World Congress on Advances in Plant Science and Plant Biology

Scope & Importance

Advances in plant science and plant biology are rapidly transforming our understanding of plant function and utility. These developments span various fields, including genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, and ecology, leading to significant breakthroughs in agriculture, environmental management.

These advancements in plant science and biology are not only enhancing our basic understanding of plant life but are also driving innovations that address global challenges such as food security, climate change, and sustainable agriculture. 

The global market value for advances in plant science and plant biology is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices, improved crop yields, and enhanced plant traits.

Some of the major market categories that are anticipated to expand in the future are shown below, together with their estimated market values:

Agricultural Biotechnology: 

• The agricultural biotechnology market, which includes genetically modified crops, biofertilizers, biopesticides, and plant-based vaccines, is projected to reach around $100 billion by 2030. This sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 10% from 2024 onwards.

Plant Genomics:

• The plant genomics market, encompassing genome editing, sequencing, and functional genomics, is expected to grow significantly. The market is projected to reach $20 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of about 10% from 2024 to 2030.

Precision Agriculture:

• Precision agriculture, which leverages technologies like drones, sensors, and data analytics for optimal farm management, is anticipated to grow from $10 billion in 2024 to $25 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of around 12% .

Plant-Based Biologics:

• The plant-based biologics market, focusing on the production of pharmaceuticals and therapeutics from plants, is projected to reach $15.6 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 8.5% & is expected to grow from $5 billion in 2024 to $13 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15%.

Bioinformatics:

• The bioinformatics market, which includes data analysis tools and software for plant genomic and proteomic research, is projected to grow from $4 billion in 2024 to $10 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of about 15%.

Market insights for plant science and plant biology in Europe:

The market insights for plant science and plant biology in Europe reflect a dynamic landscape driven by innovation, sustainability, and regulatory factors.

Europe is a major player in the global food biotechnology market, with a growing focus on sustainable and efficient agriculture. Therefore, we can expect the European plant science and plant biology market to grow at a healthy CAGR in the range of 7-10% for the period 2024-2030.

While a specific CGAR for plant science and biology research funding in Europe isn't readily available, the overall European agricultural biotechnology market is expected to reach $21.8 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 8.2%.

Market insights for plant science and plant biology in Middle-East:

In the Middle East, advancements in plant science and plant biology are driven by various factors such as climate conditions, water scarcity, food security concerns, and the need for sustainable agricultural practices.

Specific CAGR data for the Middle East is limited, the global plant genetic engineering market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2031. This indicates strong growth potential in the region as well.

Market insights for plant science and plant biology in Asia Pacific:

In the Asia-Pacific region, plant science and plant biology are vital fields due to the diverse climates, extensive agricultural activities, and increasing concerns about food security, climate change, and environmental sustainability.

The global food biotechnology market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period 2020-2029. Therefore, we can expect the Asia Pacific plant science and plant biology market to grow at a healthy CAGR in the range of 8-12% for the period 2024-2030.
 

Plant Science Universities

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences | Belarusian State University of Agricultural Technology | Belarusian State Academy of Agriculture | Grodno State Agrarian University | Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech | Agricultural University of Plovdiv | University of Forestry | Technical University of Varna  | Institute of Agricultural Economics | University of Zagreb | J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek | University of Zadar | Czech University of Life Sciences Prague | Mendel University Brno | Aarhus University | Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University | University of Copenhagen | Estonian University of Life Sciences | University of Helsinki | formerly Agricultural University of Berlin | Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences | Humboldt University | Agricultural University of Athens | University of Thessaly | Széchenyi István University | Agricultural University of Iceland | Agricultural State University of Moldova | Banat University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine | Ion Ionescu de la Brad University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Iași  |  University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca | University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine | Moscow Agricultural Academy | Kazan State Agrarian University | Ural State Agricultural Academy | Chelyabinsk State Agricultural Engineering Academy | Perm State Agricultural Academy | Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy | Kuban State Agrarian University | Don State Agrarian University | Far Eastern State Agrarian University | Orenburg State Agrarian University | Ryazan State Agrotechnological University | Michurinsk State Agrarian University | Far Eastern State Technical Fishing University | Omsk State Agrarian University | Stavropol State Agrarian University | Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University | Saratov State Agrarian University | Voronezh State Agrarian University | Tver State Agricultural Academy | Yaroslavl State Agricultural Academy | Yakutsk State Agricultural Academy | Dagestan State Agricultural Academy | Kurgan State Agricultural Academy | Vyatka State Agricultural Academy | Belgorod State Agricultural University | Penza State Agrarian University | Slovak University of Agriculture | UIUC College of Agriculture | Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences | Konya Food and Agriculture University | Berkshire College of Agriculture | Brooksby Agricultural College | Clinterty Agricultural College | Downton Agricultural College | Royal Agricultural University | Scotland's Rural College | Scottish Agricultural College | University of Nottingham | Centre for Agriculture Excellence, University of the Fraser Valley in Chilliwack  | Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Richmond  |  University of British Columbia in Vancouver | University of Arizona | University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | University of Hawaii  | University of Idaho | University of Kentucky College of Agriculture | University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences | University of Missouri | University of Nebraska  | University of Nevada  | University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences | University of Wisconsin–Madison | University of Wisconsin–River Falls | University of Wyoming | Utah State University | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Washington State University | Western Kentucky University | West Virginia State University | West Virginia University | Balkh University | Bamyan University | Herat University | Kabul University | Al-Beroni University | Kandahar University | Azerbaijan State Agricultural University | Bangladesh Agricultural University | Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University | Sylhet Agricultural University | Khulna Agricultural University | Patuakhali Science and Technology University | Anhui Agricultural University | China Agricultural University | Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University | Gansu Agricultural University | Huazhong Agricultural University | Hunan Agricultural University | Hebei Agricultural University | Henan Agricultural University | Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | Jiangxi Agricultural University | Nanjing Agricultural University |  Northeast Agricultural University | Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University | Qingdao Agricultural University | Shandong Agricultural University | Shanxi Agricultural University | Shenyang Agricultural University | Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University  | Aligarh Muslim University | Anand Agricultural University | Annamalai University | Assam Agricultural University | Banaras Hindu University | Bihar Agricultural University | Birsa Agricultural University | Central Agricultural University | Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology | Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University | College of Agricultural Technology | Bogor Agricultural University | College of Agriculture, University of Jiroft | Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | Eghlid University of Agricultural Sciences | Islamic Azad University of Qaemshahr |  Agricultural University of Sari | Arak University | Ferdowsi University of Mashhad | Gonbad Kavous University | Guilan University | Isfahan University of Technology | Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture | Food and Environment, Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Kagawa University | Kagoshima University | Kobe University | Kochi University | Shinshu University | Shizuoka University | Tohoku University | Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology | Tottori University | University of Miyazaki | Universiti Malaysia Kelantan | Universiti Putra Malaysia | Sindh Agriculture University | Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture  | Adnan khan shahbazkhail university of Agriculture | University of Agriculture | Bahauddin Zakariya University | Balochistan Agriculture College |  Gomal University | University College of Agriculture and Environmental sciences | University of Agriculture  | Benguet State University | Pampanga Agricultural College |  Central Bicol State University of Agriculture | Central Mindanao University | Central Luzon State University | Negros State College of Agriculture | King Saud University | Agricultural and Food Sciences-King Faisal University | Qassim University | College of Food and Environment Technology in Buraydah | Eastern University of Sri Lanka | Institute of Agro Technology and Rural Science | National Taiwan University | National Chung Hsing University | National Chiayi University | National Pingtung University of Science and Technology | National Ilan University | McGill University | Dalhousie University | Université Laval | University of Alberta | University of British Columbia | University of Calgary | University of Guelph | University of Saskatchewan and University of Prince Edward Island | 

Plant Science Associations and Societies

Agricultural Economics Society | Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education | Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development | Association for Vertical Farming | European Association of Agricultural Economists | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | Guinea Fowl International Association | International Association of Agricultural Economists | International Association of students in Agricultural and related Sciences | International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association | International Federation of Agricultural Journalists | International Food and Agribusiness Management Association | International Olive Council | International Organization for Biological Control | International Society for Horticultural Science | International Society of Precision Agriculture | Tropical Agriculture Association | World Veterinary Poultry Association | World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms | World's Poultry Science Association | American Farm Bureau Federation | American Poultry Association | National FFA Organization | Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences | The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry | National Farmers Union | Agribusiness Council | Agriculture Council of America | American Society of Agricultural Consultants | American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers | National Council of Agricultural Employers | Tropical Agricultural Association | Biotechnology Industry Organization | Asian Association for Agricultural Engineering | World Sustainable Agriculture Association | Agricultural Biotechnology Center | Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity | Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research | Consortium for International Crop Protection | Council for Agricultural Science and Technology | European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease | European Food Information Council | European Initiative for Biotechnology Education | Farm Animal Reform Movement | Institute of Food Research | Institute of Food Science & Technology | Institute of Food Technologists | International Centre for Research in Agro forestry | International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements | International Food Information Council | International Food Policy Research Institute | International Society for Ecology and Culture | National Agricultural Biotechnology Council | Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center | Media for Environment, Science, Health And Agriculture Association | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | World Agricultural Information Centre (WAICENT) Portal | AGRIS/CARIS - Centre of Information Management for International Agricultural Research | World Food Summit | International Fund for Agriculture Development | UN International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | United Nations Development Programme | World Food Programme | Food and Agricultural Organization | Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research | Africa Rice Center | Centro International de Agriculture Tropical | Center for International Forestry Research | International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas | International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics | International Food Policy Research Institute | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture | International Rice Research Institute | SAARC Agriculture Centre |

Plant Science Journals

Agro forestry Systems | Agronomy for Sustainable Development | Annals of Forest Science | Biology and Fertility of Soils | European Journal of Forest Research | European Journal of Wood and Wood Products | International Journal of Plant Production | Journal of Forestry Research | New Forests | Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems | Precision Agriculture | Small-scale Forestry | Tree Genetics & Genomes | Plant Cell | Nature Plants | Plant Biotechnology Journal | Journal of Ecology | Journal of Experimental Botany | Plant, Cell and Environment | Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences | Plant and Cell Physiology | Journal of Systematics and Evolution | Molecular Plant Pathology | Journal of Integrative Plant Biology | Plant Molecular Biology | Horticulture Research | Journal of Vegetation Science | Tree Physiology | Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society | European Journal of Agronomy | American Journal of Botany | Crop Journal | Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematic | Asian Journal of Plant Science & Research | Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources | Journal of Biodiversity Management & Forestry | An International Journal of Plant Research | Journal of Plant Physiology & Pathology | Journal of Phylogenetics & Evolutionary Biology | Advances in Crop Science and Technology | Rice Research | Journal of Botanical Sciences | Journal of Agriculture Sciences | An International Journal of Plant Research | Trends in Plant Science  | BMC Plant Biology  | Advances in Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics | International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics | Annual Review of Plant Biology | The International Journal of Plant Reproductive Biology | Journal of Agricultural Science | Post harvest Biology and Technology | Plant Signaling & Behavior | Annals of Botany | Annual Review of Plant Biology | Annual Review of Phytopathology | Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences | Current Opinion in Plant Biology | Journal of Natural Products | Journal of Vegetation Science | Molecular Breeding | Molecular Plant | Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions | Molecular Plant Pathology | New Phytologist | Photosynthesis Research | Physiologia Plantarum | Phytochemistry | Phytochemistry Reviews | Phytomedicine | hytopathology | Plant Biotechnology Journal | Plant Cell and Environment | Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture | Plant Journal | Plant Molecular Biology | Plant Molecular Biology Reporter | Plant Physiology | Plant Physiology and Biochemistry | Plant Science  | Theoretical and Applied Genetics | Trends in Plant Science | Crop physiology | Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry | Journal of Diseases and Medicinal Plants | International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences | International Journal of Agricultural Economics | American Journal of Plant Biology | Research journal of Plant Pathology | Journal of stem cell Biology and transplantation | Journal of Plant Sciences and agricultural research | Asian Journal of Plant Science& Research | International Journal of Plant Sciences |