This is a research area undergoing significant transition due to the sensitivity of many horticultural crops to changing climate conditions. Across the world this is impacting where, when and how horticultural crops are grown. As such this event will explore the scientific progress that underpins climate adaptation in Horticultural crops.
This event is a collaboration between the AAB and Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology (JHSB), who are celebrating publication of 100 annual volumes.
The Horticultural Quality and Food Loss Specialist Group inaugurated in 2023 as a follow-on from the BBSRC-funded HortQFL Network. This group aims to bring together academics, consultants and members of industry to explore the challenges of maintaining horticultural quality and reducing food loss.
The JHSB celebrated its centenary in 2019 and in 2025 will publish the 100th volume and is celebrate this with this collaborative event. The JHSB enters its second century with a rising impact factor, attracting worldwide authorship and readership and a firm financial platform. The JHSB is an independent publication not linked to a learned society and its charitable objectives are: “to advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the that research work by the publication of a Journal”.
Meeting Information
In-person delegates can register for the two-day event or each individual day. Day One will have a focus on Applied Science and Day Two is a celebration of the Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. On the evening of Day 1 we will host a poster session with drink reception and conference dinner (to be booked as an optional item). On Day 2 posters will remain open for viewing and we will host a JHBS Celebratory Lunch.
Online delegates will have access to all scientific sessions and can ask questions via text that is monitoring by AAB staff. Online poster presenters will be invited to provide a short talk video introducing their research. All posters will be included within a digital poster book.
Invited Speakers and Sessions
Day 1 will focus on more ‘applied’ horticulture with the majortiy of speakers selected from submitted abstracts.
Invited speakers:
Graham Clarkson, Head of Breeding at Edward Vinsons Ltd. Industry-Academic Partnerships in Strawberry Breeding.
On Day 2 the JHBS invited speakers will explore the following topics:
1. Gene editing – Jim Giovannoni, Cornell University
2. Environmentally supportive crop husbandry – Ep Heuvelink, Wageningen University
3. Food and health –
4. Energy economy –
5. Robotics, AI & automation – Professor Simon Pearson, University of Lincoln
6. Climate change impact- Gareth Redmond-King, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU)
7. Horticulture policy – Tim Lang, City University
Abstract Submission for Oral or Poster Presentations
Abstract submission is available through the AAB website.
Delegates have the opportunity to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. On Day 1 of the meeting we will schedule oral presentations selected from submitted abstracts. All abstracts not selected for an oral presentation will be offered to provide a poster presentation and a short talk.
Abstract submission deadine for both oral and poster presentations is February 1st 2023.
SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT HERE
Registration opens on January 1st 2024
