31st PARIS International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture & Plant Protection (PSAPP-25)

Call for papers/Topics Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to: I. Sustainable Agricultural Systems & Practices - Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: - Principles and practices of agroecology - Soil health and fertility management (e.g., cover cropping, no-till, organic matter enhancement) - Biodiversity in agricultural landscapes (e.g., beneficial insects, wildlife corridors) - Carbon sequestration in agricultural systems - Circular bioeconomy in agro-farming - Nature-based solutions in agriculture - Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: - Climate-smart agriculture techniques - Drought-resistant crop varieties and water-efficient irrigation - Climate-adaptive livestock management - Impacts of climate change on plant health and pest dynamics - Resilient livelihood strategies for farmers - Early warning systems for weather and pests - Sustainable Resource Management: - Sustainable soil and water management - Water quality management in agricultural runoff - Nutrient cycling and efficient fertilizer use - Renewable energy integration on farms - Waste management and valorization in agriculture - Crop and Livestock Production Systems: - Crop rotation and diversification - Precision agriculture (sensors, robotics, AI) - Vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics - Horticulture and protected cultivation - Sustainable livestock grazing management - Integration of crop and livestock systems - Socio-economic Aspects of Sustainable Agriculture: - Food security and food systems - Rural development and community engagement - Economic viability of sustainable practices - Policy and regulatory frameworks for sustainable agriculture - Farmer education and extension services - Marketing and supply chain for sustainable products - Integrating traditional ecological knowledge II. Plant Protection Strategies & Innovations - Integrated Pest Management (IPM): - Principles and implementation of IPM - Monitoring and forecasting of pests and diseases - Decision-making tools for pest management - Cultural practices for pest control - Biological control (biopesticides, beneficial organisms, macrobials, microbials) - Host plant resistance and breeding for disease/pest resistance - Chemical control (responsible use, reduced-risk pesticides, resistance management) - Pest and Disease Diagnostics & Monitoring: - Advanced diagnostic tools for pathogens and pests - Molecular mechanisms of plant-microbe interactions - Remote sensing for crop disease surveillance - AI-based pest and disease detection - Population genetics of pests and pathogens - Specific Pest Groups: - Insect pest management (e.g., migratory pests, biosecurity) - Plant diseases (fungal, bacterial, viral, phytoplasma, nematodes, abiotic diseases) - Weeds and their management (e.g., alien invasive weeds, weedicide resistance) - Post-harvest pests and diseases - Invasive and emerging pests under changing climate - Biotechnology and Advanced Technologies in Plant Protection: - Genomics and gene editing for plant protection - Endophytes and plant protection - Bio-based compounds and plant immunity - Nanotechnology in plant protection - Drone and robotics for pest management - Digital tools and ICT in plant protection - Phytosanitary Measures and Global Trade: - Quarantine procedures and control of transboundary pests - International phytosanitary standards - Risk assessment for invasive pests - Impact of safe trade on plant health - Environmental Impact of Plant Protection: - Ecotoxicology and toxicology of pesticides - Impact of agrochemicals on soil and water health - Reducing the ecological footprint of plant protection - Pollinator protection and biodiversity conservation III. Cross-Cutting Themes - One Health Approach: Recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health in plant protection. - Policy and Regulation: - Implementation of national and international strategies (e.g., EU Farm to Fork Strategy) - Pesticide regulation and risk assessment - Incentives for sustainable farming practices - Research and Development: - Funding and collaborations in plant protection and sustainable agriculture research - Translational research from lab to farm - Technology transfer and innovation adoption - Education and Capacity Building: - Training programs for farmers, researchers, and extension workers - Public awareness and engagement on sustainable agriculture and plant health