ALT “Plant disease continues to be a major problem for global crops and more noticeably, forests. This conference will bring together a range of scientists at all career stages from around the world. We will discuss advances in fundamental and applied science as well as interdisciplinary approaches to tackle some of the pressing, complex problems.”

ALT Graphic representing a host plant cell (green box on a white background) defending against viruses, bacteria, filamentous pathogens (e.g. fungi and oomycetes) and parasitic plants using siRNAs. Each organism is shown as a labelled graphic outside of the host, except virus. siRNAs inside the box connect to the organisms with straight lines & flathead arrows. "siRNA sorting mechanisms" is written over the box boundary