APBC2025
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The 17th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference (APBC) hosted by the Australasian Plant Breeding Association (APBA). A 3-day conference and exhibition taking place from 4-6 June 2025 in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Huge thank you to our delegates, sponsors, committee, keynote speakers, presenters, session chairs and everyone who submitted an abstract for consideration. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you for your contribution to plant breeding and for making #APBC2025 an amazing success!🌱
🌾 #APBC2025 Plenary Day 2 🌱 Dr Sally Norton: AGG evolving into a bio-digital hub for trait discovery & climate-resilient breeding 👨🌾 Grower panel: Traits that matter, on-farm challenges and what breeders can do better 📊 Dr Dan Tolhurst: New GxE framework + R package to boost adaptation & stability
Plenary sessions continue with invigorating talks! 🍇Hannah shares multi-omics approaches for improving perennial crop breeding 🌸Digby shares his conservation & breeding work of ornamental plants 🧬DArT highlights how their technologies are helping plant breeding #APBC2025
#APBC2025 plenary highlights: 🌲 David Chagné: Māori values & sovereignty at the heart of native tree species research 🌾 Jessica Hyles: Big opportunities in blue-sky ag science – soil, stress, nitrogen & more 🍊 Zac Stewart: New pipeline to beat citrus juvenility & speed genetic gain
🌱 #APBC2025 is officially underway! Opened with remarks from Prof Jacqui Batley and Dr Jodi Neal of the Australasian Plant Breeding Association. A strong start to a big week of science, ideas, and collaboration!
The Next Gen Breeders Workshop kicked off #APBC2025 in Perth! 🌱Great discussions on career pathways & essential skills for plant breeders, bringing together industry, academics & ECRs from Australia & beyond. Perfect networking + beer tasting to wrap up! 🍺 #PlantBreeding @apbc2025.bsky.social
It’s APBC 2025 week! 🎉 Can't wait to welcome delegates from across the plant breeding community to Fremantle this week for #APBC2025 🌿 Here’s to a week of 'Celebrating Impact' Travel safe and see you soon! 📅 June 4 - 6 📍 Esplanade Hotel Fremantle 🔗 apbconference.org #AgScience #PlantBreeding
1 week to go until #APBC2025! ⏳ 🌱 240+ delegates already registered 📍 Esplanade Hotel by Rydges Fremantle 📅 June 4–6 3 days of insight, innovation & community in plant breeding. 🎟️ It's not too late to join us → apbconference.org #PlantBreeding #AgScience
📢 Last Call for Poster Submissions - APBC 2025! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research to the plant breeding community at APBC 2025. 🗓️ Final submissions close 23 May - get yours in today! apbconference.org
⏳ Just 2 weeks to go until #APBC2025 and we are excited! 🌾 3 days of cutting-edge plant breeding insights 🌿 World-class research, innovation, and networking 📍Esplanade Hotel by Rydges, Perth Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation. 👉 Register now: apbconference.org
🚨 CLOSING SOON! Don't miss your chance to enter our #BreedingImpact social media competition. Share your plant breeding story and you could win cash prizes at #APBC2025. Tag @APBC25 & submit by May 23rd! Enter here: forms.gle/9MsM5w8WKimh...
🎤 The #APBC2025 speaker and session line-up is now LIVE! 🌱Hear how the community is shaping plant breeding 📅 3 days of conference + exhibition 🌍 Talks from industry and research leaders Register + explore the full program: www.apbconference.org
🌾 Excited to welcome Diversity Arrays Technology (DArT) as a Silver Sponsor for #APBC2025! Leaders in #genomics & #AgTech, DArT powers breeding with tools like #KDDart & ML-driven analytics. 🌱 📍 Perth | 🗓️ 4–6 June 🔗 apbconference.org | 👉 diversityarrays.com #PlantBreeding #BreedingInnovation
We're excited to welcome Illumina as a Silver Sponsor for #APBC2025! 🌱Advancing genomics to create a sustainable future. Learn more: www.illumina.com #PlantBreeding #Innovation
👨🔬👩🔬 Behind every breakthrough crop is a dedicated plant breeder. It's time to step into the spotlight! Join our #BreedingImpact contest, tag @APBC25 & get recognized at #APBC2025. Enter now: forms.gle/9MsM5w8WKimh...
🌟 Excited to welcome GRDC as a Gold Sponsor for APBC 2025! 🌾 Proud partners in driving innovation and research for Aussie grain growers. Learn more about their amazing work: www.grdc.com.au #APBC2025 #GrainsResearch #PlantBreeding
🥔👑 "I yam what I yam" - probably a sweet potato breeder. Showcase your royal tubers in our #BreedingImpact social media contest! Tag @APBC25 & win cash prizes at #APBC2025. How to enter and full details here: forms.gle/9MsM5w8WKimh... #PlantBreeding
#APBC2025 continues our tradition of showcasing breeding excellence through our Product Showcase! Contribute your innovative varieties (fruits, grains, nuts, etc) for conference meals & tastings. Contact hello@apbconference.net 🍎🌾🥬 #BreedingImpact #PlantBreeding
🌱 Only 8 weeks to go until #APBC2025! ⏳ Big thanks to our amazing sponsors 🌟- your support makes APBC possible! Join us from 4-6 June in Perth. Register now 👉 www.apbconference.org #PlantBreeding #AgScience #Innovation
🚨 Poster submissions for APBC 2025 are still open! 🚨 Present your research to industry leaders, connect with experts & join the community shaping the future of plant breeding. Submit your poster today! 🌱 👉 www.apbconference.org #APBC2025 #PlantBreeding #Research #Science
Excited to announce Rijk Zwaan as our Networking Reception Sponsor! 🌱Their focus on innovation and sustainability helps to shape the future of plant breeding. And their support helps make great connections happen at APBC 2025! Thank you, Rijk Zwaan! #APBC2025 #PlantBreeding #RijkZwaan #Networking
🚨 Another fantastic speaker joins #APBC2025! 🚨 Dr. Daniel Tolhurst is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge statistical methods and tools for sustainable plant & animal breeding. Don’t miss his insights in Perth, 4–6 June! 📅 Secure your spot today: apbconference.org #PlantBreeding #Genetics
From lab to field, your work matters! 🔬🌿 Capture your plant breeding journey in one photo for your chance to win. See how to enter and full details here: forms.gle/9MsM5w8WKimh... Cash prize up for grabs at #APBC2025!
🚨 Keynote Speaker Alert! 🚨 Welcome Dr. Sally Norton to #APBC2025! 🌾 As head of the Australian Grains Genebank, Sally is shaping the future of grain crops by leveraging genomics & bioinformatics. Join us in Perth, 4–6 June! 🎟️ Register now: apbconference.org
🚨 Last Call: Travel Grants Closing Soon! 🚨 Submit your travel grant application for #APBC2025 by 19 March! Visit apbconference.org for details. #TravelGrants #PlantBreeding #Innovation
🌽👀 If you whisper sweet nothings to your corn, you might be a plant breeder! Share your impactful "corny" moments in our #BreedingImpact social media contest. Enter now: forms.gle/9MsM5w8WKimh...
🚨 Keynote Speaker Alert! 🚨 Welcome Prof. Rebecca Ford from Griffith University to #APBC2025! 🌱 Rebecca works with broadacre & horticultural industries to enhance crop sustainability, from disease management to better papayas! 🍃 Join us in Perth 4-6 June! #plantbreeding #AgScience
🚨 Plant breeders, it's your time to shine! Join our social media photo competition and share your breeding impact story for a chance to win cash prizes at #APBC2025. For information on how to enter visit: apbconference.org Competition is open now! #BreedingImpact #plantbreeding
We're excited to welcome the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy as a Gold Sponsor for #APBC2025! 🎉 Thank you for your support in advancing plant breeding innovation. 🌱🌾 See you in Perth this June! #PlantBreeding #AgScience #QUT
