Maize & Sorghum Breeding: Genome Editing, AI, and Biodiversity
Plant breeding has been evolving dramatically in recent years, especially with the advent of genome editing tools and the integration of artificial intelligence, which are increasing selection precision, speed, and efficiency. Progress is also being made in biodiversity analysis and use by reintroducing lost genetic traits and enhancing adaptability to changing and harsher environments. This conference will bring together top experts from both academia and the private sector to address the major challenges of maize and sorghum breeding.
Keynote Speakers
Rex Bernardo
Director, Plant Breeding Center
Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics
University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, USA
"How to use CRISPR if you're a maize quantitative geneticist"
Ana Butrón
Scientific Researcher
Consejo Superior de investigaciones Científicas, Spain
"Maize resistance to stem borers and to kernel contamination with fumonisins"
David Pot
Biological Systems Department
CIRAD Agricultural Research for Development, Montpellier, France
"Harnessing global diversity and predictive biology to accelerate sorghum breeding"
Alexander Bucksch
Associate Professor - Plant Sciences
University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
"TBA"
Hilde Nelissen
Center for Plant Systems Biology, VIB, University of Ghent, Belgium
"TBA"
Stéphane Nicolas
Génétique Quantitative et Evolution - INRAE, Gif sur Yvette, France
"TBA"
Chairs
Prof. Silvio Salvi - Prof.ssa Elisabetta Frascaroli
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Final Deadline for registration
Deadline – June 10, 2025
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Deadline – April 30, 2025
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Abstract Submission
Deadline – April 30, 2025
Last day to submit your abstracts. Share your research and contribute to scientific discussions on genomics and artificial intelligence applied to agriculture.
Discover the heart of the conference in the historic city of Bologna, a crossroads of culture and innovation.
Discover the heart of the conference in the historic city of Bologna, a crossroads of culture and innovation.
The XXVI EUCARPIA Maize and Sorghum Conference will be held in Bologna, a city symbolizing culture and innovation. The venue, prestigious and easily accessible, will offer modern facilities for a comfortable experience.
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