IFMB 2027
The 2nd International Forum on Maize Biology (IFMB 2027)
Sichuan Agricultural University will host the second International Forum on Maize Biology in Chengdu, China, in 2027. The forum brings maize researchers together to share recent advances and address challenges in food security, sustainable agriculture and climate change.
International experts will discuss maize genetics and genomics, development, stress resistance, big data and breeding by design, germplasm innovation and industrial applications. The forum encourages collaboration across disciplines, institutions and countries.
The organizing committee welcomes researchers, early-career scientists, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students from around the world.
Scientific topics
Maize multi-omics and the genetic basis of complex traits
Maize genomics, population genetics, dissection of complex traits, multi-omics integration and discovery of key genes.
Biology of stress resistance in maize
Responses to biotic and abiotic stress, development of resistance traits, environmental adaptation and their genetic regulation.
Maize development and evolution
Genetic and molecular mechanisms of growth, plant architecture, yield formation, domestication and evolution.
Big data and intelligent breeding by design
Genomic selection, AI-assisted research, data-driven trait prediction, molecular breeding by design and related innovations.
Germplasm innovation and industrial applications
Germplasm exploration and utilization, identification of favorable alleles, genetic improvement and translation of research into practice.
Forum dates
Arrival and check-in
April 21, 2027
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Scientific sessions
April 22 – 24, 2027
Jinjiang Hotel
Departure
April 25, 2027
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Program
April 21, 2027
Arrival and check-in
April 22 – 24, 2027
Scientific sessions
April 25, 2027
Departure