IUFRO Tree Biotechnology Conference “Forests: the importance to the planet and society”

The IUFRO Tree Biotechnology Conference is held every two years and is the official meeting of the IUFRO Working Group 2.04.06 (Molecular biology of forest trees). The year 2015 is the thirtieth anniversary of its initial gathering in 1985 in the U.S. (Avon Lake, Ohio), and for the first time organized in Italy, returning to Europe after 8 years. It is estimated that approximately 300 delegates from 50 countries will participate the Tree Biotechnology Conference being the major international forum to present and discuss new developments and ideas related to the current state and future of research in genetics, genomics and biotechnology in the forestry.

This conference brings together academics, scientists, public and private institutions of international, national and regional, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss all aspects of biotechnology and biosafety of forest trees.
Therefore the “IUFRO Tree Biotechnology” offers a unique opportunity to share information and experiences, and to engage in an open and meaningful dialogue on the state of research in the field.

Conference Topics

1) Tree Genomics and Climate Change

2) Tree ecosystem, biodiversity, conservation and environment interactions

3) Tree Biotechnology: molecular understanding of tree growth and development and applications for tree improvement

4) Biosafety: environmental risk assessment, monitoring and management, and socio-economic implications

For more information visit the website of the event.