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IFMB 2027

Scientific topics

The 2nd International Forum on Maize Biology (IFMB 2027)

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Biology of stress resistance in maize

    Responses to biotic and abiotic stress, development of resistance traits, environmental adaptation and their genetic regulation.

  3. 03

    Maize development and evolution

    Genetic and molecular mechanisms of growth, plant architecture, yield formation, domestication and evolution.

  4. 04

    Big data and intelligent breeding by design

    Genomic selection, AI-assisted research, data-driven trait prediction, molecular breeding by design and related innovations.

  5. 05

    Germplasm innovation and industrial applications

    Germplasm exploration and utilization, identification of favorable alleles, genetic improvement and translation of research into practice.