IV International Symposium on Germplasm of Ornamentals Aug 3-8 in Fort Collins, Colorado, Abstracts Due Mar 1

The International Society for Horticultural Science is hosting the IV International Symposium on Germplasm of Ornamentals (ISGO) from August 3-8, 2025, in Fort Collins, Colorado. The symposium focuses on the use of science and technology dedicated to explore, preserve, and enhance the germplasm of ornamentals.

Topics include:

Plant exploration, discovery, and utilization

• Germplasm resources, conservation, and sustainability

• Genetic improvement

• Applications of modern biotechnology

• Environmental physiology and landscape performance

• Biotic stress physiology of new plants

• New uses of ornamental plants

The featured speakers are:

• Dr. Lisa Alexander, U.S. National Arboretum: “Development of germplasm resources for Hydrangea quercifolia: collection, characterization, and strategies for breeding improvement”

• Dr. Jennifer Bousselot, Colorado State University: “Beyond beauty: how Rocky Mountain native plants improve our lives”

• Dr. Qixiang Zhang, Beijing Forestry University: “Ornamental germplasm resources and innovation in China”

• Dr. Yi Li, University of Connecticut: “Toolbox for ornamental plant breeding: what's available and how to decide - case studies included”

Abstracts due by March 1, 2025 and can be submitted at the abstract submission website. For more information visit the symposium website.