The conference will bring together specialists in plant biotechnology, agriculture and the food sciences to share and discuss recent advances in agrifood biotechnology. Particular emphasis will be given to integrative approaches, from ecology, plant physiology and molecular biology to food chemistry and food technology, all contributing to sustainable food production and agrifood biotechnology.
Topics: Sustainable agriculture: ecological, chemical and biotechnological approaches ; Integrative approaches to improve crop production and food quality; Fruit physiology and technology: pre- and postharvest processes; Plant biotechnology to improve human nutrition