Abstract submission

 

Abstracts can be submitted by mailing them as a word document to: ibws2026@gmail.com. Each participant can submit a maximum of 2 abstracts. The submission deadline for abstracts is 15 November 2025. When submitting abstracts, label them: surname.ibws.docx. If multiple abstracts are submitted, label them: surname1.ibws.docx. Below, you can find the guidelines for abstract submission.

Guidelines for abstract submission

language: English

• Font requirements: Times New Roman, 12pt font size
• Abstract length: maximum 250 words
• Preferred format: oral or poster (The final selection of the type of presentation will be made by the scientific/organizing committee.). Indicate participation in the poster awards only for Students/Early Career Researchers.
• Use the downloadable word template at the end of this page. Please follow strictly format and style.
• 2 topics must be selected in the submission system (see the topics listed below)

Topics

1. Diversity, genomics, and evolution of the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (e.g. phylogeny, pangenomics, population genetics, evolution
2. Molecular plant-microbe interactions (e.g. effectors, quorum sensing, plant responses/gene expression, genetics and metabolomics)
3. Ecology and epidemiology (e.g. pathogen survival, range expansion, plant host range, microbiome interactions)
4. Host resistance and crop improvement (e.g. resistance genes, resistance markers, breeding, genetic engineering)
5. Disease control, prevention, and diagnostics (e.g. detection, identification, biological control, containment, ICM)

Abstract template

Abstract template ibws2026.docx