long-term security and fertility.
IV. The Global Problem of Salinity - An Interdisciplinary Approach – We will analyse the causes and effects of soil salinity, a significant challenge for agriculture worldwide. Strategies for managing salinity and technologies that can help mitigate its negative impacts on crops will be presented.
We are honoured to host six distinguished speakers, recognized authorities in their fields, who will share their unique insights and research findings with you.
Keynote Lecturer
- Stéphane Compant Assos. Prof. Senior scientist at AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria
Presentation Title: "Multipartite interactions within the plant holobiont and impacts on plant growth and health"
Session I. Plant-Microorganisms Interactions in Agriculture and Ecosystem Management
- Sascha Patz, Product Manager Metagenomics, Computomics GmbH, Germany
Presentation Title: "Leveraging Machine Learning for Enhanced Soil Microbiome Analysis in Regenerative Agriculture: A Pathway to Optimal Plant Health"
Session II. Plant Metabolism and Signalling
- Giovanni Stefano, Assistant Professor, Laboratories of Biomorphologies, Department of Biology, University of Florence, Italy
Session III. Soil Threats and Security
- Peter Leinweber, Professor, University of Rostock, Germany
Presentation Title: Advances in soil phosphorus research: new insights from two nine- year research programs in Germany"
- Remigio Paradelo Núñez, Associate Professor, Soil Quality Assessment Group, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Presentation Title: “Urban soil health: Problematics and methodology for assessment”.
Session IV. The Global Problem of Salinity - An Interdisciplinary Approach
- Kate Negacz, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Environmental Policy Analysis, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
Presentation Title: "Addressing food security and sustainability through saline agriculture"
- Ian Dodd, Professor, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK
Presentation Title: "Roots to salinity tolerance: local and long-distance phytohormone signalling"
Therefore, we warmly encourage people from all over the world to join our conference. Whether you choose to participate in person or remotely, we guarantee access to top-quality knowledge, inspiring lectures, and the opportunity to establish valuable professional connections. Our conference is not only a scientific meeting but also a platform for global collaboration and exchange of experiences, making it a truly exceptional event.
We look forward to meeting you on September 26 - 27, 2024.
We cordially invite you to the historic city of Toruń, where Nicolaus Copernicus was born. Toruń belongs to the group of Hanzeatic cities. Our motto is: ‘Gothic to the touch’. Come and see. We look forward to seeing you in Toruń!
See you at the conference!
On Behalf of the Conference Committee
Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz
Organizing Committee
Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz
Agnieszka Zienkiewicz
Piotr Hulisz
Marcin Świtoniak
Klaudia Werner
Aleksandra Loba
Sławomir Sulik
Bliss Furtado
Jagoda Szydło
Kinga Milewska
Agnieszka Mierek – Adamska
Scientific Committee
Stéphane Compant
Giovanni Stefano
Remigio Paradelo Núñez
Kate Negacz
Ian Dodd
Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz
Agnieszka Zienkiewicz
Piotr Hulisz
Marcin Świtoniak
27 September Schedule
Organizing Committee
Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz
Agnieszka Zienkiewicz
Piotr Hulisz
Marcin Świtoniak
Klaudia Werner
Aleksandra Loba
Sławomir Sulik
Scientific Committee
Stéphane Compant
Giovanni Stefano
Remigio Paradelo Núñez
Kate Negacz
Ian Dodd
Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz
Agnieszka Zienkiewicz
Piotr Hulisz
Marcin Świtoniak
Patrons of Honour
Rector Magnificus of Nicolaus Copernicus University
prof. dr hab. Andrzej Sokala
Marshal of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship
Piotr Całbecki
Mayor of the City of Toruń
Paweł Gulewski
Polish Mycological Society
Committee of Biotechnology Polish Academy of Sciences
Sponsors
Registration
Registration is open to 6th of September. For registration please fill Registration form
Form of participation:
- Short 15 minute oral presentation (12 min. for presentation and 3 min. for questions)
- Poster (as PDF in A1 format, vertical layout but its layout should be visible on A4 format after printing)
- Without presentation
The information about the form of presentation will be send on 12th of September by Organizing Committee.
Conference fee
The Conference is FREE OF CHARGE
The participant will bear the costs related to travel and accommodation.
Venue
Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences and
Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management Nicolaus Copernicus University,
Lwowska 1 Street, Toruń, The R. Galon Auditorium, room 104
Contact
Do you have any questions?
Please contact with Organizing Committee: conferenceobsidian@gmail.com
The administrator of your personal data will be the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń with its registered office at Gagarina 11, 87-100 Toruń.
Deadlines:
6th September - deadline for registration and abstract submission
12th September – decision of the scientific commitee about form of the presentation (poster or oral presentation)
13th September - deadline for registration of participants without presentations and posters
19th September - deadline for poster submission (as PDF in A1 format, vertical layout)