Dear Colleagues
We are delighted to announce that the Call for Abstracts is now open for the
IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2027 Conference,
to be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 25-30 April 2027. The meeting theme is:
Intelligent Forests – Facing the Future.
The IUFRO Tree Biotechnology Meeting is the premier biennial international conference dedicated to advances in forest tree genomics, genetics, biotechnology, molecular biology, tree development, biotic and abiotic stress, physiology, molecular breeding and
related fields. The conference provides a unique opportunity for researchers, students, and industry professionals and government officials from around the world to share new discoveries, exchange ideas, and build collaborations.
We invite submissions across a broad range of topics, including:
- Biological, evolutionary, and ecological insights from omics
- Application of AI in tree genomics and biotechnology
- Genes, development, and physiology
- Biotechnology for biomaterials and the bioeconomy
- Genetic engineering and reproductive biology of forest trees
- Genomics and phenomics for tree improvement
- Trees in changing landscapes (biotic and abiotic stress)
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Translating genomics and biotechnology into practice
Important Dates
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Abstract submission opens: 28 July 2026
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Abstract submission closes: 16 October 2026 (oral presentations)
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Presenter notifications: 18 November 2026
Abstract submission instructions, templates, and the online submission portal are available here:
Additional information about the meeting, venue, registration, accommodation, and programme can be found on the conference website at:
Please help to promote the meeting by circulating this announcement widely among colleagues, students, and collaborators who may be interested.
We look forward to welcoming you to Stellenbosch in April 2027 for an exciting and engaging meeting of the global tree biotechnology community.
Kind regards
Prof. Zander Myburg
Chair, IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2027
Chair, IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2027
The conference is co-hosted by Stellenbosch University and the University of Pretoria.
Professor Zander Myburg PhD Genetics and Forestry (NC State University)
Department of Genetics | Faculty of AgriSciences | Stellenbosch University
Cell +27 83 3890 325 | Email zandermyburg@sun.ac.za
Stellenbosch | South Africa | www.sun.ac.za
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