The First Conference on
Plant Biotechnology and Breeding (FCPBB)

6 and 7 May, Constantine

About FCPBB

About FCPBB

The Plant Biotechnology and Breeding team of biotechnology laboratory (National Higher School of Biotechnology, ENSB, Constantine) in collaboration with the Plant Response to Stress team (Biotechnology Research Center, C.R.Bt, Constantine) organize the First Conference on Plant Biotechnology and Breeding (FCPBB).

This conference is organised in the framework of DiVicia project "Use and management of Vicia species for sustainability and resilience in biodiversity-based farming systems". DiVicia is a PRIMA project (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area). It aims to exploit the particular properties of legumes (faba bean and vetch) to design added value sustainable and resilient cereal cropping systems (CCSs) based on biodiversity and adapted to the current and future constraints of the Mediterranean Basin. DiVicia focuses on the identification of a variety of promising landraces and stress resistant genotypes to implement best crop diversification practices in Mediterranean cereal systems (rotation, inter-, mix-cropping).

The conference is intended to bring together senior scientists, young researchers and students working on plant breeding and biotechnology and allow them to present their work, exchange their ideas and experiences. This will provide excellent opportunities for networking and developing productive and sustainable collaborations. Through the invitation of established scientists in the field as guest speakers, the conference will also introduce the participants to the latest developments related to the methodologies and technologies applied by plant breeders worldwide. The event will cover a wide range of strategic crop sectors (field crops, horticultural crops and tree crops).

Organisation

Conference Chair

  • Dr. Bani Moustafa, ENSB.
  • Conference Honorary Chair

  • Prof. Douadi Khelifi, Director of ENSB.
  • Prof. Ammar Azioune, Director of the C.R.Bt.
  • Scientific Committee

    • Dr. Zarouri Belkacem, C.R.Bt (President).
    • Prof. Benchabane Messaoud, USD-Blida.
    • Prof. Khelifi Lakhdar, ENSA.
    • Prof. Benbelkacem Abdelkader, INRAA.
    • Prof. Mebarkia Amar, UFASetif1.
    • Prof. Maatougui M. El Hadi.
    • Prof. Taoutaou, Abdelmoumen, ENSA.
    • Prof. Harfi Boualem, C.R.Bt.
    • Dr. Belagrouz Abdenour, ENSF.
    • Dr. Hadjout Salah, CRAT.
    • Dr. Mesnoua Mohammed, CRSTRA.
    • Dr. Ali Abdelkader, ITGC.
    • Dr. Fellahi Zine El Abidine, UBI-BBA.
    • Dr. Zerrouk Izzeddine Zakarya, ENSC.
    • Dr. Karkour Larbi, C.R.Bt.
    • Dr. Ramla Dalila, INRAA.
    • Dr. Kamel Kellou, UMC1.
    • Dr. Titouh Khayreddine, INRAA.
    • Dr. Bani Moustafa, ENSB.
    • Dr. Nadji Wassila, ENSB.
    • Dr. Boudiar Ridha, C.R.Bt

    Organising Committee

    • Dr. Marouf Aribi Mohamed, ENSB (President).
    • Dr. Bani Moustafa, ENSB.
    • Dr. Zarouri Belkacem, C.R.Bt.
    • Dr. Bechkri Sakina, UMC1.
    • Dr. Boudiar Ridha, C.R.Bt.
    • Dr. Nadji Wassila, ENSB.
    • Dr. Seghir Nassim, ENSB (Web Chair).
    • Pr. Harfi Boualem, C.R.Bt.
    • Dr. Karkour Larbi, C.R.Bt.
    • Dr. Rahim Noureddine, ENSB.
    • Dr. Kerroum Fatima, C.R.Bt.
    • Dr. Barhouchi Badra, CRSP.
    • Dr. Zerroumda Mohamed El fateh, C.R.Bt.
    • M. Ilyas Bouhrem, C.R.Bt.
    • Mme. Guemraoui Asma, ENSB.
    • Mme. Tir Anfel, C.R.Bt.
    • Mlle. Labed Imane, ENSB.
    • Mlle. Ghariani Dounya Zad, ENSB.
    • Mlle. Ferhat Izdihar, ENSB.
    • Mlle. Nedjar Dorsaf, ENSB.
    • Mlle. Boukerzaza rania, ENSB.
    • Mlle. Barboucha Ghozlen, ENSB.

    Topics

    We welcome submissions related to the following topics:
    • Field crops: cereals, pulses and industrial crops.
    • Horticultural crops: vegetables, ornamentals and herbs.
    • Tree crops: fruit trees, vines, date palm and other woody perennial plants.

    Conference Program

    The conference program is available here!.

    Submission

    To ensure a smooth submission process, please follow the guidelines outlined below.
    Instructions for authors
    We accept abstracts that adhere to the following format:
    • Title: Times New Roman, size 14.
    • Author(s) & Affiliation(s): Times New Roman, size 12.
    • Type of presentation: Oral presentation or poster.
    • Topic: Indicate the topic of your abstract. It should be one of the three topics of the conference.
    • Abstract & Keywords: Times New Roman, size 12. The abstract should be concise but well representative. It should state clearly and concisely the objectives, the methodology, the important results and the central conclusions. Page limits: one to two pages or 300 to 500 words.
    • Language: English/French/Arabic.
    The abstract must be submitted via the following link (register and follow the submission steps): submit your abstract here!
    Important Dates
    • Call for submission/participation: Mars 12, 2024.
    • Abstract submission deadline (extended): April 14, 2024 April 19, 2024.
    • Notification of acceptance: April 30, 2024.
    • Detailed conference program: May 2, 2024.
    • Registration
      No registration fees are required to attend the conference, lunch and coffee breaks are covered. However, participants should arrange by themselves for transport, accommodation and other meals.

      Keynote Speakers

      Abdelkader Benbelkacem

      Abdelkader Benbelkacem

      Jameel M. Al-Khayri

      Jameel M. Al-Khayri

      Diego-Rubiales

      Diego Rubiales

      Sponsors

      Contact Us

      Address

      National Higher School of Biotechnology, University of Constantine 3 - Salah Boubnider, Nouvelle Ville Ali Mendjeli, Constantine.