Renowned Speakers

We’ve invited the top most influential speakers from around the world to give inspirational talks and lead practical workshops.

Rouja Haghdoust

PhD student, The University of Sydney, Australia

Biography

Nicolet Jean Louis

Consultant & Trainer Plant Breeding Consultant, France

Biography

Jan Szopa-Skorkowski

University of Wroclaw Poland

Biography

Magdalena Zuk

University of Wroclaw, Poland

Farag Mohamed Farag Abd-Alla

Plant Pathology Res. Institute, Agric. Res. Center Egypt

Biography

Conference Information

About Conference

PULSUS GROUP welcomes attendees, presenters, and exhibitors from all over the world to attend and register for the “World Congress on Plant Genomics and Plant Science” which is going to be held during October 15-16, 2018 at London, UK.

At PULSUS Group, It is our ideology to bring maximum exposure to our attendees, so we make sure the event is a blend which covers professionals such as Bio-technologist , Molecular Biologists , Genomics researchers, healthcare professio nals from academia & industry making the PLANT GENOMICS 2018 conference a perfect platform.

Plant Genomics 2018 has been designed in an interdisciplinary manner with a multitude of tracks to choose from every segment and provides you with a unique opportunity to meet up with peers from both industry and academia and establish a scientific network between them. We cordially invite all concerned people to come join us at our event and make it successful by your participation.

Plant Genomics

Conference Theme: “Exceeding the Vision in Plant Genome Sequencing and Plant Science”

Plant Genomics is the part of molecular biology which is an evolutionary field of study that has gained rapid development of advanced research and data management tools in the past years. The recent advancement in technologies have integrated our ability to analyse and understand plant genomes and its vital role in sustaining life on earth. The sustainable production of raw materials for food, nutrition, feed, fibre, medicines and fuel can be achieved only through the study of Plant Genome and Plant Sciences. Therefore, research in plant science needs more attention and investment from both public and private sector agencies to fund for developing next-generation agricultural materials for keeping a secure and sustainable future.

To engineer plants as a source for food, fibre, renewable energy, and bioremediation, the genomes of many plant species have to be analysed. Sequencing the plant genome of the important crops will provide the necessary encyclopaedia of genes that will form the backbone for gene discovery. This pool of genes will form a national resource for insertion of genes, via biotechnological procedures, into crop plants lacking some characteristics, thereby adding or subtracting desirable and undesirable properties to enhance plant life.

Target Audience

• Plant Genomics Students

• Plant Genomics Researches

• Plant science Faculty

• Agricultural Universities

• Plant Agriculture Associations and Societies

• Soil science and Soil plant nutrition

• Business Entrepreneurs

• Training Institutes

• Software developing Companies

• Medical Colleges

• Research faculty

• Academic Scientists

• Diagnostic laboratory professionals

• Business Entrepreneurs

• Industry professionals

• Directors/Managers/CEO’s

• Presidents & Vice Presidents

• Brand Manufacturers/ Marketers of Consumer Products

• Marketing, Advertising and Promotion Agency Executives

Who should attend?

• Plant Genomics Researchers

• Genetic Engineering Students

• Botanists and Microbiologists

• Manufacturing Agriculture Devices Company

Why to attend?

With members from around the world focused on learning about Plant Genomics and its advances; This is your best opportunity to reach the largest assemblage of participants from the Plant Genomics community. Conduct presentations, distribute information, meet with current and potential scientists, make a splash with new discoveries in the advanced Molecular techniques, and receive name recognition at this event. World-renowned speakers , the most recent techniques, developments, and the newest updates in Experimental Plant Biology , genomics, physiology, cell biology, genetics are hallmarks of this conference

Scientific Sessions

Session 01: Plant Genomics

Plant genomics is the field of advanced science that allows scientist to examine numerous number of genes and to understand the genetic architecture of plant genomes and separate the genes responsible for mutations. It involves in sequencing and analysis of plant genome. It also helps in maintaining the large number of database that assists us to study genetic variation and to develop new plant type.

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5^th International conference on Plant Genomics, June 13-14, 2019 Berlin ,Germany | International conference on Plant, Cellular and Molecular Biology, February 18-19, 2019 Valencia, Spain | 20th International Conference on Plant Systems and Vascular Biology, November 15-16, 2018 Capetown , South Africa |9^th World Congress on Plant Genomics and Plant Sciences, April 11- 12, 2019 Willington, New Zealand| 6^thPlant Genomics and Gene Editing Congress, October 01-02, 2018 Philadelphia, USA| International Conference on Plant Physiology and Pathology , September 13-14, 2018 Zurich, Switzerland

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Young European Biologists | Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology (FESPB)|The Canadian Society of Plant Biologists | National Association of Plant Breeders | Genetics Society of America

Session 02: Plant Genome Sequencing

It is the method that shatters the genome into small fragments, characterizes each fragment, then arranges them back together. Pyrosequencing involves sequencing by synthesis, a simple technique for accurate and standard analysis of DNA sequences. Whole genome sequencing involves in determining the genome of complete plant DNA sequence at a single time. Developments in high-throughput sequencing have changed genetics and genomics, with lower costs leading to a rapid explosion in genome sequencing project size. The presence of DNA sequence data enables the discovery of molecular markers of broad agronomic traits creating new opportunities for crop yield improvement.

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20^thInternational Conference on Plant Genomics and Biotechnology, November 15-16, 2018 Cape Town, South Africa | Plant Genomics & Gene Editing Congress, October 01-02, 2018 Philadelphia, USA| 20^thInternational Conference on Plant Genetics and Genomics, September 13-14, 2018 Zurich, Switzerland | Global conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology, September 20-22, 2018 at Rome, Italy|21^stInternational Conference on Plant Genomics and Plant Sciences, January 21-22, 2019 London, UK | Global Summit on Plant Science , October 29-30, 2018 Valencia, Spain

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Session 03: Plant Synthetic Biology

Plant synthetic biology is the field of science that combines engineering principles with plant biology toward the design, production of new devices, traditional crop improvement and novel bioproduction in plants. The knowledge gained through Systems Biology research acts as a solid foundation for redesigning the gene pathways to accelerate the adaptation of plants to water-limited environments using synthetic biology techniques. Pharmaceutical production in plants may create the flow of pharmaceutical materials into the human food chain, especially when food crops are used and it would be useful in curing many diseases.

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3^rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, March 11-13, 2019 Singapore | Global conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology, September 20-22, 2018 Rome, Italy| 3rd International Plant Proteomics Organization Conference, September 09-12, 2018 Padua, Italy| | 5^th International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology, June 17-20, 2019 Pacific Grove, USA| Global conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology, September 20-22, 2018 at Rome, Italy

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Session 04: Crop Improvement

Crop Improvement involves in the engineering of plants done for the benefit of humanity. It can be achieved by three steps- Selection, Isolation and Breeding. By selecting and isolating plants for cultivation, the early farmers were in essence influencing which plants would cross-pollinate. Breeding was done in such a way that two plants are selected and they are crossed to produce offspring having the desired traits of both parents. Gene editing is the insertion, deletion or replacement of DNA at a specific site in the genome of an organism or cell which can be done with the help of molecular scissors. Genetically Modified crops have been developed to resist abiotic stresses, such as extreme temperature, drought or salinity, and biotic stresses, such as pathogens, insects etc. and to increase the crop yield.

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Session 05: Agricultural Genomics

The innovation in agricultural genomics will continue its contribution in sustainable productivity and offers solution to challenges in facing global population. Functional genomics in the field of agriculture helps us to understand the relationship between phenotype and genotype of plants in global scale. The increase of investment in agriculture is mainly due to the use of nitrogen fertilizer because it directly affects yield as a large amount of nitrogen is being wasted up and not absorbed by the plants. Improving efficiency of nitrogen usage by genetic improvement is necessary for the agricultural development. Agricultural genomics involves various types of breeding techniques like Marker-Assisted breeding, Conventional Breeding etc. to improve the yield of crops

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Session 06: Cereal Genomics

Cereals or crops belongs to monocot family and are cultivated globally as they provide huge amount of energy, therefore it is known as staple crops. Development and use of all kinds of molecular markers use and construction of molecular maps, study of population genetics and domestication of cereals using tools of genomics research. The gene expression databases play a vital role in extracting, organizing and interpreting information and build a connection between the genotype and phenotype of plants.

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Session 07: Plant Plastics

Plastics made from biomass such as corn, maize, sugarcane bagasse etc are known as Bioplastics. These plastics have same physical and chemical properties as that of regular plastics and they maintain full recycling capabilities. The biodegradable plastics can be obtained from polyhydroxyalkanoates(PHA) which is majorly obtained from plants and bacteria. Bacteria produces Acetyl-CoA enzyme during its metabolism which is converted into Polyhydroxy butyryl(PHB) by three biosynthetic enzymes. Usage of Bioplastics have enabled significant COâ‚‚ saving compared to conventional plastics. The renewable nature and biodegradability of PHA makes them suitable to replace synthetic plastic and hence paves way in the waste management.

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Session 08: Transgenic Plants

Transgenic Plants are obtained by introducing new traits to the plants by recombinant DNA technology. Plants containing transgenes are often called genetically modified crops. Transgenic plants have been developed by biolistic methods (i.e.) Particle gun method. In this method, the DNA bounded to tiny particles such as Tungsten or Gold is shot into the plant tissue by which it penetrates into cell wall and membranes. With the help of this technology many types of transgenic plants can be created such as Pest resistant plants, Herbicides resistant plants, Insect resistant plants, Virus resistant plant etc. Vaccines against infectious diseases of gastrointestinal are produces by therapeutic proteins obtained from the transgenic plants.

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Session 09: Phytotoxins

Phytotoxins refers to poisonous substance derived from plants. These substances may be growth inhibitors, neurotoxins, carcinogens, and teratogens. They are classified based on their structural and chemical properties such as Alkaloids, Glycosides, Proteins, Anti-Vitamins etc. These phytotoxins create a significant change when it enters into the human food chain by disturbing ion channels thereby blocks the activity of central nervous system. Some substance secreted by plants have an irritant effect on skin after being irradiated by UV light. They absorb UV light, become activated and then causes cell damage by inhibiting DNA synthesis in skin. Food Poisoning are also caused by plant phytotoxins depends on many factors such as cooking methods, individual susceptibility, level of toxins which may vary according to the species and geographical environment.

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Session 10: Pathogenicity of plants

Pathogenicity is the ability of a causal agent such as fungus, bacterium, virus etc. to produce disease in a host organism. It means the when the micro-organism which is pathogenic to a plant enters the plant and deviates the normal functioning of the plant. The plants can be cured only by diagnosing the disease caused to the plants which can be due to two factors such as pathogens and environmental conditions. Disease cycle of plants consists of stages like Inoculation, Penetration and Colonisation of Pathogens which causes Virulence, Aggressiveness and Predisposition in plants. So, management of plant pathogenicity is very essential in increasing the yield of plants.

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Session 11: Plant Breeding

Plant Breeding is the process by which humans deliberately change the characteristics of plants overtime to make them better crops and more nourishing food. Population genetics involves in the examination and modelling of changes in the frequencies of genes and alleles in plant populations over time and space. There are two methods in plant breeding- Conventional method and Unconventional method. Polyploidy have many effects on plants which vary greatly from species to species, as well as from functions of gene expression, ploidy level, heterozygosity and different traits of individual plants.

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Session 12: Plant Phytology

Phytology is the branch of biology that deals with the scientific study of plants. It covers wide range of scientific discipline such as structure, metabolism, growth, reproduction, development ,diseases and chemical properties, transportation and translocation of plants . The useful properties of plants and the possibilities for cultivating them are studied by plant phytology. The research in phytology of plants helps in providing staple foods , in synthesis of raw materials and chemicals in construction, environmental management, energy production and the maintenance of biodiversity can be done.

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Session 13: Plant Anatomy

Plant anatomy is the branch of botany, which is concerned with the study of internal structure of plants. It is also called as Phytotomy. Understanding plant function is the key to enhancing crop production, producing medicines, preserving plant biodiversity, etc. Plants are made up of two organ systems: the shoot system and the root system. Shoot system consists of leaves, stems, fruits and flowers.On the other hand, the root system consists of such as roots, underground stems, and rhizomes. All of these organs are made up of cells which are categorized into three major tissue types: dermal, ground, and vascular tissue.

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Session 14: Plant Hormones

Plant Hormones are chemical messengers that are made in one place in the plant body and deliver their message in a totally different place in the plant body. There are many hormones such as Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Ethylene and Abscisic Acid by which each hormone is responsible for each functions in plants. The drought signalling in plants is done by Abscisic acid during the time when there is stress on water availability. These hormones found only in small concentration but plays a vital role in plant growth, metabolism , aging etc. and study of these hormones are necessary to know well about plants.

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Session 15: Plant Metabolism and Regulation

Plant metabolism is defined as the complex of chemical and physical events of respiration, photosynthesis, and the synthesis and degradation of organic compounds. These metabolic pathway allows the organism to perform all the normal life processes such as growth and maintenance of cell structures, repair damage, reproduction and respond to environment. The enzymatic activity of plants is controlled by allosteric sites by which modulator or effectors binds to it. Biosynthesis of enzyme protein is done by translation and translocation level.Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) is a carbon fixation pathway exists in succulents such as cacti and other desert plants as an adaptation to arid conditions.

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Session 16: Agricultural Sciences

Agricultural science is the branch of science that involves in management of biological systems for the sustainable production of fibre and food. It has the potential to lower the cost of raw materials, increase farming revenue and improve the environmental quality. Sustainable management of land and soil supports agricultural productivity, climate change mitigation, food security, and a range of ecosystem services. The by-products that is obtained from plants during photosynthesis are very useful in power generation. A large organic matter is being generated during this time and are being excreted by the roots back to the soil. This is being consumed by the micro-organism present in the soil and release electrons as the result of consumption. The released electrons can be harnessed as electricity. By sustainable agriculture it is possible to make the earth more pollution free by large production and usage of biodegradable plastics from plants.

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Session 17: Plant Pest Management

Maintenance of crop health is essential for successful farming in both quality of produce and crop yield. The need for agricultural pest management is increasing day by day because one-fourth of the crop yield is being wasted due to pest damage on crops. So, it becomes necessary for development of better tool for controlling insects. The first and foremost step in pest management is identifying which insect is responsible for damage in each crop. Then the formulation of pest management plan is necessary to control the attack of pests in plants. There are four main groups of pests responsible for damage of crops- Weeds, Invertebrates,Pathogens and Vertebrates. Pest management methods can be categorised into four groups such as cultural, biological, mechanical and chemical.

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Session 18: Tissue Culture in Plants

Plant tissue culture is the technique of growing and maintaining plant cells, tissues or organs especially on artificial medium in suitable containers under controlled environmental conditions. Any part of a plant is taken out which is known as explant and grown in a test tube under sterile conditions. Cell division from explant forms callus which can be grown into another new plant. Plantlets can be regenerated by tissue culturing which involves various methods such as inoculation, incubation, regeneration and hardening. Transgenic plants can also be engineered by tissue culturing techniques. Micropropagation is an integrated technique which also involves in regeneration of plants by various methods such as Multiplication by Adventitious Shoots, Axillary Buds and Apical Shoots , Multiplication Through Callus Culture, Organogenesis and Somatic Embryogenesis

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Session 19: Chemical Signalling in Plants

Many chemicals are critical for plant growth and development and in integrating various stress signals and controlling downstream stress responses by modulating gene expression machinery and regulating various pumps and biochemical reactions. Plant hormones are responsible for chemical signalling in plants. Auxin is the hormone responsible for phototropism in plants. The drought signalling in plants is done by Abscisic acid during the time when there is stress on water availability. Calcium signalling is one of the very important intracellular second messenger molecules involved in many signal transduction pathways in plants. Nitric Oxide signalling is also an important chemical signalling adopted by plants for efficient utilisation of Nitrogen from the soil.

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Market Analysis

SCOPE AND IMPORTANCE

The importance of plant genomics and plant science is that it would satisfy the growing demands of human population by increasing the quality and amount of grain production. GM technology is still developing, with plastid transformation as a promising tool for the eco-friendly production of bioactive proteins. The production of maize has been increased significantly worldwide by simply switching from open cultivators to hybrid techniques which is about 65% of total maize acreage. On the other hand Plant Science has played a vital role in isolating the genes for stress tolerance.

We can obtain therapeutic protein, phytochemicals from medicinal plants to cure fatal diseases. The need of plant genomics comes to play when the grain produce is being damaged by mycotoxins. The analysis of plant genes and modifying it prevent its damage from mycotoxins.

This conference focuses broadly on cellular biology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, development, plant-microbe interaction, genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular evolution.

Why London?

London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain. It is one of the world's top tourist destinations, attracting upward of 15 million visitors each year. London is known to be a leading global educational center, having one of the largest populations of overseas students of any city in the world. It is a city with different cultures and communities across the capital. The most popular tourist icons of the city are Big Ben Clock Tower, ZSL London Zoo, Tower Bridge, British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey. Across the river Thames, the London Eye observation wheel provides a extraordinary views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city . Queen Mary University Provides healthcare professionals with multi-disciplinary perspective on genomics and its application in medicine. The University of Nottingham offers course on plant science that explores how plants grow, develop, reproduce, combat diseases and respond to their environment. It also covers many exciting aspects of modern plant science, including cell and molecular biology, plant-pathogen interactions, genetic engineering, environmental physiology, and ecology.

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UNIVERSITIES

University of Edinberg
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MARKET GROWTH

The global Genomics market has been valued at USD 13.45 Billion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 10.2% to reach to USD 24.06 Billion by 2022. The growth of the overall market for genomics can be attributed to the growing demand for personalized medicine, growing investments, grants, and funds by the government; rise in research activities in the field of genomics; increasing number of start-up companies; and increasing application of genomic sequencing in the diagnostics. In the coming years, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the global Genomics market. Base year considered for the report is 2016 and the forecast period includes 2017–2022.

19 Conference Highlights

Plant Genomics Plant Genome Sequencing Plant Synthetic Biology Crop Improvement Agriculture Genomics Cereal Genomics Plant Plastics Transgenic Plants Phytotoxins Pathogenicity of Plants Plant Breeding Plant Phytology Plant Anatomy Plant Hormones Plant Metabolism and Regulation Agricultural Sciences Plant Pest Management Tissue Culture in Plants Chemical Signalling in Plants