XXIII International Bunt and Smut Workshop

On behalf of the organising committee we share that the 23rd International Bunt and Smut

Workshop will take place in Uppsala, Sweden, on June 1–2, 2025.

The workshop will be a satellite event to the 14th Conference of the

European Foundation for Plant Pathology (EFPP), which follows on June

3–5.

This workshop provides a platform for researchers, plant breeders, and

industry representatives to share the latest advancements in bunt and

smut diseases, including management strategies and resistance breeding.

The program will feature keynote presentations, research talks, and

discussions on future challenges and opportunities in the field.

Workshop Themes:

- Biology, evolution, diversity, and epidemiology of bunts and

smuts

- Molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity and host resistance

- Breeding for host plant resistance

- Integrated control strategies, regulations, and policies

- Other relevant research topics

Abstract submission deadline: March 17, 2025

Workshop dates: June 1–2, 2025

EFPP Conference: June 3–5, 2025

Registration & Abstract Submission:

Workshop website and link to abstract submission:

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We are looking forward to welcoming you to Uppsala!