Call for Abstracts
Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) play a crucial role in human health, cultural heritage, and economic development. As global interest in natural products, sustainability, and wellness continues to rise, innovation in the cultivation, utilization, and conservation of MAPs has become increasingly vital. Rapid advancements in breeding, biotechnology, and cultivation practices are reshaping how these plants contribute to healthcare, agriculture, and the green economy.

Guided by the Key Theme: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Diversity and Innovation: Wellness Comes to Bloom

This joint symposium highlights the richness of biodiversity and the potential of medicinal and aromatic plants as global treasures driving sustainable growth and community well-being. It aims to showcase recent research and innovations that enhance the sustainable use of MAP resources — from genetic diversity and propagation to processing, utilization, and commercialization — while preserving traditional knowledge and cultural value. By bringing together researchers, academics, practitioners, growers, and policymakers, this symposium will provide a global platform for interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration. Participants will explore strategies for conservation, value addition, and innovation to promote the sustainable cultivation and utilization of MAPs for health, economy, and environment.

The symposium will include the following topics:

• Biodiversity and Conservation of Genetic Resources
• Breeding, Biotechnology and Propagation Techniques
• Sustainable and Smart Cultivation Systems
• Good Agricultural and Wild Collection Practices for MAP (GACP-MAP)
• Pest and Disease Management in Medicinal and Aromatic Crop Systems
• Climate Change, Ecosystem Services and Environmental Impact
• Biochemistry, Active Compounds and Pharmacological Properties
• Postharvest Handling and Processing Technology
• Utilization and Value Addition of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
• Trade and Regulation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Products
• Traditional Knowledge, Cultural Heritage and Community Empowerment

We warmly invite scientists, practitioners, and industry stakeholders to share their research, innovation, and experiences that contribute to advancing the sustainable utilization and cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Together, under the vision of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Diversity and Innovation: Wellness Comes to Bloom, we can cultivate collaboration, inspire innovation, and promote global well-being through the wisdom and diversity of nature.