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4 June 2026
Horticulturae Webinar | Rethinking Woody Plant In Vitro Culture: Photoautotrophic Micropropagation and Emerging Biotechnologies, 15 June 2026
Woody plant in vitro culture is a key tool for the rapid and reliable propagation and conservation of many economically and ecologically important species, some of which are highly recalcitrant. In recent years, innovative approaches, such as photoautotrophic micropropagation, and emerging biotechnological techniques have opened new opportunities to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and scalability of plant production systems and conservation.
This webinar will explore recent advances in woody plant in vitro culture in bioreactors with forced ventilation, with a particular focus on photoautotrophic micropropagation. Experts will discuss how these approaches can enhance plant quality, reduce dependence on exogenous sugars, increase rooting and acclimatization, and support more sustainable propagation practices.
The webinar is intended for researchers, students, and professionals interested in plant tissue culture, biotechnology, and innovative propagation technologies for woody species.
Date: 15 June 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CEST | 9:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 851 0106 8557
Register now for free!
Program:
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST |
Time in EDT |
|
Prof. Luca Regni |
3:00–3:10 p.m. |
9:00–9:10 a.m. |
|
Dr. Nieves Vidal |
3:10–3:30 p.m. |
9:10–9:30 a.m. |
|
Dr. Tobias Bruegmann |
3:30–3:50 p.m. |
9:30–9:50 a.m. |
|
Q&A Session |
3:50–4:05 p.m. |
9:50–10:05 a.m. |
|
Prof. Luca Regni |
4:05–4:10 p.m. |
10:05–10:10 a.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar.
Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Luca Regni, Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Italy;
- Dr. Nieves Vidal, Plant Production Dept, Misión Biológica de Galicia, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain;
- Dr. Tobias Bruegmann, Genetic Technologies Department, Thuenen Institute of Forest Genetics, Germany.
