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    Introduction

    We are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of the International Forage & Turf Breeding Conference - IFTBC 2024 in Brasilia, Brazil, from October 16-18, 2024!

     

    Join us for three days of inspiring discussions and the latest updates and innovations on forage and turf breeding.

     

    This will be the second edition of the joint conference which brings together forage and turf breeding scientists from around the world for a unique opportunity to share research results, ideas, recent developments, and plans for the application of conventional and modern technologies for cultivar development.

     

    IFTBC 2024 builds upon the foundations laid by the global forage and turf breeding community, bringing the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf Symposium to Brazil for the first time and the International Symposium of Forage Breeding back to its home country. 

     

    Embrapa, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, will host IFTBC 2024, with a local committee including Research Scientists Allan Ramos (Embrapa Cerrados), Claudio Karia (Embrapa Cerrados), Gustavo Braga (Embrapa Cerrados), Marcelo Ayres Carvalho (Embrapa Cerrados), and Marco Pessoa-Filho (Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology).

     

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    Conference Objectives

     

    This conference aims to foster discussion, learning, capacity building, and information sharing on the application of conventional and modern genetics and breeding technologies, phenomics, genomics, biotechnology, and statistics, including research challenges and perspectives for the development of forage, turf, and bioenergy crops.

     

    Who should attend

     

    - Undergraduate and graduate students from national and international educational and research institutions.

     

    - Geneticists, breeders of forage species, turfgrasses, cover crops, and bioenergy crops.

     

    - Public and private sector professionals in forage science, pasture management, physiology, entomology, and phytopathology of forage, turfgrass, cover crops, and bioenergy crops.

     

    - Companies involved in cultivar development and production and marketing of forage seeds.

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    Call for abstracts

     

    We invite professionals and students to submit their work to be presented at IFTBC 2024. Submissions of abstracts for potential oral or poster presentations are welcomed. Note that oral presentations will be selected from submitted abstracts as we will not be able to accommodate all requests. We may ask you to present your work as a poster instead. 

     

    Abstracts must be submitted by July 19, 2024, following submission instructions.

     

    Conference topics:

    - Genetic resources

    - Genetic and genomic tools (genomics, genome editing, etc.)

    - Phenotyping technologies (high-throughput phenotyping, etc.)

    - Abiotic stresses

    - Biotic stresses

    - Plant-microorganism interactions (plant-growth-promoting microorganisms, endophytes, BNF, BNI, etc.)

    - Forage Quality

    - Seed quality and yield

    - Bioenergy crops (breeding and genetics)

    - Cover crops (breeding and genetics)

    ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM

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    Registration fees

     

    Early registration

    by July 19,2024

    Standard registration

    Undergraduate students  

    		 R$ 450.00

    R$ 600.00

    Graduate students 

    		 R$ 650.00

    R$ 900.00
    Professional attendee R$ 1,000.00 R$ 1,800.00

     

     

    *We require a photocopy of a valid student ID. The student fee is not valid for postdocs.

     

    Registration includes:

     

    Full access to the conference lectures, oral presentations, and poster sessions.

    Welcome reception, mid-day, and afternoon breaks.

     

    Special needs: 

     

    Please contact the organizing committee if you have any special needs.

     

Travel information

  • About Brasilia

     

    Brasília, Brazil's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts striking modernist architecture by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa, characterized by sleek lines and minimalist designs in landmarks like the presidential palace and the National Congress. The city integrates with the surrounding Cerrado biome, known for its rich and unique biodiversity, and also for its significant contribution to the country's agricultural production.

     

     

     

     

  • About the venue

     

    IFTBC 2024 will be held at the Irineu Cabral Auditorium at Embrapa's Headquarters, the central hub for innovative research and development initiatives to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and resilience.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Airport information

     

    Brasília International Airport (BSB), is the international airport serving Brasília, named after President Juscelino Kubitschek. 

     

    The airport is located 11 km (7 mi) from downtown Brasília. It is served by buses, taxis, and ridesharing services such as Uber (https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/airports/bsb/).

     

  • Visa information

     

    International attendees must obtain a visa from a Brazilian Consulate Service unless they come from a visa-exempt country. Check the list on this link to know if you need a visa (countries with value 1 in column VIVIS require a visa).

     

    Where to apply for a visa?

     

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for granting visas, which occurs through the Embassies, General Consulates, Consulates, and Vice consulates of Brazil abroad.

     

    To apply for a visa, attendees must submit the duly completed visa application form, a valid travel document, proof of payment of consular fees, an International Certificate of Immunization—when necessary—, and other specific documents for the type of visa requested.